Historical Religious Events

Engravings depicting key events from biblical history, illustrating moral lessons and dramatic narratives involving figures from the Old Testament.

Missionaries preaching to native Americans Date: 1820

This 1553 woodcut by Pieter Coecke van Aelst depicts the new moon festival, emphasizing figures, ceremonial activity, and Northern European woodcut technique.

Jesus collapses on Calvary under the weight of carrying the cross to the place of his crucifixion. New Testament. Antique bible illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

SUINTILA (m. después de 633). Rey visigodo (621-631), elegido a la muerte de Recaredo II. Fue desposeído de sus bienes y excomulgado por el IV Concilio de Toledo (año 633). S. VII. "FUGA DE SUINTILA Y SU HIJO". Grabado del siglo XIX.

Meeting of Emperor Valen and Athanarik, historical woodcut, 1870

Death of King Saul of Israel. Old Testament. Antique bible illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

Historia Sagrada. José, hijo preferido del patriarca Jacob y de Raquel, es lanzado al pozo por sus hermanos. Grabado de 1916.

Le parole misteriose al banchetto di Baltassar Daniel interpreting the mysterious handwriting on the wall of Belshazzar's palace (Daniel 5:17-28) still image. 1936. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection. Prophets, Biblical events, Fear, Daniel (Biblical figure), Belshazzar, Babylonians (People) , To 499, Kings , To 499, Prophecy

Creek Native American Tribe Plays Games by unknown artist

Jesus is crowned with thorns. Illustration for The life of Our Lord Jesus Christ written by the four evangelists, 1853

Lohengrin is a character in German Arthurian literature, the son of Parzival, who retires to his swan boat, never to return, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date not known

Joseph of Arimathea, disciple of Jesus, takes Jesus from the cross, chapter 19, verse 38, Gospel of John, New Testament, Jesus' crucifixion, death, corpse, wooden cross, Jews, fear, Nicodemus, Marrhe, aloes, ladder, crown of thorns, linen cloth, helper, redeem, Bible, historical illustration 1850

Crossbarness of Christ. Christ is taken by the soldiers to Mount Golgota. In the foreground three weeping women. One of the women, Veronica, Christ offers a cloth to dry his sweat.

Joshua and the angel of the Lord. Joshua Book. Sacred biblical history Old Testament. Old engraving from the book Historia Sagrada 1920 Juan Lagui Lliteras

Jamaica. 15th century. Second Voyage of Columbus. Jamaicans refuse to give food to Columbus and he, knowing that there will be a lunar eclipse, tells them that God will deny the light. When the eclipse took place, fearful natives, provide abundant provisions to Columbus. The Truthful History of Conquest of New Spain by Bernal Diaz del Castillo. Engraving, 1807.

Norsemen warriors gather to plan an attack. Scandinavia 9th century AD

Set of religious paintings of Christ's passion, by Kosheleff, in Russian hospice, Christ's garments 'parted by lot' 1900, Jerusalem, Israel

Holy Jacobus the several on battlefield at Clavijo.

Migration Period (Germanic Tribes and the Huns). 4th-6th century. Engraving, 1882. Color.

Jesuit missionaries martyred by indigenous people. Engraving.

After Sébastien Le Clerc I, Piercing of Christ's Side Piercing of Christ's Side

Native Americans celebrating seated around a fire, United States of America, engraving by Vernier from Etats-Unis d'Amerique, by Roux de Rochelle, L'Univers Pittoresque, published by Firmin Didot Freres, Paris, 1837.

Old Testament. Exodus. The passage of the Red Sea. Engraving by A. Roca. "Los Héroes y las Grandezas de la Tierra". Volume I. 1854. Author: Antonio Roca Sallent (1813-1864). Spanish engraver.

Pompey in the Temple of Jerusalem, 62 BC. Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, 106 BC - 48 BC, aka Pompey or Pompey the Great. Roman general and statesman. From Cassell's Illustrated Universal History, publishe

Following his release from captivity in Austria on his way back from the Third Crusade, King Richard makes a triumphant entry into London Date: 1194

'Deliverance of the Holy Saint Nichiren from the Executioner of Hojo Tokiyori' - Nichiren an important Buddhist teacher was saved from his enemies by divine intervention.

Antwerp, Jode, Gerard de, Broeck, Crispijn van den, Collaert, Hans (I), Thesaurus novi Testamenti elegantissimis iconibus expressus continens historias atque miracula doni nostri Iesu Christi, Apparitions of the risen Christ, Christ appears to the unbelieving Thomas, Christ appears to the disciples and to Thomas. He holds a victory banner in his hand and lets Thomas touch his wounds. Below the representation a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Joh. 20. This print is part of an album., print, album page, prints, height 198 mm, width 265 mm, South Netherlands (before 1775), 1540 - 1581, print maker, 1585 - 1585, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, South Netherlands, 1524 - 1591, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, Northern Dutch, 1509 - 1591-02-05, publisher

The capture of Christ, Gian Antonio Burrini, 1666 - 1727 drawing paper. ink. chalk. watercolor (paint) pen / brush the arrest of Christ ~ Garden of Gethsemane

Battle between the house of David and the house of Ishbaal for the kingship. Old Testament. Antique digitally colored Biblical illustration by Gustave Doré (1832-1883)

Genesis. Kain Kills His Brother Abel. Sacred biblical history Old Testament. Old engraving from the book Historia Sagrada 1920

Scene from the biblical story, The story of David and Goliath is from the Old Testament of the Bible and describes the unlikely victory of a young shepherd over a huge warrior, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900

ancient world Germanic Peoples religion god Heimdall calling the warriors wood engraving by Raabe 19th century,

Frithiof approaches Helge, the brother of Ingeborg, after King Bele's death, and asks for Ingeborg's hand in marriage.

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, messengers of the approaching Apocalypse, the Last Judgement, New Testament of the Bible, the Book of Revelation by John of Patmos, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Jesus collapses on Calvary under the weight of carrying the cross to the place of his crucifixion. New Testament. Antique digitally colored Biblical illustration by Gustave Doré (1832-1883)

AN ARAB MERCHANT AT TLEMCEN, ALGERIA

Via Crucis. Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry his cross. Illustration for The life of Our Lord Jesus Christ written by the four evangelists, 1853

Skiopticone image. Unknown religious motif.

'The Taking of the Kashmir Gate', (1901). Creator: Unknown.

The Trial by Fire of St. Cunegonde of Luxembourg, Empress of the Holy Roman Empire by Marriage to the Holy Roman Emperor Henry II, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

The Flight into Egypt, a biblical narrative (Matthew 2:13-23) in which Joseph flees to Egypt with Mary and the infant Jesus to escape Herod's infanticide in Bethlehem, Illustration, Reproduction from a 19th century original. Authentic, File restored for optimal use, Exact date of original unknown, Historical, A biblical scene with angel, man and woman travelling through mountainous terrain with donkey

Dacian suits (Trajan column), vintage engraved illustration.

King Canute of England (1016-1035) and Denmark (1018-1035)

The death of King Ahab in his chariot. Old Testament. Antique digitally colored Biblical illustration by Gustave Doré (1832-1883)

The construction of the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1-9) Old Testament. Antique bible illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

Engraving depicting the Chief of the Florida Indians consulting his magician before heading into battle. Dated 18th century

Depicts the triumphant procession of Emperor Maximilian I, featuring Indian figures, created by Hans Burgkmair in 1796 as a woodcut. The work shows ceremonial attire and procession composition.

The berak, the standard of the emir Ibn Rashid on their way to Nedjed, Saudi Arabia. Pilgrimage to Nedjed, cradle of the Arab race by Lady Anna Blunt 1878-1879, Le Tour du Monde 1882

Crossing of Christ, Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, 1749 print Crossing of Christ on the way to Mount Golgotha. In the margin under the performance, an Italian text is under the title in two lines. Venice paper etching / engraving carrying of the cross: Christ bearing the cross, alone or with the help of others (e.g. Simon the Cyrenian)

Pelagius (c. 685-737). Visigothic nobleman who founded the Kingdom of Asturias. Engraving in Spain Illustrated History, 19th century.

Muslim Moorish family travelling in Spain. illustration by Joris Hoefnagcl: detail of his view of Granada, 1564.

Die Grablegung Christi, Stahlstich nach einem Gemälde von Raphael, Historisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert 1f-4903152

Samuel pains Agag to pieces. Samuel gets king agag from Amalek to pieces. Illustration of the Bible text 1 Sam. 15: 32-33. Under the show the title in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch.

Two people from Mate Calo (or Mata Calo), Borneo() Date: circa 1700

The Ostracism of the Triumvir in 43 BC the History of Ancient Rome, Roman Empire, Italy, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Europe

The Scandinavian Hero, Rurik, The First of the Russians. The house of Rurikovitch descended from his rule.

Figures walk the narrow path that leads to heaven; Title page for: cross Chargers or Hémelweg, 169x.

Amsterdam, Visscher, Claes Jansz. (II), Vos, Maerten de, Collaert, Jan (II), Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae, Apostles' Creed, Carnis resurrectionem, Vision of Ezekiel, Illustration of the eleventh article of faith (the resurrection of the body) of the Apostles' Creed. The prophet Ezekiel stands in a valley full of bones. He speaks with God the Father who appears in the sky in the form of the teragram. Around him the dead bones come to life and become living people. This print is part of an album., print, album page, prints, height 190 mm, width 139 mm, South Netherlands (before 1775), 1566 - 1628-05-26, print maker, 1570 - 1618, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, Southern Netherlands, 1532 - 1603-12-04, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, Northern Netherlands, 1586 - 1652-06-19, publisher

Woodcut engraving depicting the eleventh key of Basil Valentine symbolising multiplication. The two lions represent sulphur being consumed by mercury and being transformed through digestion (represented by the Gemini Twins) into numerous young. The sun represents gold and the moon silver.

TAPIZ DE BRUSELAS - SIGLO XVI - FOTOGRAFIA EN BLANCO Y NEGRO - AÑOS 60. Location: MONASTERIO-TAPIZ. SAN LORENZO DEL ESCORIAL. MADRID. SPAIN.

Scene from the biblical story, God asks Abraham to sacrifice his beloved son Isaac on Mount Moriah to test his faith, at the last moment Abraham is held back by an angel and a ram is sacrificed in his place, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900

ANGLO-SAXON CLERICAL USAGES, TRIAL BY THE ORDEAL OF HOT IRON.

events Thirty Years War 1618 - 1648 propaganda leaflet agains Calvinism Calvinists and the devil try to tear down the Catholic Castle woodcut circa 1625,

The Witches' Sabbath on Walpurgis Night on Blocksberg. German copperplate engraving, 17th century, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century, exact original date unknown

He (1732 - 1799) crosses the Alleghany river.

The Crusaders. Religion wars 11th.16th century. Priest exorting the Crusaders. Engraving by Gustave Dore, 19th century.

Historical drawing, US-American history, 18th century, the medal and the flag of the Society of the Cincinnati, an American brotherhood which was founded in 1783 by Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, with the motto "Omnia reliquit servare rempublicam"

Bride conducted before his spouse. Iran. Old steel engraved antique print. Published in L'Univers La Perse, in 1841. History of the ancient Persian empire

Meeting with a Miskito Indian, Caspar Luyken, Abraham de Hondt, 1698.

Xerxes giving the sea a whipping after the building of a bridge in the Dardanelles failed, 519 BC - 465 BC, Xerxes was Achaemenid king and Egyptian Pharaoh 486-465 BC, historic engraving of 1883

Judaism Jewry and persecution of Jews antisemitism caricature: ""Eilreise zum Schabbes"" (express to shabbat) etching circa 1800,

The early 1900s caption reads: "HELVETIANS PLANNING THEIR MIGRATION.-The Helvetians were a tribe of Gauls, living in what is now Switzerland. They were constantly assailed by hordes of Germans as wild and fierce and more numerous than they. At length they held the national council which our picture shows, and decided to move in a body to some more peaceful home in the far west, by the Atlantic. Instead of peace they found death, for in their path they encountered Caesar and his Romans, and three-quarters of the entire Helvetian nation were slain.".

Cross instration. Christ and Simon from Cyrene together wear the cross on their shoulders. They are supervised by three soldiers, one and lance of which wears.

Israelites reported by the Philistines; Nederlaegh der Israeliten by the Philistijnen. The Philistines beat the Israelites in the battle for the Ark of the Covenant. Illustration for the Old Testament, I Sam. 4: 10-11. Under the show a title in Hebrew, English, German, Latin, French and Dutch.

People on a journey of discovery in the North Pacific, historically, digitally restored reproduction of a template from the 19th century, Record Date not stated,

people society ""Schwanck von dem frommen Adel"" (Droll story of the devotional nobility) by Hans Sachs (1494 - 1576) Nuremberg Germany 1549,

Ceremony at a German tribal meeting. Men wearing wreaths, animal skins and antlers. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages" (1797).

Willibrord preaches Christianity, 690; Willebrord preaches Christianity. Bishop Willibrord preached Christianity, in the year 690. Standing under a tree next to a worthed idol, between the inhabitants.

Judas Maccabeus Pursuing Timotheus (1 Maccabees 5) 1866 Gustave Dore (1832-1883 French) Wood engraving

Discovery of the body of Tipu Sahib, Seringapatam 1799 Copyright: xKenxGraham/DinodiaxPhotox

The sick are brought to Christ at Gennesaret by the sea. Etching, 1834, after J-B. Jouvenet.

Four cardinal shides on sticks, plate 10; Procession of Karel V with the Pope in Bologna after his coronation to Emperor, 1530. Four cardinal shides on sticks, plate 10. Procession of Charles V with the Pope Clemens VII in Bologna after his coronation to Emperor, February 24, 1530.

Crucifer, cruciferous, late medieval spiritual epic, independence fighter, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown

Royal Church of St Francis. Azulejos. Passion of Christ. Way of the cross. Ninth Station: Jesus falls the third time. Evora. Portugal.

Storm on Lake Galilee; Domine Salva Nos PerimVs. Peter fishing boat with six apostles in turbulent water on the Galilee lake. Christ is sleeping while Petrus tries to wake him. The coast in the background.

The Funeral of a Viking From the book The Church of England A History for the People published c.1910

St Sebastian (dc288) Christian martyr. Captain of the Praetorian Guard. Diocletian ordered his execution but archers failed to kill him. Woman nursed him back to health, and on hearing this Diocletian had him beaten to death. 'History of the Acts and Monuments of the Church' by John Foxe, 1583, popularly known as 'Foxe's Book of Martyrs'. Chromolithograph from a mid-19th century edition.

Catholic offering from the 17th-18th century, ex-voto, painting on panel, Catalonia, anonymous, Museum of Baroque of Catalonia, Manresa, Spain.

Tehuelche, Tewelche, are the largest people group of the indigenous Patagonian Indians, of Argentina, 1880 / Tehuelche, Tewelche, sind das größte Volk der indigenen Patagonien Indianer, von Argentinien, 1880, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,.

The Native American chief or king, Holata Outina or Vtina, is seated in front of a crooked man kneeling on a shield with symbols around him. They are surrounded by Native American and French soldiers. Includes breastplates, bows, war clubs, scenes of warfare and muskets or rifles, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original of the period

'The Struggle Between Gomates and Gobryas', 1890. Creator: Unknown.

Pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Robert the Magnificent or Robert the Devil, 1000-1035, Duke of Normandy

Noah's sacrifice. .

A brown ink drawing by Martin Johann Schmidt depicting Christ meeting his mother Mary as the fourth Station of the Cross, with lavated shading and white highlights on blue-gray paper.

Astronomy: various apocalyptic scenes, including Napoleon III, a weeping Queen Victoria, an assassination ?, and a battle in Russia. Coloured lithograph, c.1866?.

Ancient Germanic Festival of Sacrifice, Germanic tribes, Sacrifice, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Ancient Germanic Festival of Sacrifice, Germanic tribes, Sacrifice, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Witch Burning Artist Unknown

Odin the Scandinavian god, known to the Anglo-Saxons as Wotan. God of the dead: banqueted in Valhalla with those killed in battle. Wednesday is named for him. Wood engraving, 1834

Willibrord preaches Christianity, 690, 1853 - 1855 print Bishop Willibrord preaches Christianity, in the year 690. Standing under a tree next to a thrown idol, among the inhabitants. Netherlands paper spreading the gospel; missionary work. the 'apostle of Frisia' and archbishop of Utrecht, Willibrord (of Echternach); possible attributes: cask (barrel), well (fountain), child (on a book), model of church, stone bottles Netherlands

Tehuelche, Tewelche, are the largest people of the indigenous Patagonian Indians, of Argentina, 1880, Historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

This drawing illustrates the mosaic known as the Navicella by the renowned Italian artist of Giotto (1266-1337). The mosaic is now a lunette above the central opening to the portico at t. Peter's Cathedral at the Vatican. It was originally in the Old St. Peter's in Rome. It shows St.Peter walking on the Sea of Galilee At far right is Jesus Christ walking on the Sea of Galilee. Below Christ is the onor of the mosaic, cardinal stefaneschi, who gave the mosaic in 1266. The mosaic was placed here under Pope Paul V. The illustration also is a good example of the use, in a boat, of the double or Latin rudder.

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