Biblical Narratives in Prints

Engravings illustrating key biblical stories, such as Esther's coronation and Job's trials, accompanied by Latin texts and rich symbolism.

Abraham's meeting with Melchizedek, Adriaen Collaert (attributed to), after Maerten de Vos, 1585 print Melchizedek, the high priest and king of Salem (Jerusalem), gives Abraham Brood and a jug with wine. Abraham, dressed in armor and with helmet on the head, takes the bread while standing behind him his soldiers. His army is behind Melchizedek. Under the performance an explanatory text in Latin and an incorrect reference to a Bible text in Gen. 18. This print is part of an album. paper engraving the meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, the high priest and king of Salem, who brings bread and wine (Genesis 14:18-20)

Coronation of ester; History of ester; 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. Ester is crowned on the left by King Ahasveros to Queen. In the foreground three men watch, probably the middle man is esters foster father Mordechai, who asks how it goes with ester. In the background you can see how ester is led to the king. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in EST. 2. This print is part of an album.

Job receives gifts; History of Job. The brothers and sisters of Job, and the people who knew Job in the past come to him and they give him gifts. Guests offer gold rings and cattle. In the background, Job shares a meal with his guests. Under the show an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Give thirsty to drink, in or before 1571 print A man pours water from a jug in a man's drink. On the left a woman with a child on her back. In the background a colonnade where people get to drink. Under the performance an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album. paper engraving giving the thirsty to drink, 'sitiens potatur' ~ one of the (seven) Acts of Mercy

Entry into Jerusalem, 1585 print Christ enters Jerusalem on a donkey. The crowd waves with palm branches and puts rugs and coats on the floor for him. His apostles are walking behind Christ. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 21. This print is part of an album. paper engraving entry into Jerusalem: people spreading their clothes before Christ on the ass, and waving palm branches (Matthew 21:1-11, 21:14-16; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-40; John 12:12-19)

Daniel refuses to call the deity; History of Daniel, bell and the dragon. King Cyrus discusses Daniel why he refuses to worship the God. Daniël does not want to worship an idol. He asks the bell priests to prove that indeed call the food every night to eat before him. For the throne, two narren play on the ground. On the right are the priests, left Daniel who points to the temple of BEL. Under the show an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Abraham's meeting with Melchizedek, Adriaen Collaert (attributed to), after Maerten de Vos, 1585 print Melchizedek, the high priest and king of Salem (Jerusalem), gives Abraham Brood and a jug with wine. Abraham, dressed in armor and with helmet on the head, takes the bread while standing behind him his soldiers. His army is behind Melchizedek. Under the performance an explanatory text in Latin and an incorrect reference to a Bible text in Gen. 18. This print is part of an album. paper engraving the meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, the high priest and king of Salem, who brings bread and wine (Genesis 14:18-20)

Three young people in the burning oven; Praesens auxilium; Imagines and Figurae bibliorum; Den Grooten Emblemata Sacra, consisting of more than four hundred by Belsche figures, as des old as des Nieuwen Testaments. Nebuchadnezzar has shadrach, Mesach and Abednego in a burning oven in a burning oven after they worship a golden statue. A god-controlled angel keeps the youngsters. Because the fire had been fired in the oven, the men who brought the three to the oven were killed by the blazing flames (then. 5: 1). The print is part of an album.

Eliezer and Rebekka; Gheschiesis of Abraham; History of Abraham; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Eliezer, the servant of Abraham, meet Rebekah at the well. She lets him drink out of her jug. On the right the camels and the result of elevener. On the left the women from the city are watering at the fountain. The fountain is crowned by a river god. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 24. This print is part of an album.

Children's murder in Betlehem, Johann Sadeler (I), After Gerard van Groeningen, 1643 - 1646 print In the streets of Bethlehem, mothers try to protect their children against the soldiers of Herod. These have been instructed to kill all boys of two years and younger in Bethlehem. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 2:16. This print is part of an album. paper engraving soldiers entering Bethlehem ~ massacre of the innocents

Destroying the idols; Gideon's history; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). The Israelites destroy the idols of Baal to show thus repentance for their sins against God. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in RI. 10:15. This print is part of an album.

Similarity of the wise and foolish virgins, Hans Collaert (I) (attributed to), after Ambrosius Francken (I), 1646 print The ten wise and foolish virgins are waiting for the foreground for the groom. The five wise virgins on the left keep their oil lamp burning. The five foolish virgins on the right make music, drink and sleep while they leave their oil lamp. In the background, Christ receives the wise virgins as a groom. The foolish virgins beat the door in vain. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 25: 1. This print is part of an album. paper engraving the wise and the foolish virgins ~ parable of Christ (Matthew 25:1-13). the wise virgins are let into the house with the bridegroom (Christ); the foolish virgins are shut out

Christ anointed by Maria Magdalena, 1575 - 1581 print Christ is eating at the table in the house of Simon de Pharisee. Maria Magdalena kneels on the floor next to him, oints his feet with oil and dries with her hair. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Christ's feet are anointed by Mary (Magdalene)

Promatient Servant to the Jail Bracked, 1585 print The carefully servant is locked up in prison on behalf of his Lord who stands at the door. A soldier kicks his feet. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 18. This print is part of an album. paper engraving the king reproaches his servant for his mercilessness and delivers him to the tormentors ~ parable of the unmerciful servant. prison, jail

The return of the lost son; Parable of the lost son. The lost son returns home and is received by his father with open arms. The servants attract beautiful clothes on the right. Under the show an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Solomon receives the Queen of Seba; Van Den Coninck Salomon; History of Solomon; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). The Queen of Seba kneels for Solomon's throne. Her effect behind her. Gifts are displayed in the foreground. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1. 10. This print is part of an album.

Christ blesses the children, Philips Galle (workshop or), After Gerard van Groeningen, 1573 print Part of an album with a title print and a series of 50 prints concerning the life and passion of Christ. paper engraving Christ blessing children brought by their mothers, usually with some disciples disapprovingly looking on (Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-17)

Elia and the widow of Sarefat, Anonymous, Jan Snellinck (I), 1646 print Elia meets the widow of Sarefat and her son, who together gather wood outside the Stadspoort. In the background, Elijah prays for the boy who died and is brought back to life. The widow is sitting outside at the door. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1 Kon. 17: 9. This print is part of an album. paper engraving when the brook dries up, Elijah crosses over to the city of Zarephath; at the gate he meets a woman and her little son gathering wood (the woman's sticks may form a cross). Elijah restores the child of the widow of Zarephath to life

Destruction of idols, 1643 print The Israelites destroy the idols of Baal in order to repent of their sins towards God. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Ri. 10:15. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving Israel after Jair's death (Judges 10:6-18). the Israelites pray the Lord to deliver them

Revival of the son of the widow from Niïn; Miracles of Christ. Christ wakes the son of the widow from Niïntig. The boy sit on his actual and looks at Christ. The funeral procession leaves the gate of the city. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text. This print is part of an album.

Daniel interrogates the elders; History of Susanna. Daniel intersects the elders apart from each other to reveal the false testimony of the two. Daniel stands for the right chair and speaks to one of the elders. The second elder is in the bottom left in the corner. In the background Susanna. Under the show an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Ahab shows repentance after the curse of Elia; From Achab and Naboth; History of Achab, Izebel and Nabot; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Elijah spends a curse over Achab and his entire family. Ahab shows repentance and immediately tears its beautiful clothes. Achab and Elijah are located outside the walls of Achabs Palace at the vineyard of Nabot. On the right leaves Achab bent in his feet dress. Under the show a verse in Latin. Print is part of an album.

Lot and the two angels, Hans Collaert (I) (attributed to), after Frans Menton, 1585 print Lot invites the two angels for the meal and an overnight stay at his home. In the background you can see what this scene preceded: Lot runs from the city gate with the angels to his house. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 19. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Lot and the two angels (Genesis 19:1-23)

Jozef's brothers with Benjamin for Jozef, 1646 print Jozef's brothers and their little brother Benjamin returned to Egypt and kneel for Joseph. He invites them for a meal. At the back left the brothers are sitting at Joseph to the meal. Entirely in the background, the continuation of the story can be seen: the silver cup of Joseph is found in Benjamin's pocket. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 43. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Joseph receives his brothers and Benjamin. the feast at Joseph's house: the amazement of his brothers at being seated according to their age; Benjamin is honoured with extra food. the missing cup ~ story of Joseph (Genesis 44-45)

Veturia at the feet of Coriolanus; Famous Roman women; Den Grooten Emblemata Sacra, consisting of more than four hundred by Belsche figures, as des old as des Nieuwen Testaments. Gaius Marcius Coriolanus stands with a huge force for the walls of Rome. His mother veturia, his wife Virgilia (Volumnia) and his children don't seize him on their knees Rome. Coriolanus is convinced by their supplication. With a caption in three columns in Latin. The print is part of an album.

Cornelius kneels for Petrus; Acta Apostolorum; Acts of the Apostles; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. The Centurio Cornelius kneels for the apostle Peter, but Petrus meets him to get up because he is only a human. In the background Peter preaches for Cornelius and the rest of his family. The Holy Spirit descends in the form of a pigeon. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in hand. 10:25. This print is part of an album.

Mattatias kills a Jew and an envoy of the king, John Wierix, after Gerard van Groeningen, 1585 print Mattatias kills a Jew who, in accordance with the king's order, wanted to make a sacrifice on the altar in Modeïn and the king's envoy. In this way he showed his dedication to the law of God. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1 bubble. 2. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Mattathias kills a Jew, who wanted to offer sacrifices to pagan gods, and pulls down the altar in Modin (1 Maccabees 2:23-26)

Lot and the two angels; Hospitalitas; History of Lot; Historia Loth (...); 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. Lot invites the two angels for the meal and an overnight stay at him at home. In the background you can see what about this scene preceded: Lot walks from the city gate with the angels to his house. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 19. Print is part of an album.

Hen storage of strangers, 1585 print A man welcomes aliens and pilgrims with open arms. Christ is behind him on the left. To the right of the interior of a house. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text. This print is part of an album. paper engraving sheltering strangers, 'hospes colligitur' ~ one of the (seven) Acts of Mercy - VV - Christ present

Non -minded servant brought before the king, Anonymous, 1646 print The merciless servant stands in an opening in front of the king's throne and must account for his behavior. His debts were abandoned by the king, but then he had put another servant in prison, because he in turn was a bit guilty. The king is angry because the servant does not show as he has shown pity. On the table books and an ink set. In the foreground a dog. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 18:32. This print is part of an album. paper engraving the king reproaches his servant for his mercilessness and delivers him to the tormentors ~ parable of the unmerciful servant

Christ tells parables from a ship; Parable of the sower; Thesaurus Novi Testamenti Elegantissimis Iconibus Expressus Continens Historias Atque Miracula Doni Nostri Iesu Christi. Christ is in a boat with four students and tells the likeness of the sower on the crowd on the shore. On the right in the background the sower, which seeds seed in the field. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 14. This print is part of an album.

Elia predicts King Ahab that there will be drought, Anonymous, After Jan Snellinck (I), 1585 print Elia predicts to King Ahab that there will be no dew or rain for a number of years. On the left in the background is Elijah at the Kirit stream where Raven fulfills him with food. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1 Kon. 17. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Elijah announces to King Ahab that God will bring a long drought in the land to avenge the apostasy of Israel. Elijah fed by the raven(s): while the prophet is living by the brook, ravens bring him food

Gideon and the angel; Gideon's history; History of Gideon; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). The angel flames the goat babe and bread that has brought Gideon. In the background the scene that preceded. Gideon meets the angel on the threshing floor. Gideon and other men hold a threshing glass. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in RI. 6:12. This print is part of an album.

Similarity of the Royal Wedding Party: The man without party clothing is punished; Similarities from the New Testament; Thesaurus Novi Testamenti Elegantissimis Iconibus Expressus Continens Historias Atque Miracula Doni Nostri Iesu Christi. On a long table are the guests of the king to the wedding buddy. They are people from the street: the woman in the middle of stools beside him. The king turns the mission to tie the man without party clothes to hands and feet and throw him in the extreme darkness. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 22. This print is part of an album.

Fall of Jericho, 1579 print Seven priests blow on their ram hests, while they walk out of the covenant for the Ark. The walls of the city of Jericho collapse and the people storms the city. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in JZ. 6. Print is part of an album. paper engraving the Israelites march around Jericho: in the procession the main body of the soldiers comes first, next are seven priests who blow on trumpets, followed by the priests carrying the ark and a rear guard. on the seventh day, at a signal from Joshua, the people start to shout and the walls of Jericho crumble

Queen Atalja lets the King's children killed, 1579 print Atalja, who heard that her son King Achazja had died, instructs all King's children to kill so that she can become a queen. Soldiers kill the children on the stairs. On the left, Achazja's son Joas is saved by his aunt. On the stairs a reference to the Bible text in 2 Kon. 11. At the bottom of the margin a verse in Latin over the show. Print is part of an album. paper engraving Athaliah has all the members of the royal family killed. Joash is rescued by his aunt Jehosheba

Generation of Lazarus; Miracles of Christ; Thesaurus Sacrarum historiarum Veteris Testamenti (...). Christ beckons with his finger and raises Lazarus from death. Friends of Lazarus help him from the grave. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text.

Mattatias kills a Jew and an envoy of the king, John Wierix, after Gerard van Groeningen, 1646 print Mattatias kills a Jew who, in accordance with the king's order, wanted to make a sacrifice on the altar in Modeïn and the king's envoy. In this way he showed his dedication to the law of God. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1 bubble. 2:14. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Mattathias kills a Jew, who wanted to offer sacrifices to pagan gods, and pulls down the altar in Modin (1 Maccabees 2:23-26)

Stoning by Stefanus, 1643 print Stefanus is stoned outside the city gate. Saulus is on the right with the coats of those who throw stones. On the clouds, Stefanus sees the Father and Christ in a vision of God. Print is part of a series about the eight Blessig talks of Christ and illustrates the blessing: Blessed who is being prosecuted because of the righteousness. In the lower left corner this text from matt. 5:10 in Latin. At the bottom of the margin a verse in Latin over the blessing and the show. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving the stoning of Stephen; the witnesses lay down their clothes at Saul's feet. blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake

Worship by the kings; Youth of Christ; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. The three kings give their gifts to the Christ child, which is on his lap. Joseph looks leaning at his staff. The OS is lined in the background. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 2:11. This print is part of an album.

Martyrdom of Matthew, 1643 print Matthew is beaten to death with a sword while he reads mass. On the left next to the scene of his torture death, he is shown again, with a square in his hand. Under the performance an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving Matthew is slain before an altar by soldiers of Hirtacus and is beheaded. the apostle and evangelist Matthew (Mattheus); possible attributes: angel, axe, book, halberd, pen and inkhorn, purse, scroll, square, sword - martyrdom, suffering, misfortune, death of male saint

Jews in the temple throw stones to Christ; Histories opt Loover cabins party; Events in and around the temple; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Christ leaves the temple of Jerusalem because the Jews want to ston. In the foreground stones are picked up by a few men. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in John. 8:59. This print is part of an album.

Saul tries to kill David; Van Saul, David, and Abigael; History of David and Saul; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). If David plays the harp, Saul wants to throw his spear to kill David. The men around the throne prevent Saul to do this. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1 Sam. 19. This print is part of an album.

Jozef's Dreams, 1579 print Joseph explains his dreams to his parents and his brothers. At the top left the dream of the Korenschoven, where the corn sheaves of his brothers bend for Joseph's Korenschoof. At the top right of the dream, in which the sun, man and eleven stars bow to Joseph. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 37. Print is part of an album. paper engraving Joseph relating his dreams (the two dreams combined)

Tobias and the angel arrive at Raguel, Anonymous, Maerten de Vos, 1646 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. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Tobit. 7: 1. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Tobias and the angel in Raguel's house. Tobias and Sarah praying. Raguel digging a grave for Tobias

Christ shifts the traders and money changers from the Temple, Anonymous, After Jacques de Bie, After Maerten de Vos, 1646 print Christ drives out the traders and money changers from the temple with a whip. Three men flee left left. In the foreground, two men lie at their fallen tables, money and merchandise on the ground. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 21:12. This print is part of an album. paper engraving purification of the temple ('first' and 'second'): Christ driving the money-changers from the temple with a whip (Matthew 21:12-13; Mark 11:15-17; Luke 19:45-46; John 12:12-19)

Dresses of the nudes, Anonymous, After Maerten de Vos, 1585 print In an interior, men and women hand out clothing to people who don't have clothes. Christ is in the middle of space. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text. Antwerp paper engraving clothing the naked, 'nudus vestitur' ~ one of the (seven) Acts of Mercy - VV - Christ present

Celebration of Passover in the promised land; History of Joshua; Historia iosuae (...); 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. In the camp, the Israelites are celebrating Passover in the promised land for the first time. In a tent, people eat with a staff, from the pesach meal. On the right in the background Joshua meets an angel with sword. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in JOZ. 5. Print is part of an album.

Gabriël appears to Zacharias, 1564 print In the temple the angel Gabriel appears on the high priest Zacharias, who tells him he will have a son. Because Zacharias does not believe this, his speech is taken away from him. Zacharias and Gabriël stand in front of the altar, believers present in the temple. Under the performance an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album. paper engraving annunciation of the birth of John the Baptist to Zacharias: while he is offering incense in the temple an angel (Gabriel) appears to him. being silent

Ezra drinks the cup of knowledge and wisdom, Anonymous, After Maerten de Vos, 1585 print Ezra went to the field with five men and is offered a fiery cup from God from which he drinks. This is the cup of knowledge and wisdom. The five men write down the words that Ezra says afterwards. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Apococrive Bible text in 4 Ezra 14. This print is part of an album. paper engraving other scenes from Ezra and Esdras

Christ heals a possessed woman, 1575 - 1581 print Christ teaches the synagogue. He heals a woman who has been possessed by a devil for years, as a result of which crooked and can no longer stand up. Christ sits on a chair, the woman kneels for him. He holds hands on her head. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text. This print is part of an album. paper engraving healing of a woman 'bent over' (Luke 13:10-17). disabilities, deformations

Celebration of Passover in the Promised Land, 1579 print In the camp, the Israelites are celebrating Passover in the promised land for the first time. In a tent people eat from the Pesach meal with a staff in hand. On the right in the background, Joshua meets an angel with a sword. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in JZ. 5. Print is part of an album. paper engraving the Passover is celebrated for the first time in the promised land. Joshua throws himself at the feet of the angel with the sword

Give thirsty drinking; Seven works of mercy; Thesaurus Novi Testamenti Elegantissimis Iconibus Expressus Continens Historias Atque Miracula Doni Nostri Iesu Christi. A man donates from a jug of drinking to the thirsty, stopping bowls and jugs. Behind the man is Christ. Drinking is also distributed in the background. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text. This print is part of an album.

Paulus Redetwist with the magician Elymas, Anonymous, After Philips Galle, After Adriaen Collaert, After Jan van der Straet, 1646 print The magician Elymas wants to prevent the Apostles Paul and Barnabas to prevent speaking. He is blinded by Paul. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in hand. 13:11. This print is part of an album. paper engraving the sorcerer Elymas (Elymes, Bar-Jesus), who tries to prevent Paul and Barnabas from speaking, is struck blind by Paul

The three kings visit Herod; From the Wysen uyt the east; Youth of Christ; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). The three kings visit King Herod and ask him where they can find the newly born king of the Jews. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 2: 7. This print is part of an album.

Noah's intoxication; Honor your father and your mother; The ten Commandments; 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. The Drunk Noah is in front of his tent half naked to sleep and is laughed at by Cham. Sem and Jafet walk backwards with a cloak to cover their father with it. Print is part of a series of ten commandments and gives a violation of the fourth commandment again: honor your father and your mother. At the bottom of the margin a reference to the Bible text in Latin. Print is part of an album.

Elia and the widow of Sarefat, 1643 print Elia meets the widow of Sarefat and her son, who together gather wood outside the Stadspoort. In the background, Elijah prays for the boy who died and is brought back to life. The widow is sitting outside at the door. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1 Kon. 17: 9. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving when the brook dries up, Elijah crosses over to the city of Zarephath; at the gate he meets a woman and her little son gathering wood (the woman's sticks may form a cross). Elijah restores the child of the widow of Zarephath to life

Abrahams encounter with Melchis deck; History of Abraham; Historia Abrahami (...); 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. Melchis deck, the high priest and king of Salem (Jerusalem), gives Abraham loaves. A servant serves wine. Abraham, dressed in harness and with helmet on the head stands against Melchis deck, while his soldiers are behind him. Under the show an explanatory text in Latin and an incorrect reference to a Bible text in Gen. 18. Print is part of an album.

Joseph's brothers kneel for Joseph; The history of ioseph; History of Joseph; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Ten from Joseph's brothers have come to Egypt to buy grain. Joseph, who is right with a scepter in his hand, accuses them of espionage. The brothers try to explain to Joseph, who they don't recognize as their brother, who they are. Joseph leaves them, but demands from them that they come back with their youngest brother Benjamin. In the background a number of brothers are at the bags with grain. Completely in the background they leave with their donkeys. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 42. This print is part of an album.

Crucifixion of Christ; From the Twaelf Apostles and Haer Martelrie; Martyrdom of Christ and the apostles; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Christ is nailed to the cross. To the right next to this scene, he is once again shown as a savior of the world with a rigged cone in hand. Under the show an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Mattatias kills a Jew and an envoy of the King, 1572 - 1576 print Mattatias kills a Jew who, in accordance with the king's order, wanted to make a sacrifice on the altar in Modeïn and the king's envoy. In this way he showed his dedication to the law of God. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1 bubble. 2. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Mattathias kills a Jew, who wanted to offer sacrifices to pagan gods, and pulls down the altar in Modin (1 Maccabees 2:23-26)

Emmausgoers, Julius Goltzius, After Maerten de Vos, 1646 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 show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 24:13. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Cleopas and Peter meet Christ (sometimes they are dressed as pilgrims)

Petrus, John and Philippus put hands on believers in Samaria; Acta Apostolorum; Acts of the Apostles; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. The Apostles Peter, John and Philippus draw to Samaria and heal the sick and possesses there. In the foreground the three put their hands on believers. Through the manual laying of the apostles they hit the Holy Spirit. It descends down in the form of a pigeon. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in hand. 8:14. This print is part of an album.

Pests of grasshoppers and hail; History of Moses for the Exodus; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. In the foreground the eighth plague that God left over Egypt: a grasshopper. The pharaoh recommends one of his soldiers to kill the grasshoppers. On the left a servant fills a jug with water. In the background left the seventh plague of Egypt: Hailstones. On the background left and right Aaron and Moses that calls the teasing. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in ex. 9:23 and 10:13. This print is part of an album.

Boaz buys the land of Ruth and Naomi; History of Ruth and Boaz. At the city gates, Boaz receives a sandal from a looser to confirm the purchase of the land of Ruth and Naomi. A group of elders are witnessed by buying and from Boaz 'promise to marry Ruth.

Abraham and Lot leave for Canaan; History of Abraham; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. Abraham leaves with his family, slaves, slaves and cattle to Canaan. In the foreground in the landscape, Abraham, his wife Sara and his cousin lot. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 12. This print is part of an album.

Exodus from Egypt; History of Moses for the Exodus; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. In the foreground Moses and Aaron that leads the people of Israel from Egypt. The Jewish people draws in a long procession with all their possessions to the Red Sea. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in ex. 12:33. This print is part of an album.

Christ heals the sick of betzata (Bethesda); Miracles of Christ. Sick waiting at the bath of Betzata until an angel comes to move the water. A man who has been sick for thirty-eight years and has no one to wear him to the water is in the foreground and is cured by Christ. Christ gives him the assignment to pick up and walk. On the left the pour man walks with his mat on the back along the temple. Two Pharisees rebuke him because he wears a mat on Sabbath. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in John. 5. This print is part of an album.

Judgment of Solomon; History of Solomon; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. King Solomon sits on his throne and velt his judgment. For the throne The two women who both claim the motherhood of the living child. The deceased child lies on the floor. Solomon gives the assignment to let the living baby share in two to determine who is the child's mother. A man pulls his sword and takes the child by the arm. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1. 3:16. This print is part of an album.

Generation of Lazarus; Vita, Passio et Resvrrectio IESV Christi; Life, passion and resurrection of Christ. Lazarus, newly come out of his grave, is released by his family from the grave towels. Martha and Maria Magdalena kneel before Christ to thank him (John 11: 1-44). The print has a Latin caption. The print is part of a series about the life of Christ.

Destruction of the Temple of Baal; Gheschiedissis in Judah, from Athalia and Joas; History of Joas and Queen Atalja; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). In the Temple of Baal, people descend the idols. For the altar, the Baälsprieser is killed with a halberd. The Hogepriest Jojada is going on hand with the seven-year-old king Joas. At the bottom of the margin a fresh in Latin and a reference to the Bible text in 2. 11:18. This print is part of an album.

Wedding in Kana, 1585 print Christ instructs the wedding in Kana to fill jugs with water. The bridal couple and the guests are sitting at the table. Maria is at the back left at the table. On the left in the background, the water master of the water that has changed into wine tastes. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text. This print is part of an album. paper engraving the marriage-feast at Cana (John 2:1-11)

Christ heals the sick person of Betzata (Bethesda), 1572 - 1576 print The sick wait at the bath of betzata until an angel comes to move the water. A man who has been sick for thirty -eight years and has no one to carry him to the water is in the foreground and is healed by Christ. Christ instructs him to pick up and walk his mat. On the left the Genzen man walks with his mat on the back along the temple. Two Pharisees reprimand him because he is wearing a mat on Sabbath. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in John. 5. This print is part of an album. paper engraving sick people lying near the pool of Bethesda ~ Christ healing paralytics (John 5:1-9). Christ says to a paralytic man: 'Rise, take up your pallet (bed)'. the paralytic man is cured and walks away

Christ heals the sick person of Bethesda, Philips Galle (workshop of), After Gerard van Groeningen, 1573 print Part of an album with a title print and a series of 50 prints concerning the life and passion of Christ. paper engraving Christ says to a paralytic man: 'Rise, take up your pallet (bed)'

Calling of Zacheus, Philips Galle (attributed to workshop or), After Maerten de Vos, 1547 - 1612 print The Tollenaar Zacheus crawled into a tree to see Christ at his entry into Jericho. Christ calls Zacheus with him and forgives his sins after he has shown repentance. The print has a Latin and (handwritten) Dutch caption. Antwerp paper engraving calling of Zacchaeus, who is sitting in a fig-tree (Christ passing through Jericho)

Ficons of the hungry, 1585 print In the foreground, a man and a woman hand out food to the hungry. On the left, Christ watches. Food is also distributed in the background. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text. This print is part of an album. paper engraving feeding the hungry, 'esuriens cibatur' ~ One of the (seven) Acts of Mercy - VV - Christ presentation

Transfiguration of Christ, Johannes Wierix, After Gerard van Groeningen, 1573 print Part of an album with a title print and a series of 50 prints concerning the life and passion of Christ. paper engraving the Transfiguration: Moses and Elijah appear on either side of Christ on Mount Tabor (Matthew 17:1-13; Mark 9:2-13; Luke 9:28-36)

Revival of the son of the widow from Niïn; Miracles in Ierusalem and elsewhere; Miracles of Christ; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Christ wakes the son of the widow from Niïntig. The boy sit on his actual and looks at Christ. The funeral procession leaves the gate of the city. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 7:11. This print is part of an album.

Jehoiada Zalft Joas, 1579 print The high priest Jojada pours ointment oil over the head of Joas and calls him King. Bystanders blow on trumpets and play the harp. Between the soldiers on the right, Queen Atalja looks, while she tears her clothes. Koningin Atalja is killed on the right in the background. At the bottom of the margin a verse in Latin over the show. Print is part of an album. paper engraving Joash, protected by the soldiers, is crowned and anointed king; the people acclaim him. Athalia hearing the noise of the people acclaiming King Joash, comes to the temple and sees the new king standing by a pillar; she tears her clothes in dismay. death of Athalia: she is seized by soldiers, brought to the palace and killed at the Horse gate

Paul for Sanhedrin, Anonymous, After Philips Galle, After Jan van der Straet, 1646 print The apostle Paul must defend himself in front of the Sanhedrin tribunal. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in hand. 23: 1. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Paul before the high priest Ananias and the Sanhedrin

Lot mowing the crowd to calm; Incestus; History of Lot; Historia Loth (...); 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. For the door of his house, Lot tries to calm the men from Sodom. The men ask him to leave his guests out so that they can rape them. One of the angels attracts destiny. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 19. Print is part of an album.

David is anointed by Samuel; Story of David and Saul. David kneels for the prophet Samuel, who beats him from a horn to king. His harp is located for David. Among other things his father Isaï and David's brothers watch. The head of a cow is sacrificed behind Samuel. At the rear left, Samuel asks God for the Council and the right is David picked up to appear before Samuel. In the margin a single caption in Latin from 1 Sam. (Incorrectly referred to as 1 kings on the print).

Jeroboam shows two golden bull calves; Of rehabeam and Ieroboam; History of Jeroboam and Rechabeam; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Under the leadership of Jeroboam, a golden image of bull calf is hoisted on a base. In the background, the Israelites worship the other bull calf. On the right in the background the coronation of Jeroboam. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1. 12:28. This print is part of an album.

Deathbed of the rich man, 1643 print The rich man is in a bed surrounded by doctors, priests and weeping women. Two devils are standing next to his bed. In the background, two devils fly with the soul of the rich man towards the gaps of hell. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 16:23. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving Dives dies; his soul is brought into hell by devils

The virtuous woman sells her; Praise to the virtuous housewife. The virtuous woman sells clothes that she himself made to a trader. A ship is unloaded on the quay in the background. The print is based on spells 31:14: "As a merchantship goes to distant regions, she gets from far what she needs" and spells 31:24: "She produces clothing and belts, and delivers it to merchants." Under the show a paraphrase of these Bible verses in German. This print is part of an album.

David and Natan; History of David and Batseba; Theatrum Biblicum (...). The prophet Natan comes to King David and tells him a parable about a rich man, who slowed the lamb of a poor man and slaughtered. Natan points to the poor man and the died lamb next to him. With this parable, Natan says that David has acted like the rich man. David kneels and acknowledges that he has sinned by committing adultery with Batseba and killing her husband Uria. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2 SAM. 12.

Peter as good shepherd, 1643 print The apostle Peter as a good shepherd. He leads his herd of sheep in a stable that is prepared by the other apostles. A village in the background. On the Horizon Christ on the Cross. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in John. 21:15. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving mission of Peter ('Pasce oves meas'): Christ pointing to a lamb, Peter perhaps with keys in his hands (+ variant). the good shepherd (Christ) defending his sheep against wolves; 'I am the good shepherd' (John 10:1-16). other groups of apostles. the apostle Peter, first bishop of Rome; possible attributes: book, cock, (upturned) cross, (triple) crozier, fish, key, scroll, ship, tiara

Presentation of Christ in the Temple, Harmen Jansz Muller, After Maarten van Heemskerck, 1646 print Joseph, with two pigeons on her arm, and Mary, present Christ in the temple. The just Simeon holds the child for the altar. Left in the background the praying prophetes Hanna. Print is part of a series about the eight Blessig talks of Christ and illustrates the blessing: Blessed whose hunger and thirst for righteousness. In the lower left corner this text from matt. 5: 6 in Latin. At the bottom of the margin a verse in Latin over Simeon, whose hunger and thirst were satisfied with justice when he saw and held Christ. This print is part of an album. paper engraving presentation of the Christ-child in the temple, usually Simeon (and Anna) present (Luke 2:22-39). blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness

Destruction of the idols of Baal, Philips Galle (attributed to workshop or), After Maerten de Vos, 1547 - 1612 print The Israelites destroy the images of Baal, in order to repentance for their sins towards God. The print has a Latin caption. Under the Latin caption is a handwritten Dutch text. Antwerp paper engraving the images of Baal are destroyed and burned

Dresses of the nudes, 1585 print In an interior, men and women hand out clothing to people who don't have clothes. Christ is in the middle of space. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text. This print is part of an album. paper engraving clothing the naked, 'nudus vestitur' ~ one of the (seven) Acts of Mercy - VV - Christ present

Ahasveros gives his ring to Haman; Of Ahasueros and the Coninginne Esther; History of ester; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). King Ahasveros gives His signet ring to Haman, with which Haman can have his plan carried out of the king to let all Jews put to death. The decision will be announced in the background. A group of Jews is sitting with axis on the head. On the right Queen ester in her departure where she gives a servant the order to bring mordecai clothes so that he can wear it instead of his mourning dress. Even further in the background Ester prays to a successful outcome. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in EST. 3: 9. This print is part of an album.

Elia for the second time with King Achab, Anonymous, After Jan Snellinck (I), 1585 print The prophet Elia was brought to the king by Obadja, steward of King Ahab; This appeals to Elijah with the words: 'Are you, Elijah You, who has deposited Israel into the accident " Elia explains that the king himself has deposited his people into the accident by worshiping the wrong gods. In the background on the right you can see how Obadja, as soon as he recognized Elijah, bowed to him. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1 Kon. 18. This print is part of an album. paper engraving on his way Obadiah meets Elijah who commands him to summon the king. Ahab is reproved by Elijah and asked to gather the priests of Baal on Mount Carmel for a contest

Foot Wasting of Peter, 1643 print Christ is kneeling for the apostle Peter and washes his feet. Peter protests. The other apostles are barefoot in the departure. Under the show a four -line verse in Latin. At the bottom right the letter: b. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving Christ washes Peter's feet

Adoration by the Kings, Johann Sadeler (I), After Gerard van Groeningen, 1585 print The three kings give their gifts to the Christ child, which is sitting on Mary's lap. Joseph watches his staff leaning. The OS is fed in the background. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 2. This print is part of an album. paper engraving adoration of the kings: the Wise Men present their gifts to the Christ-child (gold, frankincense and myrrh)

Daniël scatters ash on the temple floor, Philips Galle, After Maarten van Heemskerck, 1646 print To prove that not the image of the god calls the food, but the priests, Daniël As is sprinkling on the floor of the temple. King Cyrus has the door of the temple sealed so that no one can come in unnoticed and eat the food. In the foreground two fools. Under the performance an explanatory text in Latin. Print is part of an album. paper engraving King Cyrus sets food before the image of Bel; Daniel and his servants strew ashes on the floor of the temple. the door of the temple is sealed ~ story of the image of Bel

Joas presented to the army; History of Joas and Queen Atalja; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. At an increase in the temple, the high priest king Joas proposes the Royal Guard. The men swear faithfully to the king. At the bottom of the margin a fresh in Latin and a reference to the Bible text in 2. 11: 4. This print is part of an album.

Pests of grasshoppers and hail; From Moys and Pharaoh; History of Moses for the Exodus; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). In the foreground the eighth plague that God left over Egypt: a grasshopper. The pharaoh recommends one of his soldiers to kill the grasshoppers. On the left a servant fills a jug with water. In the background left the seventh plague of Egypt: Hailstones. On the background left and right Aaron and Moses that calls the teasing. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in ex. 9:23 and 10:13. This print is part of an album.

Give thirsty to drink, Anonymous, Maerten de Vos, 1646 print A man pours a jug to the thirsty drinking, who stop bowls and jugs. Behind the man is Christ. Drinking is also distributed in the background. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 25:35. This print is part of an album. paper engraving giving the thirsty to drink, 'sitiens potatur' ~ one of the (seven) Acts of Mercy - VV - Christ present

Judas Iskariot at the High Priesters, Anonymous, After Karel van Mallery, After Jan van der Straet, 1646 print Judas Iskariot stands for the sitting high priests and negotiates with them about what he will get if he provides Christ to them. Thirty silver pieces are paid to him in the background. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Mat 26:14. At the bottom right the letter: a. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Judas goes out to the chief priests, betrays Christ and receives the reward (Matthew 26:14-16; Mark 14:10-11; Luke 22:4-6)

Christ and the adulterous woman, 1570 - 1574 print In the temple, various Pharisees bring a woman who is caught adultery in Christ. The Pharisees ask what Christ thinks of the law of Moses stating that such women must be stoned. Christ looks at them after he has written with his finger on the ground, and says that the one who is without sin should throw the first stone. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in John. 8. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Pharisees bring a woman accused of adultery before Christ (John 8:2-11). Christ points to or writes on the ground

Jozef explains the dreams of the Pharaoh, Hans Collaert (I) (attributed to), after Michiel Coxie (I), 1585 print Joseph stands for Pharaoh, who sits on his throne, and explains his dreams. In the background are the magicians and scholars from Egypt, who could not explain the dreams. On the right in the background, the Pharaoh is sleeping in a tent. The dreams are depicted at the height of the roof of the tent; On the left the seven fat and seven lean cows, two corn sheaves on the right. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 41. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Joseph interpreting Pharaoh's dreams

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