Biblical Scenes and Spiritual Themes

Engravings depicting biblical scenes such as the baptism of Christ and the temptation, showcasing dramatic imagery and moral teachings through art.

Baptism of Christ in the Jordan, Monogrammist AC (16e eeuw), 1520 - 1562

Conscience (conciosacra) overcomes false prophets (pseudo prophetae), Johann Sadeler (I), After Maerten de Vos, 1579 print The personification conscience (conciosacra). She blows on the trumpet of truth (Veritas). In her left hand the rod of punishment and an olive branch of reward (Poena et Primium). She travels the personification of false prophets (pseudo prophetae), a man with indulgences, relics, a horn and two hand bells. Antwerp paper engraving Conscience; 'Coscienza' (Ripa). Punishment; 'Castigo', 'Pena', 'Punitione' (Ripa). Rewarding Goodness. Truth; 'Verití' (Ripa). False Church personified. relics (and reliquaries). indulgence ~ confession

Baptism of Christ; Scenes from the Bible; Biblia Sacra. Book illustration at the story of Christ's baptism (Mark 1: 9). Christ is baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordaan. During the baptism, the Holy Spirit (like pigeon) drops out of heaven and nestles on the head of Christ. The print contains a caption with a reference to the accompanying Bible passage.

Baptism of Christ in the Jordan, Monogrammist AC (16e eeuw), 1520 - 1562

Dirk Jacobsz Vellert, The Temptation of Christ, 1523 The Temptation of Christ

Collection of Christ, Jan Christoffel Jegher, after Antoine Sallaert, 1649 print Christ is captured by soldiers. Judas kisses him on the cheek. In the background Peter lifts his sword to take the ear of Malchus off. Antwerp paper letterpress printing the kiss of Judas: accompanied by soldiers with torches and lanterns, he kisses Christ. Peter draws his sword and cuts off Malchus' ear

Saint Hieronymus. In a landscape, the Holy Hieronymus kneels for a crucifix. In addition to the crucifix, hat and a skull. The lion is sleeping next to Hieronymus.

Maria Magdalena repentant with Crucifix in her arms in Grot, Jan -Baptist Barbé, 1588 - 1648 print 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

Holy Malchus of Chalcis as a recluse, Christoffel van Sichem (II), After Abraham Bloemaert, 1644 print Amsterdam paper letterpress printing saints. anchorite, hermit

Baptism of Christ. Christ is baptized by John the Baptist in the presence of two angels in the Jordaan. God in the form of a pigeon drops on him. In the context below the show a two-legged caption in Latin.

. The body of Christ is worn to the grave. In the foreground three women by grief overeating. In the background Golgotha with the three crosses. In the air an angel with the thorns crown.

The Entombment of Christ 1570-80 Anonymous. The Entombment of Christ. Anonymous. 1570-80. Engraving; reduced reverse copy. Prints

The Temptation of Christ. Dated: 1523. Medium: engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Dirk Jacobsz Vellert.

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

Saint Paul and the Franciscan Friar dated 1517 Agostino Veneziano (Agostino dei Musi) Italian. Saint Paul and the Franciscan Friar. Agostino Veneziano (Agostino dei Musi) (Italian, Venice ca. 1490-after 1536 Rome). dated 1517. Engraving. Prints

De Boetvaardige Maria Magdalena, Giulio Carpioni (i), 1623 - print The penitent Maria Magdalena is kneeling in prayer. There are a skull and an ointment pot in front of her. Putti floating in the air. Venice paper etching 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 - specific aspects ~ female saint

The Small Passion: Christ on the Mount of Olives, 1509-1511. Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528). Woodcut;

Saint Hieronymus, Adam Fuchs, 1550 - 1606 print With caption in Latin. paper engraving the monk and hermit Jerome (Hieronymus); possible attributes: book, cardinal's hat, crucifix, hour-glass, lion, skull, stone. meditation over skull and/or crucifix

A copper engraving by Marcantonio Raimondi from the first half of the 16th century depicting Christ appearing to his mother, showing figures, gestures, and composition.

. Saint Catharina, sitting, with her feet her attributes, the wheel and the sword.

Italy, Bonasone, Giulio, Holy Family with the young John the Baptist and an angel, recto - stamped, The Holy Family with the young John the Baptist in a landscape with a ruin. An angel floats in the air., print, prent, prints, height 204 mm, width 145 mm, Italian, 1510 - 1576, print maker, printmaker, 1501 - 1580, paper, papier, etching, etchings, Work conception, after own design by

The descent into the Breken, Albrecht Dürer, 1512 print Christ, a staff with a vane in hand, frees a group of souls from a dungeon. Devils try to prevent this in vain. Adam and Eva are already outside the Hellepoort. This print is part of a series of 16 prints with scenes from the suffering story. Nuremberg paper engraving Christ leaving hell: he liberates patriarchs, prophets, kings and other persons from hell, among them Adam, Eve, Moses, David, and John the Baptist

Saint Euphrasia from Constantinople as a halter; Sancta Euphraxia. .

Annunciation, Christoffel van Sichem (II) (Possible), After Cornelis Galle (II), After Peter Paul Rubens, 1581 - 1658 print An angel announces Mary that she will become pregnant. In the middle of the top, the Holy Spirit drops like a pigeon. In the foreground is a vase with lilies and lies her sewing work. Amsterdam paper the Annunciation: Mary, usually reading, is visited by the angel (sometimes a woman overhears the conversation)

Saint Matthew, from The Four Evangelists 1539 Heinrich Aldegrever German. Saint Matthew, from The Four Evangelists 428377

Dirk Jacobsz Vellert, Christ Summoning Peter, 1523 Christ Summoning Peter

Moses and the Burning Braam Bush, Anonymous, 1600 - 1660 print France paper etching Moses, kneeling before the bush and hiding his face, listens to God

Merciful Samaritan provides the wounds; Parable from the Merciful Samaritan. The Merciful Samaritan supports the robbery and injured man and pour oil over his injuries. The priest, reading in a book, and the Levite, praying for an image, the injured man passed by. Under the show the text: Sacerdos et Leviota Misero Relicto Transennt Samaritanus Autem Vulnerera Obligat Luc 10. Second print from a series of four.

Christ on the cold stone, Jan Gossart, 1488 - 1535 print Christ with thorn crown sitting on stone. Man with dodde in the left hand, lying on ground, points up. Low Countries paper etching Christ in agony waiting to be crucified; he is sitting on or near the cross or on a stone, 'Christus im Elend', 'Christus in der Rast'

Saint Hieronymus as penitent in desert, Anonymous, After Marcantonio Raimondi, After Rafaël, 1500 - 1577 print Italy paper engraving St. Jerome as penitent in the desert, half naked, kneeling before a crucifix and holding a stone in his hand to beat his breast; a skull (and other 'Vanitas' symbols), sometimes a scorpion and a snake beside him

Holy family with two angels, 1585 - 1642 print The Christ child leans against the shoulder of Mary. Joseph is on the right. Two putti float up above that flowers sprinkle over the child. Italy paper etching Holy Family, and derived representations. cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti'

Christ as a good shepherd, Hieronymus Wierix, After Maerten de Vos, 1563 - Before 1611 print Christ wears a lamb on his shoulders, the thorn crown on his head. In the background in the landscape a farm and a shepherd with his herd of sheep. In the context of the margin a two -way caption in Latin. Antwerp paper engraving Christ as Good Shepherd

Beweninging, Albrecht Dürer, 1511 print The body of Christ is being taught by five women (including Mary) and a young man (John the Evangelist) near his grave. Latin text printed on the fresh side. This print is part of the press series 'The Great Passion', consisting of a title print and 11 scenes from the suffering story. Nuremberg paper letterpress printing lamentation over the dead Christ by his relatives and friends (Christ usually without crown of thorns)

Saint Paul and a Franciscan Monnik, Agostino Veneziano, 1517 print Saint Paul is on the left with a book under his arm. On the left next to him a tree. On the right is a Franciscan monk kneeling in prayer. Italy paper engraving the apostle Paul of Tarsus; possible attributes: book, scroll, sword. monk(s), friar(s)

Christ drives money changers out of the temple, print maker: Marco dell'Angolo del Moro, (attributed to), print maker: Crispijn van den Broeck, (rejected attribution), Italy, 1514 - 1599, paper, engraving, h 179 mm × w 127 mm

Flogging. Christ dressed in a loincloth is tied to a pillar and apparently by four men. The squatted man on the left makes a thorns crown. In the foreground the cloak of Christ.

The Crucifixion, from The Passion (copy) n.d. After Albrecht Dürer German. The Crucifixion, from The Passion (copy) 391179

Apostle Johannes on Patmos, Raphaël Sadeler (I), 1617 print On the island of Patmos, the apostle and evangelist Johannes is writing his gospel, together with the eagle, his evangelical symbol. He looks at the air. The crowned Mary appears in the clouds with the Christ child and the seven -member beast of the Apocalypse. München paper engraving John (writing) on the island of Patmos, possibly the eagle beside him. a pregnant woman, clothed with the sun and standing on the moon, appears; she is threatened by a red dragon with a long tail and seven heads

Landscape with St. Petronilla, Antonie Wierix (II) (Attributed to), 1565 - Before 1604 print The Holy Petronilla according to Christian writers the daughter of Peter, with an open book in hand. She tramples the Roman nobleman Flaccus, who offers her a ring because he wants to marry her. She looks up at heaven where the apostle Peter points her to the Lamb, which is worshiped by martyrs. An angel brings her a crown and a lily. In the margin a six -line caption, in two columns, in Latin. Antwerp paper engraving the virgin and martyr Petronilla. Peter and his 'daughter' Petronilla. Ptolemy (or Flaccus) sees the beauty of Petronilla and falls in love with her. lamb bearing cross or banner, 'Agnus Dei' ~ symbol of Christ. angels crowning and/or bringing palm-branches

Invitation of the Prophet to the Godman, 1548 - 1554 print The man of God is under a tree. A prophet from Betel comes by on a donkey and invites him to come and eat in his house (1 Kings 13: 11-18). Although God has forbidden Him this, the man of God agrees. The print has a Dutch caption in rhyme and is part of a four -part series about the disobedient God's man. Haarlem paper engraving / etching the old prophet rides off with his donkey, meets the prophet of Judah and invites him to his house

Christ in the Court of Getsemane, 1629 print Christ prays in the court of Getsemane. An angel with a chalice appears from heaven. His students are sleeping in the background. Judas and the soldiers arrive at the gate in the distance. There are letters with different elements from the performance. The print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing Christ's prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane during the night

Christ seated on the tomb supported by angels 1530-60 Master of the Die Italian. Christ seated on the tomb supported by angels 396162

Martyrdom of the Holy Bartholomeus. The Holy Batholomeus, tied to a tree. A man felt the skin of his arm with a knife. To heaven a hand holding a crown with palm branch above the saint.

Christ and the Samaritan woman, Jan Christoffel Jegher, after Antoine Sallaert, 1649 print Christ rests at the Jakobsbron, after he has sent his disciples to the city. A Samaritan woman comes to draw water and speaks with Christ. Antwerp paper letterpress printing Christ and the woman of Samaria: sitting at Jacob's well he asks her for a drink from her jug

Maria with Christ's body (Pietà). Maria stands with the body of Christ in her arms. An angel is there and holds Christ's hand. The thorns crown is located in the foreground.

Unknown, The Small Passion: The Annunciation, c. 1630-1650, engraving on paper mounted on laid paper.

Landschap met de H. Petronilla.Saint Petronilla according to Christian writers the daughter of Petrus, with a opened book in hand. She trambles the Roman nobleman flaccus, who offers her a ring because he wants to marry her. She looks up at heaven where the apostle Petrus points her to the lamb, worshiped by martyrs. An angel brings her a crown and a lily. In the margin a six-line caption, in two columns, in Latin.

Maria Magdalena as a repentant sinner; Eight repentant sinners from the old and New Testament. Maria Magdalena, reading with a tree. For her there is an ointment pot, who refers to a scene from her life that is also depicted in the background: she knress down during the last supper Bij Christ to ease his feet. Under the show a two-person Latin text. This print is part of a series of eight repentant sinners; Each print in this series consists of an image of a sinner, above him / her a number of (musician) angels in a cloud wreath, in the background a scene from the relevant sinner, under the representation two lines text in Latin.

Saint Euphrasia of Constantinople as a hermitess Sancta Euphraxia , print maker: Christoffel van Sichem (II), (mentioned on object), Abraham Bloemaert, publisher: Pieter Jacobsz. Paets, Amsterdam, 1644, paper, letterpress printing, h 154 mm × w 105 mm

Temptation of Christ; Vellert, Dirk Jacobsz, DV master from the stars (Star) (fl. Ca 1511-1547); 1525 (1525-00-00-1525-00-00);

Man of Sorrows by the Column, 1509, Albrecht Dürer, German, 1471-1528, 4 5/8 x 2 13/16 in. (11.75 x 7.14 cm) (image), Engraving, Germany, 16th century, To make Christ's persecution real and present, pictures began to show the resurrected figure dead yet alive--standing, eyes usually open, and displaying the wounds of the Crucifixion. Beholders were meant to understand that Christ's Passion was ongoing, forever requiring their ardent devotion. This Man of Sorrows is timeless yet palpable, a figure who is at once divine and convincingly human.

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.

Bootless Mary Magdalene. Maria Magdalena is praying for a crucifix in a landscape. For her there are a skull and a book and is a ointment pot.

Mocking of Christ, Hieronymus Wierix, After Gillis Mostaert (i), 1563 - Before 1586 print Christ is mocked by two men. One of them holds a reed stem in hand. Christ sits on a stone, his hands are bound and on his head he carries the crown of thorns. In the margin a two -way caption in Latin. Antwerp paper engraving mockings of Christ, who may be blindfolded. plants and herbs: reed

Bewening, Cornelis Massijs, after Parmigianino, 1538 print The body of Christ is laid on a stone and is being taught. Maria Magdalena supports the body and on the left a man lifts the crown of thorns. Maria faints and is taken care of by John, who stands behind her. Antwerp paper engraving lamentation over the dead Christ by his relatives and friends (Christ usually without crown of thorns)

The Baptism of Christ 1670-1731 Domenico Maria Bonavera. The Baptism of Christ. Domenico Maria Bonavera (Italian, 1653-1731). 1670-1731. Engraving. Prints

Holy Family with Saints 1610-42 Pierre Brebiette French. Holy Family with Saints 334205

Christ as a good shepherd. Christ is wearing a lamb on his shoulders, on his head the thorns crown. In the background in the landscape a farm and a shepherd with his herd of sheep. In the context in the margin a two-person caption in Latin.

Annunciation (The Small Passion), 16th century, Albrecht Dürer, German, 1471-1528, 4 15/16 x 3 13/16 in. (12.54 x 9.68 cm) (image), Woodcut, Germany, 16th century

Heilige Sisoius Heracleomontanus, Frederick Bloemaert, after Abraham Bloemaert, after 1636 - c. 1670 print Saint Sisoius lies on the ground with a rosary in his hands under the shelter of a tree house. Behind him a also praying monk. Print from a series of 80 prints and a title print with hermits from the 2nd to the 6th century. paper engraving male saints (with NAME). aids for prayer, e.g. rosary

Christ saves man for sin; Christ makes the heart of man separate from the world .. A man pulls a heart that is fixed with three ropes tied to a crown, a woman and a bag of money from a globe. Christ, with the cross in his hand, breaks the ties with a sword. The Holy Spirit floats above Christ.

ST PHILIP THE DEACON on the road between Jerusalem and Gaza he baptises a eunuch, treasurer of the Queen of Ethiopia. Do not confuse with Philip the Apostle.) Date: First century

This late 15th to early 16th-century copper engraving by Giovanni Antonio da Brescia depicts the Presentation of Mary in the temple, showing figures, gestures, clothing, and religious architecture.

Christ appears to Maria Magdalena, Johann Sadeler (I), After Frederik Sustris, 1560 - 1600 print The risen Christ appears to Mary Magdalena. A banner in his hand. Maria Magdalena kneels and has an ointment pot in hand. unknown paper engraving Mary Magdalene kneeling before Christ, who is usually represented as a gardener with a hoe and/or a spade; 'Noli me tangere'

Hieronymus as penetration, Jan de Bisschop, After Federico Zuccaro, 1668 - 1671 print Hieronymus is in a cave in the desert and looks at a crucifix. In his hand he holds a stone with which he can hurt himself. Mary and a saint with the child are sitting under the Crucifix. Engelen float around the cross. Northern Netherlands paper etching St. Jerome as penitent in the desert, half naked, kneeling before a crucifix and holding a stone in his hand to beat his breast; a skull (and other 'Vanitas' symbols), sometimes a scorpion and a snake beside him

Saint Mary (the Blessed Virgin) and Saint Joseph with the Christ Child, Saint John the Baptist and Saint Michael the Archangel. Engraving by Annibale Carracci, 1582, after Lorenzino Sabbatini da Bologna.

Resurrection of Christ; The fall and redemption of humanity. Christ standing on the edge of his graftombe. In the left hand, a banner, with the right hand, he makes a blessing gesture. Left a soldier wakes up. Thirty-five print from a series of forty.

Holy Family with Saints. Artist: Pierre Brebiette (French, Mantes-sur-Seine ca. 1598-1642 Paris). Dimensions: 4 1/2 x 6 3/16 in. (11.5 x 15.7 cm). Series/Portfolio: Episodes from the New Testament. Date: 1610-42. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

ZEUS / JUPITER DODONEUS whose oracle at Dodona was the oldest in Greece : the prophecies came from the sacred oak, which is depicted here as having human form

H. Franciscus van Assisi embraces Christ on the cross, Johannes Wierix, 1559 - Before 1585 print The Holy Francis of Assisi embraces Christ on the cross. Christ answers the embrace and puts his arm around the saint. A church in the background. In the margin a two -way caption in Latin. Antwerp paper engraving St. Francis of Assisi embracing Christ on the cross

Holy John the Baptist as a recluse, Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, after Abraham Bloemaert, 1590 - 1612 print paper engraving John the Baptist; possible attributes: book, reed cross, baptismal cup, honeycomb, lamb, staff. anchorite, hermit

H. Theresia and H. Nicolaas van Tolentino praying for the souls in purgatory, Erasmus Quellinus (II), After Pieter Spierinckx, 1645 - 1711 print For a cross and skull on an altar in a derelict house, the Holy Theresia and Saint Nicolaas van Tolentino pray for the souls in the purgatory. A city in the background. In the margin an explanatory caption in Latin. The text is flanked by two coats of arms. Antwerp paper etching / engraving the foundress of the reformed (Discalced) Carmelites, T(h)eres(i)a of Avila; possible attributes: angel, arrow, dove, heart (flaming or pierced by an arrow). the Augustine hermit, Nicholas of Tolentino; possible attributes: book, crucifix, (entwined with lilies), lily, (basket with) loaves, two doves (on a dish or flying away), star (on his breast). (human) skull. cross as symbol of Christ

Copper engraving 'Saint Christophorus, looking right' by Albrecht Dürer, 1521, depicting Saint Christophorus with Christ child, detailed posture and drapery.

Holy family, accompanied by Catharina van Alexandria. Maria is with the Christ child on his lap under a tree. She gives the child a fruit. Joseph is sitting next to them and looks at the spectator. Saint Catharina of Alexandria kneels in worship before Christ and coast his foot. A hilly landscape in the background. In the margin a four-line caption, in two columns, in Latin.

Resurrection of Christ; Scenes from the breast story of Christ. Christ is out of his grave. The tomb is closed and the seal is not broken. In his left hand he has the banner of the resurrection. Armed soldiers around the tomb sleep or turn off. Under a mereotric explanation in Latin.

ZEUS/JUPITER AMMON - the Libyan/Egyptian form of the god, who had a famous oracle at the oasis of Siwwa, Libya

Holy Solomon as a recluse, Christoffel van Sichem (II), After Abraham Bloemaert, 1644 print Amsterdam paper letterpress printing saints. anchorite, hermit

Abraham Sacrificing Isaac 1535-55 Jean Mignon French. Abraham Sacrificing Isaac 336912

Christ on the Mount of Olives, 1597 print Christ in the court of Getsemane. In the foreground three sleeping men. In the background on the left Christ kneeling for an angel. A group of soldiers arrives through the Stadspoort on the right. This print is part of a series of twelve passion performances. paper engraving Christ's prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane during the night

Judas Iskariot hangs up, Willem Isaacsz. van Swanenburg, after Abraham Bloemaert, 1611 print Judas Iskariot is sitting under a tree and ties a rope around his neck. There is a money pouch next to him. On the right in the distance he hangs on a tree. Under the performance is a six -line, Latin text with a description of the scene. print maker: Leidenafter design by: Utrecht (possibly) paper engraving Judas hanging himself

Saint Hieronymus in the Wildnis. In a cave, the Holy Hieronymus has been writing in a book. Next to him the lion, an inkwell, a skull and a cardinal hat.

Leef of Christ by Maria and H. Hieronymus, Jacob Matham, After Pauwels Franck, 1592 - 1596 print Haarlem paper engraving lamentation over the dead Christ by his relatives and friends (Christ usually without crown of thorns)

The Sacred Christoffel carries the Christ child. The Sacred Christoffel wades through a river with a stick in his hands and the Christ child on his shoulders. There is a hermit with a lamp on the shore.

Christ collapses under the weight of the cross, Christ collapses under the weight of the cross that he carries on his shoulders on the road to Calvary. Soldiers pull on Christ with ropes and aim their spears at him, carrying of the cross: Christ bearing the cross, alone or with the help of others (e.g. Simon the Cyrenian), Giovanni Guidotti (mentioned on object), Italy, 1600 - 1699, paper, etching, h 132 mm × w 84 mm

Marcus, Heinrich Aldegrever, after Georg Pencz, 1539 print The evangelist Marcus sitting on a cloud and writing in his book, to him the lion. paper engraving St. Mark the evangelist writing the Gospel, usually a (winged) lion present

Heilige Jerome in Wilder, Vespasian Strada (attributed to), c. 1592 - 1622 print In a cave, the saint Hieronymus is writing in a book. Next to him the lion, an ink jar, a skull and a cardinal hat. Italy paper etching St. Jerome as penitent in the desert, half naked, kneeling before a crucifix and holding a stone in his hand to beat his breast; a skull (and other 'Vanitas' symbols), sometimes a scorpion and a snake beside him

Johannes de Baptist with three angels in the wilderness, Jacob de Weert, after Maerten de Vos, 1580 - 1600 print In the wilderness, an angel is on his lap between two other angels with John the Baptist. He takes him. The right gel picks up a jug. Under the performance is a four -line, Latin text with the description of the scene. Antwerp paper engraving angel(s) bearing John the Baptist on his way to the wilderness. feeding a baby

John the Baptist and Christ in the wilderness; Life of John the Baptist; Vita b. Ioannis Baptistae Graphicè Descript (...). John the Baptist and Christ sit side by side on a stone in the wilderness. Johannes holds a nap in his left hand and with his other hand he holds a bowl under a water jet that comes out of a tree. There are grasshoppers and honeycombs for them. Under the performance there is a three-legged, Latin text with the description of the scene.

. Christ is baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordaan. Above the head of Christ the pigeon of the Holy Spirit. The print is part of a five-part series and has a Latin caption with a Bible quote.

Hope (Spes), Hieronymus Wierix, After Maerten de Vos, c. 1580 print In the middle there is a winged women's stall on an anchor, laurel wreath on the head. She sows wheat and points to heaven. For her a man who digs a hole between the thistles with his spade to hide his earthly treasures (vascular work and coins). Behind her a woman who mows the grain. In the foreground two naked children. In the background the repentant King David, kneeling in prayer in a wooden shed. At the top left Christ on a rainbow in the clouds, worshiped by Maria and Johannes. At the top right an angel with skull in hand in the clouds. With caption of 4 columns in 4 lines each Latin and 4 lines of Dutch. Second print from series with four allegories on faith. Third print from series with allegories on the virtues and faith. paper engraving Hope, 'Spes'; 'Speranza divina e certa' (Ripa) ~ one of the Three Theological Virtues

H. Jerome Cornelis Galle (1), after Agostino Carracci, 1586 - 1650 print Praying the saint Hieronymus for a crucifix in a cave. In his hand, he holds a stone to challenge himself. The lion, his attribute, is sleeping. Under the show a Latin verse. Southern Netherlands paper engraving St. Jerome as penitent in the desert, half naked, kneeling before a crucifix and holding a stone in his hand to beat his breast; a skull (and other 'Vanitas' symbols), sometimes a scorpion and a snake beside him

Adam and Eva pick the forbidden fruit; Fall and redemption of humanity through the life and passion of Christ. Eva picks a fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Adam is next to Eve and embraces her. In the background, God creates Eva from Adams Rib. The print is part of a thirty-part series with prints about the fall and Christ's passion.

Passion Set: Christ on the Mount of Olives, 1596-98. Zacharias Dolendo (Dutch, 1561-1604). Engraving;

Jakobs ladder; History of Jacob. Jacob is sleeping against a stone and dreams of a ladder who reaches heaven. Angels climb the ladder on and off. God is at the top. The print is part of a series about the history of Jacob.

Holy family with the young Johannes de Boper, Giulio Carpioni (I), 1623 - 1679 print The Holy Family in a landscape with the young John the Baptist. John kisses the ground at the feet of the Christ child. In the background on the right a fort on a hill. Venice paper etching Holy Family with John the Baptist (as child)

Joseph's dream. On the right the sleeping Joseph, who is warned in a dream by an angel that he has to flue to Egypt with his family. Left Maria and the Christ child at a cross. The cross is surrounded by angels and God the father with the Holy Spirit as a pigeon. Assignment and four-line Italian text in undermarge.

Lucas, Heinrich Aldegrever, after Georg Pencz, 1539 print The evangelist Lucas sitting on a cloud, the gospel in his left hand and in his right hand a pen, to his right the ox. Germany paper engraving St. Luke writing his gospel, usually a (winged) ox present

Achia divides his jacket in twelve pieces and hands ten to Jeroboam; Four scenes from the life of the prophets Achia and Elijah. The prophet Achia has torn its cloak in twelve pieces and hand over ten pieces to Jeroboam. The torn mantle symbolizes the split of the Jewish people. Jeroboam became king of ten of the twelve tribes. The print has a Latin text in the sub-margin.

Copper engraving by Lucas Hugensz. van Leyden, 1521, depicting the Resurrection of Christ, emphasizing figures, gestures, and composition.

Elia visited by an angel in the desert, Johann Sadeler (I) (attributed to), after Maerten de Vos, 1582 print Elia is lying under a tree in the desert. An angel appears for him and gives him food and water. Next to the angel on the ground a bread and a barrel. The print has a Latin caption with an explanation from the Old Testament and is the fourth print of an eleven -part series. Cologne (possibly) paper engraving an angel wakes Elijah; a loaf of bread and a jar of water are usually at Elijah's head

Lamentation of the Virgin. 1515. Altdorfer, Albrecht, approximately 1480-1538. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection

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