Classical Religious Illustrations

Evocative drawings and etchings of biblical and saintly figures, capturing moments of divine interaction, with rich details and expressive forms in various artistic styles.

Italy, Raphael, Descent from the Cross, verso - stamped, The body of Christ is taken down from the cross. On the left and right the crosses on which the two criminals were crucified. At the foot of the crosses the Marys and other figures mourn., print, prent, prints, prenten, height 463 mm, width 384 mm, print maker, prentmaker, 1543 - 1543, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, 1483-04-07 - 1520-04-07

The Vision of St. John of the Cross n.d. Charles de la Fosse French. The Vision of St. John of the Cross 337511

Red chalk and feather drawing by an anonymous artist showing the cross miracle, depicting figures and gestures.

Christ and Mary Magdalen in the Garden 17th century Anonymous, Italian, Roman-Bolognese, 17th century Italian. Christ and Mary Magdalen in the Garden 340173

Joshua shows the five kings of the ammonites; History of Joshua. In the foreground Joshua grabs an old man at the cloak (one of the leaders). On the left in the background he gives the order to end up five kings (Joshua 10:26). Possibly a design for a tapestry.

God the Father Appearing to a Kneeling Figure 1612-75 Micco Spadaro (Domenico Gargiulo) Italian. God the Father Appearing to a Kneeling Figure 338847

The Holy Family, Simon Julien, French, 1735 - 1800, Etching on paper, France, 1773, Print, Print

De Heilige Van Assisi, Pietro Faccini (attributed to), 1572 - 1602 print Mary appears to the Holy Francis of Assisi and gives him the Christ child. Franciscus is kneeling with the child in his arms. Italy paper etching founder of the Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans), Francis(cus) of Assisi; possible attributes: book, crucifix, lily, skull, stigmata. the Virgin Mary handing over the infant Christ to St. Francis of Assisi

Gifnangling pivot and the copper hose. The Israelites are on their way to the Red Sea if God punishes their impatience with a poisonous hose plague. Many people are bitten and die. Moses allows a copper hose and hang up to a pole. Everyone who is bitten and looks at the copper snake remains alive.

Birth of Christ, Francesco Giovane, 1621 - 1669 print The Christ child is lying on a wooden bench with straw. He is supported by his mother and laughs at a shepherd, sitting next to the couch, leaning on his stick. Two cherubs float above the child. Joseph is behind Maria. paper etching care of the new-born Christ-child, e.g. swaddling. adoration of the Christ-child by the shepherds; Mary and Joseph present. Mary, Joseph and the new-born Christ (Nativity)

David Receiving the News of Uriahs Death. Rembrandt portrayed various events in the life of the Old Testament figure of King David. This drawing shows an episode that hardly ever appeared in art: the moment David hears of Uriahs death in the battlefield. He had arranged that it would happen, after he had seduced Uriahs wife, Bathsheba, and she had conceived his child. God then sent the prophet Nathan (right) to admonish David.

A 1622 drawing by Salomon de Bray depicting the Virgin Mary on a throne with the Christ Child and John the Baptist, surrounded by saints and angels, executed in black chalk and brown ink.

Penitent Procession (TF)

Holy family with the young John the Baptist, Pietro Testa, c. 1630 - c. 1631 print Italy paper etching Holy Family with John the Baptist (as child)

Design by Lambert Suavius for a church window depicting the glorification of Christ with a kneeling spiritual founder, executed in chalk, brown ink, and watercolor, dated 1550.

The road to Christ, Dirck Pietersz. Crabeth, 1550 - 1574 drawing Between John the Baptist and Trouw (a woman with a chalice), a naked man asks Christ, who descended the cross with the devil on his back, several people and a corpse, to show him the right path. Design for a glass window. paper. chalk. ink pen Doctrine on original sin, and redemption. 'The imitation of Christ'. Adult Christmas ~ Abstract Conceptions. Vice, evil, if; "Sin" (Ripa)

The Ascension of Christ late 17th-early 18th century Hans Georg Asam German. The Ascension of Christ 362775

Feather drawing by Alvise Vivarini depicting the apostles Peter, Jakobus, and Johannes making an appeal, circa 1500.

Study for a Group of Four Figures for a Holy Conversation, by Sanzio Raffaello, 1483 - 1520, 15th Century, red and black pencil and paper. Italy, Tuscany, Florence, Uffizi Gallery, Drawings and Prints Cabinet. Whole artwork. Holy Conversation man pedestal religious cassock holy headgear young boy kneeling men jackets tights sepia tones: hues.

Death of Maria; Heart-shaped drawings with scenes from the life of Mary.

Cornelis Schut I, The Virgin and Child with John the Baptist The Virgin and Child with John the Baptist

Mary with the Christ Child and Three Angelen, Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, 1650 - 1655 print The Christ child in the manger, held by Mary, and three angels. paper etching Madonna: i.e. Mary with the Christ-child (+ angel(s))

TheVisitation. Artist: Unknown

Sailing angels with the Christ child. .

Salvatore Castiglione, The Nativity with God the Father and the Holy Spirit, c 1645 The Nativity with God the Father and the Holy Spirit

The Four Evangelists, Study after Giambologna, Felice Giani, Italian, 1758-1823, Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, over black chalk on white heavy wove paper, Upper drawing of Four Evangelist, in pairs; at left St.Luke and St.John; at right St. Matthew and St.Mark, all with attributes. Lower drawing of two pairs of Saints, or Doctors of Church, all with books; at left, Saint with flat hat--St. Anthony Abbot(), and saint who is Pope; at right, two Bishop Saints., Italy, 1821-22, figures, Drawing, Drawing

The Holy Hieronymus in De Wildernis, Albrecht Dürer, 1512 print The Holy Hieronymus is praying in a rocky environment in a crucifix. There is a pollard willow next to him, a lion is on his feet. Nuremberg paper drypoint St. Jerome as penitent in the desert, half naked, kneeling before a crucifix and holding a stone in his hand to beat his breast; a skull (and other 'Vanitas' symbols), sometimes a scorpion and a snake beside him

The Standing Virgin Lamenting the Dead Christ at the Foot of the Cross 1614 Anonymous, German, 17th century German. The Standing Virgin Lamenting the Dead Christ at the Foot of the Cross. Anonymous, German, 17th century. 1614. Pen and black ink, pink, blue and gray wash.. Drawings

Marta leads Maria Magdalena to the temple, Georg Matheus, after Marcantonio Raimondi, After Rafaël, 1554 - 1572 print paper St. Martha rebuking her sister Mary Magdalene for her vanity

The Adoration of the Shepherds (Cartoon) 16th century Anonymous, Netherlandish, 16th century Netherlandish. The Adoration of the Shepherds (Cartoon) 359164

Noël Cochin the Youngers drawing showing Saint Mary Magdalene renouncing secular life, executed with gray-brown pen on prepared paper with black borders.

Gray brush drawing showing the bishops of Paris kneeling before the queen with court ladies, including figures, clothing, interior setting, and floor details; traces of vertical fold and brownish fat ends.

Study for a stained glass project: stage of the life of Saint Benoît. (Dummy title)

H. Franciscus van Assisi Kneeling for Maria with Child, Claude Mellan, 1608 - 1688 print paper engraving founder of the Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans), Francis(cus) of Assisi; possible attributes: book, crucifix, lily, skull, stigmata. Madonna: i.e. Mary with the Christ-child

Collection of Christ, Chrispijn van den Broeck, 1576 drawing paper. ink pen / brush the kiss of Judas: accompanied by soldiers with torches and lanterns, he kisses Christ

Giovanni Battista Foggini (Italian, 1652 - 1725), A Monstrance with Two Angels Supporting a Chalice, black chalk and pen and brown ink, partially squared in black chalk, on laid paper

Coronation of the Virgin with the Heavenly Hosts. 17th century Baldassarre Franceschini (il Volterrano) Italian. Coronation of the Virgin with the Heavenly Hosts. 372164

A chalk and feather drawing by Gasparo Diziani from around 1750 depicting a draft for the worship of the Holy Trinity with Saints Dominic and Thomas Aquinas.

Hans Schäufelin's 1507 woodcut depicts Christ praying in the Garden of Gethsemane, showing figures, landscape, and emotional expression.

The Miracles Performed by Saint Maur.

Mystical marriage of Saint Catharina, Ottavio Vannini, 1500 - 1600 drawing paper. chalk John the Baptist; possible attributes: book, reed cross, baptismal cup, honeycomb, lamb, staff. the apostle Peter, first bishop of Rome; possible attributes: book, cock, (upturned) cross, (triple) crozier, fish, key, scroll, ship, tiara. the mystic marriage of St. Catherine of Alexandria with the infant Christ: the Christ-child puts a ring on her finger

Salomon is commanding the command to build the temple.

Assumption of the Virgin. Volterrano (Baldassare Franceschini) (Italian, 1611 - 1690)

Cherubino Alberti, Saints Peter and Paul Saints Peter and Paul

A drawing in lead pencil by Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich showing Saints Peter and John healing the sick, depicting figures, gestures, and interactions.

An ink and feather drawing by an anonymous artist depicting a Sacra Conversazione in a landscape with trees and a mountain group, including a rider and a hiker in the background.

A drawing by Daniel Gran depicting the miracle of St. Nicholas of Myra, executed with feather and ink, highlighting the saint and surrounding figures.

The penitent Mary Magdalena to Hemel Sailing, Anonymous, 1626 drawing Rome (possibly) paper. graphite (mineral). ink pen one or more angels feed St. Mary Magdalene (before her cave) with a wafer from a pyx

Christ heals lepers, Niccolò Vicentino, After Parmigianino, 1608 print Christ with the apostles and a group of begging lepers. print maker: Italypublisher: Mantua paper Christ healing lepers

Alonso Cano / 'The Virgin and Child with Angels'. Ca. 1665. Grey-brown wash, Pencil, Pencil ground on yellow laid paper. Museum: Museo del Prado, Madrid, España.

Copper engraving by Monogrammist BM depicting the civilization of Christ, created in the late 15th century, emphasizing figures, narrative, and religious symbolism.

Jan de Beer created a black and white pen drawing of Saint Judas Thaddäus on gray-primed paper around 1520, showing the saint in a devotional pose.

Holy family with the young John the Baptist. Maria and Joseph are. The Christ Child stands at Maria on Schoot. In the background the young John is the Baptist with a banner.

Anonymous drawing depicts Christ before Caiaphas, executed in brown ink, created in the 1650s, showing figures and composition in a religious context.

Feather drawing with wash by Luca Cambiaso depicting the biblical scene Gang to Emmaus with three kneeling figures, showing gestures and drapery.

Jacob blesses the sons of Joseph.

Lucas the evangelist sits dressed as a physician writing in a book lying on his lap. At his feet lies the ox. In the background a city, Luke the evangelist writes his gospel The four evangelists (series title)., print maker: Antoni van Leest, Paris, 1572 - 1575, paper, h 272 mm × w 427 mm

Drawing showing foreground groups from the crucifixion, executed with brown pen and lavated technique, depicting figures, crosses, and landscape details, from the early 17th century.

Christkind blows soap bubbles, Christoffel van Sichem (II), After Hieronymus Wierix, 1617 - 1658 print In a departure, Christ child is blowing soap bubbles together with two angels. His parents and grandparents watch. Maria measures a piece of fabric. Amsterdam paper the Christ-child blowing bubbles. Joseph and the Christ-child ~ daily life in Nazareth. household occupations of Mary. angels

'Crucifixion of St Peter', c1600-1642. Artist: Guido Reni

Copper engraving by Meister der Auferstehung von 1461, depicting Christ on the Mount of Olives, with figures, gestures, and architectural elements, part of religious print series around 1461.

Gevangenneming van Christus.Christ is captured by a group of soldiers. Links in the background Some students.

Christ on the Cross, Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, c. 1650 - c. 1659 drawing paper. oil paint (paint). watercolor (paint). pencil brush .

Drawing, Burial of the Virgin; pen and ink on paper

A coronation of Mary illustration by the Meister des Llangattock-Stundenbuchs on white primed paper from around 1450-1460, using two different metal pins to depict figures and ornamental details.

Feather drawing from the second half of the 18th century depicting two angels descending toward St. Elisabeth as she donates alms.

Roman 17th Century, Studies for a Biblical Scene with God the Father Appearing to a Bearded Male Figure, mid 17th Century Studies for a Biblical Scene with God the Father Appearing to a Bearded Male Figure

The Coronation of Charlemagne; Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld, German, 1794 - 1872; Germany, Europe; 1840; Brown ink over graphite; 33.2 x 59.9 cm (13 1/16 x 23 9/16 in.)

Worship of the shepherds, anonymous, 1700 - 1800 drawing paper. oil paint (paint) brush adoration of the Christ-child by the shepherds; Mary and Joseph present

Color print on Van Gelder paper by James Ensor from 1917 depicting Christ carrying the cross to Calvary, showing figures, gestures, landscape, and narrative progression in a religious context.

Christ as Judge 1708-74 Gottfried Bernhard Goetz German. Christ as Judge 368564

Saint Benedict in a landscape. Saint Benedict, rushing in thorn bushes, in a rocky and wooded landscape. Design for a print.

Christ and the Canaanite Woman 1654-1719 Giovan Gioseffo dal Sole Italian. Christ and the Canaanite Woman 341457

Mystical marriage of the Saint Catharina.

Jesus is Pierced with a Lance, from The Small Passion. Jacques Callot; French, 1592-1635. Date: 1612-1635. Dimensions: 75.5 × 57.5 mm. Etching on ivory laid paper. Origin: France. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

Brown pen drawing by Martin Johann Schmidt showing Christ being nailed to the cross, part of the Stations of the Cross, with white highlights on blue-gray paper, circa 1795.

Feather drawing depicting a Sacra Conversazione with the Madonna and child under a canopy, flanked by John the Baptist and Holy Bartholomew, executed on brownish paper with laved wash.

The Mocking of Christ. Unknown maker, Rembrandt Pupil, active 1650s

Christ and the Canaanite Woman; Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (Dutch, 1606 - 1669); about 1650; Pen and brown ink, brown wash, corrected with white gouache; 20 × 27.9 cm (7 7,8 × 11 in.)

Pen and graphite drawing by Daniel Gran depicting the Adoration of the Shepherds, showing figures worshiping in a religious scene.

French 17th Century, Two Seated Saints, 17th century Two Seated Saints

Sitting Madonna with Christkind and the young Johannes, Anonymous, 1625 - 1675 drawing paper. chalk Madonna (i.e. Mary with the Christ-child) accompanied or surrounded by others. Mary and the Christ-child with John the Baptist (as child)

The Conversion of St. Paul 16th century Melchior Bocksberger Austrian. The Conversion of St. Paul 364098

Meeting between Pope Leo I and Attila.

A company of eight praising people around a table, Ernst Willem Jan Bagelaar, After Jan Luyken, 1798 - 1837 print Netherlands paper etching (public) prayer

Paul for Agrippa; Scenes from the acts of the apostles. .

Charles André Van Loo drawing of the Pope in front of an altar, surrounded by kneeling believers, executed in black chalk with white highlights on blue-gray paper.

A black chalk drawing by Friedrich Overbeck from 1861 depicting Simon of Cyrene assisting Christ with the cross, yellowish paper, blue-violet background, and gray-painted brushes.

Worship by the shepherds. Unfinished print of shepherds who worship the Christ child. Two shepherds, Mary and Joseph are depicted, the last one with a candle in hand.

Georg Neher, Madonna and Child Appearing to a Supplicant, c 1600 Madonna and Child Appearing to a Supplicant

Martyrdom of the Roman officers John and Paul. The decapitation of two martyrs.

Christ collapses under the weight of the cross. Christ collapses under the weight of the cross that he bears on his shoulders on the way to Golgota. A man pulls on the cross.

A drawing by Daniel Gran depicting the Ascension of Mary Magdalene, executed in pen and pencil, showing figure, gesture, and composition.

Meal in Emmaus, Pomponio Amalteo (attributed to), 1515 - 1588 drawing paper. oil paint (paint). ink pen / brush the supper at Emmaus: Christ is recognized while blessing or breaking the bread

Italy, Rome, Fresco with small temple and prayer from Villa San Marco in Castellamare di Stabia

Preaching of Christianity in Drenthe, Georg Sturm, 1904 drawing Design for a wall painting in the former Statenzaal of the Provinciehuis Drenthe (now Drents Museum). paper. ink. pencil brush / pen preaching (in general). spreading the gospel; missionary work Rijksmuseum Amsterdam. Drenthe

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