Biblical Religious Art

Historic prints illustrating Biblical scenes, focusing on the adoration of Christ, communion, and significant religious events, created by renowned artists.

The Circumcision, Rembrandt van Rijn, c. 1625 print paper etching circumcision of the Christ-child by the priest in the temple (Luke 2:21)

The Adoration of the Shepherds, Rembrandt van Rijn, c. 1654 print paper etching / drypoint adoration of the Christ-child by the shepherds; Mary and Joseph present

La communion dans l'église St. Médard , Communion, Priests, Altars, Choirboys, Alphonse Legros (1837-1911)

The adoration of the shepherds: with the lamp, Rembrandt van Rijn, c. 1654 print paper etching / drypoint adoration of the Christ-child by the shepherds; Mary and Joseph present

The worship of the kings. .

The Circumcision, Rembrandt van Rijn, c. 1625 print paper etching circumcision of the Christ-child by the priest in the temple (Luke 2:21)

Pencil drawing by Josef Neugebauer depicting Christ with Mary Magdalene, focusing on figure interaction and composition.

Stigmatization of Saint Francis, Anonymous, After Federico Barocci, 1581 - 1599 print The holy Francis kneeling by a tree, the arms spread, the gaze aimed at a crucifix above him in the sky. Seen a brother on the back in the background, reading while he walks in the direction of a church. paper etching stigmatization of St. Francis of Assisi: in retreat on Mount Alverna, he beholds a vision of Christ on the cross enveloped by wings (like a seraph with six wings); rays passing down to the body of the kneeling saint form the marks of the five wounds of Christ

The wonderful host found in the ashes, Jacob de Wit, 1705 - 1754 drawing paper. ink pen / brush historical events and situations. legends and miracles associated with the Eucharist (or the Host)

Worship by De Herders, Anonymous, After Theodoor Galle, After Cornelis Galle (I), After Peter Paul Rubens, 1596 - 1672 print Shepherds and women visit the holy family in the stable and kneel for the Christ child. Maria and Joseph are behind the manger. In the background are the ox and the donkey. Copy in mirror image. The print has a Latin caption. Antwerp paper engraving adoration of the Christ-child by the shepherds; Mary and Joseph present

H. Antonius heals the madness of a young nobleman, 1598 print H. Antonius heals the madness of a young nobleman. Italian and Latin text in two columns in the lower margin. print maker: Italyafter painting by: Romeafter painting by: Romepublisher: RomeItalyItaly paper etching the hermit Antony Abbot (Antonius Abbas) of Egypt, also called the Great; possible attributes: bell, book, T-shaped staff, flames, pig. devil(s) and demons. possession (by demons)

Christ in Emmaus: Large album.

Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669), manufacturing in the temple (with the angel). Small plate, 1630

The adoration of the shepherds: with the lamp, Rembrandt van Rijn, c. 1654 print paper etching / drypoint adoration of the Christ-child by the shepherds; Mary and Joseph present

Saint is beaten with sticks. A saint with a crucifix in his arms is beaten by two men with sticks. On the left is a man on a throne.

Maria Magdalena and the Apostles Petrus and John the Evangelist at the empty grave, Raphaël Sadeler (I), After Joos van Winghe, 1591 print Maria Magdalena is sitting by the empty grave. Behind her are the apostles Peter and John the Evangelist. Frankfurt am Main 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. the apostle Peter, first bishop of Rome; possible attributes: book, cock, (upturned) cross, (triple) crozier, fish, key, scroll, ship, tiara. the apostle John the Evangelist; possible attributes: book, cauldron, chalice with snake, eagle, palm, scroll. angel(s) addressing the holy women ~ Resurrection of Christ

The graveyard. A Catholic spiritual and two men in a cemetery. The spiritual points the man next to him on the skull in his hands. In the background a man mourns a grave.

Joseph's coat brought to Jacob., circa 1633, Netherlands, by Rembrandt van Rijn. Gift of Bishop Monrad, 1869.

Rembrandt van Rijn, Christ and the Woman of Samaria Among Ruins, 1634 Christ and the Woman of Samaria Among Ruins

La communion dans l'église St. Médard , Communion, Priests, Altars, Choirboys, Alphonse Legros (1837-1911)

this family; Rijn, Rembrandt Van (1606-1669); around 1632 (1632-00-00-1632-00-00);Baby Jesus (iconogr.), Jesus Christ (iconogr.), Maria (Mother of Jesus Christ), Maria with the Child (iconogr.), New Testament (Bible), Rehdigeran (collection), religious scenes, Holy Family (Bible)

Saint Antonius of Padua with the Christ child. The Sacred Antonius of Padua stands with the Christ child in his arms for a curtain.

The Raising of Lazarus: The Larger Plate, Rembrandt van Rijn, c. 1632 print paper etching the raising of Lazarus ('Lazarus, come out')

PASJA. A man in oriental clothing surrounded by a group of kneeling figures. On the left in the background a man at a periled horse.

The Thirsty Laven; The works of mercy. A family gives a thirsty traveler water. The man rests on a bench for a house and the mother of the family comes out with a water can go outside. In the distance you can see how women water from a source. Under the show a Dutch verse about the works of mercy.

Les moines à l'église , Monks, Churches, Alphonse Legros (1837-1911)

Lazarus revival: large plate.

The Pharisees in the temple.

The Hundred Guilder Print, Rembrandt van Rijn, c. 1648 print paper etching / drypoint Christ preaching or teaching (in general)

De Boetvaardige Maria Magdalena, Wenslaus Hollar, After Aegidius Sadeler (II), 1646 print paper etching 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

A 1730 drawing by Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich depicting the grave of Christ, executed with black-gray brush, brown spring, and laved shading.

Christ discussing with the doctors of the law: the small plank (Bartsch 66) Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669), Dutch painter. Christ discussing with the doctors of the law: the small plank (Bartsch 66). Floor on European paper, 1630.

Hieronymus in prayer: plate with bent upper edge.

Worship of the Christ child through the three kings. Worship of the Christ child through the kings. Below the show is a quote from Bible text Matthew 2.

L'adoration des bergers , Biblical events, Shepherds, Putti, Jesus Christ, Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint, Alphonse Legros (1837-1911)

Christ at Mount of Olives Harmensz van Rijn Rembrandt (1606-1659). Christ at Mount of Olives (B 75 - Single State), around 1657.

Three Eastern figures (Jacob and Laban).

Christ and the woman of Samaria among ruins, 1760 - 1781 print paper etching Christ and the woman of Samaria: sitting at Jacob's well he asks her for a drink from her jug

The birth of Christ. .

Heilige Helena en het Ware Kruis.Saint Helena sitting in the foreground. Behind her a window with outside the angel that appeared to her in a vision with the true cross that Christ had hung.

Saint Mark the Younger, Frederick Bloemaert, After Abraham Bloemaert, After 1636 - c. 1670 print Saint Mark is praying in his cell opposite the devil. Print from a series of 80 prints and a title print with hermits from the 2nd to the 6th century. paper engraving Mark (Marcus) the evangelist, and bishop of Alexandria; possible attributes: book, (winged) lion, pen and inkhorn, scroll. devil(s) and demons

St. Jerome in his Study, by Albrecht Durer, 1511, German print, wood engraving. The Doctor of the Latin Church sits in a study at a lectern, with his symbol, a lion, in the foreground (BSLOC_2016_2_181)

Descent from the Cross by Torchlight 1654 Rembrandt (Rembrandt van Rijn) Dutch This etching is part of a series of scenes from the Passion of Christ that Rembrandt created around 1654. Here, he diverged from traditional representations of the Descent from the Cross by focusing on the silent activity of taking down and burying Christs body. Only the bottom portion of the cross is visible on the left, and Christs head is in partial shadow. The figures that carry him and the hand that reaches up from the darkness to support his head are depicted in bright light.. Descent from the Cross by Torchlight 370684

Christ Preaching (Hundred Guilder Print).

Christ and the Samaritan Woman (composition topped with an arch). Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669), graphic artist

Christ and the scribes, Rembrandt van Rijn, 1807 - 1808 The print is part of an album. Paris paper etching The print is part of an album. Paris paper etching

Procession dans les caveaux de Saint-Médard , Parades & processions, Alphonse Legros (1837-1911)

Monks in Prayer, Arnoud Schaepkens, 1831 - 1904 print paper. etching (private) prayer; 'Oratione', 'Prayers', 'Prayers to God' (Ripa). Monk (S), Friar (S)

Temptation of St Antony, 1628-1642, by Andries Both. Gift of Sir John Ilott, 1971.

The Crucifixion: Small Plate. Dated: c. 1635. Medium: etching. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Rembrandt.

Chicken Vendor,Tinidad. Artist: George Overbury Hart, American, 1868-1933

Joseph's coat brought to Jacob, anonymous, after Rembrandt van Rijn, after 1633 print paper etching Genesis: the story of Joseph

Christ disappears in front of two students during meal in Emmaus.

Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669), herders' worship, About 1654

Resurrection of Azarza (large); Rijn, Rembrandt Van (1606-1669); around 1632 (1629-00-00-1632-00-00);

. The blind Tobit and his wife Anna in an interior. Tobit sleeps on a chair for a bedside, Anna is sitting on a basket of wool spinning. In the margin a four-line verse in Latin.

De Judaskus, Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen, in or after 1517 - 1533 print From series of twelve prints. Frame cut away. Judas kisses Christ who is fascinated by soldiers. Peter with raised sword attacks Malchus. Low Countries paper the kiss of Judas: accompanied by soldiers with torches and lanterns, he kisses Christ. Peter draws his sword and cuts off Malchus' ear

Saint Anthony of Padua holding the Christ Child ca.1635-1636 Simone Cantarini Italian. Saint Anthony of Padua holding the Christ Child 341529

God appears to Abraham or Moses ().

Saint Melania the younger as a hermal; S. Melania Junior; Kluizenaars; Sacra Eremus Ascetriarum.

Holy Hieronymus in prayer. Artist: Rembrandt van Rijn. Draughtsman: Moses ter Borch (mentioned on object). Dating: 1659 - 1661. Place: Zwolle. Measurements: h 110 mm × w 85 mm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

Three oriental figures (Jacob and Laban), 1816 print Possibly a passage from the story of Jakob and Laban. paper etching the partnership with Laban ~ story of Jacob (Genesis 30:25-43)

The penitent Johannes de Boper, Jacques Callot, 1632 print In a rocky environment, John the Baptist, a child, prays for a cross that rests against a tree. Under the performance a caption in Latin. This print is part of a series of six prints, consisting of a title print and five performances of penitent saints. print maker: Nancypublisher: Paris paper etching John the Baptist praying and meditating

A graphitic pencil and ink drawing by Franz Anton Maulbertsch from around 1745-1749 depicting the Pouring of the Holy Spirit, highlighting figures, drapery, and compositional layout.

Holy Markus the young person; Hermit: Thebani saints; Marcus Iunior. The Holy Markus is in his cell to pray against the devil. Print from a series of 80 prints and a title print with hermits from the 2nd to the 6th century.

Worship by the shepherds; The sign book of Abraham Bloemaert. Joseph state and Maria kneels next to the manger with the child. The shepherds are about the child.

Holy Helena and the True Cross, Anonymous, After Parmigianino, 1513 - 1549 print Saint Helena sitting in the foreground. Behind her a window with outside the angel who appeared on her in a vision with the true cross on which Christ had hung. Italy paper engraving empress Helena, mother of Constantine the Great; possible attributes: model of church, (royal) crown, crown of thorns, cross, three nails

The Virgin Mary with the Passion Toddles.

Simeon holds the infant Jesus in his arms. Etching by Rembrandt, ca. 1639.

Worship by De Herders, Joachim Martin Falbe, After Rembrandt van Rijn, 1719 - 1782 print paper etching adoration of the Christ-child by the shepherds; Mary and Joseph present

Three Eastern figures (Jacob and Laban).

Le choeur d'une église Espagnole , Musicians, Choirboys, Priests, Alphonse Legros (1837-1911)

Praying family for a bedside. In living room where a man, an old woman and a child praying together for a bedstead. There is a sick person in the bed.

Christ and the woman of Samaria among ruins, 1727 - 1764 print paper etching Christ and the woman of Samaria: sitting at Jacob's well he asks her for a drink from her jug

Christ and the Samaritan woman: in the background ruins.

Alphonse Legros, Monk Playing the Organ in Church (Moine jouant de l'orgue a l'eglise) Monk Playing the Organ in Church (Moine jouant de l'orgue a l'eglise)

Christ and the Samaritan woman: plate with bent upper edge.

Surrounded by ghoulish apparitions, a manic priest carries an enema towards a wretchedly praying man. Aquatint with etching by F. Goya, c. 1797.

Caltnadel (drypoint) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn from 1653 titled 'The Three Crosses,' depicting the crucifixion scene with three crosses, figures, and dramatic composition.

Circumcision of Christ, Richard de Saint-Non, After Jean Honoré Fragonard, After Guercino, c. 1770 - c. 1772 print paper etching circumcision of the Christ-child by the priest in the temple (Luke 2:21)

Les moines à l'église , Monks, Churches, Alphonse Legros (1837-1911)

Pero suckling the chained cimon in prison. Pero gives her father Cimon's chest in his prison cell (Caritas Romana). The story is an example from the classical literature of the love of children for their parents.

Flaubert's temptation of the Holy Antonius, shown by Couperus in the Hollandsch, Marius Bauer, After David Teniers (II), 1896 print Cartoon on the mixed reception of the translation by Louis Couperus from Gustav Flauberts La Tentation de Saint Antoine. Couperus as Saint Antonius visited by spirits and monsters who try to seduce him. Amsterdam paper publishing, publisher. saints. historical persons. St. Antony Abbot tormented by devils, attacking him on the ground or carrying him aloft. political caricatures and satires

Ottoman merchant. A man puts a donkey on the street.

Nativity, from The Fall and Salvation of Mankind Through the Life and Passion of Christ Albrecht Altdorfer German. Nativity, from The Fall and Salvation of Mankind Through the Life and Passion of Christ 429626

Copper engraving by Marinus Robin van der Goes, created between 1633 and 1639, showing the Adoration of the Shepherds with detailed figures, animals, and surrounding environment.

Bathseba and the old woman who brings the letter from David; Bethseba a letter from David receiving; Bersabe.

Abraham and the three angels; Paintings in the Loggia of Rafaël. Abraham is kneeling for three angels. Sara is in a shed behind Abraham.

La communion dans leglise St. Medard (Communion in the Church of St. Medard). Artist: Alphonse Legros, French, 1837-1911

Anonymous drawing depicts twelve-year-old Jesus among scribes, executed in brown ink over black chalk, created circa 1645, showing detailed figures and composition.

Attila, king of the Huns, takes time off between conquests to entertain guests to supper...

Rembrandt van Rijn, Saint Francis beneath a Tree Praying, 1657 Saint Francis beneath a Tree Praying

Set of religious paintings of Christ's passion, by Kosheleff, in Russian hospice, Christ's body laid in the tomb 1900, Jerusalem, Israel

Monks in a kitchen, Joseph Meganck, 1817 - 1888 print One of the monks sits by the fire and reads the others. paper etching monk(s), friar(s). kitchen-interior. reading to somebody. open fire, fire-place, stove (in kitchen)

Worship by the shepherds. Mary is kneeling in an open stable for the Christ child. In addition to her the OS and the donkey. Joseph on the right that shows the shepherds.

Love (Caritas), Arnoud Schaepkens, 1843 print paper etching Charity, 'Caritas'; 'Carití' (Ripa) ~ one of the Three Theological Virtues

The adoration of the shepherds, various figures at night surround the Christ Child ca. 1550-60 Giulio Bonasone Italian. The adoration of the shepherds, various figures at night surround the Christ Child 389793

Femme au Calvaire , Older people, Crucifixions, Alphonse Legros (1837-1911)

Christ disappears in front of two students during meal in Emmaus; Emmausgoers.

The presentation in the Temple: Oblong Print, Rembrandt van Rijn, c. 1640 print paper etching / drypoint Simeon, holding the Christ-child, sings his canticle: 'Nunc dimittis'

Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471 - 1528), The Holy Family with Joachim and Anne under a Tree, 1511, woodcut

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