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Biblical Scenes of Christ

Depictions of Christ in dramatic biblical moments, including his passion and the denial by Peter, featuring ornate backgrounds and classical engraving styles.

Master of St. Sebastian (German, active c. 1470-1490), The Madonna and Child with Saint Anne, c. 1460, engraving

The Sacred Heart of an unidentified location in Portugal. Engraving by A. Debrie.

Pastoral staff given to the Bishop of Hereford, 1872. 'The clergy and laity of the diocese of Hereford lately presented a pastoral staff to their Bishop, the Rev. Dr. James Atlay. The staff, which has been made by Messrs. Cox and Sons, and exhibited in the International Exhibition, is carved out of a piece of oak which formed one of the pillars of the episcopal residence at Hereford, built about the year 1180. It is supposed that the tree of which this staff is made must have been growing long before the Norman Conquest, and possibly when the see was re-established by the Saxon Prelate Putta i

Madonna of the Hernleberg. Dated: 1626. Medium: woodcut in orange. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: German 17th Century.

S. Margarita de Cortona, Collection of Mexican religious engravings, St. Margaret of Cortona.

S. Mathieu, apôtre (St. Matthew, Apostle), September 21st, from Les Images De Tous Les Saincts et Saintes de L'Année (Images of All of the Saints and Religious Events of the Year) 1636 Jacques Callot French This print is part of a series comprised of a title page, frontispiece, and 122 plates. Each of these 122 plates contains four oval scenes depicting Saints and Religious Events for each day of the year. This etching was originally one of four oval scenes on a plate in the series.. S. Mathieu, apôtre (St. Matthew, Apostle), September 21st, from Les Images De Tous Les Saincts et Saintes de L'Année (Images of All of the Saints and Religious Events of the Year). Les Images De Tous Les Saincts et Saintes de L'Année. Jacques Callot (French, Nancy 1592-1635 Nancy). 1636. Etching; second state of two (Lieure). Israël Henriet (French, Nancy ca. 1590-1661 Paris). Prints

Matron Holandese; Ancient habits, modern et worldwide .... without title

. An angel who points to a banderole with a Bible quote in Latin from 2 Petr. 1:21. In the background an eagle. The show is caught in a medallion with a peripheral in Latin. The print is part of a series with the twelve sibiles.

Copper engraving by Meister E.S. from 1467 depicting Philip and James the Less, showing figures, gesture, and symbolic elements in religious context.

Christ and the Samaritan woman; Jesus at the source. Christ sitting. Left of him a standing woman in robe. She is wearing a jug.

Heilige Barbara (kleine versie).The Holy Barbara, with palm branch and tower as attributes, standing on a console in a niche.

The design of the Blessed Virgin

Jesus holding the cross in the midst of prayers. (dummy title)

Woodcut from the last third of the 15th century depicting Christ before Caiaphas, showing detailed figures, gestures, and narrative composition.

Plate 4: Saint John with his head turned three-quarters to the left, with a book in his right hand and an eagle at his feet, from 'The four evangelists' 1541 Sebald Beham German. Plate 4: Saint John with his head turned three-quarters to the left, with a book in his right hand and an eagle at his feet, from 'The four evangelists' 414801

Ste. Emilie (St. Emmelia), May 30th, from Les Images De Tous Les Saincts et Saintes de L'Année (Images of All of the Saints and Religious Events of the Year) 1636 Jacques Callot French This print is part of a series comprised of a title page, frontispiece, and 122 plates. Each of these 122 plates contains four oval scenes depicting Saints and Religious Events for each day of the year. This etching was originally one of four oval scenes on a plate in the series.. Ste. Emilie (St. Emmelia), May 30th, from Les Images De Tous Les Saincts et Saintes de L'Année (Images of All of the Saints and Religious Events of the Year). Les Images De Tous Les Saincts et Saintes de L'Année. Jacques Callot (French, Nancy 1592-1635 Nancy). 1636. Etching; second state of two (Lieure). Israël Henriet (French, Nancy ca. 1590-1661 Paris). Prints

Nuremberg, Dürer, Albrecht, Monogram of Christ, verso lower left - stamped, The monogram of Christ, IHS, with banners bearing the text 'Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews' in Hebrew, Greek and Latin. In front of the monogram a crucifixion scene. Surrounding it are representations of the Gregorian Mass (top left), the stigmatization of Saint Francis (top right), Saint Anthony (bottom left) and a female saint (bottom right). This print was originally part of an indulgence., print, prints, height 177 mm, width 141 mm, German, 1471-05-24 - 1528-04-05, print maker, printmaker, 1500 - 1510, first quarter 16th century, paper, woodcut

Lesson on the calculation of the movable feast days in the church year, miniature in a 14th century manuscript by Wilhelm Durand's Rational divinorum ...

Noble matron of Spain (; ancient habits, modern et all over the world .....

This 1860s illustration shows the Christian custom of burying the dead.

Christ playing musical instruments in the believer's heart. Engraving by H. Wierix.

Andreas and Thomas; Christ and the twelve apostles. Print from a series of seven prints

Three figures. Rate figures representing religion, philosophy and art. Two birds at the top.

From Hemelvaert van de Heylige Maegd Maria, Moeder Gods / The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, MEURE OF GOD, 1800 - 1833 print The Ascension of Maria, with Maria sitting on Wolke, worn by Putti. Above and caption in Dutch and in French. Completely surrounded by a decorative edge. Numbered below: No. 11. Turnwood paper letterpress printing the assumption of Mary ('assumptio corporis'): she is borne into heaven by angels

Joseph with the Christ child; Vir Mariae. Joseph with the Christ Child on an arm with a palm branch in their hands. Standing on a sphere with clouds and three cherubs.

Katharina Virgi von Bologna, saints.

The Sacred Monograph with the Crucifixion and Passion Symbols recto. Dated: in or after 1470. Medium: metalcut, hand-colored in light green, rose, and yellow. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: German 15th Century.

Struggle in heaven; The Battle in The Heaven. At the top right the Archangel Michael, with lightning bolts in his hand. The army under his conduct depends on that of Lucifer, which therefore falls from his chariot. Under Lucifer the dragon and the lion who lead chariot.

Six standing apostles (); Paradigmata Graphics variorum artificum. Six saints, maybe six apostles. All hold a book, the sacred upper left leans on a bat.

Satan Going Forth from the Presence of the Lord. William Blake (England, London, 1757-1827). England, published 1826. Prints; engravings. Engraving on laid India (or China) paper

Anonymous artwork depicting the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth, showing figures, gestures, and religious symbolism, created in the late 15th century.

Woodstitch and chine collé by Edward Jakob von Steinle depicting the Trinity, showing God the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit with angels and symbolic elements in religious composition.

Image of Holy Valentine as Bishop, Lucas Cranach (I), 1509 - 1549 print Fragment of a book illustration with image of the Holy Valentine as a bishop standing with a monstrance. In front of him a man lies on his back with a flower in his mouth. Valentine makes a blessing gesture, he probably heals the man. Wittenberg paper male saints (with NAME)

Unknown, Saints Leonard, Catherine, and Anthony of Padua, 19th Century, engraving.

Miraculous Image of Our Lady of Vladimir, the goal of one of the most famous pilgrimages in Russia

Christ on the cross with John the Evangelist, Maria Magdalena, the Annunciation and Joseph of Nazareth, P. Halin, 1883 - 1888 print Under the cross, the Archangel Michaël beats the dragon. paper color woodcut / letterpress printing representation of the Trinity: hand, cross and dove. bystanders at the foot of the cross, among whom Mary, Mary Magdalene and John the Evangelist; Mary may be shown swooning - DD - only Christ on the cross. the foster-father of Christ, Joseph of Nazareth, husband of Mary; possible attributes: flowering rod or wand, lily, carpenter's tools. the Annunciation: Mary sitting - AA - Mary to the left, the angel to the right. the Archangel Michael fighting the dragon (devil, Satan)

Blindfolded Woman and Monster, Mathieu Lauweriks, 1894 print A blindfolded woman is sitting on her knees with a monster with a peacock tail on her back. Above her the text 'morality - laws' and a Bible. Above that is a man with a crown and a scepter on a chair. On the left is a winged woman with a Sacred Heart in her hand and a figure in fetus position in her belly. transparent paper blindfold - AA - female human figure. monsters ~ animals in general (of undetermined kind). the Sacred Heart. the Bible as a book. uterus with foetus - AA - female human figure

Octavius and theSibyl. Artist: Unknown

The tomb slab of Emperor Frederick III in St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna, Austria, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th cen...

Illustration depicting the Rhetoric giving instruction. The stalk of the tree divides into the three main parts of Rhetoric- 'Causa', 'Oratio' and 'Material', while the leaves symbolise the sub-divisions of each part. Dated 12th Century

Page and border from Queen Elizabeth's prayer book, printed in 1578.

S. Florent, évêque (St. Florentius, Bishop), November 7th, from Les Images De Tous Les Saincts et Saintes de L'Année (Images of All of the Saints and Religious Events of the Year) 1636 Jacques Callot French This print is part of a series comprised of a title page, frontispiece, and 122 plates. Each of these 122 plates contains four oval scenes depicting Saints and Religious Events for each day of the year. This etching was originally one of four oval scenes on a plate in the series.. S. Florent, évêque (St. Florentius, Bishop), November 7th, from Les Images De Tous Les Saincts et Saintes de L'Année (Images of All of the Saints and Religious Events of the Year). Les Images De Tous Les Saincts et Saintes de L'Année. Jacques Callot (French, Nancy 1592-1635 Nancy). 1636. Etching; second state of two (Lieure). Israël Henriet (French, Nancy ca. 1590-1661 Paris). Prints

Assumption of the Virgin Mary. 19th century coloured woodcut.

Madonna with star crown and rosary on the crescent, master of the Amsterdam cabinet, 1488 - 1492 print Maria with the child on her arm, standing on the crescent moon. The Christ child holds a rosary. Maria is wearing a crown on the head, above which a star crown, a wreath of sun rays behind her. Germany paper drypoint Madonna on the crescent of the moon (sometimes called Queen of Heaven) (in mandorla)

Saint in warriors, anonymous, 1800 - 1886 print paper male saints (with NAME)

Illustration depicting the Rhetoric giving instruction. The stalk of the tree divides into the three main parts of Rhetoric- 'Causa', 'Oratio' and 'Material', while the leaves symbolise the sub-divisions of each part. Dated 12th Century

Crucifixion. Explosionated print of the crucifixion of Christ. Partly completed is the figure of John, seen on the back. In the background the contour lines can be seen from the three crosses and the three Maria's.

Cover for a prayer book 18th century German. Cover for a prayer book 217903

Design for a Holy Water Spout, Pen and ink, brush and sepia wash, gray, yellow watercolor, graphite on paper, Vertical rectangle. Design for a holy water spout attached to a wall, intended to be executed in yellow and white metals. The bowl is supported by two flying angels in clouds and has above a group of three cherubim in clouds, a fourth in clouds being covered by a strip of paper. Further up is the dove of the Holy Spirit, in clouds, with three groups of two cherubim each, in front of a glory, the rays of which form the background for the whole representation. Vertical graphite lines on both sides., Italy and Germany, late 18th century, metalwork, Drawing, Drawing

Three kneeling figures for winged man.Rechts is a man with wings instead of ears. He turns to the three figures that kneel for him. In his left hand he holds a flower; With the right he points to the sun in which a bird can be seen with spread wings.

The Holy Cross with the wounds of Christ, serving as an amulet against plagues, witchcraft etc. Woodcut.

De Evangelist Lucas, Hans Sebald Beham, 1541 print The four evangelists in this series of prints are depicted with wings, a visual language that goes back to early Christian performances where they were presented as winged beings. paper engraving Luke the evangelist; possible attributes: book, (winged) ox, portrait of the Virgin, surgical instruments, painter's utensils, scroll

This copper engraving by Monogrammist HS, circa 1500, depicts Saint Rochus, highlighting figure detail, clothing, and late medieval religious iconography.

Pax Vobis; The credo. Printed of two blocks. Ornamental picture frame around the words "Pax Vobis" in beams.

A pencil drawing by Franz Joseph Dobyaschofsky depicting the infant Jesus holding a chalice with wine, focusing on figure, gesture, and composition.

Upper left drawing of Madonna with standing Child, St.John at lower left, pointing to the Child. Upper right drawing of Madonna with standing Child who reaches to St.John in lower right. Lower left drawing of Madonna with sleeping Child, St.John sitting at lower right, bishop Saint leaning in from left, and female with bared breasts at right. Lower right drawing of standing Madonna holding Child, in niche, probably after sculpture (inscription has been cut away). Date: 1821-22. Pen and ink, brush and brown wash, over black chalk on heavy wove white paper. Museum: Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.

Ce estCaesar-Antechrist. Artist: Alfred Jarry, French, 1873-1907

Copper engraving by Meister der Auferstehung depicting Christ entering Jerusalem, showing figures, gestures, and composition.

Photo production of a poster for the twenty -seventh international Eucharistic Congress, Anonymous, After J. Smulders & Co, After Jan Toorop, in or after 1924 photograph photographic support gelatin silver print poster. International Eucharistic Congress

Southern Netherlands, Frame in honor of Mary, verso - stamped, A frame with the monogram of Mary in the middle below. Below the monogram the defeated serpent of evil. In the lower corners a blooming rose and a blooming lily, symbols of the Virgin Mary. On the left Mary on the crescent moon, on the right another image of Mary or another saint. In the middle above God the Father with two crowns., print, prent, prints, prenten, height 308 mm, width 210 mm, print maker, prentmaker, 1650 - 1750, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process)

Pilled tools from Christ, Dirck De Bray, 1677 print The upper and crossbar of Christ's cross with other attributes of his suffering, including the crown of thorns, the hammer with which he was nailed to the cross, the sponge with vinegar, the lance, dice and the sweat cloth of Veronica. paper single instruments of the Passion. crown of thorns ~ instruments of the Passion. cross ~ instruments of the Passion. lance ~ instruments of the Passion. cock on column ~ instruments of the Passion. nails ~ instruments of the Passion. 'Vera Icon', 'Sudarium', Veronica-portrait

The Virgin and Child. Dated: probably 1460/1480. Medium: woodcut. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: German 15th Century.

Two knife lifting with earth and water; Knife lifts with the four elements. The personifications are depicted above a candelab.

Radha and Krishna on a single lotus within an "Om" sign surrounded by rondels of scenes of Krishna's life. Coloured lithograph.

Exlibris of John Paul II (1920 2005) Napierz, Jerzy (1929 )

Wooden stick illustration by Leonhard Beck depicting Sancta Amalberga III, one of the saints from the Sipp, created in 1517.

Resurrection, from the Small Woodcut Passion 1509-1510 Albrecht Dürer German. Resurrection, from the Small Woodcut Passion 361992

Saint Margaret of Cortona surrounded by rays of light ca. 1450-1500 Anonymous, Italian, 15th to 16th century Italian. Saint Margaret of Cortona surrounded by rays of light. Anonymous, Italian, 15th to 16th century. ca. 1450-1500. Woodcut. Prints

Tree of Jesse. A sleeping man (Jesse) grows a tree with wide branches. Between the leaves different crowned figures, including King David with his harp and Maria with the Christ child (all right above Jesse).

Miniature of the Trinity, initial, border design.. 1475. Religious books, Manuscripts. Manuscripts and Archives Division. Supernatural beings, Trinity

The Crucifixion. Medium: engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Antoine Jacquard.

Saint Helena, Johann Nepomuk Strixner, after Hans van Melem, 1827 print München paper empress Helena, mother of Constantine the Great; possible attributes: model of church, (royal) crown, crown of thorns, cross, three nails

Copper engraving, 15th-16th century, depicting Christ tied to a pillar with a monk present, emphasizing figures, posture, and devotional context.

A real presentation of the image of Our Lady of Pociejów unknown

Maria Magdalena, 1520 - 1562 print Design for Dolkschede. Female saint with an ointment pot and lid in your hands. 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

H. Johannes de Evangelist, Johannes Wierix (attributed to), after Johannes Wierix, 1609 print Landscape with the apostle Johannes the Evangelist. In one hand he keeps the chalice, with the other he makes a blessing gesture. print maker: Antwerppublisher: Delft paper engraving / letterpress printing the apostle John the Evangelist; possible attributes: book, cauldron, chalice with snake, eagle, palm, scroll

Copper engraving by Israhel van Meckenem from the late 15th century depicting the child Jesus with a New Year's request, showing figures, gesture, and symbolic elements.

Our Lady of Częstochowa; unknown, Marcinowski, Antoni (Vilnius; Drukarnia; 1817-1862), Tyszkiewicz, Konstanty (1806-1868); 1750-1800 (1750-00-00-1800-00-00);

Evangelist Lucas, anonymous, after Hans Sebald Beham, after 1534 print paper Luke the evangelist; possible attributes: book, (winged) ox, portrait of the Virgin, surgical instruments, painter's utensils, scroll

Hans Burgkmair I, The Coat of Arms of Wigeleus von Fröschel, Bishop of Passau, 1503 The Coat of Arms of Wigeleus von Fröschel, Bishop of Passau

Christ in the Hemel (celestial), Jerome Wierix, 1563 - before 1619 print The risen Christ in heaven, accompanied by a large number of female saints. Under the show a three -line bible quote. 14 in Latin. Antwerp paper engraving adult Christ together with apostles, evangelists, saints, etc.

American 20th Century, Unpublished Print for Immaculate Conception, 1935 1942 Unpublished Print for Immaculate Conception

German 15th Century, Christ Child with Bird, 1480 Christ Child with Bird

Woodcut by an anonymous artist depicting the resurrection of Christ, showing figures, gestures, and symbolic elements.

The cross death. Christ on the cross, with Maria and Johannes under the cross. Angels catch the blood of Christ in Kelken. The cross is decorated with the symbols of the four evangelists. Above the cross and the moon. Under the show an eight-plated verse in two columns. Numbered at the top right: No. 25.

Our Lady of Turska; Zimnicki, Jakub (Fl. CA 1820-Ca 1827); before 1931 (print); 1827 (matrix) (1827-00-00-1931-00-00);Baby Jesus (iconogr.), Maria (Mother of Jesus Christ), Our Lady of Turska (Picture), Witke-Jeżewski, Dominik (1862-1944)-collection, gift (provenance)

Christ as Salvator Mundi, surrounded by the four evangelists, Anonymous, After Hans Sebald Beham, 1510 - 1526 print paper 'Salvator Mundi', making a blessing gesture; an orb in his hand or at his feet. evangelists, usually with books or scrolls (not in biblical context)

A woodcut by Hans Burgkmair the Elder from 1520-1550 depicting Saint Veronica holding the veil with the image of Christ's face, showing detailed facial features and drapery.

Christ in conversation with his disciples after the Last Supper, Virgilius Solis, 1524 - 1562 print Two performances one above the other. The print is numbered in the middle of the top: 27. The performances are numbered separately: 52 and 53. Nuremberg paper engraving / etching Christ addressing his disciples after the Last Supper (John 14-16)

Female saint 15th century Italian. Female saint 212598

Maso Finiguerra, Saint John at the Foot of the Cross, c 1460 1470 Saint John at the Foot of the Cross

Christ as Fisher of Men. Coloured stipple engraving by J. Balzer.

S. Théodore, confesseur (St. Theodore Trichinas, Confessor), April 20th, from Les Images De Tous Les Saincts et Saintes de L'Année (Images of All of the Saints and Religious Events of the Year) 1636 Jacques Callot French This print is part of a series comprised of a title page, frontispiece, and 122 plates. Each of these 122 plates contains four oval scenes depicting Saints and Religious Events for each day of the year. This etching was originally one of four oval scenes on a plate in the series.. S. Théodore, confesseur (St. Theodore Trichinas, Confessor), April 20th, from Les Images De Tous Les Saincts et Saintes de L'Année (Images of All of the Saints and Religious Events of the Year). Les Images De Tous Les Saincts et Saintes de L'Année. Jacques Callot (French, Nancy 1592-1635 Nancy). 1636. Etching; second state of two (Lieure). Israël Henriet (French, Nancy ca. 1590-1661 Paris). Prints

The Holy Cross, serving as an amulet against plagues, witchcraft etc. Etching on silk.

Saint Veronica, Martin Schongauer, c. 1470 - 1491 print Saint Veronica holds the sweat cloth with the print of the face of Christ. Germany paper engraving Veronica; possible attributes: 'Sudarium' (veil with the image of Christ)

Caravaca. Character" against epidemic with Zechariah’s cross. unknown, graphic artist

Ascension of Christ surrounded by cherubs. Draughtsman: Alessandro Maganza. Dating: 1566 - 1640. Measurements: h 404 mm × w 274 mm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

The Arrest of Christ. Unknown maker, North Netherlandish

Atahualpa, Atahualpa, Atabalipa (20 March 1497ñ29 August 1533) the last Inca emperor, before the Spanish conquest.

La Virgen de los Inocentes, Mártires y Desamparados o Virgen de los Desamparados, advocación de la Virgen María. Grabado popular del siglo XIX.

Copper engraving by Sebald Beham depicting John (Johannes), showing the figure in religious context with symbolic elements and detailed composition.

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