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Biblical Narratives in Art

Detailed etchings illustrating key biblical events with figures from scripture, captured in baroque style, showcasing historical and religious significance.

Religious offering by Anonymous artist, print, Private Collection, 20, 9x26, 4

Cardinal Borja and Cardinal Barberini (S. Onofrio) fight with each other and are separated by Cardinal Sandoval. On the right on the papal chair, Urban VIII, Cardinal Barberini's brother, During the election of Urban VIII, Cardinal Borja and Cardinal Antonio Barberini clash, 1632, print maker: Caspar Luyken, (mentioned on object), Caspar Luyken, (mentioned on object), publisher: Johann David Zunnern, Frankfurt am Main, 1701, paper, etching, letterpress printing, h 123 mm × w 179 mm

. Christ speaks with Simon Petrus about the devil. He refers to the betrayal of Judas. His students look shocked. Some walk away. A Bible quote from Joh. 6:69 in Latin.

Allegory on equalizing the Roman Catholic religion with other denominations, 1799, Carel Frederik Bendorp (I), after Pieter Luyten, 1799 print Allegory on equalizing the Roman Catholic religion with other denominations, 1799. The Dutch Virgin is central to the steps of a temple near altar, with the Phrygic hat on the point of the spear; Behind her right, on the steps, two young men who embrace each other as a symbol of the brotherhood. The Virgin is used to the left and hands over a paper to the religion, presented as a standing woman who holds a chalice in the left hand; Behind her love, a woman with two children. Hope is in the foreground on the left; On the right is a woman with a fitting shelter as a symbol of equality. At the top left of the all -seeing eye. print maker: Dordrechtpublisher: Rotterdam paper etching / engraving personifications of countries, nations, states, districts, etc.. Brotherly Love (+ two or more personifications pursuing one aim). allegorical representation

Christ sermon for the temple, Jan Luyken, 1700 print During the Feast of Tabernacles, Christ is on the stairs in front of the temple and starts preaching. He has many audience. Amsterdam paper etching Christ is teaching in the temple in the middle of the feast of Tabernacles

Jacques Callot, The Ecce Homo, c 1618 The Ecce Homo

On the top floor the disciples of Christ. Above them floats the dove of the Holy Spirit. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a 35-volume series dealing with the Acts of the Apostles, Outpouring of the Holy Spirit Acts of the Apostles Acta Apostolorum , print maker: Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), (attributed to workshop of), Philips Galle, Jan van der Straet, (mentioned on object), print maker: Amsterdam, Antwerp, Florence, publisher: Amsterdam, 1643 - 1646, paper, engraving, h 210 mm × w 264 mm

Christ on the meal at the Pharisee. .

Checking from the apostles.

John the Baptist in prison.

. A show in a cartouche of leaves. The prophet Agabus binds his hands and feet at Paul's belt. He thus predicts the fate of Paul in Jerusalem. Under the cartouche the Bible reference hand. 21:11.

Parable of the thankless servant, Jan Luyken, 1712 print Amsterdam paper etching the unmerciful servant: the king forgives him his debts ~ parable of Christ (Matthew 18:23-35)

Company of clergy around a table, Jacob Folkema, After Hendrik Pothoven, 1735 - 1767 print Sitting around a table and standing clergymen under a canopy. A few wear a Kalot or Biretta on the head and are dressed in Ermijnen Mantels. In the background there is a view of a church interior through a door. paper etching / engraving organization, functionaries and dignitaries in Roman Catholic church; clergy in general

Healing of a woman who suffered from blood flies, Jan Luyken, 1703 print Print Maker: Haarlem Publisher: Amsterdam paper etching healing of a woman with an issue of blood: she kneels before Christ after having touched his robe (Matthew 9:20-22; Mark 5:25-34; Luke 8:43-48)

Fight between Jews and Greeks in front of the synagogue at Caesarea, print maker: Jan Luyken, publisher: Pieter Mortier (I), Amsterdam, 1704, paper, etching, letterpress printing, h 113 mm × w 161 mm

Peter and John Gene Circuit ..

Sons of Jacob kneel for Joseph. .

Tobias and the angel arrive at Raguel, Anonymous, After Maerten de Vos, 1585 print Raguel receives Tobias and hugs him. His wife Edna embraces the angel. In the background, Tobias and the angel are welcomed at the table by them. Raguel gives his daughter Sara to Tobias. In the bedroom, Tobias and Sara kneel in prayer to ask for God's blessing and protection about their marriage. On the right the servants of Raguel dig a grave. At the bottom of the margin an explanatory text in Latin. To Tobit 7-8. Antwerp paper engraving Tobias and the angel in Raguel's house. Tobias and Sarah praying. Raguel digging a grave for Tobias

Ezra publicly reads the laws of Moses Voor, Anonymous, After Jan Luyken, 1700 print Ezra stands in a grandstand on the square near the Waterpoort and reads the laws of Moses. Around the listening Jewish people who kneels to pray or throw the arms in the air out of joy. Amsterdam paper etching Ezra reads the Law to the people (Nehemiah 8:1-8; 1 Esdras 9:38-49)

Jozef declares dreams in prison; History of Joseph. Joseph seated between two other prisoners. Above heads of prisoners oval with image of dream.

Heilige family in Egypte, Johann Sadeler (I), After Frederik Sustis, 1588 - 1595 print In the foreground Maria and the Christ child in an inner room, next to a crib and a spider wheel. Angels help Maria with the household. In the background, Joseph processes wood on a workbench and apply angels material for the Jesuit church in Munich. In the clouds of angels who read books. München paper engraving stay of the Holy Family in Egypt (+ angel(s)). specific aspects of angels, e.g. intervening in human affairs. household occupations of Mary (+ angel(s)) Sint-Michaëlskerk

Oath of the Nobles before the Chambre des Comptes 1788 Etienne Pierre Adrien Gois French. Oath of the Nobles before the Chambre des Comptes 396790

Leyden, Lucas van, The Adoration of the Magi, verso center bottom - stamped, Modern copy. Joseph and Mary with the Christ Child, three kings with gifts and a large retinue., print, prints, height 298 mm, width 429 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1800 - 1899, 19th century, 19e eeuw, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, Northern Netherlands, 1494-06 - 1533-08

Peter and John Gene Circuit ..

Jews pelt Christ with stones, Jan Luyken, 1708 print Amsterdam paper etching attempts to stone Christ (John 8:59, 10:31-33)

Jozef explains the dreams of the pharaoh.

Christ appears on the Apostles, Johannes Wierix, after Pieter van der Borcht (I), 1571 print In Jerusalem, Christ appears on the twelve apostles. He shows them his hands and feet. The apostles are stunned. Above the performance two lines in Latin. In the margin a caption in Latin. Antwerp paper engraving / letterpress printing Christ appears to the apostles (gathered behind locked doors)

Christ and the adulterous woman. The Pharisees bring an adulterous woman to Christ to let him judge her offense. They stand between the challenge columns of a round temple. Different beggars on the steps.

Last Supper, Crispijn van de Passe (I), 1600 print Christ and his students sit around a table. Christ holds the bread and makes a blessing gesture. In the background on an altar are the tables of the law. The show is caught in an oval frame with an edge writing in Latin. Print from a series with the passion of Christ. Cologne paper engraving Last Supper (in general) (Matthew 26:21-35; Mark 14:18-31; Luke 22:3, 22:15-23; John 13:21-38). institution of the Eucharist, i.e. Christ showing or blessing bread (host) and/or wine (Matthew 26:26-27; Mark 14:22-23; Luke 22:19-20; John 13:26; 1 Corinthians 11:23-25)

Italy, Sacchi, Andrea, Angelis, Desiderio de, Bombelli, Pietro Leone, Puer autem crescebat, et confortabatur spiritu, John the Baptist taking leave of his parents, verso - stamped, John the Baptist taking leave of his parents before retreating into the desert. On the left his mother Saint Elizabeth and on the right his father the high priest Zacharias. In the background two young women. Bible text as title in bottom margin., print, prints, height 370 mm, width 275 mm, 1737 - 1809-09, print maker, printmaker, 1747 - 1809, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), etching, Italian, intermediary draughtsman, after a drawing by, 1599-11-30 - 1661-06-21

The repartition of the land. The division of Canaan among the tribes. Joshua Book. Sacred biblical history Old Testament. Old engraving from the book Historia Sagrada 1920 Juan Lagui Lliteras

Christ and the adulterous woman. The Pharisees bring a woman to adultery to Christ to let him judge her offense. Christ points to the ground. Text and coat of arms in undermarge. Numbered at the bottom right: 33.

Preaching of Paul in Athens, Anne Claude Philippe Caylus, After Rafaël, 1702 - 1765 print France paper etching Paul preaching or disputing. Paul in Athens: on the Areopagus he discusses with philosophers (in front of the temple of Mars). temple, shrine ~ Roman religion

Maria Magdalena washes the feet of Christ, Raphaël Sadeler (I), After Maerten de Vos, 1592 print An interior of a house with in the foreground Christ and his students at a table. Maria Magdalena, a light cage, dries the feet of Christ with her hair. She will then oint the feet. Judas Iskariot protests, but Christ explains that one must forgive her. Cologne paper engraving / etching a woman washes Christ's feet with her tears, and wipes them with her hair

Last Supper. The disciples are sitting around a rectangular table. Christ is in the middle and consaces a bread. There is a piece of roast on the table.

Visitation, Cornelis Galle (I), After Jan van der Straet, c. 1620 - c. 1625 print Maria and Elisabet meet and hug each other in a porch of a house. Elisabet sees Maria's pregnancy. At the back left is Zacharias between a group of women. Under the show a Latin verse. print maker: Southern Netherlandspublisher: Antwerp paper engraving Mary and Elisabeth, both pregnant, embracing

Handing out the holy fire during the Easter celebration in the Heilig-Grafkerk in Jerusalem, Jan Luyken, 1681 print Print at the top right numbered: 332. Amsterdam paper etching Easter. candlesticks and candles, e.g. Easter-candlestick. (architectonic) structure representing or symbolizing the Holy Sepulchre Holy grave church

Amsterdam, Visscher, Claes Jansz. (II), Heemskerck, Maarten van, Galle, Philips, Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae, Acts of the Apostles, Acta Apostolorum, Ascension of Christ and Election of Matthias, In the background the Ascension of Christ on the Mount of Olives. In the foreground the apostles return to Jerusalem. Peter appoints Matthias as the twelfth apostle. Below the scene a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Acts 1:23. This print is part of an album., print, prent, albumblad, prints, prenten, height 210 mm, width 264 mm, print maker, prentmaker, 1643 - 1643, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, Zuid-Nederlands, 1537 - 1612-03-29, after print by, Noord-Nederlands, 1498 - 1574, after design by, Publication (Event), Publicatie, 1586 - 1652-06-19, publisher

Mattatias. A fight is going on at the entrance to a temple. The Mattatias priest, the first leader of the Makkabeese rebellion, is about to build a man at a sacrifice column with a bat. The man who is attacked is possible the Jew who wanted to bring a sacrifice in accordance with the king's command on the altar in fashion.

Christ shown to the people; Passion of Christ; Passionis et resurrectionis. Pontius Pilate shows Christ dressed in a cloak and with thorns of thorns on his head, on an increase to the people. People call his crucifixion. In the margin a three-legged caption in Latin. Print from a series of fifteen with the passion of Christ.

Antwerp, Cock, Hieronymus, Lombard, Lambert, Esther before Ahasuerus, verso - stamped, Esther comes to King Ahasuerus to plead the cause of the Jews and is received by him. She kneels before his throne and he offers her his scepter as a sign of acceptance., print, prints, height 250 mm, width 423 mm, Work conception, South Netherlands, 1506 - 1566, after a design by, 1553 - 1553, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), print maker, printmaker, Publication (Event), Publication, 1518 - 1570-03-10, publisher

. The mystical marriage of the Saint Catharina of Alexandria with the Christ child, in the presence of Joseph and Maria and two angels. Catharina kneels Before Christ, who shifts her a ring to the finger. On the ground next to Catharina are her attributes: a palm branch, opened book and the fragment of a wheel. A landscape with buildings in the background. Two putti, one of which picks palm leaves.

Drawing depicting the Visitation, a biblical scene where the Virgin Mary visits Elizabeth, executed in chalk and feather, with lavated shading techniques.

Lot leaves Sodom; Igne et Sulphure Polled Supra Sodomam et Gomorham (...); Spacious bible. Lot leaves his wife and his daughters Sodom. Two angels guide them and point them away. Under the show the title in Latin, four four-line verses in Dutch and a reference to the Bible text in Gen. 19:15.

Copper engraving and etching by Richard van Orley showing the marriage of Mary, depicting Mary and Joseph with ceremonial attendants and symbolic elements, illustrating biblical scene in early 18th-century European style.

Collecting the manna. The Israelites catch and turn the manna that falls out of the sky. Left is Moses.

Antwerp, Jode, Gerard de, Groeningen, Gerard van, Wierix, Johannes, Thesaurus novi Testamenti elegantissimis iconibus expressus continens historias atque miracula doni nostri Iesu Christi, Miracles of Christ, Raising of the Widow's Son from Nain, Christ raises the son of the widow of Nain to life. The boy sits down on his bier and looks at Christ. The funeral procession leaves the city gate. Below the image is a reference in Latin to the Bible text. This print is part of an album., print, prent, albumblad, prints, height 206 mm, width 259 mm, Zuid-Nederlands, 1549 - 1618, print maker, prentmaker, 1585 - 1585, fourth quarter 16th century, vier kwart 16e eeuw, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, 1515 - 1599, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, Noord-Nederlands, 1509 - 1591-02-05, publisher

Jacob receiving Isaacs blessing instead of Esau. Colour lithograph by L. Gruner after N. Consoni after Raphael.

St. Peter and St. John healing the lame man at the gate of the temple Ca. 1554-1561 Battista Franco Italian. St. Peter and St. John healing the lame man at the gate of the temple 371819

Joseph explains his second dream to Jakob; Story of Joseph.

. Two biblical performances. Upstairs: Joseph makes himself known to his brothers, as a vicotion of Egypt, who did not recognize him. Below: Jacob blesses from his bed Joseph's sons Manasse and Ephraim and puts their hands with crucified arms. Joseph is there. Among the performances a reference to the Bible texts and the titles in Dutch and French.

Two performances on a plate. Above: in the foreground a teacher who interrogates five new believers about the various articles of faith. In the background the municipality of believers. Below: new believers are baptized in a river by the students of Christ. Along the banks of the river De Community of Christians.

Mary Magdalene washes Christ's feet; Penance and repentance in the Old Testament and the New Testament; Typus Divinae Indulgentiae Atqz Misericordiae, Erga Eos Quumbus Ex Toto Corde Transgressionum Poeni Tet et ad Dnm Deum Se Convertunt. In the house of Simon a sinful woman (Maria Magdalena) wash the feet of Christ with her tears and dries them with her hair. Christ forgives her sins. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a series about penance and repentance in the old and the New Testament.

Two performances on a plate. Above: interior of a church. A priest preaches in the preacher. Different listeners disrupt his sermon by blowing in their hands. Below: Church father Origenes teaches the catechism to a group of students.

The expulsion of Heliodorus from the temple (right part), Carlo Maratta, After Rafaël, 1635 - 1713 print Heliodorus, sent by the king of Syria to steal the treasure from the temple of Jerusalem, is driven out of the temple by a rider on horseback and two other men. On the right a crowd spectators in the temple. In the background the high priest Onias in prayer for an altar. Print Maker: ItalyaFter Painting by: Vatican City paper etching Heliodorus in the temple, attacked by a man (or angel) on horseback and two other men (or angels) (2 Maccabees 3:7-35)

Conversation with the Samaritan woman, Jan -Baptist Barbé, After Maerten de Vos, 1598 - 1618 print Christ is in conversation with a Samaritan woman at a source. He asks her for some water from her jug. The apostles in the background (John 4: 1-30). The print has a Latin caption. The print is part of a series about the life of Christ. Antwerp paper engraving Christ and the woman of Samaria: sitting at Jacob's well he asks her for a drink from her jug

Amsterdam, Visscher, Claes Jansz. (II), Vos, Maerten de, Wierix, Johannes, Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae, History of David and Absalom, Absalom seizes power, At the city gates of Jerusalem Absalom embraces an Israelite. In this way he met everyone from Israel who came to ask the king for a ruling, and in this way he won over the people of Israel. Below the representation a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2 Sam. 15:2. This print is part of an album., print, album page, prints, height 198 mm, width 258 mm, South Netherlands, 1549 - 1618, print maker, 1585 - 1585, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, 1532 - 1603-12-04, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, Northern Netherlands, 1586 - 1652-06-19, publisher

Jesus beim Einzug nach Jerusalem / Jesus Entrance to Jerusalem, Palm Sunday, historisch, C:CC5historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Originaldatum nicht bekannt.

Tobit buries the dead. Tobit buries the died Jews in exile in Assyria.

Wedding in Kana, Anonymous, After Jan Luyken, 1681 - 1762 print paper etching the marriage-feast at Cana (John 2:1-11)

. A messenger, dressed in Gown, reads a letter to a prince sitting under a ballroom. In the background two servants. At the top right: pl. I. In the middle of: BL. 35.

Scipio and the African bride, Jacob de Wet (I), 1620 - 1672 drawing paper. ink pen / brush the continence of Scipio: he restores a captive woman to her bridegroom Allucius, who kneels before him; the ransom offered by the bride's parents is given to Allucius as a wedding-gift. the continence of Scipio: he restores a captive woman to her bridegroom Allucius, who kneels before him; the ransom offered by the bride's parents is given to Allucius as a wedding-gift

Christ Confounding the Elders in the Synagogue 17th century Grégoire Huret French. Christ Confounding the Elders in the Synagogue 645176

Punishment of the man without wedding clothing; Similarity of a wedding party. A wedding party where guests are credited to a meal. A man without wedding clothes wants to join the wedding party but is stopped by the king who has organized the party. He believes that "many are called, but only few chosen" (Matt. 22:14). In the background the man is punished by throwing him into the hell fire. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a six-part series about the parable of a wedding party.

. The twelve-year-old Christ sits on a chair in the temple and discusses the Holy Scriptures with the scholars. The learned men study large books in the temple. Left a boy playing with a dog. Under the image a Latin verse from Luc. 2.

Junius, Hadrianus, Heemskerck, Maarten van, Amsterdam, Muller, Harmen Jansz, The eight beatitudes, Blessed are the mourners, Christ anointed by Mary Magdalene, verso - stamped, Christ sits at the table eating in the house of Simon the Pharisee. Mary Magdalene kneels on the ground anoints his feet and dries them with her hair. Print is part of a series about the eight beatitudes of Christ and illustrates the beatitude: Blessed are those who mourn. In the lower right corner this text from Mat. 5:4 in Latin. At the bottom in the margin a verse in Latin about the beatitude and the representation., print, prints, height 212 mm, width 250 mm, Dutch, 1540 - 1617-10-07, print maker, printmaker, 1564 - 1568, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, Northern Netherlands, 1498 - 1574, after a design by, 1511-07-01 - 1576-06-16, author

Conclave for the election of Pope Innocenti X, 1644, Caspar Luyken, 1698 print print maker: Amsterdampublisher: Leiden paper etching / letterpress printing conclave ~ Roman Catholic church. installation of a pope Rome

The priest of the temple of Jupiter in Lystra wants to sacrifice a bull because he thinks Barnabas and Paul are the gods Jupiter and Mercury, because they healed a paralyzed man. Barnabas and Paul tear their clothes to show that they are humans and not gods. On the right, a man holding crutches points to a walking man. Below the depiction the title in Latin, four four-line verses in French, Latin, Dutch and German and a reference to the Bible text in Acts 14., Barnabas and Paul at Lystra Deo non sanctis viris sacrificandum Royal Bible (series title), print maker: anonymous, publisher: Nicolaes Visscher (I), (mentioned on object), publisher: Nicolaes Visscher (II), Amsterdam, 1652 - 1702, paper, engraving, h 397 mm × w 540 mm

Paul Predikt in Athens, Marcantonio Raimondi, after Rafaël, 1517 - 1520 print Paulus preaches in Athens for the Areopagus, the highest Athenian Court of Court. In the foreground, Dionysius de Areopagiet repeats itself to Christianity. paper engraving Paul in Athens: on the Areopagus he discusses with philosophers (in front of the temple of Mars)

Worship of the Kings, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1643 print A stable in a wooded landscape. Mary and Joseph show the Christ child to the three sages on the left front ground. In the background members of their entourage with the gifts. In the distance, the star shining them led them to the stable in Bethlehem. Rotterdam paper engraving adoration of the kings: the Wise Men present their gifts to the Christ-child (gold, frankincense and myrrh). fortified house in city

Early Christian community listening to a reading from the Bible, Jan Luyken, 1700

Sermon of Christ Temple, Jan Luyken, Pieter Mortier, 1700

Christ heals a possessed man in front of the Pharisees and Scriptures, Jan Luyken, 1712 print Amsterdam paper etching healing of a possessed man who was blind and could not speak (Matthew 12:22-24)

Rudolf II of Habsburg (German emperor), Sadeler, Johann (I), Vos, Maerten de, Keulen, Birth and early years of Christ, Christ among the teachers, verso bottom center - stamped, The twelve-year-old Christ debating with the Jewish scribes. Mary and Joseph, searching for their son, enter the temple. The print has a Latin Bible quotation as a caption and is the last print in a twelve-part series on the birth and early years of Christ., print, prints, height 198 mm, width 130 mm, Southern Netherlands, 1550 - 1600-08, print maker, printmaker, 1582 - 1582, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, 1532 - 1603-12-04, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher, uitgever, 1552-07-18 - 1612-01-20, verlener van privilege

The bride looks in the mirror of science, Johannes Wierix (Possible), after Gerard van Groeningen, 1574 print Science (Scientia) stops her mirror again for the bride (Sponsa), which looks into it. Justice (Justitia), godliness (Timor dei), chastisement (castigatio), satisfaction (satisfactio), penitence (Poenitentia) and confessio (confessio) watch. In the margin a four -line caption, in two columns, in Latin. Antwerp paper engraving / letterpress printing bride (in wedding-dress). Piety, 'Pietas', 'Timor Dei' ~ the Three Theological Virtues. castigation, flagellation ~ ascetic life (+ variant). Justice, 'Justitia'; 'Giustitia divina' (Ripa) ~ one of the Four Cardinal Virtues. Satisfaction, Contentment; 'Contento' (Ripa). confession; 'Confessione Sacramentale' (Ripa) ~ the third of the seven sacraments. penance, 'Poenitentia'; 'Contritione' (Ripa) ~ part of the confession. symbolic representations, allegories and emblems ~ science, 'Scientia'; 'Scienza', 'Studio' (Ripa). mirror

Three episodes from the life of Saina's Saint Bernardinus; The life of Siena's Saint Bernardus. Siena's holy Bernardinus is kneeling for Pope Martinus V (episode 16). In the background left, Bernardinus knew for a bishop and objects to the 'TriM' of citizens, priest and senators (episode 18). On the right a ecumenical concilia in Florence (episode 17).

. On a platform there is a group of nobles on a set table, where a lot of wine joints and glasses can be seen. In the middle a little man raises his glass. On the left is an older man - which also has a glass of wine in hand - looking at the branching man for him, while a young man on the right his glass is completely complete. Under the image a Dutch-language verse in two columns.

Maria Magdalena washes Christ's feet.

The Queen of Sheba kneels before King Solomon in the throne room, on either side of the throne of Solomon six lions, print maker: Nicolaes de Bruyn (mentioned on object), Dating 1621

Ludovico Cardi called Cigoli, Saint Vincent Ferrer Taking His Vestments, c 1580 Saint Vincent Ferrer Taking His Vestments

Cave of Plato, Jan Saenredam, After Cornelis Cornelisz. van Haarlem, 1604 print The cave of Plato, depicted as a room of the heart. The cave is divided by a large wall in two. There are all kinds of personifications on the wall (love, hope, faith, stinginess, alcoholism, fame, etc.). A fire pot behind these personifications casts their shadows on the cave wall. In the foreground on the right is a large group of people, of different positions and religions. They are discussing, but only look at the shadows of the personifications. They are in the shade of the wall. On the left in the foreground of the cave, a group of scholars is in the light. They also debate, but look at the personifications and the fire pot. Two scholars try to convince people behind the wall to step into the light. In the background a narrow passage to the world outside the cave. Only three men have noticed the passage and go through they are in the open air. Assendelft paper engraving Plato's cave, 'antrum Platonic

Death of Ananias. Ananias lies on the floor in front. Bystanders watch stunned. In the middle, Peter is on a stage together with eight men. He gestures with his right hand. Right share two apostles money.

Jeremiah is taken out of the well, 1643 print Under the supervision of King Sedekia, Jeremiah is pulled up with ropes from the pit of Prince Malkia. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Jer. 38: 8. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving Jeremiah is released from the dungeon

Four performances from the New Testament. Four performances on a leaf. At the top left the warning of an angel to Jozef. At the top right of Paul for the members of the Areopagus in Athens. Bottom left the chained Paul for King Agrippa. Turn right of Christ to the people (ECCE Gay).

Petrus and Johannes heal a paralyzed man at the Temple Gate, Anonymous, After Jan Luyken, 1712 print The performance is based on the text from Acts 3: 4-31. Text in Dutch in the lower margin. Amsterdam paper etching healing of a lame beggar at the Beautiful Gate of the temple by Peter and John (Acts 3 - 4:31). disabilities, deformations

Roman soldier kneels for a woman. A Roman soldier kneels with a gift in his hand for a woman. The woman who stands next door strikes this scene and keeps her hand on her chest. Figures also look in the background.

The fratricide Abimelech dead. Judges Book. Sacred biblical history Old Testament. Old engraving from the book Historia Sagrada 1920 Juan Lagui Lliteras

Joseph explains his second dream to Jakob; Story of Joseph.

Mozes en Aaron, Gerard de Lairese (rejected attribution), 1698 print On the left, Moses is in his arms with the dining of the law. Aaron is opposed to him with an incense. In the background the Ark of the Covenant. paper etching Moses (not in biblical context); possible attributes: rays of light or horns on his head, rod, Tables of the Law. Aaron (not in biblical context); possible attributes: attributes of Aaron: censer, dressed as high priest or bishop, ointment jar, rod or flowering wand. the ten commandments represented together on stone tablets. Ark of the Covenant ~ Jewish religion

Decapitation of Saint John the Baptist. Engraving.

Christ shown to the people (Ecce Homo), Benoît Thiboust, 1629 - 1729 print paper engraving Pilate Showing Christ to the People, 'Display Christ', 'Here man' (John 19: 4-6)

Joseph introduces himself to his brothers. I am Joseph your brother, whom you sold into Egypt. Old Testament. Antique bible illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

Sadeler, Raphael (I), Witte, Peter de, Frankfurt, Keulen, Holy family with Zacharias, Elisabeth and John the Baptist, verso lower left - stamped, The Virgin Mary with the Christ child on her lap, sitting under a canopy. On the right Zacharias kneels and takes Christ in his arms. On the left Elizabeth kneels with John the Baptist as a child. On the left next to the canopy Joseph with a censer. To the right of the canopy is St. Anne., print, prints, height 275 mm, width 326 mm, South Netherlands, 1560, print maker, printmaker, 1591 - 1591, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), etching, 1548 - 1628-03, intermediary draughtsman, after a drawing by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher

Amsterdam, Visscher, Claes Jansz. (II), Vos, Maerten de, Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae, Seven Works of Mercy, Clothing the Naked, In an interior, men and women distribute clothing to people who have no clothing. Christ stands in the middle of the space. Below the image a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Mat. 25:36. This print is part of an album., print, album leaf, prints, height 202 mm, width 246 mm, Work conception, South Netherlands, 1532 - 1603-12-04, after a design by, 1585 - 1585, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), print maker, printmaker, Publication (Event), Publication, North Netherlands, 1586 - 1652-06-19, publisher

Run and battle in the temple in Jerusalem, Jan Luyken, 1704 print Amsterdam paper etching battle. the Temple (in general) ~ Jewish religion Jerusalem

King Jeroboam and the godsman for the altar. .

The doctor as angel, Johann Gelle, after Egbert van Panderen, 1609 print In the middle an angel who has a cup of medicine in his hand. The instruments of medicine are around him. In the background the interior of a house. On the left, a doctor takes care of a sick patient. He investigates him on the right. When a sick one heals, a doctor is considered a saving angel. The print has a Latin, German and Dutch caption and is part of a four -part series about the forms of the doctor. print maker: Antwerppublisher: Amsterdam paper engraving medicament, medicine. medicine, medical science. physician, doctor. patient, sick person. medical examination, medical treatment. medicine, medical science (+ tools, instruments; laboratory equipment ~ scientific research). guardian angel

Child murder in Betlehem. In the courtyard of Herod 'Palace in Bethlehem try to protect their children against his soldiers. The soldiers have been commissioned to kill all the boys of two years and younger. The soldiers raise the children from the arms of desperate mothers. In the margin an assignment in Latin.

Christ and the adulterous woman. View in a temple where the Pharisees bring a woman caught to adultery to Christ to let him judge her offense.

Joseph for Pharaoh; Eductuum The Carcere Ioseph Pharaoni obtuless; Performances by Rafael in the Vatican. The Pharaoh is sitting on a throne and looks at Joseph who has been kneeling for him. Left and right groups of men who watch. Title and reference to Bible text in Lower margin.

Three apostles James the multiple, Tomas and James the lesser; The twelve apostles between the clouds. The apostles James the multiple, Tomas and James De Leloere with their heads a ray wreath, seated between the clouds with their attributes, staff, spear and bat respectively. Under every apostle part of the Symbolum Apostolicum, the apostolic creed in Latin.

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