Biblical Narratives in Art

Historical prints depicting biblical scenes such as Christ before Pilate, the entry into Jerusalem, and blessings, rendered in etching and engraving styles.

Christ entry into Jerusalem, François van Bleyswijck, after Charles le Brun, after Bernard Picart, 1728 print Christ is received outside the city gate of Jerusalem by a crowd of people who honor him. Under the show is the subject in six languages with a reference to the Bible text Matthew 21. Leiden paper etching / engraving entry into Jerusalem: people spreading their clothes before Christ on the ass, and waving palm branches (Matthew 21:1-11, 21:14-16; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-40; John 12:12-19)
Christ entry into Jerusalem, François van Bleyswijck, after Charles le Brun, after Bernard Picart, 1728 print Christ is received outside the city gate of Jerusalem by a crowd of people who honor him. Under the show is the subject in six languages with a reference to the Bible text Matthew 21. Leiden paper etching / engraving entry into Jerusalem: people spreading their clothes before Christ on the ass, and waving palm branches (Matthew 21:1-11, 21:14-16; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-40; John 12:12-19)