Historical Religious Events

Illustrations of significant events in religious history, including papal decisions and biblical judgments, depicted in classical engraving style.

Church marriage ceremony, Reinier Vinkeles (I), 1797 - 1802 print A marriage is performed in a church. The groom slides a ring around the finger of his beloved. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving wedding ring. (civil) marriage ceremonies. interior of church

Pope Stephanus VI (VII) condemns the corpse of Pope formosus. Stefanus VI (VII) and the Dead Pope formosus during the Kadaversynode in Rome in 897.

Judgment of Solomo, Gilliam van der Gouwen, After Bernard Picart, 1728 print Solomon is sitting on his throne and orders one of his soldiers to chop the disputed child in two. A mothers of the mothers for grace and proves that she is the real mother. The other mother (right) stands next to a dead child, who was hers, points to the living child and demands his death (1 Kon. 3:23). The print has a Hebrew, Latin, French, English, German and Dutch caption. print maker: Amsterdampublisher: The Hague paper etching / engraving the judgement of Solomon (1 Kings 3:16-28)

Maurus of Subiaco, saint.

Copper engraving by Adriaen Collaert, circa 1598, illustrating episodes from the life of Jesus, including his ministry, miracles, and interactions with followers.

Adoration of the Shepherds, Reinier Vinkeles (I), After Jacobus Buys, 1797 print Amsterdam paper etching / engraving adoration of the Christ-child by the shepherds; Mary and Joseph present

Healing of the woman who suffered from blood flies and Christ arouses the daughter of Jairus, Jacob Folkema, 1791 print Two Biblical performances from Luc. 8. A woman heals her blood flows by touching the dressing of Christ, and Christ heals the daughter of Jairus. Two performances of one plate, each with a title in Dutch and French. Fully numbered at the bottom right: 14. publisher: Amsterdampublisher: Dordrecht paper etching 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). raising of the daughter of Jairus, who is lying in bed (Matthew 9:18-19, 9:23-26; Mark 5:21-24, 5:35-43; Luke 8:40-42, 8:49-56)

Petrus denied Christ; At that moment, Jesus turned the face after Petrus where Peter made himself suddenly from there, and in hot tears outsourced. .

Piety of Mayor Boom in Amsterdam, 1587. Piety of Mayor Pieter Cornelisz Boom during the meal with Count of Leicester in Amsterdam, October 4, 1587.

Children brought before Archbishop Turibius de Mogrovejo, François de Poilly (I), After Carlo Maratta, 1632 - 1693 print paper engraving / etching archbishop, bishop, etc. (Roman Catholic)

Church marriage ceremony, Reinier Vinkeles (I), 1797 - 1802 print A marriage is performed in a church. The groom slides a ring around the finger of his beloved. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving wedding ring. (civil) marriage ceremonies. interior of church

Davids servants at Hanun, Quiryn Fonbonne, After Gerard Hoet (I), 1720 - 1728 print paper etching / engraving Hanun, king of the Ammonites, mistreats David's messengers: their beards are shaven off and their clothes are cut off

Willibrord preaches against idolatry, Reinier Vinkeles (I), After Jacobus Buys, 1783 - 1795 print Bishop Willibrord preaches in the midst of bystanders against idolatry and points to an image of Wodan. Amsterdam paper etching St. Willibrord breaking the pagan idols

Heilig Oliesel (links part), Jean Pesne, After Nicolas Poussin, 1633 - 1700 print Sacrament of the dying. paper etching extreme unction ~ the last of the seven sacraments

Godschalk undergoes his punishment and burns his books; The books, in which he had claimed, to burn .. a part of the twelve bishops looks at how the penalties them imposed by Godschalk. Godschalk burns books after he has been drained with the rod.

Marriage of Moses and Sippora. .

Two biblical performances out of hand. 21 and 22. Agabus predicts Paul that he will be tied to your hands and feet in Jerusalem, and Paul speaks from a staircase to the people. Two representations of one plate, each with a title in Dutch and French. Numbered at the bottom right: 47.

Nikodemus in conversation with Christ at night; Nikodemus Bij Christ. In a high departure with the ceiling oilmap in Christ with Nikodemus

Karel V to emperor crowned by the pope; arrival of Ferdinand in Ghent in 1635 (no. 24); Perpetuo Terris Imperet Illa Domus / Carolus A Pontifice Coronatur; Carolus a Pontifice Coronatur. Karel V to Emperor Crowned by Pope Clemens VII in Bologna, 24 February 1530. Presentation on a side wall of the passage of the triumph port Arcus Caroli on the Friday market. Leaf No. 24 In a whole of 42 plates that illustrate the publication of the arrival of the Cardinal Infant Ferdinand in Austria in Ghent on January 28, 1635 as the new governor for the Spanish Netherlands.

Etching and copper engraving by Teresa del Po from 1670-1716 depicting the birth of Mary with figures, interior setting, and religious iconography.

A woman dances in the throne room, Bernard Picart (workshop or), 1724 print A woman dances in the throne room. The queen and her court ladies watch. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving loose company. courtesan, hetaera

Rudolf II of Habsburg (German emperor), Sadeler, Johann (I), Vos, Maerten de, Keulen, Birth and early years of Christ, Adoration of the Magi, verso bottom center - stamped, The three kings bow before the Christ child. All three are bearing gifts. The print has a Latin Bible quotation as a caption and is the sixth print in a twelve-part series on the birth and early years of Christ., print, prints, height 201 mm, width 146 mm, Southern Netherlands, 1550 - 1600-08, print maker, printmaker, 1581 - 1581, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, 1532 - 1603-12-04, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher, uitgever, 1552-07-18 - 1612-01-20, granter of privilege

Copper engraving and etching by Louis Surugue from 1700-1762 depicting the Last Supper, showing Christ, apostles, table, and symbolic Christian elements in a European 18th-century style.

Moses comes from Aaron from the covenant with the flowering staff. Aaron, seen on the back, extends to his staff. The tribal heads of Israel receive their staff again. Num. 17: 22-24. Under a reference to the Bible text and the title of the print in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch.

Association of Joshua and Israel with God. Joshua renews the covenant between God and Israel. He takes a memorial stone at the temple and let the laws and rules of the Israelites recorded (Josh. 24:25, 27). A sacrifice in the background. The print has a Hebrew, Latin, French, English, German and Dutch caption.

Death of the firstborn in Egypt, J. van Buysen, After Gerard Hoet (I), c. 1711 - c. 1720 print God punishes the Egyptians by killing all their firstborns. A dead child can be regretted in every house. The Pharaoh son was also killed. Right above the angel of God who brought death over Egypt. Illustration for the Old Testament, Exod. 12: 29-33. Under the show a title in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch. Amsterdam (possibly) paper etching / engraving the plague of the first-born: the destroying angel passes through the land and kills every Egyptian first-born of man and animal

Transfer of Jewish laws, Theodoor Koning, After Jacobus Buys, 1780 print In a classic interior, various scholars are busy transferring the Jewish laws in Greek. This print is an illustration in the second chapter of the seventh book by 'All the works of Flavius Josephus'. Amsterdam paper engraving

Godschalk undergoes his punishment and burns his books; The books, in which he had claimed, to burn .. a part of the twelve bishops looks at how the penalties them imposed by Godschalk. Godschalk burns books after he has been drained with the rod.

. Queen Izebel, accompanied by two service periods, gives the order to kill the prophets of the Lord. In the margin a two-legged caption in Latin.

Copper engraving and etching by an unknown engraver from the 17th century depicting a Franciscan monk healing a patient, showing figures, gestures, and religious context.

Nobles in a deliberation. A group of nobles deliberates in a departure, in the foreground, a nobleman is on the right that indicates a rosary and two serrated pieces of paper that lie next to him on the table. Print at the top right labeled: Tom. II pag. 61.

Bekering van de gevangenbewaarder.Petrus and Silas baptize, in the middle of the night, the prison guard and his family members. Illustration of the Bible text hand. 16:33. Under the show the title in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch.

Christ blesses the children, Reinier Vinkeles (I), After Jacobus Buys, 1797 print For a temple, the apostles try to keep children away from Christ. Christ lets the children come to him and blesses them (Matthew 19: 13-15). Amsterdam paper etching / engraving Christ blessing children brought by their mothers, usually with some disciples disapprovingly looking on (Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-17)

Pope lays the first stone when the jubilee year is closed, Jan Lucas van der Beek, 1763 - 1818 print Amsterdam paper etching / engraving pope. jubilee (every fiftieth year) ~ Jewish religion

Copper engraving by Lucas Kilian from 1605 depicting the Holy Family with John the Baptist child and angels, showing religious figures, symbolic elements, and European artistic style.

Interior with a group of clergymen, Bernard Picart (workshop of), 1718 print A group of clergymen watches how a young altar boy from the priest's biretta takes a paper. paper etching / engraving head-gear. organization, functionaries and dignitaries in Roman Catholic church; clergy in general

Three cardinals are appointed by the Pope to gatekeepers, Jan Evert Grave, After Bernard Picart, 1769 - 1805 print Three cardinals are appointed by the pope as gatekeepers ("legacies" later ") of the churches S. Giovanni in Laterano, S. Maria Maggiora and S. Pualo. The cardinals kneel for the pope and receive the keys to the church doors. The print has a Dutch caption. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving pope giving an audience. cardinal

Marriage of Jacoba van Bavaria and Frank van Borselen, 1434; Marriage unification by Frank van Borselen with Jakoba van Beijeren. Marriage of Jacoba van Bavaria and Frank van Borselen, 1 August 1434. In a church interior, a priest blesses the kneeling couple.

Rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem and Esther visits King Ahasveros, Jacob Folkema, 1791 print Two biblical performances from NEH. 4 and Est. 5. The rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem, and Esther visits King Ahasveros. Two performances of one plate, each with a title in Dutch and French. Fully numbered at the bottom right: 70. publisher: Amsterdampublisher: Dordrecht paper etching the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls (Nehemiah 2:12 - 4; 6). Esther before Ahasuerus (Esther 5:1-4)

Aaron and his four sons are dedicated as a priest; Inside from Aaron and his Zoonen. Moses dedicates Aaron and are four sons as a priest at the encounter. A bull has already been killed for the cleaning offering and two rams are ready. The performance states the title in six languages.

Balthasar Cossa appoints himself to talus John XXIII; I'm Pope!. On May 17, 1410, Balthasar Cossa appoints himself to counterpart John XXIII in the presence of many cardinals. He surrounds himself the papal cloak.

Birth of Christ, Léopold Flameng, After Le Nain, 1860 print paper. etching Mary, Joseph and the new-born Christ (Nativity)

Wedding and ceremony given to the child in the Inca; Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); 1723 (1723-00-00-1723-00-00);

Aaron and his four sons are dedicated as a priest; Inside from Aaron and his Zoonen. Moses dedicates Aaron and are four sons as a priest at the encounter. A bull has already been killed for the cleaning offering and two rams are ready. The performance states the title in six languages.

Death of the firstborn in Egypt, J. van Buysen, After Gerard Hoet (I), c. 1711 - c. 1720 print God punishes the Egyptians by killing all their firstborns. A dead child can be regretted in every house. The Pharaoh son was also killed. Right above the angel of God who brought death over Egypt. Illustration for the Old Testament, Exod. 12: 29-33. Under the show a title in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch. Amsterdam (possibly) paper etching / engraving the plague of the first-born: the destroying angel passes through the land and kills every Egyptian first-born of man and animal

Pope shares pilgrim insignia to pilgrims who kiss his feet, Jan Lucas van der Beek, 1763 - 1818 print Amsterdam paper etching / engraving kissing the pope's feet. pilgrim(s). pilgrim badges

Marriage of Maria and Jozef (left part), Jean Pesne, After Nicolas Poussin, 1680 - 1694 print Sacrament of marriage. publisher: ParisFrance paper etching marriage of Mary and Joseph, 'Sposalizio': they are married by the high priest. marriage in church ~ the sixth of the seven sacraments

Cartoon with the devil on the papal throne, 1731; Suite du Très Sacrét & Très Venerable Consistoire Secret. Cartoon with the devil seated on the papal throne, around him cardinals that board all kinds of plans, including the BUL Unigigitus and the prosecutions in Savoy, 1731. On the leaf under the plate the declaration of the figures 1-14 in French.

Priests fell on the ground, Bernard Picart (workshop of), 1718 print Four priests fell on the ground and are amidst books. Two groups of clergymen view the scene. One of them addresses the priests. print maker: AmsterdamAmsterdampublisher: The Hague paper etching / engraving organization, functionaries and dignitaries in Roman Catholic church; clergy in general. falling. priest (Roman Catholic)

Leodegar, holy.

Ahasveros gives the ring to Mordecai. King Ahasveros took off the signet ring that he had taken from Haman, enemy of the Jews and gives it to Mordecai. Ester stands in between them and gives Mordechai management about Hamans possessions. Illustration of the Bible text EST. 8: 2. Under the show the title in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch.

Frederik Hendrik explains the oath as a cityholder, 1625; Frederik Hendrik does his oath as a cityholder. Frederik Hendrik stands down in the states of Holland de oed as a new city center, September 1625.

Scipio en Hasdrubal aan de maaltijd.The army leaders scipio and hasdrubal are together to the meal at the King of Syphax. The king urges them to make peace.

Bels Priesters in the Temple, Joseph Mulder, After Aertgen Claesz van Leyden, 1720 - 1728 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. At the bottom of the margin a reference to the Bible text and the title in Greek, English, Latin, German, French and Dutch. Amsterdam paper etching / 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

David is reprimanded for his adultery, Philips Galle (attributed to workshop or), After Maerten de Vos, 1547 - 1612 print Because of the adultery with Batseba, King David is reprimanded by the Prophet Natan in the name of God. King David confesses his sin. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a series about penance and repentance in the old and New Testament. paper engraving in his palace of cedar, David speaks with Nathan. David rebuked by Nathan

Funeral habits at Parsów (two illustrations); Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); 1727 (1727-00-00-1727-00-00);

Annunciation; Birth and first years of Christ. Left Maria sitting on a chair. She reads a book and is visited by the angel Gabriel, who proclaims her the birth of a son who will be called Christ. Two tetrograms in the upper right corner, symbol of God the Father and the Holy Spirit. The print has a Latin Bible quote as a caption and is the first print of a twelve-part series about birth and the first years of Christ.

Proposals to the people of Willem and Maria as the new king and queen of England, 1689, Pieter Pickaert, 1689 print The proposals to the collected people in the Westminster Abbey of Prince William III and Princess Maria as the new king and queen of England, April 21, 1689. Part of the series 'Engelants Schouwenoneel' over the Glorious Revolution 1688-1689 (second part). With captions in Dutch and French. Amsterdam paper etching coronation of a ruler Westminster Abbey

The coronation of the prince and princess as king and queen of England, 1689, 1689 print Leaf with two performances. Above offering the crown to Willem and Mary. Under the coronation of the Prince William III and princess Mary as king and queen of England, April 21, 1689, in Westminster Abbey. Northern Netherlands paper etching during the coronation Westminster Abbey

Prophecy of Agabus, Jacob Folkema, After Houbraken, 1702 - 1767 print Agabus predicts Paul that he will be tied to his hands and feet in Jerusalem. Biblical show out of hand. 21:10 with the title of the show in six languages in the margin. paper etching / engraving the arrest of Paul in Jerusalem is foretold by Agabus, who binds his own hands and feet with Paul's girdle

Unbelief of Tomas, Matthijs Pool, After Arnold Houbraken, 1720 - 1728 print Christ extends his hand to the apostle Tomas to show him his wounds. Other apostles watch. Illustration of the Bible text Joh. 20:27. Under the show the title in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch. print maker: Amsterdampublisher: Amsterdampublisher: The Hague paper etching / engraving Thomas reaching out to touch the wounds in Christ's hands

Christ as a twelve -year -old in the temple, Cornelis van der Griendt, after Rembrandt van Rijn, 1837 - 1918 drawing paper. ink pen / brush Christ's dispute with the doctors in the temple; he counts his arguments on his fingers

ENEA Silvio Piccolomini named Pope; The life of Pope Pius II. View in a church where Enea Silvio Piccolomini is named Pope. On the left he sits like Pope Pius II on a sedia stacel (papal sedan) under a canopy, and makes a blessing gesture. For him a crowd of spectators and clergy. Numbered upper left: T. VII.

Jan Pietersz. Saenredam engraved copper prints in 1605-1606 depicting the parable of the clever and foolish virgins, showing figures, gestures, and symbolic objects in devotional composition.

Lithography by Johann Nepomuk Strixner from 1801-1855 depicting the dying Maria, showing human figures in a religious composition with gestures and symbolism.

Zacharias on the steps of the temple, Lucas van Doechum, after Gerard van Groeningen, 1585 print In the temple the angel Gabriel appears on the high priest Zacharias, who tells him he will have a son. Because Zacharias does not believe this, his speech is taken away from him. When he appears on the staircases of the temple to address the crowd, he can't say anything anymore. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 1. Antwerp paper etching / engraving Zacharias speechless before the people. being silent

Birth of Saint Johannes, Carl Koch, after Josef Anton Fischer, 1850 - 1859 print München paper. naming of John the Baptist; Zacharias writing John's name. birth of John the Baptist, sometimes Mary present

Copper engraving by Michel Natalis depicting the Last Supper, showing Jesus and the apostles around a table with detailed gestures, expressions, and tableware, created between 1630 and 1645.

Inauguration of Joshua as Mozes' successor, Jan van Vianen, after Gerard Hoet (I), 1720 - 1728 print Moses appoints Joshua as his successor and place his hands on his head in the presence of the high priest Eleazar and the community. Illustration of the Bible text Deut. 31: 14-23 and Num. 27: 18-23. Under the show the title in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch. publisher: Amsterdampublisher: The Hague paper etching / engraving Joshua is chosen as successor to Moses, who places his hands on Joshua's head in front of Eleazar the high priest and the assembled congregation (Numbers 27:18-23). Joshua's vocation (Deuteronomy 31:7-8, 31:14-15)

Torture death from Petrus on the cross; The apostle asked people to cross him, with the head of Nederwaard, which he was granted. The Soldiers Crucify Peter With His Head to the Earth, As He had Requested them.

Confession and last anointing (two illustrations); Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); 1724 (1724-00-00-1724-00-00);

Hillegonda is baptized, Reinier Vinkeles (I), 1814 print Hillegonda baptized her granddaughter in a church. The girl is named after her grandmother. The print is part of an album. print maker: Amsterdampublisher: Haarlem paper etching / engraving interior of church. Baptism ~ Protestant service

Christine, Queen of Sweden.

Broers of Joseph kneel for him in Egypt. Jozef stands for the entrance to a palace. Kneeling for him are ten half brothers who do not recognize him.

Willem van Oranje learns the news of the relief of Leiden, 1574, 1822 - 1845 print Willem van Oranje learns the news of the relief of Leiden during a church service, October 3, 1574. A soldier in Harnas hands the prince a sealed envelope. print maker: Netherlandsprinter: Dordrecht paper Leiden

Messeling of Christ and Christ shown to the people (Ecce Homo), Jacob Folkema, 1791 print Two biblical performances from Mat. 27 and Joh. 19. Christ is tied to a column, and Christ is shown to the people by Pilate on a stage. Two performances of one plate, each with a title in Dutch and French. Fully numbered at the bottom right: 34. publisher: Amsterdampublisher: Dordrecht paper etching flagellation by soldiers, Christ usually tied to a column (Matthew 27:26; Mark 15:15; John 19:1). Christ alone (also called 'Ecce Homo')

Exit of the Holy Spirit / Peter and John heal a paralyzed man, Pieter Tanjé, 1791 print Two biblical performances. Above: The Holy Spirit drops on the apostles in the form of fire tongues above their heads. Below: Peter and John heal a paralyzed man in the gate of the temple. Among the performances a reference to the Bible texts and the titles in Dutch and French. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving Pentecost: the Holy Ghost descends upon (Mary and) the apostles, sometimes Paul and/or representatives of the nations present (Acts 2:1-4). healing of a lame beggar at the Beautiful Gate of the temple by Peter and John (Acts 3 - 4:31)

. The high priest knows the Christ child. Maria and Jozef watch together with others. The print has a Latin Bible quote as a caption and is the fifth print of a twelve-part series about birth and the first years of Christ.

Reformed remove bones from a monastery to cry. Reformed remove bones from a monastery to cry.

Epifanius is about to destroy an image of Christ, Reinier Vinkeles (I), 1803 print Epifanius discovers an image of Christ behind a curtain in a church and is about to destroy it. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving destruction of monuments, portraits, etc. (~ revolution). interior of church. curtains

Paulus accused by Tertullus for Felix, Reinier Vinkeles (I), After Jacobus Buys, 1797 print Tertullus advocates the case of the Jews against Paul at Felix, the judge. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving Paul accused before Felix by Tertullus

LEAVING OF PETRUS AND THE MOTION OF CHRIST, Jacob Folkema, 1791 print Two biblical performances from Mat. 26 and 27. The denial of Peter and the mockery of Christ. Two performances of one plate, each with a title in Dutch and French. Fully numbered at the bottom right: 33. publisher: Amsterdampublisher: Dordrecht paper etching Peter denies Christ, usually before a girl-servant and some soldiers. mockings of Christ, who may be blindfolded

Christ is sent back to Pilatus, Andries van Buysen (Sr.), After Bernard Picart, c. 1711 - c. 1720 print Christ was brought before Emperor Herod. Because he does not answer any of his questions, he is sent back to Pilatus. Illustration for the New Testament, Luc. 23, 11. Under the show a title in Greek, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving Christ brought from one judge to another

Funeral of Sara and the servant of Abraham speaks with Rebekka, Simon Fokke, 1791 print Two Biblical performances from Gen. 23 and 24. Numbered below: 13. Amsterdam paper etching Sarah's burial in the cave of Machpelah. Rebekah (Rebecca) sought in marriage (Genesis 24)

Priest and Death, Rudolph Meyer, 1650 print Priest and two altar boys for a church. Next to the priest death in the form of a skeleton. Behind them a group of monks. paper etching archbishop, bishop, etc. (Roman Catholic). dance of Death; Death together with one or more human beings. personifications of Death; 'Morte' (Ripa)

Visitation, Johann Elias Haid, After Adriaen van der Werff, 1749 - 1809 print paper Visitation (possibly Joseph and/or Zacharias present) (Luke 1:39-56)

Jakob blessing Ephraim and Manasse, Reinier Vinkeles (I), After Jacobus Buys, 1797 print The old Jacob blesses Ephraim and Manasse, the sons of Joseph. He does this with crossed hands and predicts a great future for Ephraim, the youngest son of Joseph. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving Jacob blesses Manasseh and Ephraim with arms crossed; Joseph may be shown trying to uncross them or expressing (with Asenath) his disapproval

Naball is asked for food by servants of King David, Jacob Folkema, 1791 print Biblical show from 1 Sam. 25. Ten servants of King David come to ask for food, in the background, figures wear slaughtered sheep. Under the show is the title in Dutch and French. Print at the bottom left marked: 53. publisher: Amsterdampublisher: Dordrecht paper etching ten servants sent by David come to Nabal to ask for food; Nabal and his men may be shown shearing sheep

Death of Monima. Bacchides tells that Monima has been sentenced to death by the king. She removes the royal hair band from the head to hang himself away. However, the band tears to which she is killed with the sword.

Frederik Hendrik takes the oath as stadholder, 1625, 1786 print Frederik Hendrik takes the oath standing in the States of Holland as a new governor, September 1625. Netherlands paper etching new ruler taking the oath. popular representation ~ government The Hague

Pope at Statue of Peter; Il S. Padre Fa L'Adorazione Avanti La Statua di S. Pietro Nella Basilica Vaticana. A pope and others kneel down for the statue of the apostle Petrus in the Sint-Pietersbasiliek in the Vatican.

Care of victims in Babyloniënbroek, 1809; Chapel in Babilinienbroek, where in a large number of unfortunate, shelter have been found (in Louwmaand, 1809.). Care of victims in a chapel in Babyloniënbroek, during the January 1809 flood.

Christ Consoles the Weeping Women, plate seven from Stations of the Cross Made 1748 Italy. Etching on paper . Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

Emperor and crying empress with servants in a departure. In a departure from a palace, the emperor is for the crying empress and points to an object in his hand. Behind them listen to servants. In the foreground a servant with collapsed hands is tissed down for the emperor. PRENT Left and at the top right labeled: I. part. - Pag: 158.

Copper engraving by Nicolaes de Bruyn depicting the miracle of Saint Jakobus, created in 1600.

Biddend Kerkgangers, Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, 1778 print Interior of a church with men and women in prayer in 'natural way'. Numbered at the top right: 6. paper. pencil etching interior of church

Feast of Belsassar, Jan Harmensz. Muller, 1652 - 1702 print The festival of Belsassar, King of Babylon, with his courtiers and women. Belsassar, seen on the back, is shocked by the hand that appears in front of the wall above the gate. On the table are the stolen cups and scales from the Temple of Jerusalem. At the bottom of the margin a text in Latin. Amsterdam paper engraving during Belshazzar's banquet a hand appears and writes on the wall (MENE, MENE, TEKEL and PARSIN (UPHARSIN)); King Belshazzar is frightened

Wamba, king of the Visigoten, during a meeting of bischoppen and nobles, Reinier Vinkeles (I), after Jacobus Buys, 1785 print Wamba is voted king of the Visigoten during a meeting of bischoppen and nobles in 672. For him lying on the table crown and scepter, to which he makes a rejecting gesture. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving crown (symbol of sovereignty). sceptre, staff (symbol of sovereignty). meeting, assembly. archbishop, bishop, etc. (Roman Catholic)

Knights of German house, 1180.Interior with Three German Knights and a Spiritual, 1180.

Lithograph depicting the sermon of St. Norbert, created by Johann Nepomuk Strixner in 1825.

Baptism of the Duke of Bordeaux, 01. May 1821

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