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Heavenly and Martyrdom Scenes

Images depicting religious themes of heavenly love, Christ's resurrection, baptism, and martyrdom, featuring angels, light, and crowd scenes.

Christ rises from the tomb. Soldiers rush away, covering their eyes to protect them from the light, which radiates from Christ. Christ stands in a cloud over the tomb with a banner in his hand., Resurrection of Christ, Cornelis Cort, print maker: anonymous, Giulio Clovio, Rome, after 1569 - 1619, paper, engraving, h 140 mm × w 108 mm
Christ rises from the tomb. Soldiers rush away, covering their eyes to protect them from the light, which radiates from Christ. Christ stands in a cloud over the tomb with a banner in his hand., Resurrection of Christ, Cornelis Cort, print maker: anonymous, Giulio Clovio, Rome, after 1569 - 1619, paper, engraving, h 140 mm × w 108 mm
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The crucifixion of Christ. Woodcut.
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Astrology (Sterrenkunde), Cornelis Cort, after frans flower (1), 1565 print Astrologia, a winged woman with a star wreath around her head, measures the distance between the constellations with a compass on a celestial growl. Her gaze is visionary towards heaven. An old man with beard who stands next to her looks in the same direction. Books and astrological instruments are on the ground. Behind Astrologia is a peacock and there is an eagle next to her. paper engraving 'Astronomy' (~ quadrivium); 'Astronomy' (Ripa)
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The Ascension of Elias. The prophet Elias is in the fiery car that drives through two horses to heaven. The scene has been seen from below.
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St. Louis Francis of Assisi, Francis, Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, 1181 or 1182 to 3 October 1226, founder of the Order of Friars Minor, Ordo fratrum minorum, Franciscans, St. John the Baptist. Francis of Assisi in the Wilderness, Reading a Book, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original.
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. God's Spirit floats over the water of the wild and death earth. Two naked men wear the earth on a rope over the shoulder. A star hangs at each end of the rope. To the Bible text in Gen. 1: 1-2.
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In. Hieronim of a penance; Coriolano, Bartolomeo (CA 1599-Ca 1676), Reni, Guido (1575-1642); 1637 (1637-00-00-1637-00-00);Hieronim (Saint - Ca 340 -Ca 420), Schlesisches Museum der Bilden Künste (Wrocław - 1880-1945) - collection, penance, hermitage, religious scenes, saints
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Saint John ca. 1514-1600 Anonymous, Italian, 16th to early 17th century Italian. Saint John. Anonymous, Italian, 16th to early 17th century. ca. 1514-1600. Engraving. Prints
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Hope. Men and women of different ages are engaged to reach a cord across a ravine. An angel is across the street and holds the cords. Illustration for the Sotto Speranza chapter from the book Documenti d'Amore.
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Soul in the purgatory prays for grace, Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert, after Peter Paul Rubens, 1596 - 1678 print A soul in purgatory prays for grace and an angel points to the two options: heaven or hell. Under the show is a quote from the Bible, Job 19, in three languages. paper engraving purgatory, usually the souls praying or asking for intercession
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Eva mourns the death to Abel; History of Kain and Abel. The parents of Cain and Abel think the corpse of their son at the sacrificial place. Eva sits on her knees for the corpse of Abel. She mapping his death. Left is Adam on a stone. The print has a Latin caption.
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God forgives man's debts. Depiction of a fresh from mat. 6.12: Forgive us our debts, as we have forgiven who was something guilty. A man kneel down for God's father who is sitting on a cloud and pray for forgiveness. Two men embrace each other in the background. A peace dove with an olive branch in her mouth flies to the men.
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Martyrdom of five male saints by suspension from an elaborate crucifix, one being stung by wasps. Woodcut.
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Archangel Michael; S. Michael Archangelus. The Archangel Michaël tramples a devil and stir through throat with a lance.
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Christ child and John the Baptist. The Christ child and the young John the Baptist are sitting on the floor. They hold a victory barrel with the text 'ECCE Agnus'. The Lamb is in between them.
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The Evangelist Lucas; S. LVCAS; Four evangelists. The four evangelists in this series of prints are depicted with wings, an image language that goes back to early Christian performances where they were presented as winged beings.
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Christ runs over the water. If Petrus Christ looks on the water, he gets out of the boat and walks to him. But soon Petus starts to sink. Christ takes him to hand. In the background the boat with the fishing disciples.
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Promotional picture of Claudius von Colalto (1645), upper part. Temple with statues of Archduken of Austria, also emperors from the Holy Roman Empire. On the right, angels are editing the empty niches. Angels descend from heaven to place a caesarean crown on the dome. Left angels in the air, they entail an ornament on which an assignment to Ferdinand III, Archduke of Austria and emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, in Latin.
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The blessed are received in heaven, Hendrick Goltzius, after Jan van der Straet, 1596 - 1652 print Round representation of the arrival of the blessed in heaven. Angels accompany the souls upstairs, where Christ travels in the middle of a crowd of saints (including Mary). To the show Bible texts in Latin. This print is part of a series of four round prints with last judgment scenes. Print Maker: Haarlem Publisher: Amsterdam paper engraving the blessed are brought to heaven ~ Last Judgement
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The Prophet Habakkuk and the Angel. Wouter Crabeth (Netherlandish, active 1559, died 1589)
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Last Judgment, Anonymous, Alart du Hameel, 1520-1580.
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Holy Macarius Romanus of Mesopotamia as a recluse, Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, after Abraham Bloemaert, 1619 print Holy Macarius Romanus of Mesopotamia among the rocks with lion. On the Verso is a fragment French text. print maker: Amsterdampublisher: Low Countriespublisher: Antwerp paper engraving the hermit Macarius of Egypt (the Elder, the Great); possible attributes: T-shaped staff, skull
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Christ on the cross with three angels, woodcut by Albrecht Durer, historical, digital improved reproduction of an old woodcut..
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Southern Netherlands, Suavius, Lambertus, Scenes from the Book of Acts, Baptism of the Ethiopian eunuch by Philip, verso - stamped, The apostle Philip baptizes the Ethiopian eunuch. On the right the eunuch's carriage and three men. After the Bible story in Acts 8: 26-40, print, prints, height 108 mm, width 147 mm, 1514 - 1564, print maker, printmaker, 1520 - 1567, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process)
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Aartsengel Michaël; S. Michael.The Archangel Michaël submits the dragon. In his hand he holds a cross bar with banner and a palm branch.
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Moving of Christ. Christ, tied to a pillar, is mocked by two men. One of them keeps a scent imminent up. In the background a face on a city. In the margin a bible quote from PS. 34 in Latin.
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Manoach and his wife see the angel take off in the flame of their sacrifice ..
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Flying angel in a landscape; Title page for Jean Le Clerc, Le Nouveau Testament de Nôtre Seigneur Jésus-Christ, 1703. A flying angel in a landscape. In his hands two banderoles with Latin texts.
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Christ on the Cross, 1789 - 1855 print Christ on the cross, with Mary, John and Maria Magdalena. In the caption a verse of six lines. Numbered at the top right: N. 56. publisher: Leidenprint maker: Northern Netherlands (possibly) paper letterpress printing crucified Christ with Mary, John, and Mary Magdalene
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Two angels with burning torches. .
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Vision of the rich man in hell, 1643 print The rich man in hell. It is plagued by hellish flames, demons and devils. In a vision he sees the poor Lazarus on the lap of Abraham. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 16:24. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving in hell Dives sees Lazarus in paradise; usually Dives pointing at his tongue
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. A man is sitting in a chair and rushing the power of God. Around him symbols of religious life (Anchor, Bijenkorf) and of the worldly life (money pouch, crown, passer, hourglass with wings). A wall behind him with the title of the book. In the air the alloy of God and the hand of God. Hand has a scales on which good and evil are weighed. In the background a teacher teaching a young man.
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The good samaritan tending to a wounded man while a priest and a Levite walk on by. Engraving by T. Cook after W. Hogarth.
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Copper wax or rinsing basin in the court of the Tabernacle, Anonymous, After Jan Luyken, 1683 - 1762 print paper etching bronze laver and its base ~ the court of the Tabernacle
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Dome decoration with Old Testament figures and angels; Cupola Prima di Musico Capella del Ssmo Crucifisso (...); Dome decorations in the Sint-Pietersbasiliek. Dome decoration with figures from the Old Testament and Angels, in the dome of the Santissimo Crucifisso chapel in the Sint-Pietersbasiliek in the Vatican.
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Christ aan de Geselpaal, Lucas Vorsterman (I), After Gerard Seghers, 1619 - 1657 print Antwerp paper engraving preparations for the flagellation of Christ
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The conversion of the H. Paulus. Paulus (Saul) on horseback, is blinded by the light from heaven and falls. Christ to the sky in cloud.
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Man met twee geselroedes; Geseling van Christus.A naked man, seen from the front, with a crowded in both hands. He keeps his left arm in the air.
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Lucas de evangelist; The four evangelists. The Evangelist Lucas between the clouds sitting on his attribute, one of the four apocalyptic creatures, the OS. Print from a series of four.
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Old couple with bagpipe playing dead. An old couple at a table on which a plate with a bone greets death, playing on a bagpipe. The man takes off his hat and gives his hand to death. The woman makes a respectful gesture with her hand against her chest.
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Christ with His Cross, Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - Before 1619 print Christ wears his cross on his shoulder. The blood flows into a chalice from the wound in his side. In the margin a two -way caption in Latin. Antwerp paper engraving types of adult Christ (alone). blood spouting from Christ's wounds
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Adam and Eve , Biblical events
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Antwerp, Aertssens, Hendrik, Cornelisz. van Oostsanen, Jacob, Netherlands, Bolswert, Boëtius Adamsz., Miracle of Amsterdam 1345, Two angels praying at fire with intact host, Cornelisz van Oostsanen, Two small angels kneel at a fire and pray and honor the intact host that is visible between the flames. The Latin and Dutch verses encourage the reader to be aware of the meaning of the miracle with the host., print, book illustration, prints, height 133 mm, width 83 mm, Southern Netherlands, 1580 - 1633-03-25, print maker, printmaker, 1590 - 1633, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, Northern Netherlands, 1475 - 1533, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, 1622 - 1663, publisher
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Saint Secundus of Asti. Engraving.
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Shooting of Christ. In the middle of the print is Christ. He is valid by two men. A man has a rod, the other a whip with buttons. Two other men keep Christ in control. Pilatus watches the right of the print. In the background the Pharisees and Scribes, who follow the torture from remotely. The print has a Latin umbrella with a quote from Psalm 34 (34:15) and a Latin caption with a quote from the gospel of John (John 19: 5).
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Christ beholds the personified soul surrounded by flames, Jan Luyken, Pieter Arentsz II, 1678-1687.
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Alexander and the High Priest of Jerusalem. Dimensions: sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 24.8 x 19.6 cm (9 3/4 x 7 11/16 in.). Medium: engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Master IRs.
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The Penance of Saint John Chrysostom. Barthel Beham (Germany, Nuremberg, 1502-1540)Hans Sebald Beham (Germany, Nuremberg, 1500-1550). Germany, circa 1541-45. Prints; engravings. Engraving
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Torture, Christ at the Scourging Stake, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original.
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Venice, Bertelli, Orazio, Italy, Carracci, Agostino, Christ, Mary, John the Baptist and the apostles, James the Less, James the Greater and Matthias, verso - stamped, Sheet with three representations of the apostles James the Less with book and square, James the Greater with a staff and Matthias, the successor of Judas Iscariot, with a sword., print, prent, prints, height 107 mm, width 187 mm, Italian, 1557 - 1602-03-22, print maker, printmaker, 1583 - 1583, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Publication (Event), Publication, publisher, uitgever
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Spanish painting depicting the victim of an exorcism in the 18th century
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Christina von Bolsena, saint.
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Nadab and Abiha dying by fire after their wrong burnt offering; An old and new testament concordance; Concordants Alt and News Testaments. Illustration of the Bible text Leviticus (verse 10-1): Nadab and Abiha A fire for a burnt offering, but because this did not happen in accordance with Christ's prescriptions, they were punished and arrived in the flames sea.
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Engraving titled 'deliver us from evil' from 'Lyra Germanic, Hymns for the Sundays and chief festivals of the Christian Year'. Dated 1860
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S. André, apotre et martyr (St. Andrew, Apostle and Martyr), November 30th, from Les Images De Tous Les Saincts et Saintes de L'Année (Images of All of the Saints and Religious Events of the Year) 1636 Jacques Callot French This print is part of a series comprised of a title page, frontispiece, and 122 plates. Each of these 122 plates contains four oval scenes depicting Saints and Religious Events for each day of the year. This etching was originally one of four oval scenes on a plate in the series.. S. André, apotre et martyr (St. Andrew, Apostle and Martyr), November 30th, from Les Images De Tous Les Saincts et Saintes de L'Année (Images of All of the Saints and Religious Events of the Year). Les Images De Tous Les Saincts et Saintes de L'Année. Jacques Callot (French, Nancy 1592-1635 Nancy). 1636. Etching; second state of two (Lieure). Israël Henriet (French, Nancy ca. 1590-1661 Paris). Prints
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Christ as a man of sorrows, sitting on the cross, Anonymous, Hans Weiditz, c. 1522 print paper Man of Sorrows, 'Imago Pietatis', 'Erbärmdebild', 'Schmerzensmann'; the upright Christ showing his wounds, usually bearing the crown of thorns, and accompanied by the instruments of the Passion, standing or sitting in his tomb