Biblical Stories and Repentance

Engravings depicting Israelites destroying idols, performing circumcision, and scenes from biblical narratives, with somber tones and historical references.

Parable of the wise and foolish virgins, 1585 print The ten wise and foolish virgins are waiting for the foreground for the groom. The five wise virgins on the left keep their oil lamp burning. The five foolish virgins on the right make music, drink and sleep while they leave their oil lamp. In the background, Christ receives the wise virgins as a groom. The foolish virgins beat the door in vain. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 25. This print is part of an album. paper engraving the wise and the foolish virgins ~ parable of Christ (Matthew 25:1-13). the wise virgins are let into the house with the bridegroom (Christ); the foolish virgins are shut out

Destroying the idols; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. The Israelites destroy the idols of Baal to show thus repentance for their sins against God. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in RI. 10:15. This print is part of an album.

Circumcision of the Israelites, Harmen Jansz Muller, after Gerard van Groeningen, 1646 print Joshua has all Israelites circumcised after arrival in Canaan. In the background, people set up the twelve stones that were taken from the bottom of the Jordaan. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in JZ. 5: 2. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Israelites born during the wandering are circumcised after the crossing of the river Jordan. at Gilgal Joshua erects another monument with the twelve stones taken from the Jordan

Jonadab advises Amnon; From Ammon and Thamer; History of Tamar and Amnon; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Amnon The oldest son of David is in love with his half-sister Tamar. His cousin Jonadab advises in the foreground Amnon sick to lie down on bed and to ask Tamars presence. Right behind, King David comes to visit his son Amnon who lies sick in bed. Amnon asks if Tamar can bring him food. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2 SAM. 13. Print is part of an album.

Man gather wood on the Sabbath; Remember the Sabbath day; The ten Commandments; Thesaurus Sacrarum HistoriaRu M Veteris Testame N Ti, Elega N Tissimis Imaginibus Expressu M Excelle N Tissimoru M in Hac Arte Viroru M Opera: now N C Primu M Luce M Editus. While the Israelites listen to the Sabbath to a preacher, a man gained in the background wood. Because he worked on the Sabbath, he was put to death. Print is part of a series of ten commandments and shows a violation of the third commandment: remember the Sabbath day. At the bottom of the margin a reference to the Bible text in Latin. Print is part of an album.

Parable of the wise and foolish virgins, 1585 print The ten wise and foolish virgins are waiting for the foreground for the groom. The five wise virgins on the left keep their oil lamp burning. The five foolish virgins on the right make music, drink and sleep while they leave their oil lamp. In the background, Christ receives the wise virgins as a groom. The foolish virgins beat the door in vain. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 25. This print is part of an album. paper engraving the wise and the foolish virgins ~ parable of Christ (Matthew 25:1-13). the wise virgins are let into the house with the bridegroom (Christ); the foolish virgins are shut out

Susanna accused by the elders; You shall not take a false testimony; The ten Commandments; Thesaurus Sacrarum HistoriaRu M Veteris Testame N Ti, Elega N Tissimis Imaginibus Expressu M Excelle N Tissimoru M in Hac Arte Viroru M Opera: now N C Primu M Luce M Editus. Susanna is falsely accused by the elders before the judge. They pull her veil of her head. Print is part of a series of ten commandments and again gives a violation of the eighth commandment: You will not take a false testimony. At the bottom of the margin a reference to the Bible text in Latin. Print is part of an album.

Destruction of idols, Anonymous, Maerten de Vos, 1646 print The Israelites destroy the idols of Baal in order to repent of their sins towards God. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Ri. 10:15. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Israel after Jair's death (Judges 10:6-18). the Israelites pray the Lord to deliver them

Birth of the son of the woman from Sunem, Hans Collaert (I), After Maerten de Vos, 1646 print In the foreground, the woman from Sunem gives birth to a healthy son. She is supported by midwives and the child is washed. In the background on the left she and her child go to the mowers on the field. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2 Kon. 4:17. This print is part of an album. paper engraving birth of the son of the Shunammite woman. lying-in room

Elijah and the widow of Sarefat; Gheschiedissis in Israel, from Achab and Elias; History of Elia; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Elia meets the widow of Sarefat and her son, who gather wood together outside the city gate. In the background, Elia prays for the boy who died and is awakened to life again. Outside at the door is the widow. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1. 17: 9. This print is part of an album.

Elisa sends his servant Schazi Vooruit, Hans Collaert (I), After Maerten de Vos, 1646 print Elisa travels with the woman from Sunem, who is sitting on a donkey, to her house where her deceased son is. Elisa sends his servant Schazi ahead with Elisa's Staf. In the background, Schhazi puts the staff on the boy, but he does not give a sign of life. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2 Kon. 4:29. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Gehazi is sent to the house with Elisha's staff; he attempts unsuccessfully to revive the child of the Shunammite woman

Christ heals the paralyzed man, Johannes Wierix, after Gerard van Groeningen, 1646 print A few men lower a paralyzed man on his sanding bed through a hole in the roof in front of Christ. Christ forgives the sins of the man and heals him. People are in the building and in the doorway. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 5:18. This print is part of an album. paper engraving a paralytic is let down through the roof of the house where Christ is preaching

Peter preaches in Jerusalem, Anonymous, After Philips Galle, After Maarten Van Heemskerck, 1646 print The Holy Spirit descends on Mary and the apostles, who are gathered in an upper room. The apostle Peter is outside the house and proclaims the message of Christ. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in hand. 2:14. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Peter delivers a sermon

Eliezer and Rebekka, Adriaen Collaert (attributed to), after Maerten de Vos, 1585 print Eliezer, the servant of Abraham, meets Rebekka at the well. She lets him drink from her jug. On the right the camels and the result of Eliezer. On the left the women from the city of water come to the fountain. The fountain is crowned by a river god. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 24. This print is part of an album. paper engraving the meeting at the well: Eliezer sees Rebekah coming with a pitcher

Tobias, Sara and the angel say goodbye to Raguel and Edna, 1643 print Raquel embraces Tobias, who is already on a camel. Edna embraces her daughter Sara. In the background the angel sits on a camel. The procession leaves on the right. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Tobit. 10:11. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving the leave-taking ~ Tobias' return

King Cyrus shows Daniel's image of God Bel; Van den Bel and den Draeck in Babel; History of Daniel, bell and the dragon; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). King Cyrus shows Daniël's temple of God call. In the middle of the temple there is a big picture of the seated deity. There are vases with odor. Servants are busy eating and drinking on a table for the image. Under the show an explanatory text in Latin. Print is part of an album.

Outpair from the Holy Spirit / Petrus and John heal a paralyzed man; Acts of the Apostles; Den Grooten Emblemata Sacra, consisting of more than four hundred by Belsche figures, as des old as des Nieuwen Testaments. Two performances on an album magazine. On the left the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Petrus tells about Christ and during his sermon the Holy Spirit descends on the heads of the guests. At the right show, the Apostles Peter and John cure a paralyzed man. Peter makes a blessing gesture in the direction of the paralyzed man who is on the floor for him. Under both shows a two-legged caption in Latin. The prints are part of an album.

Jonah proclaims the fall of Nineve; From the prophet ionas; History of Jonah; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Jonah walks the streets of Nineve and proclaims the downfall of the city due to idolatry. The inhabitants and the animals of Nineve kneel on the ground and begged God repented forgiveness. The king also throws itself on the ground. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Jonah 3: 4. This print is part of an album.

Tamar shows the staff and ring of Judah, 1646 print Judah lets the fire heat up to burn his daughter -in -law Tamar. He wants to punish her because she has behaved like a whore and therefore became pregnant. Tamar, however, shows him his staff and signet ring, with which she proves that he made her pregnant. Then Judah acknowledges that he is guilty and not Tamar. At the bottom of the margin a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 38:24. This print is part of an album. paper engraving the burning of Tamar being ordered, she shows the signet(-ring), bracelets and staff to Judah, who recognizes them as his

Christ to the people shown (ECCE gay) / crossbearing; Passion of Christ; Den Grooten Emblemata Sacra, consisting of more than four hundred by Belsche figures, as des old as des Nieuwen Testaments. Two performances on an album magazine. On the left, Christ is shown to the people by Pilatus on a stage. Barabbas is released in the middle. Pilate washes his hands in innocence. On the court performance the cross. Christ carries the cross to Golgota. Veronica kneels next to him and offers him a cloth. Behind them the procession with, among others, Maria and John. In the background Jerusalem. The magazine is part of an album.

Abrahams encounter with Melchis deck; Gheschiesis of Abraham; History of Abraham; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Melchis deck, the high priest and king of Salem (Jerusalem), gives Abraham bread and a can with wine. Abraham, dressed in harness and with helmet on the head, takes the bread while standing behind him. His army is behind Melchis deck. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 14. This print is part of an album.

Departure of the angel Rafael; History of Tobias; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. The angel Rafaël is familiar with Tobit, Anna, Tobias and Sara. They kneel on the floor. Tobit has returned home and is received on the left by his parents Tobit and Anna. Still further in the background the receipt of Tobias' woman Sara. On the right in the house the healing of Tobit. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Tobit. 12: 4. This print is part of an album.

Elijah for the second time at King Achab; History of Elia; Historia Heliae et Sererdotum Balaami (...); Thesaurus Sacrarum HistoriaRu M Veteris Testame N Ti, Elega N Tissimis Imaginibus Expressu M Excelle N Tissimoru M in Hac Arte Viroru M Opera: now N C Primu M Luce M Editus. The prophet Elia was brought to the king by Obadiah, steward of King Achab; This appeals to Elijah with the words: "Are you, Elijah? You, who have deposited Israel in the accident? " Elia explains that the king itself has deposited its people in the accident by worshiping the wrong gods. In the background right you can see how Obadiah, as soon as he recognized Elijah, bowed before him. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1. 18. Print is part of an album.

Simi Curses King David, Johannes Wierix, After Maerten de Vos, 1646 print Simi curses King David and throws stones at him. David's soldiers want to defend him, but the king stops them. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2 SAM. 16: 5. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Shimei curses David and casts stones at him

Christ heals a man with a shriveled hand, Johannes Wierix, after Jan Snellinck (I), 1585 print Christ heals a man with a shriveled hand at the temple on Sabbath. The man extends his hand to Christ. The scribes watch. Two of them are sitting on the ground with legislative books in their hand. In the background in the landscape, Christ heals other people. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 6. This print is part of an album. paper engraving healing of a man with a withered hand (Matthew 12:9-13; Mark 3:1-5; Luke 6:6-10)

Christ heals ten lepers; Miracles of Christ; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. Christ meets ten people who suffer from skin stage and gives them the assignment to show himself to the priests. If they do that it appears that they are healed. Only one of ten, a Samaritan, turns back to the left in the background and kneels Before Christ to thank him. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 17:12. This print is part of an album.

The evangelist Matthew writes the gospel, 1585 print The evangelist Matthew sits on the ground and writes his gospel. In addition to him, an angel gives instructions. At the back left the fall and the tree of Jesse. At the top of the tree of Jesse, Maria is sitting with child. The tree is crowned by Christ on the cross. Under the show a two -line text in Latin. This print is part of an album. paper engraving St. Matthew writing the Gospel, usually the angel present, dictating or assisting him. Temptation and Fall (scenes with both Adam and Eve). tree of Jesse: genealogical tree showing Christ's ancestors, sprouting from Jesse's loins

The Evangelist Matthew writes the gospel; The four evangelists; Thesaurus Novi Testamenti Elegantissimis Iconibus Expressus Continens Historias Atque Miracula Doni Nostri Iesu Christi. The Evangelist Matthew is sitting on the ground and writes his gospel. Next to him gives an angel instructions. At the left behind the fall and the tree of Jesse. At the top of Jesse's tree is Maria with child. The tree is crowned by Christ on the cross. Under the show a two-legged text in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Give thirsty drinking; Of the throwing of the Barmrukherticheyt; Seven works of mercy; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). A man donates from a jug of drinking to the thirsty, stopping bowls and jugs. Behind the man is Christ. Drinking is also distributed in the background. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 25:35. This print is part of an album.

Peter, John and Filippus put his hands on to believers in Samaria, Anonymous, After Philips Galle, After Maarten van Heemskerck, 1646 print The apostles Peter, John and Filip go to Samaria and cure the sick and possessed there. In the foreground, the three put their hands on believers. Through the imposition of the apostles, they are filled with the Holy Spirit. It falls down in the form of a pigeon. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in hand. 8:14. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Philip preaching (in Samaria) (Acts 8:4-25). Peter and John lay hands on believers in Samaria, so that they may receive the Holy Ghost (Acts 8:14-17)

King Josia commissioned to kill the priests of the temples in Samaria, 1579 print King Josia is in the temple of Samaria and lets the priests kill the sacrificial altars. Josia soldiers hit the priests with axes and swords. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2 Kon. 23:20. Print is part of an album. paper engraving the pagan priests are either killed or suppressed ~ story of Josiah

King Josia shows the law book to the people; History of King Josia; Thesaurus Sacrarum HistoriaRu M Veteris Testame N Ti, Elega N Tissimis Imaginibus Expressu M Excelle N Tissimoru M in Hac Arte Viroru M Opera: now N C Primu M Luce M Editus. King Josia is on the stairs of the temple and lets the recovered code of God read to the people of Israel. Josiah raises his hand and swears that he will follow God and hold his laws. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2. 23. Print is part of an album.

King Cyrus lets the image of bell turn to pieces, 1565 print King Cyrus looks at how men ring the image of the god to pieces. On the spot where the table with food stood, the entrance to the secret access to the temple can now be seen. In front of the right, a boy pees in the mouth of Bel. Under the performance an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Daniel destroys the temple of Bel and its image

Judah gives Tamar his signet ring, 1646 print Under a tree is the veiled Tamar with her father -in -law Judah, who does not recognize her and thinks she is a prostitute. He gives her his signet ring and staff as collateral for the goat bucket with which he will pay her. On the right in the background the sheep and shepherds of Judah and a city on the left. At the bottom of the margin a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 38:15. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Judah's love-affair with Tamar; he gives her his signet(-ring), bracelets and staff

Life of the first municipality; Sanctam ecclesiam catholicam sanctorum communionem; Apostolic creed; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. Illustration of the ninth belief item (the sacred catholic church, saints community) of the apostolic creed. The apostles receive money from other believers that they hand out to the people who need it. All kinds of possessions lie on the floor. This print is part of an album.

Christ blesses the children; Let the children come to me; Events from the life of Christ; Thesaurus Novi Testamenti Elegantissimis Iconibus Expressus Continens Historias Atque Miracula Doni Nostri Iesu Christi. Christ blesses the children who are brought to him by mothers. The disciples look. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text. This print is part of an album.

Opwekking by Lazarus, Johannes Wierix, after Gerard van Groeningen, 1585 print Christ beckons with his finger and generates Lazarus from the dead. Friends of Lazarus help him out of the grave. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text. This print is part of an album. paper engraving the raising of Lazarus ('Lazarus, come out')

Martyrdom of Mattias; From the Twaelf Apostles and Haer Martelrie; Martyrdom of Christ and the apostles; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Mattias is beheaded with an ax and stoned. Left next to the scene of his torture death, he shows again, with an ax in one hand and a book in the other. Under the show an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Return of the Lost Son, 1643 print The lost son returns home and falls into his father. On the left the man -made calf is slaughtered and on the left in the background a feast is given to celebrate the return of the lost son. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 15:20. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving the prodigal son kneels before his father who takes him in his arms. festive reception of the prodigal son. preparations, e.g. the prodigal son is given new robes; slaughtering of the fatted calf; the elder son objects

Power of the King, Zacharias Dolendo, after Karel van Mander (I), 1646 print Several people bring their treasures to the king sitting on his throne. Two men wear large vases with coins, another man brings a bale of expensive fabrics. A new palace is being built in the background and an army is battle. Bottom left a reference to the text in 3 Esdras 3-4. Under the show verses in Latin. This print is part of an album. paper engraving the books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esdras. the second guardsman says (writes) that the king is the strongest ~ contest of the three guardsmen

Judit presented to Holofernes; The history of Iudith; History of Judit and Holofernes; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Judit and her maid are presented to Holofernes. The Assyrian army looks. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Judit 10:10. This print is part of an album.

Elia predicts King Ahab that there will be drought, Anonymous, Jan Snellinck (I), 1646 print Elia predicts to King Ahab that there will be no dew or rain for a number of years. On the left in the background is Elijah at the Kirit stream where Raven fulfills him with food. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1 Kon. 17: 1. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Elijah announces to King Ahab that God will bring a long drought in the land to avenge the apostasy of Israel. Elijah fed by the raven(s): while the prophet is living by the brook, ravens bring him food

Lot and the two angels, 1579 print Lot invites the two angels for the meal and an overnight stay at his home. In the background you can see what this scene preceded: Lot runs from the city gate with the angels to his house. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 19. Print is part of an album. paper engraving Lot and the two angels (Genesis 19:1-23)

The Adoration of the Magi, pl. 9 from the series Beatae intactae semper Virginis Mariae Vita (The Life of theVirgin). Publisher: Adriaen Collaert, Flemish, 1560-1618 After: Stradanus (Jan van der Straet), Flemish, 1523-1605

David saves the life of Saul, Anonymous, Ambrosius Francken (I), 1646 print David steals King Saul's spear and water jug, while the king and his subjects are sleeping in a tent camp. In the background, David shows the spear and the jug to Saul to show that he could have killed Saul, but saved his life. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1 SAM. 26. This print is part of an album. paper engraving David takes Saul's spear and water-flask away. David returns Saul's spear and water-flask

Eliezer and Rebekka; History of Abraham; Thesaurus sacrarum historiarum veteris testamenti (...); Theatrum Biblicum (...). Eliezer, the servant of Abraham, meet Rebekah at the well. She lets him drink out of her jug. On the right the camels and the result of elevener. On the left the women from the city are watering at the fountain. The fountain is crowned by a river god. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 24.

Parable of the treasure in the Akker, 1585 print A man buys a treasure after he has found a treasure in a field. In the background you can see how the man finds the treasure and buries again. In the foreground on the left, the man is in hand with a stick fair to negotiate and buy the field. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 13. This print is part of an album. paper engraving 'the Kingdom of Heaven is like treasure hidden in a field' ~ proverbial saying of Christ (Matthew 13:44)

Coronation of ester; Of Ahasueros and the Coninginne Esther; History of ester; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Ester is crowned on the left by King Ahasveros to Queen. In the foreground three men watch, probably the middle man is esters foster father Mordechai, who asks how it goes with ester. In the background you can see how ester is led to the king. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in EST. 2:17. This print is part of an album.

Christ for Kajafas; Passion of Christ; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. Soldiers lead Christ for Kajafas. The high priest tears his robe and accuses Christ of blasphemy. Under the show a four-line verse in Latin. At the bottom right of the letters: DD. This print is part of an album.

Paul heals a paralyzed man in Lystra; Histories Pauli; Acta Apostolorum; Acts of the Apostles; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). The Apostles Paulus and Barnabas arrive in Lystra. There they cure a paralyzed man. The collected crowd looks full of admiration. Then (left in the background) the priest of the Temple of Jupiter and his followers want to sacrifice bulls as a gift to Paul and Barnabas because they were on the assumption that they were Mercury and Jupiter in human form. Barnabas and Paul respond frightened and know how to prevent this. On the right in the background the sequel when the tide turns into the city: Paul is stoned, but he survives. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in hand. 14: 8. This print is part of an album.

Christ heals a possessed man, Johannes Wierix, after Gerard van Groeningen, 1572 - 1576 print Christ heals a possessed man in the area of the Gerasenen. The unclean spirits leave the man through his mouth and pull pigs in a herd, who run and drown the lake. The disciples of Christ watch. In the background, the continuation of the story is depicted: the pig's hooders flee and tell in the city what happened. Then the residents come to Christ and ask him to leave their territory. On the left in the background, Christ leaves a boat and the healed man remains on the jetty. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Mar. 5. This print is part of an album. paper engraving the demons enter into a herd of swine, which leap into the sea ~ healing of two possessed at Gerasa

New altar initiated; History of the Maccabeans; Historia Iudae Machababei (...); Thesaurus Sacrarum HistoriaRu M Veteris Testame N Ti, Elega N Tissimis Imaginibus Expressu M Excelle N Tissimoru M in Hac Arte Viroru M Opera: now N C Primu M Luce M Editus. The new altar in the Temple of Jerusalem is initiated while the Israelites sing. Others bring sacrifices. There is a sacrifice on the new altar. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1 MAKK. 4:52. Print is part of an album.

Christ heals a woman who suffers from blood loss, 1572 - 1576 print A woman who suffered from bleeding for Christ. She was healed when she touched his rug. Christ turns to her. The woman enters a house on the right in the background. On the left in the background, Christ heals a deaf man. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text. This print is part of an album. paper engraving healing of a woman with an issue of blood: she kneels before Christ after having touched his robe (Matthew 9:20-22; Mark 5:25-34; Luke 8:43-48)

Noah owes God for the rescue of the Ark; From Noah and the Diluvie; History of Noah; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Noah and his family kneel on the floor and look up to the tetragram, the symbol for God (a shining circle with the Hebrew letters for Yahweh) above them in a cloud. At the rear left of the ark, from which the animals go to land on a walkway. At the bottom of a reference to the Bible text in Gen. 7:10 in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Boaz buys the land of Ruth and Naomi; History of Ruth; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. At the city gate, Boaz receives the sandal from a man who just like Boaz is entitled to buy the land of Ruth and Naomi. The man shows that he does not apply his right. A group of urban extinguishes is witnessing the buying and from Boaz 'promise to marry Ruth. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Ruth 4: 4. This print is part of an album.

Eliezer and Rebekka, Adriaen Collaert (attributed to), after Maerten de Vos, 1643 print Eliezer, the servant of Abraham, meets Rebekka at the well. She lets him drink from her jug. On the right the camels and the result of Eliezer. On the left the women from the city of water come to the fountain. The fountain is crowned by a river god. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 24. publisher: Antwerppublisher: Amsterdam paper engraving the meeting at the well: Eliezer sees Rebekah coming with a pitcher

Christ anointed by Maria Magdalena, 1564 - 1568 print Christ is eating at the table in the house of Simon de Pharisee. Maria Magdalena kneels on the floor oints his feet and dries with her hair. Print is part of a series about the eight Baves of Christ and illustrates the blessing: Blessed The Griezenden. In the lower right corner this text from matt. 5: 4 in Latin. At the bottom of the margin a verse in Latin over the blessing and the show. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Christ's feet are anointed by Mary (Magdalene). blessed are those who mourn

Elijah for the second time at King Achab; History of Elia; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. The prophet Elia was brought to the king by Obadiah, steward of King Achab; This appeals to Elijah with the words: "Are you, Elijah You, who have deposited Israel in the accident " Elia explains that the king itself has deposited its people in the accident by worshiping the wrong gods. In the background right you can see how Obadiah, as soon as he recognized Elijah, bowed before him. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1. 18: 1. This print is part of an album.

Jefta offers his daughter, Nicolaes Ryckmans, after Pieter de Jode (I), 1646 print Under the watchful eye of a crowd of people, Jefta sacrifices his daughter, with whom he loses his promise to God. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Ri. 11:39. This print is part of an album. paper engraving fulfilment of Jephthah's vow to the Lord: Jephthah's daughter is sacrificed

Christ appears to the unbelieving Tomas, Hans Collaert (I) (Attributed to), after Chrispijn van den Broeck, 1646 print Christ appears on the disciples and Tomas. He holds a victory banner in his hand and lets Tomas touch his wounds. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in John. 20:26. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Thomas touching or stretching out his hands to touch the wound in Christ's side, sometimes Christ leading Thomas' hand

Annunciatie, 1643 print Illustration of the third article of faith (Christ received from the Holy Spirit, born from the Virgin Mary) of the Apostolic Creed. The angel Gabriel announces Mary that she will become pregnant. Maria is kneeling with a desk, on which an open book lies. The Holy Spirit drops like a pigeon. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving 'qui conceptus est de Spirito sancto, este est ex Maria Virgine' ~ Articles of Faith. The Annunciation: Mary Kneeling - AA - Mary to the left, the Angel to the Right

Ruy Velazquez asks Gonzalo Gustos to deliver a letter from King Almanzor from Cordoba; Historia Septem Infantium de Lara / Historia de los Siete Infantes de Lara; The seven infants of Lara. Explanatory numbers in the show. Caption in Spanish and Latin.

Cleaning the temple in Jerusalem; History of the Maccabeans; Thesaurus Sacrarum HistoriaRu M Veteris Testame N Ti, Elega N Tissimis Imaginibus Expressu M Excelle N Tissimoru M in Hac Arte Viroru M Opera: now N C Primu M Luce M Editus. Judas Makkabeüs recommends a number of lawless priests to clean the sanctuary and the stones that have disadvantaged the altar to an unclean place. The triggered burnt offering is demolished. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1 MAKK. 4. This print is part of an album.

Parable of the treasure in the Akker, Anonymous, After Ambrosius Francken (I), 1646 print A man buys a treasure after he has found a treasure in a field. In the background you can see how the man finds the treasure and buries again. In the foreground, the man is in hand with a stick fair to negotiate and buy the field. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 13:44. This print is part of an album. paper engraving 'the Kingdom of Heaven is like treasure hidden in a field' ~ proverbial saying of Christ (Matthew 13:44)

Circumcision of Christ, 1643 print The circumcision of Christ in the temple. On the left, Joseph leans on his staff, on the right Maria with her hands crossed in front of the chest. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 2:21. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving circumcision of the Christ-child by the priest in the temple (Luke 2:21)

Circumcision of Christ; "Marie and d'Onfanckenisse Iesu; Youth of Christ; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). The circumcision of Christ in the temple. On the left is Jozef leaning on his staff, right Maria crossed her hands cruced in front of the chest. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 2:21. This print is part of an album.

Crossing the river Jordaan, 1653 - 1654 print The Israelites pull over the dry Jordaan. The priests stand with the Ark of the covenant in the middle of the Jordaan, behind it the water of the river forms a dam. Left in the foreground men take a stone on their shoulder, one for every tribe of Israel. In the background there is a pile of stones in the middle of the Jordaan, as a memorial for the event. At the bottom a reference to the Bible text in Joz. 3 and 4. The print is part of an album. paper engraving while the priests with the ark stay in the middle of the Jordan and the waters are miraculously dammed, the Israelites cross the river. twelve men take twelve stones from the middle of the river ~ crossing of the Jordan by the Israelites. Joshua sets up twelve stones in the midst of the river to commemorate the miraculous crossing of the Jordan

The virtuous woman gives food to the poor; Praise to the virtuous housewife. The virtuous woman shares bread to the poor. In the background the virtuous woman clothes the nudes. The print is based on spells 31:20: "She stretches her hands to the needy, she gives the poor help." Under the show a paraphrase of this Bible verse in German. This print is part of an album.

Elia predicts King Ahab that there will be drought, 1643 print Elia predicts to King Ahab that there will be no dew or rain for a number of years. On the left in the background is Elijah at the Kirit stream where Raven fulfills him with food. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1 Kon. 17: 1. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving Elijah announces to King Ahab that God will bring a long drought in the land to avenge the apostasy of Israel. Elijah fed by the raven(s): while the prophet is living by the brook, ravens bring him food

Job with ulcers covered; Van den Heylighen IOB; History of Job; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). In heaven, Satan asks God or he may try Job. Then Satan deposits his calamity about Job. Job is sitting on the manure heap and its skin is covered with ulcers. His wife urges him to curse God, but Job does not do that. In the background the robbery of jobs cattle. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Job 2: 9. This print is part of an album.

Paulus rescue with the Magician Elymas; Acta Apostolorum; Acts of the Apostles; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. The Magician Elymas wants to prevent Paul and Barnabas. He is blinded by Paul. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in hand. 13:11. This print is part of an album.

Woman from Sunem drives a donkey to Elisa; History of Elisa and the woman from Sunem; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. The woman from Sunem rides a donkey to the prophet Elisa. Her husband is at the gate. In the background right she begs the prophet for help because her son died. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2. 4:24. This print is part of an album.

Moses burns the Golden Calf, 1653 - 1654 print In the background, the base with the Golden Calf is crushed on the left. In the foreground, the Golden Calf is in the fire. A number of men are trying to stir up the fire by putting wood. The dust that remained from the image is thrown to the right in the mountain stream (Deut. 9:21). The print is part of an album. paper etching Old Testament. Moses melts the calf, grinds the gold into fine powder, mixes it with water and makes the people drink it

The Moorish king reads the letter that recommends the murder of Gonzalo Gustos and the imprisonment of the sons of Lara; Historia Septem Infantium de Lara / Historia de los Siete Infantes de Lara; The seven infants of Lara. Explanatory numbers in the show. Caption in Spanish and Latin.

Offerande of King Asa, 1587 - 1592 King Asa and the people of Israel sacrifice seven hundred cattle in Jerusalem and seven thousand sheep and goats to the Lord. With loud voice they swore faithfully to the Lord. In addition, they cheered and made music. In the foreground on the left a boy with pan flute. The print has a Latin caption with verses. At the bottom right a reference to 2 chronicles 15. The print is part of an album. Antwerp paper engraving King Asa and the people of Israel sacrifice seven hundred cattle in Jerusalem and seven thousand sheep and goats to the Lord. With loud voice they swore faithfully to the Lord. In addition, they cheered and made music. In the foreground on the left a boy with pan flute. The print has a Latin caption with verses. At the bottom right a reference to 2 chronicles 15. The print is part of an album. Antwerp paper engraving

Apostles baptize new believers in Jerusalem; Acts of the Apostles; Acta Apostolorum. Apostles baptize new believers in Jerusalem. In the background the outpouring of the Holy Spirit during Pentecost. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a 35-part series with the actions of the apostles as the subject.

Bels Priesters in the Temple, Philips Galle, After Maarten van Heemskerck, 1646 print The priests of bell eat it to the god bell softened food. They come and go through a secret corridor under the table. While they secretly take the food, their footsteps remain in the axis scattered by Daniël on the ground. Under the performance an explanatory text in Latin. Print is part of an album. paper engraving the priests of Bel, with their wives and children, enter the temple through a hidden corridor and feast on the food during the night

Baptism of Christ; Paintings in the Loggia of Rafael; La Sacra Genesi.Christus is baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordaan River. Behind John kneel and hover angels. Legal under numbered: 62. Reference to Bible text in undermarge.

Christ heals a possessed man, Johannes Wierix, after Gerard van Groeningen, 1585 print Christ heals a possessed man in the area of the Gerasenen. The unclean spirits leave the man through his mouth and pull pigs in a herd, who run and drown the lake. The disciples of Christ watch. In the background, the continuation of the story is depicted: the pig's hooders flee and tell in the city what happened. Then the residents come to Christ and ask him to leave their territory. On the left in the background, Christ leaves a boat and the healed man remains on the jetty. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Mar. 5. This print is part of an album. paper engraving the demons enter into a herd of swine, which leap into the sea ~ healing of two possessed at Gerasa

Stoning of Adoniram, 1579 print Koning Rechabeam sent Adoniram, his supervisor of the men's service, to the rebellious Israelites. The people stoning Adoniram, who holds his hand at a Stokbeurs, which he probably wanted to use when collecting taxes. In the background, King Rechabeam escapes in his carriage to Jerusalem. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1 Kon. 12. Print is part of an album. paper engraving Adoram is stoned to death; Rehoboam escapes in his chariot to Jerusalem. purse, money-bag

Jozef sold by his brothers, 1579 print Joseph is taken out of the well and sold by his brothers to a group of Ismaelites. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 37. Print is part of an album. paper engraving Joseph is pulled out of the pit. Joseph is sold for twenty pieces of silver

Zacheüs in the fig tree; Conversions of sinners; Thesaurus Novi Testamenti Elegantissimis Iconibus Expressus Continens Historias Atque Miracula Doni Nostri Iesu Christi. The Tollenaar ZACHEÜS has climbed in a fig tree to see Christ, drawing by the city of Jericho. Christ sees Zacheus, appeals to him and says he wants to stay at him today. His disciples and bystanders are around Christ. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 19. This print is part of an album.

Ascension of Christ and Election of Mattias; Acts of the Apostles; Acta Apostolorum. In the background the Ascension of Christ on the olive mountain. In the foreground the apostles return to Jerusalem. Saint Peter prefers Mattias as a 12th apostle. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a 35-part series with the actions of the apostles as the subject.

Jona preaches in Nineve / Jonah under the wonder plant; Jonah's story; Den Grooten Emblemata Sacra, consisting of more than four hundred by Belsche figures, as des old as des Nieuwen Testaments. Two performances on an album leaf over the Prophet Jona. On the left, Jona prunes in Nineve about the destruction of the city in forty days. On the right is Jonah in his cabin under a wonder plant that has grown by God but also burns through the sun. The magazine is part of an album.

Exit of the Holy Spirit, Anonymous, After Johann Sadeler (I), After Maerten de Vos, 1578 - 1646 print The Virgin Mary and the twelve apostles are in a room room. Fiery tongues, as a sign for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, burning above the heads of some of them. The Holy Spirit, in the form of a pigeon, floats above the apostles, surrounded by light rays. At the bottom right mark: a. At the top right above a reference to the Bible text in hand. 2. This print has been added to an album. paper engraving 'credo in Spiritum Sanctum' ~ articles of faith. Pentecost: the Holy Ghost descends upon (Mary and) the apostles, sometimes Paul and/or representatives of the nations present (Acts 2:1-4)

Lord asks for his servants to account; Parable of the talents; Thesaurus Novi Testamenti Elegantissimis Iconibus Expressus Continens Historias Atque Miracula Doni Nostri Iesu Christi. The Lord asks his three servants to account. Those with five talents and two talents have both earned the same amount. The last servant lays his bundle with a talent on the table and gives the Lord exactly the same as what he had received. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 25. This print is part of an album.

Mattatias kills a Jew and an envoy of the King, 1643 print Mattatias kills a Jew who, in accordance with the king's order, wanted to make a sacrifice on the altar in Modeïn and the king's envoy. In this way he showed his dedication to the law of God. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1 bubble. 2:14. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving Mattathias kills a Jew, who wanted to offer sacrifices to pagan gods, and pulls down the altar in Modin (1 Maccabees 2:23-26)

Lot urges the crowd to calmness, 1579 print In front of the door of his house, Lot tries to calm down the men from Sodom. The men ask him to let his guests out so that they can rape them. One of the angels draws Lot inside. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 19. Print is part of an album. paper engraving Lot tries to pacify the mob

Similarities of the lost sheep and the lost coin; Of lost Schaep, Penninck, and lost sone; Similarities from the New Testament; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Front right a man with his lost sheep on his shoulders. He shares his joy about the sheep recovered with his neighbors and friends who are around him. Left a woman looking with a lantern in hand her tenth coin. At the rear left, she shows the found mint to her neighbors. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 15: 3. This print is part of an album.

Christ appears at Lake Tiberias; Revelations Iesu Nasijn Verriesenisse; Appearances of the risen Christ; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Christ appears on the apostles on the shore of Lake Tiberias. He shares the bread. Petrus offers one of the fish caught. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in John. 21: 1. This print is part of an album.

Paulus repeats the women of Filippi, Claes Jansz. Visscher (II) (Attributed to workshop or), After Philips Galle, After Jan van der Straet, 1643 - 1646 print On the banks of a river, the apostle Paulus repeats the women of the city of Filippi. In the background he shifts a spirit from a woman. He is then arrested and thrown into prison. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a 35-part series on the subject of the actions of the apostles. print maker: Amsterdamafter print by: Antwerpafter design by: Florencepublisher: Amsterdam paper engraving near a river Paul and Silas preach to the women of Philippi. the healing of the woman servant with a divining spirit ~ Paul and Silas at Philippi. the healing of the woman servant with a divining spirit ~ Paul and Silas at Philippi. Paul and Silas thrown into prison

Christ leaves hell and frees patriarchs and prophets and others, Johannes Wierix, after Gerard van Groeningen, 1573 print Part of an album with a title print and a series of 50 prints concerning the life and passion of Christ. paper engraving Christ leaving hell: he liberates patriarchs, prophets, kings and other persons from hell, among them Adam, Eve, Moses, David, and John the Baptist

King Josia is celebrating Passover; History of King Josia; Thesaurus Sacrarum HistoriaRu M Veteris Testame N Ti, Elega N Tissimis Imaginibus Expressu M Excelle N Tissimoru M in Hac Arte Viroru M Opera: now N C Primu M Luce M Editus. King Josia is celebrating Passover according to the rules described in the Code in honor of God. At the front right, Josia is standing at the table with a group of men and eating the Passover meal. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2. 23:21. Print is part of an album.

Collecting the Manna, 1579 print The Israelites collect the manna in pots and baskets in the desert. In the middle behind Moses, with his staff, and Aaron. In the background it rains manna from heaven. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in ex. 16. Print is part of an album. paper engraving in the morning manna falls to the earth ~ Exodus. the gathering of manna (in baskets and pots)

Parable of the Royal Wedding Party: The King's Invitation; Similarities from the New Testament; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. A king has commissioned his servants to invite the wedding guests for his son's wedding party. The table is already covered. However, the two servants who are with him tell him that guests refuse to come because they have other things to do. In the background the invitees go to their fields. Then the king gives the servants the assignment to invite everyone on the street. On the left, the people of the street, among other creepers, are invited. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 22: 2. This print is part of an album.

Marriage slave to the prison; Galiganis of the guilty servant; Parable of the marriarity slave; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). The murderous slave is commissioned by his Lord, which is at the door, locked up in prison. A soldier kettes his feet. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 18:34. This print is part of an album.

Elia and the prophets of Baal, 1579 print The Baalpriesters scream and dance around their altar, call on the god Baal and pray him for fire for the burnt offering. King Ahab is at the altar. In the background on the right, Elijah prays to his God in his burnt offering that is inflamed by fire from heaven. In the background on the left, the prophets of Baal are put to death after this incident. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1 Kon. 18. Print is part of an album. paper engraving an altar is prepared by the Baal-worshippers and a bull is laid upon it; all the priests' cries, wild dances and self-mutilations are in vain (sacrifice on Mount Carmel). as Elijah prays, God sends fire which burns up not only his sacrifice but also the altar itself; the people fall prostrate

Christ's feet anointed by a sinner, Hans Collaert (I) (attributed to), after Ambrosius Francken (I), 1646 print Christ is a guest for the meal in the house of Simon de Pharisee. A sinner is anointing the feet of Christ and dries them with her hair. The ointment pot is next to her. Christ is in conversation with Simon. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 7:37. This print is part of an album. paper engraving a woman washes Christ's feet with her tears, and wipes them with her hair

Christ for Herod; Passion of Christ; Mnimata Dominicae Passionis Historiam Necisque Nostrae Mortem complexa. King Herod intersects Christ, but it doesn't answer him. Herod and his soldiers mocked in Christ. They attract him a show away. Under the show a seven-line text in Latin. This print is part of an album.

The Landheer inspects De Velden, Pieter Jalhea Furnius, after Gerard van Groeningen, 1646 print The servants, both with a hellaard in hand, ask the landlord if they should weed the weeds between the grain. The landlord gives the answer that the grain and the weeds must continue to grow to the harvest. A boy holds the rug of the landlord. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 13:27. This print is part of an album. paper engraving a sower sowed good seeds in his field ~ tares among the wheat

Ascension, 1585 print Christ, with raised hands, is included in heaven. His students and Maria look full of wonder. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 24. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Christ ascends into heaven; apostles (and Mary) beneath

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