Biblical Narratives in Art

Engravings and etchings showcasing key biblical events, including the crucifixion, annunciation, and nativity scenes, rich in emotional expression and theological symbolism.

Ascension of Maria, Willem Panneels, after Peter Paul Rubens, c. 1610 - 1634 print Around the grave of Maria the collected apostles. In the clouds above them, Mary is taken to heaven by Engelen. paper etching the assumption of Mary ('assumptio corporis'): she is borne into heaven by angels

Photo production of an engraving of the mission of Christ by Paulus Pontius, after the painting by Peter Paul Rubens, Jean Louis Bargignac, after Paulus Pontius, after Peter Paul Rubens, c. 1853 - in or before 1858 photograph Brussels photographic support albumen print the dead Christ in Mary's lap

Copper engraving by an unknown engraver, created between 1619 and 1684, depicting the Annunciation to Mary with angelic figure and symbolic elements.

Etching by Giuseppe Maria Mitelli depicting the adoration of the shepherds at the nativity of Christ, created between 1654 and 1718.

Copper engraving by an unknown engraver depicting Christ on the Mount of Olives, created in 1602, showing the biblical scene of prayer before the Passion.

Cornelis Cort (Engraver); Francesco Salviati (Francesco De' Rossi) (Painter) / 'The Baptism of Christ'. 1575. Burin on laid paper; 1575. Burin on laid paper. Museum: Museo del Prado, Madrid, España.

Copper engraving by Wenzel Coebergher depicting the Grave of Christ, created between 1639 and 1684.

Copper engraving by Lucas Vorsterman from 1620 depicting Saint Francis of Assisi receiving the stigmata, showing detailed gestures, posture, and religious context.

Ascension of Maria, Willem Panneels, after Peter Paul Rubens, c. 1610 - 1634 print Around the grave of Maria the collected apostles. In the clouds above them, Mary is taken to heaven by Engelen. paper etching the assumption of Mary ('assumptio corporis'): she is borne into heaven by angels

Rest on the Flight Into Egypt. At the foot of a tree, Mary is on your lap with the Christ child. Behind her the young John the Baptist and his mother Elisabet. Right Joseph with the donkey. Assignment in undermarge.

Christ A HOOFDMAN VAN purchasearnap, Franz Anton Maulbert, 1734 - 1796 print In Kafernäum, a Roman centurio BC kneels with the request to cure his servant, who was seriously ill at home. Christ makes a blessing gesture. paper etching / drypoint the centurion of Capernaum, kneeling before Christ, begs him to heal his paralytic servant (or son) (Matthew 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-10; John 4:46-54)

The preaching of Barnabas, Pier Francesco Mola, 1647 - 1652 drawing paper. ink pen / brush St. Barnabas preaching

Copper engraving depicting the descent of Christ into the underworld, created by Philippe Thomassin around 1600, showing Christ surrounded by figures in a religious scene.

A copper engraving by Philippe Thomassin from 1580-1622 depicting the Adoration of the Shepherds, showing figures gathered around the infant Jesus with architectural and pastoral elements.

Virgin and Child, with Saints Jerome and Mary Magdalene and angels 17th century Anonymous. Virgin and Child, with Saints Jerome and Mary Magdalene and angels 813185

Christ in the borter with Adam and Eva, the Lost Son, Petrus, King David, Mary Magdalena and Paulus, Anonymous, c. 1700 drawing Southern Netherlands paper brush Christ in the underworld, harrowing of hell, Christ in Limbo, 'descensus ad inferos', 'Anastasis'. story of David

Healing of the Blindborne, Gabriel Huquier, After Claude Gillot, 1705 - in Or Before 1732 print print maker: Parisprint maker: Franceafter design by: Francepublisher: Parispublisher: ParisFrance paper etching healing of a man born blind: Christ touches his eyes with an 'ointment' of dust and spittle (John 9)

Three Saints with Angels, Pietro Rotari, After Antonio Balestra, 1725 print Three male saints, the holy John of the cross, Saint John the Capistran and the Holy Pascal Baylon, surrounded by angels. Under an assignment in Italian. print maker: Italyafter painting by: ItalyItalyVenice paper etching cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti'. angels. saints. the Carmelite friar and mystic John of the Cross; possible attributes: book, chains, cross, crucifix, eagle, lily, pen

Worshiper of Shepherds. .

Adoration by the Kings, Claude Vignon, 1619 print Rome paper etching adoration of the kings: the Wise Men present their gifts to the Christ-child (gold, frankincense and myrrh)

Copper engraving and etching by Philipp Galle depicting the Transfiguration, showing Christ, disciples, gestures, and religious iconography. Created between 1550 and 1612.

Christ on the cross; The passion. Christ on the cross between two crossed. At the foot of the cross among others the three Maria's, Longinus with his lance and (a little farther from Christ) the soldiers who dice to his clothes. This print is part of a series of twelve passengers.

Etching by Jérôme David depicting the baptism of Christ, 17th century, showing Christ, John the Baptist, water ritual, and religious figures.

Photo production of Saint Hieronymus as a penitent in the desert by Hans Baldung Grien, Anonymous, After Hans Baldung Grien, c. 1910 - c. 1940 photograph Baryta Paper. paper gelatin silver print print, e.g.: engraving, etching, lithograph. St. Jerome as penitent in the desert, half naked, kneeling before a crucifix and holding a stone in his hand to beat his breast; a skull (and other 'Vanitas' symbols), sometimes a scorpion and a snake beside him Germany

An etching by Jacob Andreas Fridrich from 1700-1751 depicting Christ surrounded by angels, including figures, wings, facial expressions, and draped clothing in a religious scene.

Worship by the shepherds. The holy family is in front of a stable and is surrounded by shepherds and angels who worship the Christ child. In the background on the left the proclamation on the shepherds by an angel.

Birth of Christ, Pierre Daret, After Simon Vouet, 1639 print print maker: Parisafter painting by: ParisFrance paper engraving Mary, Joseph and the new-born Christ (Nativity) (+ angel(s)). adoration of the Christ-child by Mary and Joseph (+ angel(s))

Faith is worshiped, Valentin Lefèbvre, After Paolo Veronese, 1682 print A group of old men is kneeling on an altar for a smoking fire and prays to the divinity that has appeared above them in the clouds. The print is part of a 53-part series of prints to paintings by Titian and Veronese. paper etching Fides (faith) as Roman personification. the worship of God. altar

Copper engraving by François Ragot depicting the acceptance of the cross, produced between 1630-1670.

Copper engraving by Hieronymus Wierix from 1582 depicting a Pietà with three angels and the burial of Christ, showing figures, gestures, and sacred elements.

Etching by Giuseppe Maria Mitelli depicting the civilization of Christ, created in 1678, illustrating religious and social themes through detailed engraving.

God blows Adam Living in, 1734 - 1767 print paper etching the man (Adam) comes to life: usually God reaches out his hand or breathes life into his nostrils

Copper engraving and etching by an unknown artist from 1580-1650 depicting the four Latin church fathers, showing figures, attributes, gestures, and ecclesiastical symbolism.

Copper engraving by Jan Harmensz Muller depicting the martyrdom of Saint Stephen, produced around 1600, illustrating a Christian religious scene.

Sacrificial sacrifice; History of Abraham; Thesaurus Sacrarum HistoriaRu M Veteris Testame N Ti, Elega N Tissimis Imaginibus Expressu M Excelle N Tissimoru M in Hac Arte Viroru M Opera: now N C Primu M Luce M Editus. Abraham lifts his knife to sacrifice his son Isaac, but an angel prevents him from it. On the right is a ram in the bushes entangled, which will be sacrificed in Isaak. On the right in the landscape are Abraham and Isaak on their way to the sacrificial place, after they left the donkey and servants. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 22. This print is part of an album.

Holy family with angels, Pierre Daret, after Simon Vouet, c. 1640 print print maker: Parisafter painting by: FranceFrance paper engraving Holy Family, and derived representations

Copper engraving by Cornelis Cort from 1568 depicts the burial of Christ, showing figures, gestures, and biblical narrative in period attire.

Copper engraving by François de Poilly the Elder from 1640-1693 depicting the Holy Family, showing Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus in a domestic setting.

Marriage of Saint Catharina with Christ, François de Poilly (I), After Pierre Mignard (1612-1695), 1670 - 1693 print France paper engraving the mystic marriage of St. Catherine of Alexandria with the infant Christ: the Christ-child puts a ring on her finger. ring

Crossing, Johann Sadeler (I), After Maerten de Vos, 1587 - 1589 print Christ falls with the cross on his way to Golgota. He gets the strokes from a soldier. Simon van Cyrene helps him with the cross. In the background Johannes and Maria. The print has a Latin Bible quotation as a caption and is the ninth print of a fifteen -part series about the life of Christ and the Virgin Mary. Frankfurt paper engraving Simon the Cyrenian compelled to help Christ to bear the cross. Christ collapsing ~ carrying of the cross

Receipt of a new member of the Bentvueghels, ca. 1700, 1690 - 1710 print Reception and initiation of a new member of the Bentvueghels, ca. 1700. Members of the Bentvogels, the group of Dutch artists in Rome, dressed as baccians with a priest who points to the new member with a stick. In the caption 2 times 7 rules in Dutch. print maker: Northern Netherlandspublisher: Amsterdam paper etching / engraving painter in non-work situation. (professional) organization of artists. initiation (~ membership of a society) Rome

Visiting the prisoners, c. 1695 - 1758 print paper etching visiting or liberating the imprisoned, 'incarceratus solatur' ~ one of the (seven) Acts of Mercy. law and jurisprudence (+ prison, cell)

Community The Apostles, Francs Anton Maulbert, 1765 - 1770 print Christ gives the apostles holy communion. In a temple room, Jesus stands in front of a table with the apostles. He hands out bread to two kneeling apostles for him. On the table the chalice with wine. Above the table an angel and a cherub. paper etching / drypoint communion of the apostles: Christ giving bread (host) and/or wine to the (standing) apostles

Longinus puts the crucified Christ with a lance, Jean Baptiste Pierre Michiels, after Peter Paul Rubens, 1831 - 1890 print paper. etching crucified Christ with Stephaton and/or Longinus - DD - the three crosses. Longinus pierces Christ's side with a lance

Abuse of Reformers at Vaals, 1764. Abuse of Reformed by Catholics in Vaals and in three other nearby villages, January 1764. An Roman priest encourages the abuse.

Etching by Pietro del Pò showing Christ speaking to the Canaanean woman, created between 1650 and 1690, illustrating the biblical story from the New Testament.

Abraham leaves for Sichem and proclamation to the shepherds, Anonymous, Jacopo Bassano, 1596 - 1652 print paper etching / engraving Abraham comes to the sacred tree of Moreh at Shechem, and builds his first altar. annunciation of Christ's birth to the shepherds (and/or shepherdesses) at night; a host of singing angels in the air

Ascension of Christ; Life and the passion of Christ and of the Virgin Mary. Christ is being held to heaven in a cloud. Around him his students and his mother, the Virgin Mary. The print has a Latin Bible quote as a caption and is the twelfth print of a fifteenthous series about the life of Christ and the Virgin Mary.

Copper engraving by Gilles Rousselet depicting Maria with child and Saint Antonius of Padua, showing both figures in devotional posture with detailed drapery and setting, created between 1630 and 1686.

Etching by Johann Ferdinand Krethlow from 1787-1842 depicting Christ with repentant sinners, emphasizing figures, gestures, and religious narrative.

Copper engraving by Jacob Matham illustrating Saint Mark freeing a slave, part of The Miracles of St. Mark series, created circa 1595.

Adoration by De Herders, Pierre François Basan, after Peter Paul Rubens, 1733 - 1797 print print maker: Francepublisher: Paris paper engraving adoration of the Christ-child by the shepherds; Mary and Joseph present. dog

Copper engraving and etching by Pierre Imbert Drevet between 1680 and 1738 depicting Christ in the olive grove, showing a religious scene with detailed figures and landscape.

Ascension of Maria, Eugène van Maldeghem, 1848 print Apostles kneel at the open grave of Maria. The Virgin Mary is accompanied by angels to Christ. Brussels paper etching the assumption of Mary ('assumptio corporis'): she is borne into heaven by angels

Resurrection of Christ, Remigius Hogenberg, 1546 - 1588 print Christ above a sarcophagus, the banner of the resurrection in his hand. Soldiers fleeing in the foreground. On the left in the background the three women including Maria Magdalena with her ointment pot in her hand. Golgotha on the right in the background. Southern Netherlands paper engraving Christ, usually holding a banner, arises from the grave; often combined with sleeping and/or frightened soldiers

Holy Family and the Young John the Baptist at a palm tree. .

Christ falls under the cross, Cornelis Galle (II), c. 1640 - c. 1678 print Christ falls under the cross. He is beaten with a bat by a man in armor. One print from Prentalbum with nineteen devotional prints on parchment. parchment (animal material). montage: paper engraving Christ collapsing ~ carrying of the cross

Opsding, Cornelis Galle (2), c. 1640 - c. 1678 print The resurrection of Christ. One print from Prentalbum with nineteen devotional prints on parchment. parchment (animal material). montage: paper engraving Christ, usually holding a banner, arises from the grave; often combined with sleeping and/or frightened soldiers

Holy women at the grave. An angel is sitting on the tombstone and focuses on the three holy women (matte. 28: 3-5). The print has a Greek, Latin, French, English, German and Dutch caption.

Christ appears to Mary Magdalena (Noli Me Tangere), 1572 print Christ stands with a shovel over his shoulder in a garden. He looks down on the kneeling Maria Magdalena. At the back left a palm tree. paper etching / engraving Mary Magdalene kneeling before Christ, who is usually represented as a gardener with a hoe and/or a spade; 'Noli me tangere'

. Allegorical performance with a masked monk in the middle with a double cross and a burning torch in the hands. He has hit his arm around a tree. To this figure, a group of clergymen has collected at a hole in the ground, where smoke off. Bags with money, fruits and crosses are in the foreground. Another monk kneels at the hole and points a woman on a dagger. In the background a city is besieged and fired.

Rebekah and Eliezer at De Put. Rebekka meets Eliëzer, the servant of Abraham, at De Put. On the right in the background his camels. In the foreground a man pours water from a jug into a drinking tray for the sheep.

Ascension of Maria, Johann Leonhard Raab, after Guido Reni, 1835 - 1899 print München paper. etching the assumption of Mary ('assumptio corporis'): she is borne into heaven by angels

Abraham's meeting with Melchizedek, Reinier Vinkeles (I), After Jacobus Buys, 1793 print Abraham meets the king and high priest Melchiseedek in Salem. He brings bread and wine and blessing Abraham. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving the meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, the high priest and king of Salem, who brings bread and wine (Genesis 14:18-20)

H. Hieronymus visited by an angel, Abram George Steelink, 1864 print The saint Hieronymus is writing in his cave and is visited by an angel. There are books, a skull and a book and a cross in front of him. On the left the lion. Amsterdam paper. etching / engraving the monk and hermit Jerome (Hieronymus); possible attributes: book, cardinal's hat, crucifix, hour-glass, lion, skull, stone (+ angel(s))

Copper engraving by Jacopo da Ponte showing the acceptance of Christ on the cross, created between 1585 and 1634.

Two Protestant martyrs at the stake, Anonymous, 1580 - 1650 print paper monk(s), friar(s). violent death by burning at the stake; pyre (+death by martyrdom)

Baptism of Christ, Nicolas Chaperon, After Rafaël, 1649 print print maker: Franceafter painting by: Vaticaanstadpublisher: Paris paper etching baptism of Christ in the river Jordan: John the Baptist pouring out water on Christ's head: the Holy Ghost descends

Christ comforted by an angel in the court of Getsemane, Carl Bloch, 1880 print Christ is kneeling with eyes closed in front of a tree. He is comforted by an angel. paper etching / drypoint agony of Christ: to comfort him one or more angels appear to Christ with chalice and/or cross

Resurrection of Christ; Passion of Christ; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. Christ rises from his grave with a banner in his hand. The soldiers who are scared and flights around the grave. Left in the background The arrival of the three holy women at the grave. Under the show a four-line verse in Latin. Under the show a four-line verse in Latin. At the bottom right of the letters: KK. This print is part of an album.

Heilige Familie, Sébastien Bourdon, 1626 - 1671 print paper etching Holy Family (alone), 'Trinitas terrestris'

Copper engraving by Paulus Pontius from 1623-1658 depicting Christ associated with spring, showing the figure of Christ, gestures, and seasonal symbolism.

Photo production of the painting Madonna surrounded by Saints, Van Rubens, Anonymous, After Peter Paul Rubens, 1858 - 1866 Photograph. visit card Antwerp paper. cardboard albumen print Madonna accompanied by saint(s). Madonna: Mary sitting or enthroned, the Christ-child in her lap (or in front of her bosom) (Mary sometimes represented half-length)

Flight to Egypt. The holy family in a landscape. Maria and the Christ child are sitting on a donkey. Joseph walks next to the donkey. Four putti float above.

Copper engraving by Elias Hainzelmann between 1660 and 1693 depicting Mary and Elizabeth with the Christ Child and John the Baptist, shown in a devotional composition.

Crossing: Love, Johann Sadeler (I), After Maerten de Vos, 1585 - 1588 print Christ with the cross on his shoulder on the way to Mount Golgota. In the foreground weeping women. The sixth print of an eight -part series with scenes from the life of Christ who depict his most important virtues. München paper engraving carrying of the cross: Christ bearing the cross, alone or with the help of others (e.g. Simon the Cyrenian). Love: 'Frau Minne' and other allegories

. The three holy women who come from Christ come up with the grave. The ointment pot in their hands.

Sailing angels with the Christ child. .

Lorenz Froelich (1820-1908), Illustration til "The Lord's Prayer", 1863

Christ preaching (The hundred guilder print), 1733 - 1810 print paper etching Christ preaching or teaching (in general)

Crossing, Jan Harmensz. Muller, after Lucas van Leyden, 1800 - in or before 1891 print Is part of a cover with fourteen prints. paper engraving carrying of the cross: Christ bearing the cross, alone or with the help of others (e.g. Simon the Cyrenian)

David shows Saul the piece of his cloak, c. 1711 - c. 1720 print David keeps his men from killing Saul. He shows the surprised Saul a piece of his cloak that he cut off earlier. Illustration for the Old Testament, I Sam 24:12. Under the show a title in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving when Saul comes out of the cave, David calls him, falls down on his knees and shows him the piece of cloth

Circumcision of Christ, Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich, 1732 print paper etching circumcision of the Christ-child by the priest in the temple (Luke 2:21). Simeon Christophorus (the Just, the Grey); possible attributes: the infant Christ in his arms. vestments of high priest ~ Jewish religion. candlestick

Bewening, Virgil, 1558 print Nuremberg paper lamentation over the dead Christ by his relatives and friends (Christ usually without crown of thorns)

Etching 'The Messiah' by Heinrich Friedrich Füger, 1770-1838, showing a central religious figure with detailed compositional elements and symbolic motifs on paper.

Ascension of Christ: divinity; Divitiae; Virtues of Christ; Virutes Iesu Christi Filii Dei Vivi. Christ on a mountain. He is surrounded by a cloud that will take him to heaven. Around him kneeling his students and his mother, the Virgin Mary. The seventh print of an eight-language series with scenes from the life of Christ depicting its most important virtues.

Elijah awakened by an angel and an officer is consumed by the fire with fifty soldiers, Jacob Folkema, 1791 print Two Biblical performances from 1 Kon. 19 and 2 Kon. 1. Elijah is awakened by an angel, and a officer sent by King Ahazia is consumed by the fire with fifty soldiers. Two performances of one plate, each with a title in Dutch and French. Fully numbered at the bottom right: 63. publisher: Amsterdampublisher: Dordrecht paper etching an angel wakes Elijah; a loaf of bread and a jar of water are usually at Elijah's head. after the messengers report to Ahaziah, the king dispatches an officer with fifty men to get Elijah

Worship of Maria by a pope, a martyr and a spiritual, Jacques Callot, after girolamo sicciolante, 1608 - 1611 print A pope, a martyr and a spiritual worship Mary who sits on a cloud with the Christ child. This print is part of (the second edition of) a series of 29 performances of paintings and sculptures in churches in Rome, numbered 1-16 and 1-13. (The first edition of this series, in which the prints are unnumbered, also includes a title print). Rome paper engraving Madonna accompanied by saint(s). Madonna (i.e. Mary with the Christ-child) in the air, or on the clouds. pope. martyr(s) (often with palm-branches). organization, functionaries and dignitaries in Roman Catholic church; clergy in general. founder of the Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans), Francis(cus) of Assisi; possible attributes: book, crucifix, lily, skull, stigmata

Setting the Eucharist. Christ shows four kneeling disciples a piece of bread as his body.

Lorenz Froelich (1820-1908), Illustration til "The Lord's Prayer", 1863

Holy family with Johannes the Baptist on a terrace, Sébastien Bourdon, 1697 - 1756 print Paris paper etching Holy Family with John the Baptist (as child)

Tobias and Sara say goodbye to Raguel and his wife, Anonymous, After Chrispijn van den Broeck, 1570 - 1580 print Tobias and Sara stand in front of Raguel's house to leave. Raguel embraces his daughter. Her mother is right back and turns halfway. A camel next to the angel. paper engraving Raguel gives Tobias half of his possessions

Copper engraving by Grégoire Huret from 1664 depicting Christ on the Mount of Olives, showing detailed figures, gestures, and landscape elements.

Holy Agnes, c. 1590 - c. 1610 print Holy Agnes. Part of a series of 24 performances of female martyrs (Martyrologium). The performances are equipped with edges with flowers and animals. paper engraving the virgin martyr Agnes of Rome; possible attributes: lamb, ring. flowers

Holy Christina, c. 1590 - c. 1610 print Holy Christina. Part of a series of 24 performances of female martyrs (Martyrologium). The performances are equipped with edges with flowers and animals. paper engraving the virgin martyr Christina of Bolsena; possible attributes: arrow(s), book, flames, millstone, tongs, snake, wheel. birds. flowers

Scenes from the Old Testament, Charles Nicolas Cochin (I), Charles Nicolas Cochin (II), 1744 print In the foreground Moses with the Ten Commandments, King David is sitting next to him with his harp and in the background is Adam and Eva and Abraham is at the point of sacrificing Isaac. These scenes are interrupted by the appearance of Christ from a cloud. print maker: Francepublisher: Paris paper etching / engraving Moses receives the tables of the law from God. Adam and Eve in paradise (before the Fall). Abraham picks up the knife to kill Isaac. David as musician, usually playing the harp. (adult) Christ appearing to mortals

Baptism of Christ, 1643 print Christ is baptized by John the Baptist and the Holy Spirit descends like a pigeon on Him. Two angels look right. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 3:13. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving baptism of Christ in the river Jordan: John the Baptist pouring out water on Christ's head: the Holy Ghost descends. tetragram (in Roman or Hebrew script) ~ symbol of God the Father

The inhabitants of Zierikzee attract Karel de Namen and beg to Grace, 1472. The residents of Zierikzee head together Charlemagne and begged the duke on their knees to mercy, 1472.

Copper engraving and etching by Adrian van Melar depicting Christ as the Man of Sorrows. Produced between 1650 and 1667, it shows human figures, gestures, and symbolic composition.

The temptation of Den H. Antonius. The H. Antonius has been kneeling to pray in a cave. There are a book and a skull on a rock for him. Around him fly, walk and sit demons in the form of wonderfully shaped animals or people with animal lemans. There are books on the floor.

Man Kneelt For A Woman, Reinier Vinkeles (I), After Jacobus Buys, 1751 - 1816 print Surrounded by original Americans and a monk, a fascinated man, possibly John Smith, possibly for a woman, possibly Pocahontas. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving Native peoples of North America. kneeling figure. monk(s), friar(s) North America

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