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Biblical Stories and Acts of Mercy

Engravings depicting scenes from the Bible, illustrating various acts of mercy and key figures, enriched with Latin texts and detailed historical narratives.

Mirror of the example Specvlvm S. Scriptvrae (title on object) Twelve mirrors with which man tries to see God (series title) Duodecim Specula Deum (series title), Two believers in the foreground. They kneel before a mirror diptych that shows the reflection of Christ and Mary. In the background, examples of devotion: St. Martin and St. Francis giving their cloaks to beggars and an elephant as a sign of wisdom. The print has a Latin caption: 'Lucet, et inflammat, Specvlvm exemplaris honesti, Virtutem alterius si cupis esse tuam '. Below is a legend of the scenes that are alphabetically numbered in the picture. The print is part of a twelve-part series (X from XII prints) with the subject twelve mirrors with which man tries to see God, founder of the Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans), Francis (cus) or Assisi, possible attributes: book, crucifix, lily, skull, stigmata, St. Martin divides his cloak (ie the charity of St. Martin): he is usually shown on horseback, cutting his cloak with hi

Hen storage of strangers, 1577 print The house of foreigners as one of the seven works of mercy. In the middle a man who receives pilgrims. In the background Zacheus who invites Christ to his house and Christ with Marta and Mary. Around performances of Bible stories that have to do with innovations of strangers. At the top left Abraham and De Drie Engelen, top right Tobit and Tobias receive the angel, below Rachab who helps the spies escape and at the bottom left of the woman from Sunem who receives Elisa. On the left the Prophet Isaiah and on the right Paul. In the performance various Bible texts in Latin. Under the show a four -line verse in Latin. This print is part of an album. paper engraving sheltering strangers, 'hospes colligitur' ~ one of the (seven) Acts of Mercy. meal at the house of Zacchaeus, the tax-collector (Luke 19:1-10). Christ in the house of Martha and Mary (Luke 10:38-42). Abraham entertaining the three angels. Elisha and the Shunammite woman (2 Kings 4:8-37, 8:1-

Buried the dead; Mortuos Sepelire; Septem Opera Misericordiae Corporalia. Buried the dead as one of the seven works of mercy. In the middle a funeral. In the background the burial of Christ. Around representations of Bible stories that have to do with burial the dead. At the top left the funeral of Joseph, at the top right the funeral of Saul, the bottom right of Tobit who kills burials and bottom right the funeral of the godsman from Judah. On the left the prophet Ezra and on the right King Solomon. In the show various bible texts in Latin. Under the show a four-line verse in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Mirror of the example Specvlvm S. Scriptvrae (title on object) Twelve mirrors with which man tries to see God (series title) Duodecim Specula Deum (series title), Two believers in the foreground. They kneel before a mirror diptych that shows the reflection of Christ and Mary. In the background, examples of devotion: St. Martin and St. Francis giving their cloaks to beggars and an elephant as a sign of wisdom. The print has a Latin caption: 'Lucet, et inflammat, Specvlvm exemplaris honesti, Virtutem alterius si cupis esse tuam '. Below is a legend of the scenes that are alphabetically numbered in the picture. The print is part of a twelve-part series (X from XII prints) with the subject twelve mirrors with which man tries to see God, founder of the Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans), Francis (cus) or Assisi, possible attributes: book, crucifix, lily, skull, stigmata, St. Martin divides his cloak (ie the charity of St. Martin): he is usually shown on horseback, cutting his cloak with hi

Christ and Nicodemus; Title page for: Isaac Ambrose, great, media, et ultima. Or the first, middle, and last things, 1688. Christ speaks with nicodemus by candlelight. Left and right of this central show Six scenes with references to Bible verses, provided with captions. At the top, the hope and faith flank a cartouche with the depicting of a kneeled man in prayer.

Sacrifice of a lamb by four men; Title page for: Martin Luther. Biblia Das Ist That Gantze Holy Script Durch D. Martin Luther Vertutscht, SA. A man with incense vessel (possibly a priest), a man with turban, a man with helmet and passer and a king with scepter and drawing of a central construction stand around one Altar with title. The lamb is sacrificed on the altar. Above the smoke of the sacrifice are Christ, God and the pigeon as a symbol of the Holy Spirit. In the background the sacrifices of Cain and Abel, the murder of Abel and Moses with the stone tablets. Two allegorical women's figures sitting for draperery flank the background scenes. In the foreground are a writing woman and a woman with a sword on either side of a cartouche.

Allegory on the Christian faith; Title page for: Osterwald, Johann Friedrich. Katechism or Underwyzing in the Christelyke God's service, 1728 or 1732. Allegory on the Christian faith. On the right is the personification of faith. In her left hand she has a writings and a cross and a goal in her right hand. Above her the Holy Spirit in the form of a pigeon. Behind her an altar with a representation of the last supper. Above the altar teaches the naked personification of the catechism (with host) the two divine virtues hope (with anchor) and love (with flame). Behind her is a figure with a writing on his lap. Above three angels keep the title up.

Mirror of the example, Theodoor Galle, 1610 print In the foreground two believers. They kneel for a mirroring fabric, which shows the reflection of Christ and Mary. In the background, Stocks of Devotion: Saint Maarten and the Holy Francis who give their coats to beggars and an elephant as a sign of wisdom. The print has a Latin caption: 'Lucet, et inflammat, Specvlvm copy of Honesti; Virtutem Alterius Si Cupis Esse Tuam '. At the bottom of a legend of the scenes that are numberically numbered in the image. The print is part of a twelve -part series (X from XII prints) on the subject of twelve mirrors with which man tries to see God. Print Maker: Antwerpkortrijk Publisher: Antwerp Publisher: Antwerp paper engraving founder of the Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans), Francis(cus) of Assisi; possible attributes: book, crucifix, lily, skull, stigmata. St. Martin divides his cloak (i.e. the charity of St. Martin): he is usually shown on horseback, cutting his cloak with his sword, or puttin

Moses, Christ and Portrait Maarten Luther; Nederduytse bybel, that is: the old and new testament; Title page for: Maarten Luther and Adolf Visscher, Biblia, that is: The whole H. Scripture, covered all the books of the old and new testaments, 1780.in the middle a portrait of maarten luther with the book title above it. Moses and John Are the Baptist on Either Side. On The Underside Three Biblical Scenes: Moses Receives The Stone Tablets, The Last Supper and the Baptism of Christ by John the Baptist. Above The Title The Lamb of God with An Open Bible.

God tronend, uitstorting van de Heilige Geest, bevrijding van Paulus en apostelen; Titelpagina voor: Cornelius a Lapide, Commentaria in acta apostolorum, 1627.In the middle a cartouche with title retained by two putti. Above God troning, surrounded by the creatures of the evangelists, angels and the twenty-four seniors. On the left the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. On the right liberates an angel Paul from prison. At the bottom the apostles Peter with key, James the multiple with shell, Jacobus De Less with Knots and John with eagle writing in books.

Jesus preaches from the boat of Peter, monogrammist HSD, after Pieter van der Borcht (i), c. 1570 - c. 1610 print Jesus preaches from Peter's boat. Part of a Prentalbum with title print and 56 scenes from the New Testament. Each performance mounted in an engraving with ornamental cartouches in which a window is cut and provided with handwritten Bible passages. paper engraving Christ in Peter's boat preaching to the people

Maximilianus van Pongau and Leopold III of Austria, Cornelis Galle (I), c. 1610 - c. 1650 print The two patron saints of Austria Maximilian of Pongau and Leopold III of Austria stand next to a cartouche with the title of the book. Under the Wapen van Austria, on either side of it two lying lions with sword, scepter and rich apple. Southern Netherlands paper engraving saints. male saints (with NAME) - male saint as patron, protector, intercessor Austria

Voetwassing, Lucas Cranach (I), 1521 - 1522 print Christ kneels on the ground at a pelvis with water and washes the feet of apostle Peter that protests his hand. The other apostles watch. Book illustration with a rectangular frame of fine ornaments. The print is printed from several logs. Wittenberg paper Christ before Annas (Hanna); maybe a soldier about to strike Christ (John 18:13, 18:19-24)

Fall of babylon; Revelation of John on Patmos; Icone Revelationum S Iohs Evangeliste in Pathmo; Thesaurus Novi Testamenti Elegantissimis Iconibus Expressus Continens Historias Atque Miracula Doni Nostri Iesu Christi. An angel throws a stone, as large as a millstone, in the sea. In the background the burning Babylon. In the foreground, people mourning that dust over their heads. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text. 18. This print is part of an album.

Hosea with his wife and three children, 1740 print Hosea with the adulterous woman Gomer with whom he married on behalf of God and with whom he had three children. In the background the ruin of a gate. A title above the show. Below six verses and a reference to Hosea 1: 1-3. The print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing Hosea, Gomer and the three children (Hosea 1:3-11)

Christ between the scribes, Anonymous, After Pieter van der Borcht (I), After Georg Pencz, c. 1570 - c. 1610 print Christ between the scribes. Part of a Prentalbum with title print and 56 scenes from the New Testament. Each performance mounted in an engraving with ornamental cartouches in which a window is cut and provided with handwritten Bible passages. paper engraving Christ's dispute with the doctors in the temple; he counts his arguments on his fingers

God on his throne; Van den Apocalipsis of Openbaeringh Iohannis; Revelation of John on Patmos; Icone Revelationum S Iohs Evangeliste in Pathmo; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). God the Father, sitting on his throne with the book with the seven stamps on his lap and the lamb. The throne is surrounded by the seven torches, the four apocalyptic animals and the 24 elders, the harp patiously. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text. 4-5. This print is part of an album.

Event on July 13, 1647 during the Napolitan rebellion, Anonymous, 1652 - 1664 print Several men, among others a cardinal, represent an altar with a crucifix in their hands on the seventh day of the Napolitan uprising in 1647. paper etching / engraving / letterpress printing Altar. Altarcross, Crucifix Naples

Paul heals a Kreupele in Lystra; Paul heals a lame to Lystren. The Apostles Paulus and Barnabas arrive in Lystra. There they cure a crippled beggar. The around their collected crowd looks full of admiration. With different elements in the show are letters. Above the show a title. There are six fresh rules and a reference to Acts 14: 8-10. The print is part of an album.

Life of the holy hieronymus; Saints lives. Saint Hieronymus standing with a stone and crucifix in his hand. The lion is located on his feet. Around this representation thirteen smaller performances with scenes from the life of Hieronymus.

Four angels keep the four winds in control; Revelation of John on Patmos; Icone Revelationum S Johs Evangeliste in Pathmo. Four angels keep the four winds in hand with their sword. In the middle an angel brings the seal of God on the forehead of a member of a tribe of Israel. At the top of the clouds an angel with a cross. A four-line caption in Latin in the margin. Sixth print from a series of twenty-four with the Revelation of John on Patmos.

Last judgment and devil thrown into the pool of fire; Revelation of John on Patmos; Icone Revelationum S Johs Evangeliste in Pathmo. Sky with God the Father, sitting on throne, surrounded by killing. Opposite him is an angel with an open book. In the background, everyone who does not show in the book of life is thrown into the fire pit (the second death). The devil, after a thousand years freed, is thrown into the sense of fire and sulfur. A four-line caption in Latin in the margin. Twenty-two prints from a series of twenty-four with the Revelation of John on Patmos.

Visits of the sick, 1577 print Visiting the sick as one of the seven works of mercy. In the middle people who visit a sick person. In the background the merciful Samaritan who takes care of the wounded man and Christ who heals the mother -in -law of Peter in a house. Around performances of Bible stories that have to do with visiting the sick. Bottom left job on the manure heap. King Solomon on the left and James on the right. In the performance various Bible texts in Latin. Under the show a four -line verse in Latin. This print is part of an album. paper engraving visiting the sick, 'aeger curatur' ~ one of the (seven) Acts of Mercy. healing of Peter's mother-in-law (Matthew 8:14-15; Mark 1:29-31; Luke 4:38-39). the good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37)

Love each other. Devotional print with Maria with child and cartouches with different bible verses about charity and divine love.

Paul for Festus and Agrippa; Solomon on Davids throne; Solomon is sitting at his koning's chair, and his mother next to him. Paul for Festus and Agrippa, used here as an image of King Solomon on the throne of his father with his mother next to him. With various parts of the show are letters. Above the show a title. There are six fresh rules and a reference to 1 kings 2: 19-20. The print is part of an album.

Crossbarness of Christ. Christ collapses under the weight of the cross during the cross in the way to Golgotha. Simon van Cyrene lifts the cross while Soldiers encourage Christ to get up again. Book illustration in rectangular picture frame with fine ornaments. This print is printed with multiple logs.

School of Athens; Priest in Samaria; The king of Assyrien lets a priest to bring samarities. The school of Athens, used here as an image of the priest who returned the king of Assyria to Samaria to teach the rules of God. With various parts of the show are letters. Above the show a title. There are six fresh rules and a reference to 2 kings 17: 27-28. The print is part of an album.

Christ curses the fig tree, Anonymous, After Pieter van der Borcht (I), After Georg Pencz, c. 1570 - c. 1610 print Christ curses the fig tree (Matt. 21:19). Part of a Prentalbum with title print and 56 scenes from the New Testament. Each performance mounted in an engraving with ornamental cartouches in which a window is cut and provided with handwritten Bible passages. paper engraving the cursing of the fig-tree (Matthew 21:18-22; Mark 11:12-14, 11:20-21)

Standing bearer, Jost Amman, 1573 print print maker: Neurenbergpublisher: Frankfurt am Main paper warfare; military affairs. the soldier; the soldier's life. (military) standard-bearer. double-headed eagle

Schole Christi. In a medallion, surrounded by different ornament work, Christ is depicted as a man of sorrows. With his left hand he points to a tablet with the words: Sacht courage and OOD courage. In addition to him symbols that refer to his birth and life, such as the Bethlehem stable. The sanctuary of the medallion refers to a Bible verses MATTH. 11:29. Above and under the medallion Two Dutch poems by Karel van Mander, the lower signed with his motto: one is nedich. Under the show a verse in Latin by Cornelius Schonaeus.

Worship by the shepherds; The birth Christi, to Bethlehem. Maria, Joseph and the shepherds kneel in worship for the Christ child that lies in his manger in the stable. Two dogs in the foreground. With various elements from the show are letters. Above the show a title. There are six fresh rules and a reference to Luke 2: 1-3. The print is part of an album.

Cartouche with text surrounded by putti and scenes from the life of Mary; Gloriosisimae virginis dei parae elogium. Oval cartouche with Latin text, around which six putti, five medallions with scenes from the life of Mary and a coat of arms. The narrative scenes relate from the top right of the bottom right (counterclockwise): Birth of Maria, birth of Christ, Crucifixion, Christ appears after his death to Mary, Ascension and Coronation of Mary.

Christ and the Holy Francis at a tree with saints. Christ and the Holy Francis at a tree containing the images of different saints. The show is surrounded by a text in Latin.

The Annunciation to the Shepherds 1580-1600 Abraham de Bruyn Flemish Scene of the Annunciation to the Shepherds. The Archangel descends at center to four shepherds below, the one at right reclining. Surrounding this scene, a wide frame with a peacock at bottom center and another bird at top center, amongst fruit and vegetables.. The Annunciation to the Shepherds 423658

Christ speaks with the disciples about the Good Shepherd, Anonymous, After Pieter van der Borcht (I), After Georg Pencz, c. 1570 - c. 1610 print Christ speaks with the disciples about the good shepherd. Part of a Prentalbum with title print and 56 scenes from the New Testament. Each performance mounted in an engraving with ornamental cartouches in which a window is cut and provided with handwritten Bible passages. paper engraving the lost sheep sought and found by the shepherd ~ parable of the good shepherd (Matthew 18:12-14; Luke 15:4-7)

Holy Joris and the Dragon. Sheet printed from multiple blocks. Within an ornamental edge The holy Joris killing the dragon, two angels with the coat of arms of England, a crowned rose containing the initials of Christ and a seven-line text in Latin. On verso a calendar.

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Christ predicts his suffering; Jesus presents his Lyden on the road after Jerusalem. On the way to Jerusalem Christ predicts his suffering to his students. Eight medallions at the top of scenes from the passion of Christ. With various elements from the show are letters. Above the show a title. There are six fresh rules and a reference to Matthew 20: 17-19. The print is part of an album.

Several saints in a landscape, Cornelis Galle (I), After Abraham van Diepenbeeck, after Peter Paul Rubens, 1628 print Various saints and biblical figures are placed in a landscape. Above Elia and John the Baptist on either side of a cave. The saints are in the cave Paul and Antonius. In addition to a canvas with the title of the book, there are four women, personifications of: prayer, repentance, silence and self-discipline. Under two female saint. On the left the Holy Ephrosina and on the right a naked woman with long hair. Possibly this is St. Eugenia or the Holy Maria van Egypt. print maker: Southern Netherlandspublisher: Antwerp paper engraving John the Baptist; possible attributes: book, reed cross, baptismal cup, honeycomb, lamb, staff. female saints. Elijah (not in biblical context); possible attributes: scroll and flaming sword

Personifications of the four continents, Anonymous, Robert Vaughan, 1703 print There are two women with attributes on either side of the title and men with animals as personifications of the four continents of Europe, Africa, Asia and America are standing. Above the title Fruitguirlandes and a Globe. At the top are two river goddesses on either side of a pigeon as a symbol of the Holy Spirit and the Tetragram in a sun. paper engraving continents represented allegorically Europe. Street of Taiwan. Africa. North and Central America

Patrick, holy.

Copper engraving by Johann Wandereisen from 1633 depicting the flag for the consecration of Johann Markus Graf von Aldringen as Bishop of Seckau, showing heraldic symbols, clergy, and ceremonial objects.

Visits the sick; Aegrotos enter; Septem Opera Misericordiae Corporalia. Visiting the sick as one of the seven works of mercy. In the middle people who visit a sick person. In the background the merciful Samaritan that causes the injured man and Christ healing in a house Petrus mother-in-law. Around representations of Bible stories that have to do with visiting the sick. At the bottom left of the job on the manure heap. Left King Solomon and on the right James. In the show various bible texts in Latin. Under the show a four-line verse in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Sacrament of the hospitalization; Sacramentum Unctionis Extremae; The seven sacraments; Septem Novae Legis Sacramenta (...). The sacrament of the hospitalization or last scarament. In the middle a representation of a man who is anointed on his sickbed by a priest. In the background the apostles that hurt the sick with oil and heal them. With regard to performances of four consilies on which decisions were taken on the operation of the hospitalization. Left and right church father Augustinus and Johannes Chrysostomus. In the show various bible texts in Latin. Under the show a four-line verse in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Virtuous young people use the qualities the opportunities that time offers them; Partvtienti in Angvstiis Svbventitvr; Emblems about time and exploiting opportunities; Typus occasionis in quo receptea commoda. Five virtuous young people use the attributes of the personification opportunity (occasio) to get closer to God. They reject some devils, assisted by the angel of faith. The print has a Latin caption with legend and is part of a 12-part series about exploiting opportunities.

Magician Elymas hit by apostle Paul with blindness, Anonymous, After Johann Jakob von Sandrart, 1697 print paper etching the sorcerer Elymas (Elymes, Bar-Jesus), who tries to prevent Paul and Barnabas from speaking, is struck blind by Paul

Two angels with a honeycomb and grasshoppers; Life of John the Baptist; Vita b. Ioannis Baptistae Graphicè Descript (...). On either side of a ragged cloak with a ten-line, Latin title text are two angels. The left angel holds a honeycomb and a scale. The stage is wearing a plate with grasshoppers and a copper wind instrument. For the feet of the angels there is a pack of a bowl and a copper wind instrument. At the bottom is a cartouche with a three-legged, Latin text with the assignment.

HUMCHAAR Collects Treasures, 1600 - 1699 print The believer looks at the birds in the air. He is not worried about anything because he knows that God takes care of the Father for him. The hypocrite is in the midst of earthly riches in a departure to count his money. Netherlands paper letterpress printing do not lay up earthly treasures ~ doctrine of Christ on possessions (Matthew 6:19; Luke 12:21)

Choice between good and evil; The eight salimions, the seven acts of mercy, the seven deadly sins and the choice between good and evil. Naked man in the middle, sitting under a tree. A men's figure left points to Christ who carries the cross (rear left). On the right a young man whose head is in a glass ball, wine cup in hand, referring to worldly life. Right rear a drinking and ministered company for a garden slop. Around the show scenes from the New Testament with captions in Latin. In the middle of the crucifixion of Christ. Middle under cartouche in ornament with Latin text from Job 21. The print is part of a series about the single central statements of faith.

Last judgment and the devil thrown into the pool of fire, 1585 print Heaven with God the Father, sitting on throne, surrounded by dead. Opposite him is an angel with an open book. In the background, everyone who does not appear to be in the book of life is thrown into the Vuurpoel (the second death). The devil, liberated again after a thousand years, is thrown into the pool of fire and sulfur. In the margin a four -line caption in Latin. Twenty -two print from a series of twenty -four with the revelation of John on Patmos. paper engraving fire from heaven devours Satan, Gog and Magog, and Satan is cast into a lake of fire

Christ mentions Petrus as head of the church, Anonymous, After Pieter van der Borcht (I), after Georg Pencz, c. 1570 - c. 1610 print Christ mentions Peter as head of the church. Part of a Prentalbum with title print and 56 scenes from the New Testament. Each performance mounted in an engraving with ornamental cartouches in which a window is cut and provided with handwritten Bible passages. paper engraving Christ asking the apostles: 'whom do men say that I am' (Matthew 16:13-23; Mark 8:27-33; Luke 9:18-22). Christ addressing his disciples after the Last Supper (John 14-16)

. Two angels point to a cartouche with the Lamb of God. They flank a cartouche with a Bible quote in Latin, around which the passenger equipment. The performance is caught in an oval frame. In the margin the serene title in Latin. Title print for a series with the passion of Christ.

Wedding in Kana, 1740 print At the wedding of Kana, Christ recommends filling six jugs with water. This happens to the left in the background. Then Christ changes the water into wine. A title above the show. Below six verses and a reference to Johannes 2: 1-6. The print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing Christ orders (six) jars to be filled with water ~ marriage-feast at Cana

Barende vrouw en zevenkoppige draak; Openbaring van Johannes op Patmos; Icones Revelationum S Johs Evangeliste in Pathmo.In the sky the sign of the great woman appears, crowned and with wings, in a light wreath. She is threatened by a seven-member dragon. The child of the woman is taken to God the Father. The Archangel Michaël binds the dragon. A four-line caption in Latin in the margin. Fourteenth print from a series of twenty-four with the Revelation of John on Patmos.

Offer van Manoach, 1579 print Manoach and his wife throw themselves down at the altar, where Manoach sacrificed a goat. The Archangel Gabriël, who announced the man coach and his wife the birth of a son, sails in the flames of the sacrifice to heaven. Print is part of an album. paper engraving Manoah's sacrifice; the angel ascends in the flames

Christ on the Cross with Angels 1485-1495 Germany. Woodcut in black on parchment, laid down on blue-green laid paper with embossed gold border .

Vision of the unclean animals. The apostle Petrus, praying in his room, gets a vision. A large sheet appears in heaven, in which all kinds of animals are of the world. This vision was symbolic, a sign of God that were also not-Jews were created by God to receive Christ's message. In the background, the messengers of the Roman Centurio Cornelius arrive at the house of Petrus. The print is part of an album.

The Lamentation over the dead Christ. Etching.

Christ sleeps on board the ship during the storm, Anonymous, After Pieter van der Borcht (I), after Georg Pencz, c. 1570 - c. 1610 print Christ sleeps on board the ship during the storm. Part of a Prentalbum with title print and 56 scenes from the New Testament. Each performance mounted in an engraving with ornamental cartouches in which a window is cut and provided with handwritten Bible passages. paper engraving Christ in a boat with the apostles, talking or sleeping

Title Card: Host of the Heaven and Earth Iesvs Christvs Son of God Incorpocted God, Savior of the World Repair to a pious auditor on sermons exhibited from X. Iacka IIberivza , in Kazmierz at Krakow 1665 Tscherning, David (1610 1673), Śmieszkowice, Baltazar ( Post 1685)

Woodcut by Lucas Cranach the Elder depicting the Holy Trinity, showing God the Father, Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit in symbolic representation.

Christ heals the blood -flowing woman, Anonymous, After Pieter van der Borcht (I), After Georg Pencz, c. 1570 - c. 1610 print Christ heals the blood -flowing woman. Part of a Prentalbum with title print and 56 scenes from the New Testament. Each performance mounted in an engraving with ornamental cartouches in which a window is cut and provided with handwritten Bible passages. paper engraving

Bilam and the donkey, 1740 print Bilam urges his donkey and hits her with a club, but she is stopped by an angel with a sword. A title above the show. Below six verses and a reference to Numeri 22: 22-23. The print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing an angel holding a sword bars the way and causes Balaam's ass to turn aside; the angel is invisible to Balaam

Life of Saint Augustine van Hippo, Anonymous, After Francesco Vanni, 1604 print The holy Augustine of Hippo standing with a book and a spring in his hands. An angel is sitting next to him on the ground. Around this performance thirteen smaller performances with scenes from the life of Augustine. after design by: Italypublisher: ItalyVaticaanstad paper engraving / etching Augustine, bishop of Hippo; possible attributes: arrows piercing his breast, book, child with spoon, flaming heart, heart (pierced with arrows), pen

Paulus Redetwist with Elymas, 1740 print Paulus Redetwist with Elymas, used here as an image of Sefanja that announces the destruction of people, animals, birds and fish. A title above the show. Below six verses and a reference to Sefanja 1: 2-4. The print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing the Lord will destroy man and beast, birds and fishes ~ Zephaniah's prophecies (Zephaniah 1:3)

Repent and be converted that your sins

Jews are murdered during the Sabbath, Anonymous, After Johann Jakob von Sandrart, 1697 print paper etching the Jews without resistance slain on the sabbath (1 Maccabees 2:31-38)

Circumcision of Christ in the Temple, 1600 - 1699 print The priest performs the procedure at Christ. Maria and Joseph are left. Netherlands paper letterpress printing circumcision of the Christ-child by the priest in the temple (Luke 2:21)

Christ heals a leper and the servant of the centurio of Kafarnaüm, 1600 - 1699 print A leper kneels for Christ. They are watched by disciples. On the left is the centurio of kafarnaum. Netherlands paper letterpress printing healing of one leper, who kneels before Christ (Matthew 8:1-4; Mark 1:40-45; Luke 5:12-16). the centurion of Capernaum, kneeling before Christ, begs him to heal his paralytic servant (or son) (Matthew 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-10; John 4:46-54)

Birth of Christ, 1590 - 1649 print Maria sits on her lap with the Christ child in the stable in Bethlehem. Two angels kneel in worship for the Christ child, which holds Joseph's hand. On the left in the background the proclamation to the shepherds. Above the stable the Holy Spirit as a pigeon, surrounded by musician angels on the clouds. In the margin a six -line caption, in two columns, in Latin. The print is part of an album. paper engraving devout Mary together with her parents; angels, and perhaps God the Father present. Holy Ghost represented as a dove (in flames)

Tekst And in Jesus (...).

Concilie van Konstanz; Concilium Constanciëse; Liber chronicarum. A pope, bishops and cardinals on a cloud of flowers and leaves. The pope has a bible bible and a double cross staff in his hands. Above the Holy Spirit in the form of a pigeon. The print is part of an album.

Six scenes from the Old Testament, Jan Luyken, 1694 print Six scenes from the Old Testament. Above: sacrifice from Noah; Noah mocked by Cham. Middle: tower of Babel; Abraham and Melchizedek. Downstairs: Abraham receives the three angels; Lot fled Sodom. paper etching Noah's sacrifice; various animals are offered, possibly a lamb, a dove and a ram (often combined with the rainbow of the covenant). the mocking of Noah: Ham finds his father (partially) naked sleeping out of doors (or in his tent, or in the vineyard cottage); Ham calls his brothers. the Tower of Babel. Melchizedek blesses Abraham. the visit of the three angels (three men) ~ story of Abraham (Genesis 18). the angels advise Lot to leave the city

Two witnesses, Adriaen Collaert (attributed to), after Jan Snellinck (I), 1646 print The two witnesses prophesy and are killed by the beast from the underground depth. In the background they rise to heaven. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in op. 11: 3-12. This print is part of an album. paper engraving the two witnesses of God are slain by the beast and the people rejoice over their death

Christ before Caiaphas, and Peter Denying Christ. Dated: 1548. Medium: etching. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Augustin Hirschvogel.

Seven spiritual works of mercy; Septem Opera Misericordiae Spiritalia. Title print for a series about the seven spiritual works of mercy. Around the title seven medallions with allegorical figures that depict the seven spiritual works of mercy. Under every performance a reference to a bible text in Latin. Under the show a four-line verse in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Appearance of Christ to the Apostles, 1600 - 1699 print In a building with closed doors, Christ appears to the apostles after his resurrection. He shows them his wounds. Netherlands paper letterpress printing Christ appears to the apostles (gathered behind locked doors). Christ showing his wounds to the apostles. the incredulity of Thomas

The Nativity 1460-1470 Italy. This traditional Nativity scene shows the baby Jesus sleeping in a manger with the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, shepherds, and angels around him. The Annunciation to the Shepherds appears above this scene; the shepherds are shown with their flocks beneath cherubs carrying a banner that contains the Gloria prayer. At the top and middle of the border is a medallion of God the Father, who points toward this scene; other border medallions feature the prophets. Perhaps inspired by Alesso Baldovinettiís Nativity, this unknown artist was most likely active in Florence toward the end of the 15th century.. Engraving in black on cream laid paper . Unknown artist

Faith, hope and love and the four evangelists; Historiae Sacrae Novi Testamenti Elegantissimis Iconibus Expressae A Variis Huius AC Superioris Seculi Pictigrubus Atque Sculptoribus; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Title print for the New Testament in 'Theatrum Biblicum' with the title on a monument. Around the monument The personnifications of the three Divine virtues: Central love (Caritas) flanked by hope with anchor and faith with cross. Left and on the right the four evangelists with their attributes. From left to right: Matteus, Marcus, Lucas and Johannes. Above the head of love a ray wreath containing the name Christ in Greek. Under the show a text in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Scenes from the life of the Saint John Bonus. Central The Saint John Bonus who tramples a devil under his feet. He holds a skull in one and the thorns crown and the lily in the other hand. Around the image twelve medallions with scenes from the life of the Saint John Bonus. The print has various Latin captions.

Christ drives out the money changers from the temple, Luke Cranach (I), 1521 - 1522 print Christ drives out the money changers from the temple with a whip, behind him are the apostles. Book illustration in a rectangular frame with fine ornaments. The print is printed with multiple logs. At the top of the magazine is half the title of the edition: Passional Christi, at the bottom of the magazine is the word Christ and a half -cut first rule of German text of the caption. Wittenberg paper 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)

Title sheet with saints, Anonymous, 1499 print Title page of the Cronica von der Heiliger Stadt Coellen. In the middle the coat of arms of the city of Cologne, around it, Saint Peter and seven holy bishops: S. Severius, S. Maternus, S. Anno, S. Heribertus, S. Agilolphus, S. Cunibertus and S. Evergistus (). Germany paper saints

Demons threaten to devour H. Antonius, 1598 print Demons are in danger of devouring H. Antonius. 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

Engraving depicting King David giving gifts to Ammon and Gilead, with soldiers standing by. The illustration is set within an ornate frame.

Christ heals wretches and lepers. Christ heals wretches and lepers. Book illustration in rectangular picture frame with fine ornaments. This print is printed with multiple logs.

Tombination Christ, 1740 print Burial of Christ. Used here as a funeral of Adam by his descendants. A title above the show. Below six verses and a reference to Genesis 4: 3-8. The print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing Adam's burial. Christ's entombment (possibly by angels)

Odilia of Hohenburg, Holy.

Pensions of Europe, Asia and Africa offer gifts, in the foreground river god and Romulus and Remus sought -led by Wolf; Title page for: Epitome Rerum Romanarum, Amsterdam 1674..

Etching and type print by Augustin Hirschvogel depicting the proclamation to Maria, showing angel, Mary, and symbolic elements, dated 1547.

Willem van Oranje and Charlotte van Bourbon kneeling in landscape. Willem van Oranje and Charlotte de Bourbon kneel in prayer for an altar with open bible. Left kneeling nobles, fields and a few bishops, on the right the municipality, the ordinary people. In the sky clouds, angels and the radiant tetragram. In the caption of 4 lines in French and Dutch pronounced by the Prince, the Princess and the municipality.

Title in the middle of architectural frame in which John the Baptist on the right with the book with the seven stamps from the Bible book revelation and links Moses with the stone tablets of law. In the mid top an open book with text: Prudentia dei, the Holy Spirit in the form of pigeon and flanked by two allegorical women's figures. At the bottom of circular cartouches the fall (left) and the resurrection of Christ (right)

Title page for: Biblia that's the Gantsche Heylige script, 1616, 1616 print Title in the middle of architectural accompaniment in which on the right John the Baptist with the book with the seven stamps from the Bible book of Revelation and left Moses with the stone dining of the law. In the middle of an open book with text: Prudentia dei, the Holy Spirit in the form of pigeon and flanked by two allegorical female figures. At the bottom of circular cartouches the fall (left) and the resurrection of Christ (right) Amsterdam paper engraving title-page. Moses (not in biblical context); possible attributes: rays of light or horns on his head, rod, Tables of the Law. John the Baptist; possible attributes: book, reed cross, baptismal cup, honeycomb, lamb, staff

Quarter ceiling with in the middle Christ or God the Father; Quarts the ceiling. Quarter ceiling with in the middle Christ or God the father on the clouds. Above the pigeon of the Holy Spirit. At the bottom of a medallion with the bust of the Virgin Mary. From series of 6 sheets with unadvassed copies to a series of quarts the ceilings of Jean Lepautre. Print is part of an album.

Christ in the Court of Getsemane, 1600 - 1699 print Christ prays in the court of Getsemane and asks God if this cup can pass him by. An angel presents him the cup. Petrus, Johannes and Jacobus sleep in the foreground. In the background, Judas leads a group of soldiers through the gate. Netherlands paper letterpress printing agony of Christ; three (or eleven) apostles sleeping

Ubekendt (1599-1599); Ubekendt (1699-1699), spiritual buying retail trade. DESS Men's word remains inn eternity, 1619

The Virgin of Loreto being carried by angels with her house to Loreto. Etching on silk.

Coat of arms flanked by four allegorical figures: medicines, health, religion and charity; Title Print for: Miracula Domini Nostri Jesu Christi. In the middle the coat of arms of Charles DeLorme consisting of four compartments with trees and deer heads above which a helmet is held by the health and left the medication on the right. Behind them allows the religion and on the right the charity.

Five sad mysteries, Antonie Wierix (II), 1605 - 1619 print Bare tree with thorns, in the middle the Piëta. There is a rosary on the tree with five medallions in which a mystery is depicted. At the top of Christ in the Court of Getsemane, and then from left to right, the scam of Christ, the thorns, the cross -support and the crucifixion. Antwerp paper engraving the (fifteen) secrets of the rosary. the dead Christ in Mary's lap. Christ's prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane during the night. flagellation by soldiers, Christ usually tied to a column (Matthew 27:26; Mark 15:15; John 19:1). the crowning with thorns: soldiers with sticks place a thorny crown on Christ's head and give him a reed (Matthew 27:27-31; Mark 15:16-20; John 19:2-3). carrying of the cross: Christ bearing the cross, alone or with the help of others (e.g. Simon the Cyrenian). crucified Christ with Mary and John on either side of the cross; Holy Rood

Allegory at the conclusion of the alliance, 1795; Memorial at the conclusion of the Alliance between the Fransche and Batavsche Republics. Closed the 16 MEY 1795. Allegory on the conclusion of the Alliance between the Batavian and French Republics, 16 May 1795. The angel of freedom blesses the eternal covenant between the French and the Dutch Virgin. In the background war on land and at sea, List and deception are driven away.

Jost Amman, Two Angels Holding a Coat of Arms Two Angels Holding a Coat of Arms

Journey from the soul to God according to Bonaventura, Lucas Cranach (I), 1508 - 1512 print This print shows the steps in the journey of the philosophical soul to God, according to the doctrine of Saint Bonaventura. Bonaventura kneels together with Elector Frederik van Saxony and two groups of men and women in prayer at the bottom of the ladder or stairs that symbolize this journey of the soul. The ladder is composed of text straps with fragments from the teachings of Bonaventura. At the top of the ladder, a medallion is represented with the holy trinity, surrounded by the symbols of the four evangelists. Left and right in heaven, the souls purified of all vices of all vices worship the trinity. At the bottom of the ladder are two demons. Germany paper Bonaventura, cardinal bishop of Albano and Minister General of the Franciscan Order; possible attributes: book, cardinal's hat (sometimes hanging from a tree), crucifix (sometimes flowering)

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