Biblical Narratives in Art

Engravings depicting significant biblical events and figures, illustrating dramatic moments from the Old and New Testaments with emotive scenes.

Baals altar by Gideon Vernelel, Pieter Sluyter, After Gerard Hoet (i), 1720 - 1728 print The inhabitants of the city discover that Gideon destroyed the altar of Baal by his father Joas. The bull sacrificed still burns on the altar. Illustration of the Bible text Ri. 6: 28-32. Under the show the title in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch. print maker: Amsterdampublisher: Amsterdampublisher: The Hague paper etching / engraving the men of the city see the destroyed altar (story of Gideon)

Flight to Egypt; Youth of Christ; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. Maria gives Christ the chest while she sits on the donkey during the flight to Egypt. Joseph leads the donkey. In the background the child murder in Betlehem and the legend of the fast growing choirs. Some soldiers on horseback asking a farmer if he saw a family passing by. The farmer says he saw the family when he blured the corn. Then the soldiers must conclude that that must be very long ago and they stop the search. Right against the tree a pointing man with a sun on his head. Perhaps a idolation image that will soon fall off his base. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 2:14. This print is part of an album.

Johann Beheim after Franz Anton Maulbertsch, Four Saints, 1762 Four Saints

Paul conversion; Acts of the Apostles; Thesaurus Novi Testamenti Elegantissimis Iconibus Expressus Continens Historias Atque Miracula Doni Nostri Iesu Christi. Saul, the later apostle Paul, is blinded on the way to Damascus by light from heaven, so that he falls from his horse. Other soldiers on horse to help him. Under the show a two-legged text in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Baals altar by Gideon Vernelel, Pieter Sluyter, After Gerard Hoet (i), 1720 - 1728 print The inhabitants of the city discover that Gideon destroyed the altar of Baal by his father Joas. The bull sacrificed still burns on the altar. Illustration of the Bible text Ri. 6: 28-32. Under the show the title in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch. print maker: Amsterdampublisher: Amsterdampublisher: The Hague paper etching / engraving the men of the city see the destroyed altar (story of Gideon)

. A procession of Peruanen with their king on a sedan is attacked. A man with a sword and a spiritual with a cross in hand racing on him. In the mountains in the background, Peruanen are working at a quarry.

Baptism of the Eunuch by Philip; Acta Apostolorum; Acts of the Apostles; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. Philip speaks with the eunuch he meets on the road from Jerusalem and Gaza. As a treasure keeper of the Queen of Ethiopia, the eunuch rides in a beautiful carriage. With the eunuch, Philippus travels to explain to him a text of the prophet Isaiah and tells him about Christ. If the eunuch wants to be baptized, Filip is in a river. He is then taken by an angel. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in hand. 8:38. This print is part of an album.

Christ is crucified, 1585 print The cross is on the floor. Soldiers stuck Christ on hands and feet. Under the show a four -line verse in Latin. This print is part of an album. paper engraving the erection of the cross: Christ is nailed to the cross which lies on the ground

Establishment of the Koperen Snake, Johann Sadeler (I), After Chrispijn van den Broeck, 1579 print In the foreground, the Jewish people are attacked by snakes. On the second plan, Moses points with his staff to a stake on which a copper snake is attached. If you look at the image, you will heal the snake bites. The print has a Latin inscription and is the sixth print of a six -part series about the history of Moses and the Jewish people in the desert after the Exodus. Antwerp paper engraving a serpent of brass is made and is set on a pole. when the people complain again about the food, God sends poisonous snakes; many die of snake-bites ~ book of Numbers. anyone who is bitten by a snake is cured by looking at the brazen serpent; the serpent (or dragon) is usually depicted on a tau-shaped cross or on a pillar

Christ is crucified; Life and passion of Christ; Thesaurus Novi Testamenti Elegantissimis Iconibus Expressus Continens Historias Atque Miracula Doni Nostri Iesu Christi. The cross is on the ground. Soldiers nail Christ to hands and feet. Under the show a four-line verse in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Procedure to De Herders, Sébastien Bourdon, 1626 - 1671 print paper etching annunciation of Christ's birth to the shepherds (and/or shepherdesses) at night; a host of singing angels in the air

Abraham and Lot leave for Canaan; History of Abraham; Thesaurus Sacrarum historiarum Veteris Testamenti (...). Abraham leaves with his family, slaves, slaves and cattle to Canaan. In the foreground in the landscape, Abraham, his wife Sara and his cousin lot. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 12.

Conversion of Paulus, Laurent de la Hire, 1616 - 1656 print France paper etching / engraving story of the conversion of Paul (Acts 9:1-18)

Gideon and the sheepskin; History of Gideon; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. Gideon kneels down the sheepskin. The dew is only on the sheepskin. On the right in the background, Gideon kneels for the second time at the sheepskin. This time the dew only falls around the sheepskin and not on the sheepskin. Gideons men look surprised. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in RI. 6:36. This print is part of an album.

Mozes hits water from De Rots, Jan van Vianen, after Gerard Hoet (I), 1720 - 1728 print Moses hits water from a rock with his staff so that the Israelites can drink .. Illustration of the Bible text num. 20: 9-11. Under the show the title in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch. publisher: Amsterdampublisher: The Hague paper etching / engraving Moses strikes the rock twice in front of the assembled people and water gushes out; the people quench their thirst

The adoration of the shepherds who gather at left, angels holding a banderole upper right 1700-1800 Anonymous, 18th century. The adoration of the shepherds who gather at left, angels holding a banderole upper right. Anonymous, 18th century. 1700-1800. Etching. Prints

Torture death of seven brothers and their mother. King Antiochus mission to put a large boiler on the fire to burn the seven brothers and their mother alive. One of them is lifted by soldiers with ropes in the boiler. On the right in the foreground two soldiers cut the tongue out of one of the brothers. Women look crying. Illustration of the Bible text 2 MAKK. 7. Under the show the title in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch.

Emblem with man learning that he pleases God with good works; Den Wech des century life. An angel shows a kneeling man to perform his good works as a godly person in order to please God. The devil tries to keep him.

Drunkenness of Noah, 1579 print The drunk Noah is half naked in front of his tent and is laughed at by Cham. Sem and Jafet walk backwards with a cloak to cover their father with it. Print is part of a series about the Ten Commandments and displays a violation of the fourth commandment: before your father and your mother. At the bottom of the margin a reference to the Bible text in Latin. Print is part of an album. paper engraving Shem and Japheth cover their father Noah; Ham usually stands nearby deriding him. 'honour your father and your mother' ~ separate representation of the fifth of the ten commandments

First vision of Ezra: The Son of God crowns the crowd, 1643 print Ezra is in the foreground on the right and is pointed out by an angel for a vision. Ezra sees the Son of God on Mount Sion, who crows the people and awardes their palm branches. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Apocryphal Bible text in 4 Ezra 2:42. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving other scenes from Ezra and Esdras

Jesuits try to chop the tree of the reform; Consilium Malum Consultori Pessimum. A procession of Jesuits armed with attachments tries to chop the tree of the reform, ca. 1600-1620. The tree springs the body of Martin Luther. In the tree the female personnifications of love, faith, hope and patientia. In the background the machinations of the Jesuits, left the Hellemond and Devils. The print belongs to a leaflet with the title of Jesuiten Ankefft / Blutdurigen Ratschläg und Practica from 1618 following the expulsion of the Jesuits from Bohemia in that year. The corresponding text sheet is missing in this specimen. Cartoon on the Roman church.

Moses and the copper snake. In the middle the copper hose attached to a Tau-shaped pole. To the left is Moses. In the foreground the Israelites shrinking on the ground with snakes around their limbs. Some look at the copper snake to stay alive. In the background the tent camp of the Israelites. Assignment and Latin text in three columns in undermarge.

Conversion of Paulus, Jacques Callot, 1621 - 1635 print In the midst of a crowd of soldiers, shocked by a large light and a voice from heaven, Paul lies on the ground. A man comes to the rescue of him, another keeps his horse under control. In the foreground on the left a rider with banner. Under the show an empty margin. Nancy paper etching on the way to Damascus Christ appears to Saul, who falls from his horse and is blinded by the light

Separation between Abraham and Lot; Abram and Lot Scheyden. Lot and Abraham had so much cattle that there was too little country and the shepherds of fate and the shepherds of Abraham argued. Abraham therefore suggested fate to go apart. In the center they say goodbye to each other. Lot leaves with his wife, daughters and possessions to the Jordan valley.

Aanbidding Door de Herders, Francesco Young, After Carlo Maratta, 1621 - 1669 print The Holy Family is in front of a stable and is surrounded by shepherds and angels who worship the Christ child. print maker: Italyprint maker: Italyafter design by: Italypublisher: Rome paper etching adoration of the Christ-child by the shepherds; Mary and Joseph present

Copper engraving by Paulus Pontius from 1632 depicting the crossing of Christ, showing figures, the cross, landscape, and symbolic Christian elements.

Paulus Pontius engraved 'The Holy Virgin with the Child of Jesus' in 1625, depicting Mary with infant Jesus in a domestic setting with symbolic attributes in copper engraving format.

Return of the scouts from Canaan. The scouts who had sent Moses towards Canaan come back with an abundance of fruit, including a large bunch of grapes (num. 13: 23-26). Moses and Aaron receive the gifts. The print has a Hebrew, Latin, French, English, German and Dutch caption.

Sleeping Christ on a ship during the Storm Enchristus allows devils to sail into wild boar; Jesus in the ship / Jésus Dormant Pendant La Tempêtejezus allows D'Onryne Spirits to sail in the Zwernen / Les Démons Chassés, et Entrant Dance des pourceaux.two Biblical Performances from Matte. 8. Numbered at the bottom right: 13.

Emblem with men who resort to the Christian faith and turn away from sin, the devil and death, Anonymous, After Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, 1649 print Men turn to the crucified Christ with a praying Mary. They turn their back to life in sin, temptations of the devil and the danger of death. Instead, they will lead a godly life in prayer. paper engraving the life of man

Three kings en route to Bethlehem and the worship of the kings; Gentium lux; Imagines and Figurae bibliorum; Den Grooten Emblemata Sacra, consisting of more than four hundred by Belsche figures, as des old as des Nieuwen Testaments. Landscape with the three kings on horses on the way to Bethlehem. Two of them point to the star they should follow. The worship of the kings is depicted on the right (Matt. 2: 9). The print is part of an album.

Baptism of Christ, Gilliam van der Gouwen, After Bernard Picart, 1728 print John the Baptist baptized Christ in the Jordaan. The Holy Spirit as a flame drops down from heaven (Mar. 1: 9). The print has a Greek, Latin, French, English, German and Dutch caption. print maker: Amsterdampublisher: The Hague paper engraving / etching baptism of Christ in the river Jordan: John the Baptist pouring out water on Christ's head: the Holy Ghost descends

Generation of Lazarus; The Freshenis of Lazarus. Christ at the grave of Lazarus. A group of people watches with surprise how Lazarus comes from his grave alive. Some people turn their heads off.

Clementia of Emperor Joseph II to the Protestants, 1783, Mathias de Sallieth, after François Joseph Pfeiffer (I), 1782 print Allegory on the Edict of Joseph II about the freedom of religion for Protestants, March 1783. The emperor stands on the landing of a temple and is crowned by the Spirit of Wisdom. In addition to the emperor, the personifications of tolerance, goodness and caution. For the emperor (Hungarian) Protestant nationals kneel who are gratitude offering him their hearts. On the right, the ningelandij and the ignorance are chased by the freedom of religion in armor with flaming sword and shield on which 'Aurea Libertas'. In the background a Protestant church under construction. On the back of the leaf some counterprints of the plate. Rotterdam paper etching Prudence, 'Prudentia'; 'Prudenza' (Ripa) ~ one of the Four Cardinal Virtues. Indulgence, Clemency; 'Clemenza', 'Clemenza & Moderatione', 'Indulgenza' (Ripa) (+ abstract concept represented by female figure). Tolerance,

Opwekking by Lazarus, Jan Luyken, 1727 - 1729 print Amsterdam paper etching the raising of Lazarus ('Lazarus, come out')

Two biblical performances from Jer. 38 and EZ. 37. The prophet Jeremiah is thrown into a pit, and the vision of the prophet Ezekiel across the valley of the dead. Two representations of one plate, each with a title in Dutch and French. Numbered at the bottom right: 74.

Dance around the Golden Calf, Jan van Vianen, After Gerard Hoet (I), 1720 - 1728 print Israel's idolatry with the dance around the Golden Calf. In the foreground is dancing and music is made around a pillar with the Golden Calf. A feast is eaten in the foreground. In the background Moses on the mountain with the stone dining of the law. Illustration of the Bible text ex. 32: 6-19. Under the show the title in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch. publisher: Amsterdampublisher: The Hague paper etching / engraving the people dance around the golden calf ~ Exodus

Elisa sees the Ascension of Elia, 1643 print The prophet Elisa receives the mantle from Elijah that drives to heaven in a fiery car. In the background, Elisa hits the water of the Jordaan with the mantle of Elijah, so that it flows to the left and right and he can cross the river. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2 Kon. 2:11. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving a chariot, horses of fire and a whirlwind appear and Elijah is carried up into heaven; Elijah's cloak falls (or he hands it over to Elisha). Elisha strikes the water with Elijah's cloak, parts the water and recrosses the river; he thus wins recognition from the sons of the prophets

Two representations on a slab accompanying the Gospel of Matthew. The upper depiction shows Christ in the midst of the sick, who are brought to him. Above the scene the reference to Mat 4:23-24 in Dutch and French. On the lower representation the Sermon on the Mount. Christ is seated on the left under a tree where he preaches to his hearers. Above the scene the reference to Mat 5, 6 and 7 in Dutch and French. Marked bottom left: 15., Christ heals the sick / the Sermon on the Mount., print maker: Cornelis Huyberts, (mentioned on object), Elliger, (mentioned on object), publisher: Pieter Mortier (I), (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1700, paper, engraving, h 360 mm × w 239 mm

Death of Moses; Scenes from the Old Testament. Moses dies at the top Nebo of the Pisga mountain after God has shown the country that he will give to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Archangel Michaël Weordert the devil that with him twist to be the body of Moses, which will be buried on the plain of Moab. Moses is received in heaven at the top of the mountain. Two bible quotes from Deut in the margin. 34 and from Judas, in two columns, in Latin.

Mida judgment. A music competition between pan, in the middle of the print, and Apollo, left under a tree. All gods have been collected to see the competition. The mountain god Tmolus, seated on a throne must make a judgment. He prefers Apollo's Lier Above Pan's whistle. King Midas, which is next to Pan, however, protests. He is cursed by Apollo and must bear donkey ears for the rest of his life.

Annunciation; Der Engliisch Grüß / Salutatio Angelica; Youth of Christ. Announcement of the birth of Christ to Mary. Maria is sitting at a table with a opened book. The angel has a branch with lilies in hand. Above them a pigeon as a symbol of the Holy Spirit and right winged putti. Around the show a Rocaille frame. In the lower margin two times a seven-line German and Latin text.

Unveiling and elevation of the truth through time. The Personification of Time (Tempus) leads the personalized naked truth (Veritas) to God, proposed as a light source with the inscription Yahweh / Deus. The truth holds the keys in her hand with which she is liberated from her dark prison. The chains to her feet are named after the head golden pride (Superbia) and voosity (avaritia) and are held by the devil (Princeps Teenbrarum) and a monk that represents superstition (Idolatria). Links Mercury and representatives of the arts in a landscape. Under the show there is a line of text in Latin.

Melchizedek blessing Abraham in Salem, 1720 - 1728 print The king and high priest Melchizedek brings bread and wine for Abraham and his men and bless him in Salem. Under the show is the title in six different languages. print maker: Amsterdampublisher: The Hague paper engraving Melchizedek blesses Abraham

Macbeth and Banquo meet the three witches. .

Moses and the Israelites build a shelter for the Tables of the Law, Jean Denis Lempereur (II), After Pietro da Cortona, 1755 print France paper etching / engraving the Tabernacle is set up and Moses puts the ark with the tables in it

Paul conversion. On the way to Damascus, Saul is shocked by his horse when God appears to him among the clouds. His soldiers panic around him. In the background a landscape with ruins.

Visioen van Ezekiel, Jan Collaert (II), After Maerten de Vos, 1646 print Illustration of the eleventh article of faith (the resurrection of the body) of the apostolic creed. The prophet Ezekiel is in a valley full of bones. He speaks to God the Father who appears in the form of the Teragram in the sky. The dead bones come to life around him and live people. This print is part of an album. paper engraving 'carnis resurrectionem' ~ articles of faith. Ezekiel's vision of the valley of the dry bones (Ezekiel 37:1-10)

March: Christ tells the parable of De Zaaier., 1585 In the middle of the sign of the zodiac ram. In the foreground, Christ who points three men to a sower in the field. Birds follow him and eat the seed. In the background houses and a church. Under the performance four lines of Latin in two columns (Luc. 8). The print is part of an album. Antwerp paper engraving In the middle of the sign of the zodiac ram. In the foreground, Christ who points three men to a sower in the field. Birds follow him and eat the seed. In the background houses and a church. Under the performance four lines of Latin in two columns (Luc. 8). The print is part of an album. Antwerp paper engraving

Bilam pronounces his oracle, 1720 - 1728 print Bilam looks at the desert and sees the tribes of the people of Israel who are stationed there. He expresses an oracle about the people of Israel. Balak is next to him. The seven sacrificial altars can be seen in the background. Balak has just sacrificed a bull and a ram on each. Amsterdam paper engraving Balaam prophesying and blessing the Israelites in the presence of King Balak and his chieftains. Balaam sacrificing the seven bulls and the seven rams in the presence of King Balak

Selection of gideons men, 1643 print Gideon brought his men to the water and lets them drink. He takes those who lick the water with their tongue into the fight. The men who kneel to drink the water are sent home. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Ri. 7: 6. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving those who lap water by putting their hand to their mouth are separated from those who kneel down to drink the water ~ selection of Gideon's men

Etching by Nicolas Chaperon from 1649 showing the biblical scene where God appears to Isaac, including figures, altar, landscape, and gestures of devotion.

Adoration of the Shepherds, Jan van Orley, 1685 - 1735

Performances of religious ceremonies in the Incas, Bernard Picart (workshop or), After Bernard Picart, 1723 print Leaf with two performances of religious ceremonies in the Incas. Above: Peruvians dance and make music during a lunar eclipse. Below: a prisoner who is sacrificed is bound by a pole. Peruvians cut his body. Among the performances a caption in French. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving ritual practices ~ American Indian religions

Passion stations Statio III. The first fall of Jesus Filipowicz, Jan Józef (CA 1710 Ca 1767/1770)

Cup of Jozef discovered in Benjamins corn bag.The beaker from Jozef is discovered in the corn bag of Benjamin. Left are three mules, one of which is packed with grain. On the right the Jozef's brothers.

Moses hits water from the rock, 1579 print The Israelites absorb water in jugs and scales. In the background, Moses hits a rock with his staff, causing water to flow out. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in ex. 17. Print is part of an album. paper engraving Moses strikes the rock twice in front of the assembled people and water gushes out; the people quench their thirst

Copper engraving by Gijsbert van Veen, 1588, depicting the martyrdom of Saint Katharina with figures, gestures, instruments of martyrdom, and symbolic details.

De Profetie Van Basilides, Giovanni Cesare Testa, After Pietro Testa, 1630 - 1660 print On the left, Basilides, the priest on the Karmelberg, has a vision about the fate of the Roman emperor Titus. On the right, justice (Justitia) points to a vision of the Dead Christ that is supported by Putti. Text and assignment in Italian in STUDMARGE. print maker: Italyafter drawing by: RomeRome paper etching the prophecy of Basilides: on his way to Jerusalem, emperor Titus consults Basilides the Carmelite, who shows him a vision of God the Father with the dead Christ

Israelites become sick of the quail they eat; Plage about Israel in 't Eleten der Quakkelen. Large amounts of quail are supplied with the camp of the Israelites. The Israelites are insatiable and stay quail food, after which they are punished by God with illness and death. The performance is among the performance in six different languages.

Emblem with the man who carries his cross and is aware of setbacks on his way, Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, 1620 print Men and women wear a cross on their way of life. The meditation rule urges awareness of all the setbacks that a person can make. paper engraving the life of man

Copper engraving by Johann Sadeler the Elder, dated 1579, depicting the Last Judgement and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, representing Christian eschatology and divine intervention.

Evangelists and prophets / satisfaction / led by Christ / Last Supper, Cornelis van Noorde, in Or Before 1767 print Four performances. At the top left: the four evangelists. Johannes with the angel, Lucas with the bull, Marcus with the lion and Matthew with the eagle. The books of the prophets are on a table. At the top right: The satisfaction is depicted by two people who run away from money and possession. This is also the imagination of the tenth commandment: you will not be desirable. Bottom left: Christ leads, with an incense barrel in hand, a woman on the narrow road. Bottom right: the Last Supper. Haarlem paper etching evangelists, usually with books or scrolls (not in biblical context). the four symbols of the evangelists, 'the apocalyptic beasts'. Satisfaction, Contentment; 'Contento' (Ripa). 'you shall not covet' ~ separate representation of the tenth of the ten commandments. the narrow way ~ doctrine of Christ on love, etc.. Last Supper (in general) (Matthew 26:21-35; Mark 1

Four extremes, 1653 - 1654 print Christ addresses his disciples on the Mount of Olives. In the background, the four extremes are depicted: death, judgment, heaven and hell (Mat. 24). The print is part of an album. paper etching the Four Last Things. sayings of Christ: discourse on the last things (Matthew 24; Mark 13; Luke 21). Last Judgement

Elisa's bones make a deceased man come to life and the stoning of the Prophet Zecharja, Jan Luyken, After Ottmar Elliger (II), 1700 print Two performances on a plate. Above: A corpse thrown into the grave of Elisa comes back to life by touching the bones of Elisa. The looters of the grave of Elisa flee away. Below: The prophet Zecharja is stoned by a furious crowd at the Voorhof of the temple of Solomon. Amsterdam paper etching during a funeral a band of ransacking Moabites is seen approaching and the corpse is thrown hastily into Elisha's tomb; when it touches Elisha's bones the man comes back to life. Zechariah stoned to death. sacrificial feast in Solomon's temple

The Egyptians pursue the Israelites through the Schelf Sea; Pharaoh Hebreos Persequitur; Oudtestament fighting scenes. The Army of the Pharaoh haunts Moses and the Israelites through the Schelf Sea. Title and caption in Latin in the undermaster.

Battle of Israel against the Amalekieten.; The Battle of Israel against the Amalekiten. Joshua Amalek beats in the Battle of Israel against the Amalekites. Moses is sitting on the mountain and keeps his arms up with help from Aaron and Chur. The performance is among the performance in six languages.

Let your will be done on earth like in heaven, Johannes Wierix, After Maarten van Heemskerck, 1646 print Illustration of a rule of the Lord's Prayer prayer: let your will be done on earth as in heaven. Men and women wear their cross on earth and follow Christ who is at the forefront of his cross. Tetragram appears in the sky as a symbol of God the Father. Under the performance this part of the Lord's Prayer in Latin and a reference to the Bible text in mat. 6:10. This print is part of an album. paper engraving 'thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven' ~ the Lord's prayer. apostles must take up their cross ~ the ideal apostle (Matthew 10:38, 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23, 14:27). tetragram (in Roman or Hebrew script) ~ symbol of God the Father

Abraham leaves for Sichem / proclamation to De Herders, Cornelis Visscher (II), After Jacopo Bassano, 1638 - 1772 print This print was used to illustrate two different Biblical scenes. First, 'Abraham leaves for Sichem'. Abraham looks at an angel who has appeared in the sky. The angel shows him the way to the city of Sichem, in the Canaan area. Abraham is surrounded by shepherds and a shepherdin who milks a sheep. In the background of the hilly landscape is a village and some shepherds are concerned with their cattle. Secondly, the print is used to illustrate the subject 'The proclamation to the shepherds'. Haarlem paper etching / engraving Abraham comes to the sacred tree of Moreh at Shechem, and builds his first altar

Simeon and Levi kill the Sichemites. The Simeon and Levi brothers robbed the Sichemites when they are sick in their bed. One of the brothers takes Dina back to Jacob (Gen. 32:24). In the background the rest of the city is looted. The print has a Hebrew, Latin, French, English, German and Dutch caption.

Baptism of Christ (judge part), Jean Pesne, After Nicolas Poussin, 1680 - 1694 print publisher: ParisFrance paper etching baptism of Christ in the river Jordan: John the Baptist pouring out water on Christ's head: the Holy Ghost descends

Ten leper men of gratitude of one leper; The ten leper / Guérison de Dix Lépreuxdakheability of one oriented leper / reconnoissance d'un des dix lépreux.two Biblical Performances from Luc. 17. NUMBERED AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT: 23.

Opstanding, Melchior Küsel (I), after Johann Wilhelm Baur, 1682 print Text in German in the lower margin. Bottom Nummered: 23. Print is part of an album. Augsburg paper etching Christ, usually holding a banner, arises from the grave; often combined with sleeping and/or frightened soldiers - EE - the tomb closed (with unbroken seals)

Etching by Cornelis Schut from 1615-1655 depicting St. Franz Xaver healing the sick, showing figures, gestures, and composition.

Allegorical performance with personification of the Roman Catholic Church; Title page for: S.N., Breviary Romanum, 1688. The personification of the Roman Catholic church with keys, papal Tiara and a book with altar and the title of the book, surrounded by putti with bishop's staff and umbrella building. Left above her a pigeon as a symbol of the Holy Spirit. On the underside two putti with a papal coat of arms.

. The Montanus priest blesses the marriall of Amaryllis and Mirtillo. The marriage takes place in a round temple that is deactivated to Diana. Print from a series of 12 prints that illustrate the play IL Pastor Fido, 9th scene from the 5th deed.

Preaching of John the Baptist on the banks of the Jordaan, Jan Luyken, 1706 print Amsterdam paper etching John the Baptist disputing

Destruction of Jericho, Gilliam van der Gouwen, after Gerard Hoet (I), 1728 print In the right front soil seven priests who walk down on Ramhoorns towards Jericho. Behind them follows the ark of the covenant. The walls of the city of Jericho are crumbling in the background. Joshua is in the foreground and gives the order to attack the city of Jericho (Jos.6: 8-21). The print has a Hebrew, Latin, French, English, German and Dutch caption. print maker: Amsterdampublisher: The Hague paper etching / engraving the Israelites march around Jericho: in the procession the main body of the soldiers comes first, next are seven priests who blow on trumpets, followed by the priests carrying the ark and a rear guard

Crossing, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1618 print Christ wears the cross on his way to the Golgota hill. Netherlands paper engraving carrying of the cross: Christ bearing the cross, alone or with the help of others (e.g. Simon the Cyrenian)

Two performances on a plate. Above: Christians are provided with ares in a cell. Below: Christians are talked to whips in public and then torn apart by lions.

Oopstanding Van Christus, Martino Rota, after Federico Zuccaro, 1530 - 1583 print Christ floats with a cross -staff with banner above his grave. Soldiers who guarded the grave try to flee shocked. Italy paper engraving Christ, usually holding a banner, arises from the grave; often combined with sleeping and/or frightened soldiers

Ascension of Elia, Johannes Wierix, After Maerten de Vos, 1582 - 1583 print Elijah is taken to heaven in a car of fire, with horses in front. Elisa just catches his cloak. In the background you can see how Elisa then hits the mantle of Elijah on the water so that it flows to the left and right and he can cross the river. With that he wins the recognition of the prophets across the street. In the margin a three -line bible quotation from 2 Kon. 2 in Latin. Antwerp paper engraving a chariot, horses of fire and a whirlwind appear and Elijah is carried up into heaven; Elijah's cloak falls (or he hands it over to Elisha). Elisha strikes the water with Elijah's cloak, parts the water and recrosses the river; he thus wins recognition from the sons of the prophets

. Two biblical performances. Upstairs: Jacob is sleeping and dreams of a ladder reaching in the sky, along which angels come up and descending. Under: At the source in Haran, Jakob meets Rachel, who gives her father's sheep. Jacob embraces Rachel. Among the performances a reference to the Bible texts and the titles in Dutch and French.

De Praise, Claudine Stella, After Nicolas Poussin, 1646 - 1697 print paper engraving / etching Christ is led away ~ Garden of Gethsemane

Claudine Bouzonnet-Stella's etching (1690-1697) depicts the entry into Jerusalem, showing Christ on a donkey, disciples, and crowds in a biblical setting.

Copper engraving by Johann Sadeler the Elder from 1550-1600 depicting scenes from Moses and Exodus, showing figures, gestures, and biblical composition.

Wonderful Spijsing, Lucas Kilian, After Jacopo Tintoretto, 1602 print Text in Latin in the lower margin. paper engraving Christ blessing the bread and fish brought by a boy

Abuse of the Israelites by the Egyptians; From Moys and Pharaoh; History of Moses for the Exodus; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). An Israelite worker stands on the ground and is beaten by one of the Egyptian supervisors of the Pharaoh with a whip. The Israelites gather straw for baking stones. In the background Moses and Aaron preach. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in ex. 5: 6. This print is part of an album.

Man wandering God's name is stoned; The Godteslaster beyond the army. A man who wandered God's name with a curse is stoned by the Israelites. The performance is among the performance in six languages.

Obviously of Christ on the foot of Het Cross, Michel Dorigny (Attributed to), After Simon Vouet, 1646 - 1665 print print maker: Francepublisher: Paris paper engraving / etching Christ is laid down ~ descent from the cross

Saul is avenging the priests of NOB, Gilliam van der Gouwen, after Gerard Hoet (I), 1728 print Saul orders his bodyguard to kill NOB's priests because of their help to David. In the foreground, the priests and their family members are slaughtered. In the background on the right the bodyguards who refused to execute Sauls order (1 Sam. 22:18). The print has a Hebrew, Latin, French, English, German and Dutch caption. print maker: Amsterdampublisher: The Hague paper engraving / etching the inhabitants of Nob are killed

Christ resurrection. The grave is opened by two angels and Christ comes from the grave. The soldiers who watch the grave scare and dein back from the light that goes out of Christ.

Shipwreck of the apostle Paul at Malta; The shipwreck of Paul to 't Eyland Melite. Shipwreck of the ship with the apostle Paul at the island of Malta. The crew and passengers reach the mainland. Part of the shipwrecked people warm to a large fire.,

Christ collapses under the weight of the cross; Cristo Caduto Sotto La Croce Nell 'Andata Al Calvario; New and Old Testament. Christ collapses under the weight of the cross that he bears on his shoulders on the way to Golgota. Soldiers try to pull him up. A crowd looks.

Martin Luther, at Seeburg, condemns Peasants who think that his rebellion against the Pope authorises them to rebel against secular authority Date: 1525

Christ raises the widow's son from the dead. Etching by A. Walker after J-B. Jouvenet.

Drawing by Caspar Franz Sambach depicting the Conversion of St. Paul, featuring a lead handle, stone chandelier with graulavings, and axial composition.

Izebels body is eaten by the dogs; History of Achab and Nabot. After her death, Izebels body for the city gates is eaten by the dogs. Jehu, the new king of Israel, looks at the scene with his soldiers.

Ruth collects Aren on the field of Boaz, Joseph Mulder, after Gerard Hoet (I), 1720 - 1728 print Ruth picks up the Aren on the field of Boaz, who leaves the mowers behind. Sitting under a canopy with his dogs, Boaz watches. At the bottom of the margin a reference to the Bible text and the title in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch. paper engraving / etching Ruth gleaning

Etching and copper engraving by Gilles Rousselet between 1627 and 1686 showing the Holy Family resting during the flight into Egypt.

Moses with the Tables of the Law, Johann Sadeler (I), After Chrispijn van den Broeck, 1579 print Moses shows the stone dining of the law to the Jewish people. Light rays around his head. The people kneel for Moses. The print has a Latin caption and is the fourth print of a six -part series about the history of Moses and the Jewish people in the desert after the Exodus. Antwerp paper engraving Moses comes down with the new tablets and is awaited by Aaron and the assembled people, who notice that 'his face is shining' (Moses' face is depicted with rays of light or with horns)

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