Biblical Narratives in Art

Engravings illustrating key biblical stories with intricate landscapes and figures, capturing pivotal moments in a classic artistic style.

Bilam and the donkey with the angel, Herman van Swanevelt, 1629 - 1641 print In a hilly landscape with tree parties, Bilam is shown on the left in the foreground sitting on a recessed donkey. In his right hand he holds a sword and in front of him is an angel who pulls a sword out of the sheath. Rome paper etching an angel holding a sword bars the way and causes Balaam's ass to turn aside; the angel is invisible to Balaam

Elijah and the angel; Oudtestament representations. In a rocky landscape with tree artets and a water feature, a angel is shown on the left in the foreground that wakes up the kneeled Ellia and pointing to a piece of bread and a jug with water.

Holy family with donkey and cherubins, Herman van Swanevelt, 1650 - 1655 print A landscape with tree parties and a water feature are displayed. In the foreground, Mary with Christ sits in her arms on a donkey. Joseph walks behind the donkey and holds a staff in his left hand. Three cherubins can be seen on the left hill and there is a round temple on the right hill. paper etching the flight into Egypt: Mary, Joseph, the child (and sometimes others) on their way; Mary usually riding on an ass

Landscape with the vision of Eustachius. Eustachius appears on the way in the forest a deer with a crucifix in the antlers. Eustachius is wearing the clothing of a Roman soldier. He steps from his horse and knees in worship for the deer.

Abraham gets the three angels visit and sits with them under a tree. Sara is in the doorway.

Bilam and the donkey with the angel, Herman van Swanevelt, 1629 - 1641 print In a hilly landscape with tree parties, Bilam is shown on the left in the foreground sitting on a recessed donkey. In his right hand he holds a sword and in front of him is an angel who pulls a sword out of the sheath. Rome paper etching an angel holding a sword bars the way and causes Balaam's ass to turn aside; the angel is invisible to Balaam

Abraham and the three angels. The three angels visit Abraham and sit at the table, which he has covered for them. They promise him that he and Sara will get a son. Abraham holds a bowl in his hands. Sara listens and laughs in the doorway. In it a landscape with a river. To the Bible text in Gen. 18:18.

Emblem with hermit and believers who dedicate themselves to meditation, anonymous, After Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, after Hendrik Aertssens (II), 1623 print Landscape with a hermit that delves into seclusion in the Bible. Little scenes illustrate in which a good Christian must believe. In an interior of a chapel, believers kneel and receive a host, the holy sacrament of a priest. A believer meditates at a cross with suffering from Christ. Hardly visible between the foliage of the trees, the Ascension of Christ is shown. The inscription refers to the Bible text I am like a pelican in the desert (Psalms 102) and this is illustrated with the symbol for the suffering Christ, the pelican that feeds her boy with her own blood. In the scenes there are letters related to the meditation rule in the edition. Antwerp paper engraving symbols of Christ ~ animals. anchorite, hermit. the life of man

Holy Paternus as a recluse, Raphaël Sadeler (I), After Maerten de Vos, 1598 print The H. Paternus of Avranches, a recluse from France, kneels for a crucifix and prays. In the background, the H. Paternus walks through a forest. In the distance a Roman temple with a festive company. Venice paper engraving anchorite, hermit. male saints (with NAME). forest, wood. temple, shrine ~ non-Christian religions. banquet of elegant company

Landscape with Johannes de Boper, 1560 - 1600 print Rolling river landscape with praying John the Baptist. There is a lamb next to the kneeling figure. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 3. This print is part of an album. paper engraving John the Baptist; possible attributes: book, reed cross, baptismal cup, honeycomb, lamb, staff

Noah's intoxication; Prodita Innata Inclinatio; Imagines and Figurae bibliorum; Den Grooten Emblemata Sacra, consisting of more than four hundred by Belsche figures, as des old as des Nieuwen Testaments. In a hilly landscape, Cham tells his brothers that his father Noah is half naked in his tent. On the right the tent with Noah. Cham points to him and mock him. Sem and Jafet walk backwards with a cloak to cover their father with it (Gen. 9:22). The print is part of an album.

Moses and Jetro; History of Moses for the Exodus; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. Moses says goodbye to his father-in-law Jetro to go back to Egypt. Links shepherds. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in ex. 4:18. This print is part of an album.

Holy family with donkey and cherubins, Herman van Swanevelt, 1650 - 1655 print A landscape with tree parties and a water feature are displayed. In the foreground, Mary with Christ sits in her arms on a donkey. Joseph walks behind the donkey and holds a staff in his left hand. Three cherubins can be seen on the left hill and there is a round temple on the right hill. Paris paper etching the flight into Egypt: Mary, Joseph, the child (and sometimes others) on their way; Mary usually riding on an ass

July: The Good Herder, Adriaen Collaert, After Hans Bol, 1585 print A summer landscape. In the air the astrological sign of July: lion. Central Christ as the Good Shepherd who lovingly deals with his sheep (John 10). The print has a Latin caption and is part of a series about the life of Christ in the twelve months of the year. Antwerp paper engraving landscape symbolizing July (+ with Leo (July)). Christ as Good Shepherd

Bilam and the donkey with the angel, Herman van Swanevelt, 1629 - 1641 print In a hilly landscape with tree parties, Bilam is shown on the left in the foreground sitting on a recessed donkey. In his right hand he holds a sword and in front of him is an angel who pulls a sword out of the sheath. Rome paper etching an angel holding a sword bars the way and causes Balaam's ass to turn aside; the angel is invisible to Balaam

Triumph of David; Victoria davidis de goliatho typus christi / davids victory over goliah; Spacious bible. David shows, right, the head of Goliat, standing with and foot on a book and beside him a dead lion and bear. In the background, his victory can be seen at Goliat. David takes the sword from Goliat to behead him. In the background, the Philistines fled, while the soldiers of Saul on the right bets the pursuit. Under the show a title in Latin, three four-line verses in Dutch, English, French and two two-year verses in French. In the middle a reference to the Bible text in 1 Sam. 17.

Landscape with church and waterfall; Waterfall.

Landscape with Abraham and the three angels; Landscapes with scenes from the old and New Testament. Abraham kneels for the three angels and welcomes them in his house. Sara is in the door of the house. In the background Abraham leads the angels to Sodom. The city of Sodom in the distance. The print is part of a four-part series of landscapes with scenes from the old and New Testament.

. The H. Onyphrius the Great as a hermit for a cave in the wilderness. He carries a leaves of leaves and sitting hard to pray the rosary.

De SERGGE, Anonymous, After Jan Luyken, 1720 print paper etching 'command these stones to become loaves of bread' ~ temptation of Christ in the wilderness

Landscape with the penitent Maria Magdalena, Cornelis Cort, after Girolamo Muziano, in or after 1573 print Landscape with Saint Mary Magdalena praying for a crucifix in a canyon. paper engraving the penitent St. Mary Magdalene (often before a cave, possibly at La Sainte-Baume hill): her long hair covers her (naked) body, she reads, meditates or raises her tear-filled eyes towards heaven

Mountain landscape with Christ who heals the blood -flowing woman, Jan van Londerseel, after Gilles of Coninxloo (II), 1601 - 1652 print Mountain landscape with scattered groups of houses. In the foreground, the woman who suffers from constant bleeding for Christ and touches the hem of his rug. Christ, in the company of apostles, heals her. In the middle of Bible reference to Mar. 5:25. Amsterdam paper engraving mountains. 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)

Alliance between David and Jonatan; Fraterno Ionathan Complexus Amore Davidem The Patris Insidiis Erudit Atque Minis; Spacious bible. In the foreground David kneels for Jonatan in a landscape. In the background Jonatan arrows shoot towards the cave where David hides. A young servant picks up the arrows. Due to this promotion, David knows that Saul wants him to death. Under the show the title in Latin, four four-line verses in Dutch and a reference to the Bible text in 1 SAM. 20.

The Angel Consoling Hagar. 1520 - 1566. Lautensack, Hanns, approximately 1520 -1564 or 1566. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection

. In an Italian landscape, with two arcuate bridges over a river, the emaschers walk. Christ runs between them. To the Bible story in Luc. 24: 13-27.

Balaam and the donkey with the angel; Oudtestament representations. In a hilly landscape with tree-artiches, balaam has been displayed on a recruiting donkey on the left. In his right hand he holds a sword and for him is an angel who pulls a sword out of the sheath.

Requirement of H. Antonius de Grote, Herman van Swanevelt, 1650 - 1655 print In a wooded landscape, Saint Antonius stands by a river. He is wearing a monk and cap. In his left hand he holds a stick with a tau and next to his right leg is a pig, his attribute, depicted. In front of him stands Satan with the external characteristics of a Sater that offers him fruit. Paris paper etching St. Antony Abbot tormented by devils, attacking him on the ground or carrying him aloft. satyr(s) (in general)

Christ and the woman of Samaria among ruins, anonymous, after Rembrandt van Rijn, after 1634 - 1690 print paper etching Christ and the woman of Samaria: sitting at Jacob's well he asks her for a drink from her jug

March: the parable of the sower; The life of Christ in the twelve months; Emblemata Evangelica. A Spring Landscape. In the air the astrological sign of March, RAM. In the lower right corner, Christ tells the parable of the sower (LUC 8) on three of his students. Central sows a farmer seed over his field. Birds follow him and eat the seed. In the background is being understood. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a series about the life of Christ's depicted in the twelve months of the year.

Holy John of Egypt as a recluse, Raphaël Sadeler (I), After Maerten de Vos, 1598 print The Holy John of Egypt, an early Christian recluse, is naked in a cave. He is discovered by a dog. Two dogs are sitting next to the cave. In the background a mountainous landscape with two hunters. Venice paper engraving anchorite, hermit. male saints (with NAME). mountains. dog. hunting, chase

Dispose of Hagar and Ismaël; Landscapes with biblical performances. Abraham sends Hagar and Ismaël in the direction of the forest. Hagar holds bread and water. Ishmael walks out for them and carries a bow. A dog runs behind them.

Mountain landscape with the temptation of Christ, Jan van Londerseel, after David Vinckboons, 1601 - 1702 print Mountain landscape with Christ and the Devil in the form of an old man in monks. The devil offers Christ a stone and asks him to turn it into a bread. Under the performance three two -line verses in Latin and a reference to the Bible text in Mat. 4. Amsterdam paper engraving 'command these stones to become loaves of bread' ~ temptation of Christ in the wilderness. mountains

Abraham and Isaac on the way to Sacrifice 1558 Hieronymus Cock Netherlandish. Abraham and Isaac on the way to Sacrifice 408618

Mucius from Constantinople.

. The H. Cupres of Egypt as a hermit in a garden. He is a Bible to read while he is working on the work in the garden. In addition to him on the floor, all kinds of vegetables lie. In the background its hermit.

Landscape with Elijah and the angel. An angel wakes Elijah. He is sleeping under a big tree. A hilly landscape in the background.

Landscape with Abraham that begs the three angels sodom. Water-rich landscape with houses and a church in the distance. In the foreground, Abraham kneels for the three angels to suspend them sodom. To the Bible text in Gen. 18: 16-33.

. The H. Suatacopius is against a tree and prays to God. Suatacopius was the king of Bohemia, but withdrew after a war in the wilderness. On the right in the background his horse and the armor he left as a recluse behind. Right three walkers.

. In an Italian coastal landscape, the Merciful Samaritan takes care of the injured traveler. In addition to them, the donkey of the Samaritan is. To the Bible story from Luc. 10: 25-37.

Holy Friardus van Nantes as a recluse, Johann Sadeler (I), After Maerten de Vos, 1594 print The H. Friardus van Nantes, a recluse from the sixth century, in a hut in a forest. He lies on the ground and prays to God. In the background, the devil tries to tempt him. München paper engraving male saints (with NAME). anchorite, hermit. forest, wood. hut, cabin, lodge. human-shaped devil

Isaac, God appears to Isaac, who kneels in a landscape. God is trying to warn Isaac not to go to Egypt. Rebekah is on the left. In the background a city wall., God appears to Isaac and warns him not to journey into Egypt, story of Isaac, anonymous, Italy, 1498 - 1532, paper, engraving, h 204 mm × w 236 mm

Landscape with John the Baptist. Sloping river landscape with praying John the Baptist. In addition to the kneeling figure is a lamb.

Landscape with martyrdom of holy Stefanus, Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, after Gilles from Coninxloo (II), 1634 print Landscape with martyrdom of the Holy Stefanus where he is stoned by a crowd that follows him. Bible text left in six lines Latin from Acts 7:55. Netherlands paper engraving the stoning of Stephen; the witnesses lay down their clothes at Saul's feet

Christ and the Emmausgoers, Gabriel Perelle, 1660 print publisher: ParisFrance paper etching the journey to Emmaus: two disciples (Cleopas and Peter) under way

Baptism of Christ, Joachim Wtewael, 1576 - Before 1615 drawing paper. paint (coating). ink pen / brush baptism of Christ in the river Jordan: John the Baptist pouring out water on Christ's head: the Holy Ghost descends

Landscape with the penitent Magdalena, Cornelis Cort, After Girolamo Muziano, c. 1774 print Landscape with Saint Mary Magdalena praying for a crucifix in a canyon. Rome paper engraving female saints (with NAME)

. The H. Onuphrius the Great as a hermit for a cave in the wilderness. He carries a leaves of leaves and sitting hard to pray the rosary.

Landscape with St. Antonius, 1560 - 1600 print The H. Antonius the Great in a mountain landscape. He is in front of a crucifix and reads in a Bible. A farm in the background. This print is part of an album. paper engraving personal devotion of St. Antony Abbot

God appears to Isaac, Anonymous, After Marco Dente, After Rafaël, 1498 - 1532 print God appears to Isaac, who kneels in a landscape. God tries to warn Isaac not to go to Egypt. Rebekka is on the left. A city wall in the background. Italy paper engraving God appears to Isaac and warns him not to journey into Egypt. story of Isaac

. The H. Malchus of Chalcis. He prays while he hats sheep. In the background a hut in the landscape in which his wife lives as a non.

Reynard the Fox: Reynard Disguised as a Monk, 1650-75. Allart van Everdingen (Dutch, 1621-1675). Etching;

Copper engraving by Cornelis Cort depicting Maria Magdalena as a penitent in the wilderness, created in 1573.

. The H. Venerius of Tino, an Italian hermit from the seventh century AD, is at a water basin and reads a Bible. In the background a mountainous landscape with a bridge over a river.

Landscape with the holy family and two midwives. Landscape with a ruin with Mary, the Christ child, Joseph and the OS. Two women wash sheets in a stream.

Auguste Lepère, Le Christ au matin de rameaux, 1918 Le Christ au matin de rameaux

Birth of Christ Life of Christ (series title), draughtsman: Peter de Witte, 1559 - 1586, paper, pen, brush, h 323 mm × w 234 mm

Enos and his descendants, Johann Sadeler (I), After Maerten de Vos, 1586 print Enos sits with his descendants in a forest near a village. He kneels and extends his hands to heaven to worship God. The print has a Latin caption. Antwerp paper engraving story of Enos. story of Seth

January: Joseph is warned by an angel; Emblemata Evangelica. In the middle of the zodiac sign. Waterman. In the left area the stable where Joseph and his family lie to sleep. Joseph is awakened by an angel and warned of herod's plans. The family leaves for Egypt in the lower right corner. Winters hill sheets in the background. Under the show four lines of Latin in two columns (matte. 2). The print is part of an album.

Netherlandish 16th Century after Hieronymus Bosch, Hieronymus Cock (publisher), The Temptation of Saint Anthony, 1561 The Temptation of Saint Anthony

Landscape with the penitent Maria Magdalena, Cornelis Cort, After Girolamo Muziano, 1573 print Landscape with Saint Mary Magdalena praying for a crucifix in a canyon. paper engraving the penitent harlot Mary Magdalene; possible attributes: book (or scroll), crown, crown of thorns, crucifix, jar of ointment, mirror, musical instrument, palm-branch, rosary, scourge

ERENA; Female hermits; Solitvdo Sive Vitae Foeminarvm Anachoritarvm. In the left corner a woman knees (ERENA) For a book in a cave. She holds a crucifix in her hand. In the background the same woman is brought out by two monks after her death. In the foreground a vegetable garden. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a series of twenty-four prints with the subject of female hermits.

Landscape with John the Baptist. Sloping river landscape with praying John the Baptist. In addition to the kneeling figure is a lamb.

Copper engraving by Cornelis Cort depicting Mary Magdalene as a penitent in the wilderness. Created in 1573, illustrating religious devotion and solitary penance.

. In an Italian landscape, with two arcuate bridges over a river, the emaschers walk. Christ runs between them. To the Bible story in Luc. 24: 13-27.

A landscape with a village in the background. In the foreground Abraham kneels before the three angels and welcomes them. The print is part of an eight-part series of landscapes with scenes from the Old and New Testaments., Landscape with Abraham and the Three Angels Landscapes with Scenes from the Old and New Testaments (series title), print maker: Johann Sadeler (I), Hans Bol, (mentioned on object), publisher: Johann Sadeler (I), (mentioned on object), unknown, 1580 - 1600, paper, engraving, h 204 mm × w 270 mm

Antwerp, Collaert, Adriaen, Cock, widow Hieronymus, Bol, Hans, Sadeler, Johann (I), Parable of the Good Shepherd, Peter as a Good Shepherd, verso lower left - stamped, The apostle Peter as a good shepherd. He leads his flock of sheep (the community of Christians) into a stable (the church) that is being prepared by the other apostles. In the background a village. On the horizon Christ on the cross. First print of a three-part series., print, prints, height 214 mm, width 296 mm, Southern Netherlands, 1550 - 1600-08, print maker, printmaker, 1560 - 1586, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), 1534 - 1593-11-20, intermediary draughtsman, after a drawing by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher, uitgever, Publicatie, Southern Netherlands (before 1775), 1560 - 1618-06-29

Sacrifice of Abraham van Isaak; Story of Abraham. Abraham raises his knife to kill his son Isaac, which bound on the altar kneel. However, an angel stops him and points to a ram that can be sacrificed.

Landscape with Christ and the disciples in the cornfield, print maker: Jan van Londerseel, David Vinckboons, Claes Jansz. Visscher II, 1601 - 1652.

Hagar and the angel; Images and scenes from the Bible. Landscape with in the middle Hagar, the second woman of Abraham. An angel stands next to her and points to a water source. According to Genesis 21: 14-19, Abraham Hagar had sent the desert with her child Ismäel. When they no longer have water, Hagar leaves her child behind a bush (bottom left of the print). However, God sends an angel who leads Hagar to a water source. This is how God saved the life of Hagar and Ismäel.

April: The parable of the workers in the Wijngaard, Adriaen Collaert, After Hans Bol, 1585 print A spring landscape. In the air the astrological sign of April, the bull. Centraal tells Christ to three high priests the parable of the workers in the vineyard (Mat.21). On the right the farmers work in the vineyard. The steward supervises. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a series about the life of Christ in the twelve months of the year. Antwerp paper engraving landscape symbolizing April (+ with Taurus (April)). the labourers in the vineyard ~ parable of Christ (Matthew 20:1-16)

Vision of the seven candlesticks, 1653 - 1654 print Landscape with a river mouth, sailing ships and a tree on the left. In the foreground the vision of the seven candlesticks. In the midst of seven altar kandelaren, there is a man with flaming eyes, seven stars in his right hand. A sword comes from his mouth. Johannes kneels in prayer for him. Next to him is a book (on. 1). The print is part of an album. paper etching Christ between seven golden candlesticks appears to John, who falls to the ground; a sword comes out of Christ's mouth and he holds seven stars in his hands. city-view, and landscape with man-made constructions. river mouth, estuary. gulf, bay

Malchus van Chalcis as recluse, Johann Sadeler (I), After Maerten de Vos, 1583 - 1588 print The H. Malchus from Chalcis. He prays while he hates sheep. In the background a hut in the landscape with his wife, who lives separately from her husband as a nun. Antwerp paper engraving male saints (with NAME). anchorite, hermit. sheep. herding, herdsman, herdswoman, shepherd, shepherdess, cowherd, etc.

Rest on the Flight Into Egypt. Joseph leads the donkey to a river. Behind him is Maria with Christ on her lap by two kneeling angels.

Sacrifice from Manoach, Antonie Wierix (II), After Maerten de Vos, 1646 print Manoach and his wife throw themselves down at the altar, where Manoach sacrificed a goat. The Archangel Gabriël, who announced the man coach and his wife the birth of a son, sails in the flames of the sacrifice to heaven. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Ri. 13:19. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Manoah's sacrifice; the angel ascends in the flames

Adoration by the Kings, Antonie Wierix (II), 1565 - Before 1604 print The Christ child, put in the cave by Mary in the feeder, is worshiped by the three sages from the East who kneel with their gifts for the child. In the background their entourage. In the sky is the star that shines the place where the Christ child is located. In the margin a caption in Latin. Antwerp paper engraving adoration of the kings: the Wise Men present their gifts to the Christ-child (gold, frankincense and myrrh)

God appears to Isaac. God appears to Isaak, who kneels in a landscape. God does not try to warn Isaac to Egypt. On the left is Rebekka. In the background a city wall.

Kaïn en Abel, symon novelus (attricted to), 1577 - print In the foreground, Cain kills his brother Abel. Rear right is the cause of Cain's anger. Cain's sacrifice is refused, the smoke goes down. Abel's sacrifice is accepted by God. On the back left, God appears to Cain after the murder. At the bottom of a Bible text in Latin from Gen. 4. Cologne paper etching the sacrifice of Cain and Abel: Abel offers a lamb, Cain usually a sheaf of corn. the killing of Abel: Cain slays him with a stone, a club or a jaw-bone, alternatively with a spade or another tool as weapon. the curse and flight of Cain

Flood, 1653 - 1654 print The flood. It is raining and the land is under water. In the foreground, people try to bring themselves to safety on a higher country. People have climbed the tree on the left (Gen. 7:17). The print is part of an album. paper etching Old Testament. the ark is floating on the waters, while life on earth is destroyed ~ story of Noah

Landschappen.A shepherd and shepherdess carry their herd along a water source with statue on a hilltop. On the left a monastery.

Enoch prays with his family. Enoch sits with his family at the table for his house. The family prays for the food to God. In the doorway of the house a woman and a child. In the background a rolling river landscape with the Ascavity of Heenoch. The print has a Latin caption.

Crabbe van Espleghem, Frans, Preaching of John the Baptist, verso lower left - stamped, Three scenes from the life of John the Baptist. In the middle the preaching of John, the listening congregation sitting in a cave. In the landscape in the background the beheading of John and the baptism of Christ in the Jordan., print, prent, prints, enten, height 270 mm, width 380 mm, 1480 - 1552-02-20, print maker, prentmaker, 1520 - 1530, first quarter 16th century, second quarter 16th century, paper, papier, houtnijd

Healing of the servant of the chief of Kafarnaüm, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1603 print On the left, the chief of Kafarnaüm is kneeling before Christ. He begs for the healing of his servant. His students are around Christ. A castle in the background. The print has a Latin caption. Antwerp paper engraving 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). landscape with tower or castle (+ city(-scape) with figures, staffage)

Crucifixion of Christ, Jacob Folkema, After Bernard Picart, 1720 - 1728 print Christ on the cross between the two crucified criminals. A soldier baptized the sponge in vinegar to give Christ to drink with it. In the foreground soldiers with the clothing of Christ, in addition to a few tools from the passion such as pipeline, nails and the ladder. On the right Maria with the poor and John the Baptist. Illustration of the Bible text Luc. 23: 33. Under the show the title in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving the crucifixion of Christ: Christ's death on the cross; Golgotha (Matthew 27:45-58; Mark 15:33-45; Luke 23:44-52; John 19:25-38). Christ on the cross combined with other scenes from the Passion - DD - the three crosses

Landscape with evangelist Marcus, Johannes Wierix, 1580 print The evangelist Marcus is on a forest path and writes his gospel. He browses in the book that lies on the back of the lion next to him. In the landscape, John the Baptist points two of his students to Christ, and more in the background the baptism in the Jordaan. In the margin a caption in Latin. Antwerp paper engraving St. Mark the evangelist writing the Gospel, usually a (winged) lion present. baptism of Christ in the river Jordan: John the Baptist pouring out water on Christ's head: the Holy Ghost descends. John the Baptist identifies Christ as the Lamb of God ('Ecce Agnus Dei') (John 1:29, 1:36)

Dina by Sichem overwhelmed / Chamor and Sichem ask Jacob to Dina's hand; Libidinis Mater Licentia; Emblemata sacra è praecipuis Utrimique Testamenti Historiis Concinnamata (Old Testament); Imagines and Figurae bibliorum. Hilly landscape. On the left, Dina, the daughter of Jacob, is overwhelmed and taken by Sichem. To the right ask Sichem and Chamor, his father, to Jacob and his sons to Dina's hand (Gen. 34: 1). With a motto in Latin above the performance and a four-line caption in Latin under the print. The print is part of an album.

. Ciomus the hermit for a cabin. In his hands a staff and a rosary. In the background other hermits in a village.

Pharaoh's army drowns in the Red Sea. Left is Moses surrounded by Israelites that are grateful to the safe crossing. With his rod he points to the Red Sea to let the water flow back so that the Egyptians cannot follow them. In the foreground the pharaoh drowns with his army. God has appeared at the top of a cloud and points to the Pharaoh in drowning. Biblical performance from ex. 15 With a line of text in French in the margin.

Emmausgoers, Julius Goltzius, After Maerten de Vos, 1585 print Christ meets two students and walks with them to the village of Emmaus. They don't recognize Christ. The two men point to the village. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text. Antwerp paper engraving Cleopas and Peter meet Christ (sometimes they are dressed as pilgrims)

Landscape with the healing of the blind, Hendrick Hondius (I), after Josse van Liere, c. 1618 print A tree -rich hilly landscape with on the left in the foreground Christ that touches the eyes of one of the blind men who kneels on the ground for him. In the middle a road with a man with a stick over his shoulder. Two lines in Latin under the performance. The Hague paper engraving healing of a man born blind: Christ touches his eyes with an 'ointment' of dust and spittle (John 9). landscapes in the temperate zone

The death of poor Lazarus; The parable of the rich man and the poor Lazarus. The poor Lazarus is dead on a strawbed under a shelter. He is grown by three figures. In the air three angels who carry his soul to heaven. On the right in the background Lazarus as a crippled man, walking on crutches in landscape.

Saint Hieronymus. Saint Hieronymus dressed in loincloth, sitting, along river, next to sleeping lion, opened book and writing utensils, a crucifix in his right hand holding up. Against a background of rocks and mountains covered with trees.

Mountain landscape with the Merciful Samaritan, Jan van Londseel, after Gilles of Coninxloo (II), 1601 - 1652 print Mountain landscape with scattered groups of houses. In the foreground, the merciful Samaritan lifts the wounded traveler off the ground to put him on his horse. The Leviet and the priest walk between the trees, figures that the traveler left to his fate. paper engraving the good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37). mountains

Abraham and Isaac on the road to the place of sacrifice, print maker: Hieronymus Cock, Matthys Cock, c. 1551 - before 1558

Christ and the Disciples in the Field, from Landscapes with Old and New Testament Scenes and Hunting Scenes 1584 Flanders. Engraving in black on cream laid paper, laid down on cream laid paper . Adriaen Collaert, II

Repentance brings truth to light and behaves justice of justice; Triumph of the truth. Man tears open his heart. The personification of truth (Veritas), a naked woman with a radiant sun on the forehead, emerges from the earth. Above man, justice (Justitia) appears, with her attributes (scales and blindfold). Justice shows man a crucifix. If man repentance shows (penitens) for his sins, truth comes to light. Through repentance and truth, people now have a view of God's justice. The print has a Latin and a Dutch caption and is part of a series about the triumph of truth.

Vision of the seven candlesticks; Adytor. Aditus; 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 a river mouth, sailing ships and left a tree. In the foreground the vision of the seven candlesticks. Among seven altar scandalians is a man with flaming eyes, seven stars in his right hand. A sword comes out of his mouth. John kneels in prayer for him. There is a book next to him (on. 1). The print is part of an album.

The riches and tent of Abraham From Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible, 1732-1737, by Johann Jakob Scheuchzer (1672 - 1733), a Swiss scholar born at Zurich

Moses is found by the Daughter of the Pharaoh. The river Nile with the daughter of the Pharaoh and her service to the shore. In the foreground a soldier with in his hands the cradle with the child Moses. In the background a mountainous landscape. The print has a Latin caption with explanation.

Saint Helen of Troyes in front of his hut in the wilderness. He is picking herbs from his garden. In the background another hermit in a hut., Helenus of Troyes as a hermit Male hermits (series title) Solitudo Sive Vitae Patrum Eremicolarum (series title), print maker: Johann Sadeler (I), print maker: Raphaël Sadeler (I), intermediary draughtsman: Maerten de Vos, Antwerp, 1585 - 1588, paper, engraving, h 170 mm × w 214 mm

God creates water and land, Symon Novelanus (attributed to), 1577 - 1627 print God, worn by angels, creates land and water and gives it its own place. At the bottom of a Bible text in Latin from Gen. 1. Cologne paper etching gathering of the waters below the firmament; dry land appears and produces all kinds of plants. God the Creator

Turkish women in the cemetery in Damascus, Jan Luyken, 1689 print Print at the top right marked: II. Partie p. 80. print maker: Amsterdampublisher: Paris paper etching churchyard, cemetery Damascus

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