Emblematic Religious Illustrations

Detailed prints portraying moral and spiritual lessons with symbolic imagery, illustrating the struggle between virtue and temptation in intricate designs.

Rudolf II of Habsburg (German emperor), Sadeler, Johann (I), Vos, Maerten de, Keulen, Birth and first years of Christ, Annunciation to the shepherds, verso bottom center - stamped, An angel stands in the middle of a group of shepherds with their flock of sheep. He announces the birth of Christ. Above his head, in the clouds, angels with banners with a Latin text. The print has a Latin Bible quotation as a caption and is the fourth print in a twelve-part series on the birth and first years of Christ., print, prints, height 198 mm, width 130 mm, Southern Netherlands, 1550 - 1600-08, print maker, printmaker, 1579 - 1579, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, 1532 - 1603-12-04, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, South Netherlands, publisher, 1552-07-18 - 1612-01-20, granter of privilege

Emblem with man on the way to eternal life exposed to devil temptations; Den Wech des century life. A man on the way to eternal life meets Christ with the suffering tools (Arma Christi). On his way the man is placed in temptation by the devil who confronts him with his rejected earthly possessions.

A group of clergymen suggests a one-eyed monster with hooves and a Drakentong. The monster tramples the New Testament and books about saints. He is accompanied Doro a literate man (Mandarin) with a large hat, who tears out a sainty book. Another man beats with a row on his buttocks. Right a man tries to shoot the monster with arrow and bow. In the background a group of clergymen looking up to heaven. Left drops down with money, pamphlets and attributes from a cardinal and bishop from heaven. On the right the lamb on the book with the seven stamps and the Bible surrounded by a heavenly light. In the margin a twelve-line caption, in two columns, in French.

Martyrdom of Saint Ursula, Johann Sadeler (I), After Peter de Witte, 1588 - 1595 print The Holy Ursula, with crown on the head, is kneeling among her female followers. They are attacked by the Huns. Angels in the clouds in the air. München paper engraving St. Ursula and her companions are killed by the Huns outside the walls of Cologne; St. Ursula dies by an arrow, while the maidens are killed by arrows, spears or swords

Mary with Christkind and Saints, Valentin Lefèbvre, After Titian, 1682 print Mary is sitting on a cloud cover with the Christ child. In the air above, the Holy Spirit has appeared in the form of a pigeon, left and right angels with laurel wreaths. On the ground under the clouds are the saints Sebastiaan, Francis of Assisi, Antonius van Padua, Petrus, Nicolaas and Catharina. The print is part of a 53-part series of prints to paintings by Titian and Veronese. paper etching Madonna: i.e. Mary with the Christ-child. the martyr Sebastian; possible attributes: arrow(s), bow, tree-trunk. founder of the Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans), Francis(cus) of Assisi; possible attributes: book, crucifix, lily, skull, stigmata. the Franciscan monk Antony of Padua; possible attributes: ass, book, crucifix, flowered cross, flaming heart, infant Christ (on book), lily. the apostle Peter, first bishop of Rome; possible attributes: book, cock, (upturned) cross, (triple) crozier, fish, key, scroll, ship,

Emblem with man who sees how trust in God can redeem a man of sins and make life in virtue, Anonymous, After Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, 1623 print A chained man looks at a scene in which Christ releases two believing men from their sins and their chains. Their confidence in God makes them live in virtue and sends them on the right way to eternal life that is shown in the background. A biblical scene is cited as an example: the shepherd boy David won the fight against the Great Goliath through his steadfast faith. Antwerp paper engraving the life of man

Allegory at marriage, Pieter van den Berge, 1694 - 1737 print In the middle are the bride and groom. They reach each other's hand over an altar, on which two hearts are located. To the right of this group is the Hollandsche Virgin. In the foreground four water nymphs and Amor who go to the altar with a burning torch to ignite the hearts that are ignored. Amsterdam paper etching (civil) marriage ceremonies (+ variant)

Emblem with angel who convinces the man of the joy that he will feel when he follows the way of virtue, Anonymous, After Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, 1649 print An angel shows a man the way to the fountain of the good of God. The man must follow the way of virtue and this will fulfill his heart with joy. paper engraving the life of man

Flood (right half). Men and women try to bring themselves and others in safety during the flood. On the right a temple and on the water The Ark of Noah.

Rudolf II of Habsburg (German emperor), Sadeler, Johann (I), Vos, Maerten de, Keulen, Birth and first years of Christ, Annunciation to the shepherds, verso bottom center - stamped, An angel stands in the middle of a group of shepherds with their flock of sheep. He announces the birth of Christ. Above his head, in the clouds, angels with banners with a Latin text. The print has a Latin Bible quotation as a caption and is the fourth print in a twelve-part series on the birth and first years of Christ., print, prints, height 198 mm, width 130 mm, Southern Netherlands, 1550 - 1600-08, print maker, printmaker, 1579 - 1579, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, 1532 - 1603-12-04, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, South Netherlands, publisher, 1552-07-18 - 1612-01-20, granter of privilege

Patientia holds the 17 provinces together during the war, approx. 1575. Patientia sitting on an increase with lamb on lap and cross in hand, she is leaving under her feet despair. For her on the ground attack of violence and envy (Invidia) on love (charitas), left and right the alleged and desperate residents of the country. From heaven with God and father time, faith (fides) and hope (SPES) keep the cord with the weapons of 17 counties of the Netherlands.

Hope (SPES); The four enemies of the true believer and divine virtues. In the middle there is a winged women's figure on an anchor, laurel wreath on the head. She sows wheat and points to heaven. For her a man who digs a hole with his spade between the thistles to hide his earthly treasures (tableware and money pieces). Behind her a woman mowing the corn. Two naked children in the foreground. In the background the repentant king David, kneeling in prayer in a wooden shed. Top left of Christ on a rainbow in the clouds, worshiped by Maria and Johannes. At the top right an angel with skull in hand in the clouds. With 4 columns caption in 4 lines of Latin and 4 lines of Dutch. Second print from series with four allegories on faith. Third print from series with allegories on the virtues and faith.

A man on the road to eternal life meets Christ with the instruments of suffering (arma christi). On his way, the man is tempted by the devil who confronts him with his rejected earthly possessions, Emblem with man on the way to eternal life exposed to temptations from the devil Den wech des eeuwich levens (series title), Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, print maker: anonymous, publisher: Hendrik Aertssens (II), Antwerp, 1620 - 1623 and/or 1623, paper, engraving, h 136 mm × w 91 mm

Three Maria's leave the empty grave, 1629 print The three Maria's leave the empty grave to tell the students of Christ that he has risen from the dead. The guards are dead on the ground. There are letters with different elements from the performance. The print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing angel(s) addressing the holy women ~ Resurrection of Christ. the holy women tell the apostles about the empty tomb ~ Resurrection of Christ

Solomon has the temple build; History of Solomon; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. King Solomo Let the temple build in Jerusalem. He stands on the front floor with a scepter in his hand. In the background the construction site. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1. 6: 1. This print is part of an album.

Emblem with priest and man praying to God and the saints with their request to be allowed to live in virtue, Boetius Adamsz. Bolswert, Anonymous, Hendrik Aertssens, 1620 - 1623.

Sacrificial sacrifice; Abraham's life. An angel keeps abraham against that just about to sacrifice his son Isaac. Print from a series of 12 prints with Abraham's life. All prints have four lines of German explanatory text in the undermaster.

Judah gives Tamar his signet ring, Harmen Jansz Muller, After Maarten van Heemskerck, 1564 - 1568 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 verse in Latin. paper engraving Judah's love-affair with Tamar; he gives her his signet(-ring), bracelets and staff

Last judgment, Anonymous, After Jan Luyken, 1720 print paper etching Last Judgement

Brede en de smalle weg.In the foreground a partying company at a table (left) and a praying man (right). The narrow road leads to heaven, proposed as a palace bathing in heavenly light, the wide road to hell, represented as a burning castle with the gaping mush of the monster in the Slotgracht. A devil in the foreground tries to pull a man from the good road with a rope. Christ is watching from a cloud. The different figures and scenes are indicated with letters A-P that refer to the legend in the margin.

Forgive us our debts, as we have forgiven who was something guilty. Depiction of the fifth sense of our father's prayer. Men ask forgiveness to God the Father. They pray towards heaven, where he looks at earth from a cloud. They also forgive each other: debts are lost, dissolved chains and substantiated arguments. The print is part of an album.

Emblem with angel who convinces the man of the joy he will feel when he follows the way of virtue, Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, 1620 print An angel shows a man the way to the fountain of the good of God. The man must follow the way of virtue and this will fulfill his heart with joy. paper engraving the life of man

Amsterdam, Pietersz., Isaak, Luyken, Jan, Title page for: P. Langedult, Notes or explanations about the entire New Testament as well as about the lamentations of Jeremias, 1687, The four evangelists in the company of a lion and a bull, verso - stamped, The four evangelists in the company of a lion and a bull. In the background are the birth of Christ, the sermon on the mount, the healing of a demoniac, the crucifixion and ascension of Christ depicted., print, title page, prints, height 283 mm, width 170 mm, Northern Netherlands, 1649-04-16 - 1712-04-05, print maker, printmaker, 1689 - 1689, paper, etching, etchings, engraving, engraving (printing process), Publication (Event), Publication, publisher

Calling the apostles. .

Emblem with man who renounces his earthly possessions and repent to the Christian faith; Den Wech des century life. A man kneels before Christ showing his wounds. The man makes an arm gesture with which he renounced his earthly possessions. In the landscape, examples are shown by Christians who are in the right way to faith such as clergy or a hermit.

Christ as a good shepherd for the new Jerusalem, Julius Goltzius, After Maerten de Vos, 1646 print Christ as a good shepherd. He walks with his lambs towards the gates of the new Jerusalem. The Holy City has twelve gates, guarded by twelve angels. God and the Holy Spirit appear in the clouds, together with some angels. On the left an angel who shows John the new Jerusalem. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 25:33. This print is part of an album. paper engraving the New Jerusalem. an angel shows John the New (Heavenly) Jerusalem coming down from heaven; sometimes Christ is shown leading his lambs to the city. Christ as Good Shepherd

God appears to Jeremiah, Nicolaas Hogenberg, 1525 print Jeremiah kneeled with hand above head. God appears in heaven with half -burned tree and boiling pot. paper engraving Jeremiah's vision of the seething pot

Emblem with the last judgment for a consideration of life in virtue or sin, Anonymous, After Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, 1649 print In the last judgment, souls of godly and wicked are sent to heaven or hell. The meditation rule in the publication encourages the reader to think about what is desirable: living in virtue or sin with the moment of the last judgment in the prospect. paper engraving comprehensive representation of Last Judgement: Christ (with sword and lily), often surrounded by elders and sometimes accompanied by Mary and John the Baptist, appears in the sky with trumpeting angels (and sometimes angels holding the instruments of the Passion); after the resurrection of the dead the blessed are led to heaven by angels, and the damned are dragged into hell by devils. the life of man

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

God speaks to Job, Philips Galle, After Maarten van Heemskerck, 1563 print God speaks to Job. He instructs Elifaz and his two friends to bring an animal sacrifice and Job to ask for help. Job and the three men kneel before the sacrificial altar with the burning animals. Haarlem paper engraving God speaks to Job from out of the whirlwind (Job 38 - 42:6)

Dew on the woolen coat; History of Gideon. The kneeling gideon asks God, which appears above the threshing floor with the woolen coat, to confirm confirmation for his assignment to Israel. If a day later dew on the wool, while the ground was dry around it, Gideon certainly knew that Israel would be liberated by his belief. Behind this scene Gideon squeezes the wet fur over a bowl. Gideon's army behind it. In the margin a single-line caption in Latin.

The conversion of Saul, who lies on the ground surrounded by horses and soldiers as Christ appears above him 1583 Pieter Perret. The conversion of Saul, who lies on the ground surrounded by horses and soldiers as Christ appears above him. Pieter Perret (Netherlandish, 1555-1639). 1583. Engraving. Prints

Kingdoms of the Assyrians and the Chaldeans; Four kingdoms. King Nebuchadnezzar standing in violations triumphant on the battlefield. Men are defeated on his feet. In the background one of his victories: a conquered king is taken away by soldiers. Left rises a lion with eagle wings from the sea. It is one of the four animals from Daniel's vision. Under the show an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Atilla Voor de Stad Rome, Giovanni Battista Bracelli, after Alessandro Along Afterno Algardi, in Orten 1649 print Pope Leo the Great and his entourage meet Attila theirs and his soldiers outside the walls of Rome. The pope points atilla on the two apostles Peter and Paul in the air, which protect Rome. paper etching pope Leo the Great meets Attila outside the walls of Rome, and points out to him the two apostles St. Peter and St. Paul, appearing in the sky as protectors of Rome

Resurrection of Christ, 1585 print Christ rises from his grave with a banner in his hand. The soldiers who lie around the grave wake up and flee. On the left in the background the arrival of the three holy women at the grave. Under the show a four -line verse in Latin. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Christ, usually holding a banner, arises from the grave; often combined with sleeping and/or frightened soldiers. the holy women (the three Maries) on their way to or at the tomb, to anoint Christ's body

Babylon whore. A beautifully dressed and snapped woman drives a beast with seven cups and ten horns. An army riders appear from heaven. In addition, two angels, one of whom has a millstone. On the right in the background you can see how a city goes into flames. On versose side Latin Bible text in Gothic script in two columns.

Jonah under the Wonderboom, Antonie Wierix (II), After Maerten de Vos, 1643 print Jonah is sitting on a rock above the city of Nineve and waiting for God to destroy the city. God has grown a miracle tree for him so that He can be in the shade. But the next day the tree is withered, the leaves hang limp, and Jonah is caught by the heat. He holds his cloak above his head against the burning sun. Jonah is angry about the plant and about the fact that God does not destroy the city. He talks about it with God who appears on the clouds. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Jonah 4. Numbered in the bottom right: 5. print maker: Antwerpprint maker: Antwerppublisher: Amsterdam paper engraving the gourd (or vine) is eaten by a worm and Jonah is exposed to the burning rays of the sun. when Jonah again murmurs and wishes to die, God rebukes him. tetragram (in Roman or Hebrew script) ~ symbol of God the Father

Luther reveals the deception of the Catholic clergy, Dirck Volckertsz. Coornhert, After Adriaan de Weerdt, 1604 print The three -headed people (vulgus) stands for the Pope, who sits on a throne. Surprise the people look at how Martin Luther reveals the deception of the Catholic clergy by lifting the mantle of the pope. In the light of his torch testimony of the script (testimonium scriptuae), he shows that the leader of the Catholic Church is actually a devil. The pope has the legs of a monster. Moreover, he houses the snake, the wolf, the jackal and the scorpion, animals that stand for the deception of the church. In the background, the humanist Erasmus reveals to the people that priests are also disguised wolves. On the right a country worker is reading the Bible, every hardworking person has the right to the Word of God. The print has a Dutch, Latin and French caption and is part of a twelve -part series with the subject of the degeneration of the Catholic clergy and the causes of t

Our father in heaven, let your name be sanctified; Our father; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. Men and women kneel and pray the first line of our father: our father in heaven, let your name be sanctified. In the clouds the trinity where God the Father is shown as the Tetragram: His name. On the earth it can be seen that believers perform the works of mercy: the hungry food, give the thirsty drinking, visiting the sick and prisoners, dressing the nudes, receive the aliens and buried the dead. Under the show the first line of our father in Latin and a reference to the Bible text in mat. 6: 9. This print is part of an album.

The final judgment.

Moses recommends the Israelites to attack the Ethiopians; Moyses in Aethiopas Tendit; Oudtestament fighting scenes. Moses, on horseback and on the back, recommends his army of Israelites to attack the Ethiopians. Title and caption in Latin in the undermaster.

Wide and the narrow road, Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - Before 1619 print In the foreground a party -celebrating company at a table (left) and a praying man (right). The narrow road leads to heaven, represented as a palace bathing in heavenly light, the wide road to hell, presented as a burning castle with the gaping slump of the monster in the Gracht. A devil in the foreground tries to pull a man off the right track with a rope. Christ watches from a cloud. The different figures and scenes are indicated by letters A-P that refer to the legend in the margin. Antwerp paper engraving the way to destruction is broad and the gate is wide; the way to life is narrow and the gate is straight ~ doctrine of Christ on love, etc. (Matthew 7:13-14; Luke 13:24)

Luther reveals the deception of the Catholic clergy; Degening the Catholic clergy. The three-sacking people (vulgus) stands for the pope, which is on a throne. The people are surprised how Martin Luther reveals the deceit of the Catholic clergy by lifting the cloak of the pope. In the light of his torch testimony of Scripture (testimonium scriptuae), he shows that the leader of the Catholic Church is actually a devil. The pope has the legs of a monster. Moreover, he houses the snake, the wolf, the jackal and the scorpion, animals that stand for the deceit of the church. In the background, Humanist Erasmus reveals to the people that priests are also disguised wolves. On the right a scenery is to read the Bible, every hardworking person has the right to the Word of God. The print has a Dutch, Latin and French caption and is part of a twellable series with the degeneration of the catholic clergy and the causes of the uprising and the images storm.

David and Abigaïl; Savings the peacemakers; The eight salvation speaks; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. When a fierce farmer refuses to help David and his men, they threaten to punish him. Abigair, the farmer's wife, kneels for David and offers him and his soldiers eat and drink. She agreed that David was satisfied. Print is part of a series about the eight skimmings of Christ and illustrates the salvation: blessed the peacekeepers. On a square sticky at the bottom of this text. 5: 9 in Latin. At the bottom of the margin a verse in Latin about the willow discussion and the show. This print is part of an album.

Emblem with spiritual and man who pray to God and Saints with their request to be able to live in virtue; Den Wech des century life. A spiritual kneels in prayer with Christ's passenger implements, a man beside him also kneels in prayer and tramples the devil. They focus to God who goes into heaven and the saints who can do a convey. On seven shields, the virtues displayed that the meditation prescribes and which man should pursue during his life: faith, hope, love, justice, moderation, strength and caution.

Cyrus as a second king from the vision of Daniel; Of the four monarchs; Rise of four world riches and four rulers from the vision of Daniel; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Cyrus II, king of Persia is on a horse, a flag in his hand with the image of a Ram (Persia). The horse tramples king ninus ninus. A cityscape in the background. In addition to Cyrus, a bear emerges from the sea, a reference to a vision of Daniel about the rise of four kingdoms in the world. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in. 7. This print is part of an album.

Last Judgment, Anonymous, After Jan Luyken, 1681 - 1762 print paper etching Last Judgement

Last judgment, Adriaen Collaert, After Maerten de Vos, 1646 print Illustration of the seventh article of faith (hence he will come and judge the living and the dead) of the apostolic creed. Christ sits on a rainbow in the clouds with the Virgin Mary and John kneeling next to him. He judges the world during the last judgment. The apostles around them. All the dead from their graves reside on the earth. They are led by angels to heaven (left) or led by devils to hell (right). This print is part of an album. paper engraving 'inde venturus est iudicare vivos et mortuos' ~ articles of faith. comprehensive representation of Last Judgement: Christ (with sword and lily), often surrounded by elders and sometimes accompanied by Mary and John the Baptist, appears in the sky with trumpeting angels (and sometimes angels holding the instruments of the Passion); after the resurrection of the dead the blessed are led to heaven by angels, and the damned are dragged into hell by devils

Birth of Christ, Hieronymus Wierix, After Maerten de Vos, 1593 print Maria, Joseph and four angels kneel around the Christ child that lies in his manger in the stable. Other angels look from heaven. In the background the announcement to the shepherds. Various elements from the performance are letters that correspond with the legend in the margin. Antwerp paper engraving Mary, Joseph and the new-born Christ (Nativity) (+ angel(s) floating in the air). annunciation of Christ's birth to the shepherds (and/or shepherdesses) at night; a host of singing angels in the air

Care of God for hiss; Cura dei Pro Suis; Allegories of the Christian faith. Series of ten (originally twelve) allegories of the Christian faith. Each of the allegories consists of a central representation with a frame in which quotes from the Bible are combined with the imagination of certain events from the Bible. In the margin down two Latin lines and number 5.

Unveiling and elevation of the truth through time, 1550 - 1625 print The personification of time (tempus) leads the personalized naked truth (Veritas) to God, presented as a light source with the inscription Jahwe/ Deus. The truth holds the keys in her hand with which she is freed from her dark prison. The chains at her feet are named after the heads of pride (Superbia) and Geiginess (Avaritia) and are held by the devil (Princeps Tenebrarum) and a monk that depicts superstition (Idolatria). Mercury and representatives of the arts look in a landscape on the left. Under the show is a rule of text in Latin. paper engraving Time revealing Truth; Time carrying Truth aloft. Covetousness; 'Avaritia' (Ripa) ~ personification of one of the Seven Deadly Sins. Pride; 'Superbia' (Ripa) ~ personification of one of the Seven Deadly Sins. Idolatry; 'Idololatria', 'Religione finta' (Ripa). human-shaped devil. monk(s), friar(s). tetragram (in Roman or Hebrew script) ~ symbol of God the Father. specifi

Punishment of evil (the passage through the Schelfzee); Punitio Tirannorum; Allegories of the Christian faith. Series of ten (originally twelve) allegories of the Christian faith. Each of the allegories consists of a central representation with a frame in which quotes from the Bible are combined with the imagination of certain events from the Bible. In the margin down two lines of Latin and the number 10.

Tuccia with a strainer on the waterfront; Performances from Roman history. The Vestaal Virgin Tucco was accused of adultery but showed her innocence by filling a water with water and wearing it without leaking the water. Tuccia stands on the waterfront to fill her sieve with water, right in the background she walks away with the water-filled strainer. In the margin under the show, a text is listed in Latin, lower right: 5. The print is part of a series of prints that depict events from Roman history.

Emblem with man who is considering which he will walk in life, Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, 1620 print Man is in a landscape in reflection next to a globe that goes up in smoke. Three roads are shown in the landscape that lead to heaven and eternal life in different ways. If the man chooses the wrong way, he comes to hell. paper engraving the life of man. active vs. contemplative life. the course of life symbolized. journey to heaven, pathway to heaven. journey to hell. contemplation

Entry of Christ in Jerzalem, Anonymous, Urs Graf, 1506 print paper entry into Jerusalem: people spreading their clothes before Christ on the ass, and waving palm branches (Matthew 21:1-11, 21:14-16; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-40; John 12:12-19)

Faith and hope bring the worker to godly; Rewards for labor and trout. The personification of labor (labor) is pushed by faith (Fides) towards a bridge. By means of a rope that is bound around his waist, work is pulled further to the bridge through hope (SPES). On the bridge, the personnifications of divine justice, godness and humility are under the canopy of the Holy Spirit. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a series about the rewards of human labor.

Emblem with man who thanks God for all his good deeds; Den Wech des century life.an Angel shows a man That All Good acts of God Are Reasons for Showing Gratitude in His Prayer.

Aspasia sleeping; Koningsklyke Herderinne Aspasia Blyyndend game. The Royal Shepherd's Aspasia is sleeping sleeping with her herd while bystanders watching how a crown and scepter descend from heaven. On the left in the background a city with dome building.

God announces different tasks on the three positions; The different tasks of the three positions. God, sitting on a cloud with cherubs, gives the kneeling pope, emperor and farmer any assignment. The pope, as a head of the spiritual stand, should pray for the soul kill of every individual (TU PREMARE). The emperor, together with the rest of the prevailing class, must maintain the rule of law (TU Iustitiam Exercere). The farmer represents most of the population, the third position. He must work to feed the rest of the population and create prosperity (TU Labora). The print has a Latin caption and is part of a series about the different tasks of the three positions

Huge horrors on earth prior to the final judgment. Horrors prior to the last judgment. The sun is darkened, the moon does not give a light more, the stars fall from heaven and stagger the heavenly powers. The sign appears to heaven that announces the coming of the man's son. All tribes on earth are beat in the breast when seeing this sign. With various elements from the show are letters. The print is part of an album.

Dispuut about the Holy Sacrament (right part), Philippe Thomassin, After Rafaël, 1617 print Right side of the dispute over the holy sacrament to the fresco by Rafaël in the Stanza della Segnatura, consisting of two parts: Heaven and the earth, with the holy trinity on the left. On a cloud party sits next to Christ John the Baptist, Apostles, Evangelists and Martyrs. At the earthly level there is a monstrance on the left on an altar with saints on the right and representatives of the church. paper engraving 'Disputa'. representations of the Trinity. angels

People call on God, Crispijn van de Passe (I), 1700 - 1750 print When set had a son, whom he called Enos they began to call on the name of God. In the margin a two -way caption in Dutch. print maker: Utrechtpublisher: Amsterdam paper engraving story of Enos (+ God the Father)

Saint Francis of Assisi is venerated with palm branches. Man must follow his example and live in virtue in order to know peace in the heart and be honored, says the meditation precept in the issue, Emblem with veneration of Saint Francis of Assisi who lived in virtue Den wech des eeuwich levens (series title), Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, print maker: anonymous, publisher: Hendrik Aertssens (II), Antwerp, 1620 - 1623 and/or 1623, paper, engraving, h 136 mm × w 94 mm

Hypocrite collects treasures. The hypocrite, with a devil over the head, buries his treasures in the earth. The believer, with an angel above the head, wait to collect treasures until he is in heaven. Depiction of Mat. 6: 19-21: "Collect treasures in heaven, there nut neither rust them away, there didn't break thieves to steal them." In the background the mountain speech. With various elements from the show are letters. The print is part of an album.

The pressure populated Calvary, Bartholomeus Willemsz. Dolendo, 1589 - 1626 print The three crosses were established on the Calvary mountain. The place for the crosses is crowded by groups of people. On the right in front of the dice that dice for Christ. Just behind it the lans wearer and the sponge carrier. print maker: Leidenpublisher: Amsterdam paper engraving Christ on the cross combined with other scenes from the Passion

Redding of Saint Donatianus, Lancelot Blondeel, 1545 - 1550 drawing The wonderful salvation of Saint Donatian as a design for embroidery on a choir hood shield. paper. ink pen / brush male saints (with NAME)

Jutta of Sangerhausen.

Last Judgment, Jan Luyken, 1681 print Amsterdam paper etching Last Judgement

David offers aan God, Giles Sadeler (2), after Maerten of you, 1580 - 1596 print King David built an altar on the threshing floor of the Jebusite Arauna. He is kneeling for the altar and sacrifices cattle in the hope of stopping a scourge that ravages the country. Arauna watches. Above him the angel of death flies the plague. In the background a plain, strewn with victims of the plague. The print has a Latin caption with an explanation and on the right in the corner a verse from Psalm 129. paper engraving David builds an altar in the threshing-floor of Araunah and burns the offerings to God. God punishes Israel with three days of plague; the avenging angel with his sword drawn goes through the land; seventy thousand men are killed

Joseph thrown into the well by his brothers; Proiicerent Fratres Ioseph in Cisternam, Sustulerunt (...); Spacious bible. Jozef's brothers lower him in the well. On the left a sheep and right goats and a dog. In the background a landscape with mountains and water. On the left in the background the group of merchants. Under the show the title in Latin, a four-line verse in Dutch, French, German and English and a reference to the Bible text in Gen. 37:24.

. The chrysis priest comes to release his daughter Chryseis at Agamemnon, who has taken her caught. On the right in the background, Apollo launches the plague in the Greek camp. In the margin a four-line caption, in two columns, in Latin.

Once rich, man says his hope for wealth; Utility of hope of money. By a devil helped man places the image of heap (SPES) on a large bag filled with coins. Once the human has become rich once turned rich, people only think of wealth. In a cartouche at the bottom of the print a Dutch caption on rhyme. The print is part of a four-part series about the uselessness of hope of money and other secular matters.

The Struggle Between the Devil and St Francis of Assisi for the Soul of Guido da Montefeltro, plate three from Darstellungen aus Dante's Hölle 1807-1808 Germany. Etching on paper . Joseph Anton Koch

Victor East Sereniss John 3 King Pol. Townly Address in honor of Jan 3 Sobieski . unknown

Blanz Van the Tooving Bazuin, ehonestimus Gift Von Frankfurt, Afterbreaks of Albreaks, 1502 print God appears in the sky and brings the apocalyptic woman, covered with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a wreath of twelve stars on her head. Her newborn child is saved from the seven -member dragon by Engelen. paper a pregnant woman, clothed with the sun and standing on the moon, appears; she is threatened by a red dragon with a long tail and seven heads. the seventh of the angels sounds the trumpet: adoration in heaven

Jupiter and his planetary children; Jupiter; The seven planets.Jupiter drives into its triumphy to heaven, drawn by two peacocks. On the car the signs of the zodiac fish and Sagittarius. The people on earth are worldly or ecclesiastical rulers. An emperor is crowned by the pope, surrounded by cardinals and bishops. On the left a judge on his throne. Hunted in the background. At the top a four-line verse in German.

Moses shows the Koperen Snake, Jan Luyken, 1691 print Print at the top right marked: F. 70. Amsterdam paper etching / letterpress printing the brazen serpent (Numbers 21:4-9)

David offers to God; History of David. King David has built an altar on the threshing floor of the Jusite Arauna. He has been kneeling in front of the altar and sacrifices cattle hoping to stop a scourge that tests the country. Arauna watches. Above him, the angel's death flies that caused the plague. In the background a plain, strewn with victims of the plague. The print has a Latin caption with an explanation and right in the corner a verse from Psalm 129.

Leeping and burial of Christ, Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen, in or after 1517 - 1533 print From series of twelve prints. Frame cut away. Dead Christ Beeping by his mother, the three Marys and John. Golgotha and burial in the background. paper pen lamentation over the dead Christ by his relatives and friends (Christ usually without crown of thorns). Christ's entombment (possibly by angels)

Antwerp, Jode, Gerard de, Collaert, Hans (I), Francken, Ambrosius (I), Thesaurus novi Testamenti elegantissimis iconibus expressus continens historias atque miracula doni nostri Iesu Christi, Parables from the New Testament, Parable of the treasure in the field, A man buys the owner's field after finding a treasure in a field. In the background we see how the man finds the treasure and buries it again. In the foreground on the left the man stands with a purse of sticks in his hand to negotiate and buy the field. Below the representation a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Mat. 13. This print is part of an album., print, album sheet, prints, height 216 mm, width 285 mm, Work conception, 1544 - 1618-10-16, after a design by, 1585 - 1585, fourth quarter 16th century, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), print maker, printmaker, Southern Netherlands (before 1775), 1540 - 1581, Publication (Event), Publication, Northern Netherlands, 1509 - 1591-02-05, publisher

Adoration by the Kings (part top left), Agostino Carracci, After Baldassare Peruzzi, 1567 - 1602 print The worship of the Christ child by the kings, for a great ruin. In the background a hilly landscape with antique buildings and the procession with the result of the kings. Above the ruin, God appears the Father accompanied by a choir of angels. print maker: Italyafter design by: Bolognapublisher: RomeItaly paper engraving adoration of the kings: the Wise Men present their gifts to the Christ-child (gold, frankincense and myrrh)

Emblem with angel showing to man that he must live to the example of saints; Den Wech des century life.an Angel shows a man that he must live to the example or saints. In A Garden at a Monastery, a Group of Saints knop in Prayer. From Heaven with the Holy Trinity, light shines down them.

Last Judgment, Cornelis Boel, After Johann Sadeler (I), After Frederik Sustris, c. 1590 - c. 1650 print Christ sits on the rainbow as a judge, his feet rest on the globe. He makes a gesture and is surrounded by cherubies. Two trumpeting angels on either side of him. Under a dead person stands out from his grave, another is withdrawn by two devils. With a Latin caption. Southern Netherlands paper engraving Last Judgement

Amsterdam, Visscher, Claes Jansz. (II), Vos, Maerten de, Collaert, Jan (II), Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae, Apostolic creed, Et in Jesum Christum filium eius unicum Dominum nostrum, Transfiguration, Illustration of the second article of faith (I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord) of the Apostles' Creed. The Transfiguration on the Mount: Christ's face shines like the sun. Moses and Elijah appear on either side of Christ and speak with him. John, Peter and James are seated on the mountain. This print is part of an album., print, album leaf, prints, height 190 mm, width 137 mm, Southern Netherlands (before 1775), 1566 - 1628-05-26, print maker, printmaker, 1570 - 1618, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, Southern Netherlands, 1532 - 1603-12-04, after a design van, Publication (Event), Publication, Northern Netherlands, 1586 - 1652-06-19, publisher

Emblem with angel indicating a man on all good acts and gifts of God; Den Wech des century life.

Dispute over the holy sacrament (left part). Part of the Fresco of Rafael in the Stanza della Segnatura that represents the supernatural truth. The Fresco consists of two levels, heaven and earth. A discussion is conducted on both levels about the Holy Sacrament or the Eucharist. Central God the Father, Christ and the Holy Spirit above an altar. Besides Christ, Maria and John are the Baptist. Also present on the cloud are the apostles, evangelists and martyrs. At the earthly level, the saints and delegates of the church such as Pope Julius II, Pope Sixtus IV, Savonarola and Dante Alighieri, are discussing the transsubstantiation. Above floating angels.

Sedekia; Kings of Judah; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. King Sedekia from Judah standing in the foreground. In the background in the landscape the important events from his life. The Israelites are taken away in exile and King Sedekia also is included, sitting on a car. Babylonian soldiers wear the temple utility. In the background the destruction of Jerusalem. Under the show a reference to the Bible text in 2. 24:17 - 25:30 in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Jacob meets Rachel; Spacious bible. At the source in Haran, Jakob meets Rachel, who gives her father's sheep. Jacob embraces Rachel. In addition, the sheep drink at De Put, of which Jakob has removed the cover. Left and right a pass edge. Under the show four four-line verses in Dutch and a reference to the Bible text in Gen. 29.

Prophecy about Babel, 1740 print Isaiah's prophecy about the destruction of the city of Babel. The city is on fire. The people were caught by fright. At the top right two angels. A title above the show. Below six verses and a reference to Isaiah 13: 1-3. The print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing Isaiah's prophecy of the fall of Babel (Isaiah 14:12-20)

Christ as victor, Guillaume Altzenbach, 1650 - 1672 print Germany paper engraving Christ triumphing over devil(s). Trinity as three persons. Madonna: i.e. Mary with the Christ-child (+ angel(s)). cross as symbol of Christ. the four symbols of the evangelists, 'the apocalyptic beasts'. the three patriarchs together: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob (not in biblical context)

Dispuut about the Holy Sacrament (left part), Giorgio Ghisi, After Rafaël, 1552 print Part of Rafaël's fresco in the Stanza della Segnatura that reflects the supernatural truth. The fresco consists of two levels, heaven and earth. A discussion is being held at both levels about the holy sacrament or the Eucharist. Central God the Father, Christ and the Holy Spirit above an altar. Mary and John the Baptist are sitting next to Christ. Also present at the cloud are the apostles, evangelists and martyrs. At the earthly level are the saints and representatives of the church such as Pope Julius II, Pope Sixtus IV, Savonarola and Dante Alighieri, who discuss transsubstantiation. Engelen is floating above. print maker: Italyafter painting by: Vaticaanstadpublisher: Antwerp paper engraving the Holy Trinity, 'Trinitas coelestis'; Father, Son and Holy Ghost ~ Christian religion. representations of the Trinity. saints. angels. pope

Calling for help from Israelites heard by God the Father, 1645 - 1646 print The Israelites were burdened by forced labor. They complained loudly and their call up rose to God the Father. He heard their jam marks and took on their fate. The print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing God looking upon the Israelites

H. Antonius prevents wild animals from looting its garden, 1598 print H. Antonius prevents wild animals from looting its garden. 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

Medea prays to Hecate, Crispijn van de Passe (I), 1602 - 1607 print Hecate sends Medea a carriage drawn by winged dragons so that she can pick herbs. With that she wants to make Aeson, the elderly father of Jason, young again. In the margin a four -line caption, in two columns, in Latin. Cologne paper engraving Medea prays alone in the night; her chariot, drawn by winged dragons, is sent to enable her to pick magic herbs

Humanity must learn everything; Misery of human existence. A mother feeds her child, another learns to walk a toddler. They are followed by three children: two crying, while one learns steps with a walking rack. In the background all kinds of animals that have been gifted from their birth by certain properties. The print is part of a series about the misery of human existence.

The creation of Adam, Crispijn van de Passe (I), 1700 - 1750 print God creates Adam in paradise. He blows him through his nose. In the margin a two -way caption in Dutch. print maker: Utrechtpublisher: Amsterdam paper engraving God brings Adam to paradise. God the Father as young or adult man (perhaps resembling Christ)

Crucifixion, etc.. 1725. Hogarth, William, 1697-1764. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection

Val van Babylon; Openbaring van Johannes op Patmos; Icones Revelationum S Johs Evangeliste in Pathmo.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. A four-line caption in Latin in the margin. Twentieth print from a series of twenty-four with the Revelation of John on Patmos.

Bride in heaven. The bride is included in heaven. She is among Christ, her groom, and God the Father. Above her the pigeon of the Holy Spirit. Oudtestament figures and angels have divided into worship around them. In the margin a four-line caption, in two columns, in Latin.

Conversion of Paulus, Hans Baldung Grien, 1505 - 1507 print Paul is on horseback on his way to Damascus when he is blinded by light from heaven. His horse prancers and his hat and bag fall to the floor. Christ appears on a cloud with a tau kruis and three angels. Nuremberg paper on the way to Damascus Christ appears to Saul, who falls from his horse and is blinded by the light

Emblem with man who has to choose if he will serve God or the devil; Den Wech des century life. An angel shows a kneeling man two options. He can serve God in virtue. The holy trinity is shown in the sky with angel choirs. His other option is life in sin and thus serve the devil. The devil as a lucifer trick for the purgatory.

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