Historical Religious Woodcuts

Digitally improved reproductions of historical woodcut artworks depicting biblical scenes, alchemists, and classical art, showcasing detailed illustrations from past centuries.

The four great alchemists. From left to right: Al-Jabir (Geber 14th century Spanish) Arnald or Arnold of Villanova (French c1240-c1310) Rhazes (Abu Bakr al-Razi, 9th century Persian) and the legendary Hermes Trismegistes look down on workers in a laboratory. From Elias Ashmole 'Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum' London 1652 .

The 'Road to Canossa', sometimes called the 'Walk to Canossa' or 'Humiliation of Canossa', refers to Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV's trek to Canossa Castle, Italy, where Pope Gregory VII was staying as the guest of Margravine Matilda of Tuscany, at the height of the investiture controversy in January 1077 to seek absolution of his excommunication. According to contemporary sources, he was forced to humiliate himself on his knees waiting for three days and three nights before the entrance gate of the castle, while a blizzard raged.

The ascension of Christ. Engraving by Peregrino da Cesena.

King Charles I of England Opening Parliament 1625; The commons presenting their speaker to the king;

SAINT ANASTASIA (OF ROME) martyred during the reign of Diocletian after her husband, denied access to her bed, grew suspicious of her nocturnal visits to the poor Date: - 253

Emperor Chongzhen, (1611 -1644), last emperor of the Ming dynasty is depicted as murdered by a mob. From voyages made to Persia and India 1727, by Johan Albrecht de Mandelslo (1616-1644). seventeenth-century German adventurer, who wrote about his travels through Persia and India.

events reformation Protestant and Catholic priest preaching different things woodcut on a flyer by Hans Sachs (1494 - 1576),

Jesus's Commission to Saint Peter; "Feed my Flock". Engraving from Lives of the Saints by Sabin Baring-Gould.

Depiction of Simon of Trento being killed and tortured by Jews, Simone da Trento, 1472-1475, was a child revered as a martyr in the Roman Catholic Church who is said to have fallen victim to a ritual murder by Jews, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

God the Father turns Moses' staff into a snake, 1645 - 1646 print By order of God the Father, Moses throws his staff on the ground, which changes to it into a snake. Moses shrinks. Moses stands for a city gate and has the snake on its tail. The print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing miracle of the rod changed into a serpent ; Moses may be shown fleeing from the serpent

Founder of the monastery at Clairvaux, SAINT BERNARD, taking possession of the Abbey with his fellow-Cistercians Date: 12th century

The mouth of truth or the queen of Saba in front of Solomon Lucas de Leyde (1494-1533). The mouth of truth or the queen of Saba in front of Solomon. Woodcut.

Mary Magdalene seeing the apparition of the risen Jesus Christ; in left background angels are shown in the sepulchre. Woodcut c1500. 'Bible' Luke 24

Adoration of Christ-child by Magi (wise men/kings). unknown c. 1490-1510 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9'8" x W 10'4" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool (weft); silk (weft); metallic thread (weft) Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: Paul Dansette coll., Brussels. Duveen Brothers, New York. Leon Schinasi coll., New York. French & Co. puchased from Mrs. Leon Shinasi Parke-Bernet Galleries sale, lot 406, Shinasi sale 11/3/1944; sold to National Museum city not specified. 3 Magi present their gifts (gold, frankincense & myrrh) to Christ-child, seated on Virgin Mary's lap (Matthew 2:1-12); St. Joseph () leaning over throne (R, middle ground); group of men lavishly dressed (background) (BRD) curling ribbon with flowers & fruits, framed by circles & square motif (inner) French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 77242

Kublai Khan (1215 ñ 1294); (Great Khan) of the Mongol Empire from 1260 to 1294. founded the Yuan dynasty in China as a Conquest Dynasty in 1271; and ruled as the first Yuan emperor until his death in 1294.

The Arrest of Christ. Judas giving Jesus a kiss in the garden of Gethsemene. Old 19th century engraved illustration from Jesus Christ by Veuillot 1890

Temple is rededicated. unknown c. 1560-1580 Tapestry Dimensions: H 12' x W 13'2" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from American Art Association, Anderson Galleries (New York) 4/3/1930 (Vitall Benguiat & Leopold Benguiat sale); sold to Bob Jones University 9/28/1960. Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard, right; unidentified weaver mark on right guard, bottom Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border banderole: INCENDVNT ARAS EB QVOS.. Inscriptions: Inscription in right border, bottom: ABEL Inscriptions: Inscription in lower guard, center: LAVDATIO Before altar, King Hezekiah assembles Levites & priests, he orders them to prepare temple for worship; 7 bulls, 7 rams, 7 lambs & 7 goats are offered (2 Kings 18-20; 2 Chronicles 29-32) (BRD) garland of oversize flowers & fruit, brackets in corners with standing & seated male figures; (UPR BRD) headed by banderole with inscription; (LWR BRD) centered by

The love calendar, German copper engraving from the 17th century

torture victim is about to have his hand put into an open flame while a priest looks on, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original.

A torture victim is about to have his hand put into an open flame while a priest looks on, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Jesus Christ with Mary Magdalene and Lazarus, from The Book of Pomegranates, 1510, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown

Betrayal of Christ and Last Supper (institution of Eucharist). unknown c. 1475-1500 Tapestry Dimensions: H 8'6" x W 9'7" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. Scene divided in half by column; left, Judas goes out to chief priests, betrays Christ & receives reward (Matthew 26:14-16; Mark 14:10-11; Luke 22:4-6); right, Christ blessing bread (host) & wine (Matthew 26:26-27; Mark 14:22-23; Luke 22:19-20; John 13:26; 1 Corinthians 11:23-25); right foreground, Christ washes feet of St. Peter (John 13:1-20) Heavily restored tapestry; panel has been cut & borders are missing. No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number

Passion of Christ: Crucifixion of Christ. unknown dated 1574 Tapestry Dimensions: H 5' x W 4'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Mr. Leonard Thomas 11/26/1917; sold to Wm. R. Nelson Gallery 5/24/1942 (). Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on cross: INRI =Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum Inscriptions: Inscription in lower border cartouche: 1574 Christ on cross, flanked by both of malefactors on their crosses; Virgin Mary, SS. John & Mary Magdalene present; Longinus () holding lance to pierce Christ's side (Matthew 27:45-58; Mark 15:33-45; Luke 23:44-52; John 19:25-38) (BRD) bunches of flowers & fruit tied with ribbons to empty cartouches; (UPR BRD) headed by seated figure; (LWR BRD) central cartouche with inscription flanked by figures Tapestry is framed. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 4503 also lists: 75836 San Francisco Museum of Art, European Tapestries (1922), 41-42, cat. 35

Saint Paul the Apostle with a male martyr. Woodcut.

Byzantine ivory treasure of the Cathedral of Trier, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1880.

Anne of Brittany (1477-1514). Duchess of Brittany and Queen consort of France (1491-1498, 1499-1514). She died on 8 January 1514 at the Chateau de Blois. The funeral ceremony took place on 4 February 1514 in the church of Saint-Sauveur. The funerals were held over a period of forty days. In front of the coffin stood the effigy, with the sceptre and the crown. The cordeliers (Franciscan friars) and the Jacobins, kneeling. The bishop of Paris officiated the mass. Engraving after a miniature in "Le Trespas de l'Hermine regrettee", ca. 1515. "Vie Militaire et Religieuse au Moyen Age et a l'Epoque de la Renaissance". Paris, 1877.

Get You Forth by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld, (1794-187)

biblical scene . unknown c. 1500 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. Densely populated scenes in 2 registers separated by decorative colonettes; man wearing brocade robe & turban occupies central lower scene & scene on R in which woman kneels before him (BRD) garland with flowers No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number

Esther and Ahasuerus: Esther accuses Haman. unknown c. 1520-1530 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10'10" x W 8'4" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. Esther & Ahasuerus enthroned look on as Haman is being arrested after Esther accuses him & he is condemned to be hanged; upper L, Haman, kneeling, begs Esther for his life (Esther 5:5-7:10); landscape in background (BRD) garland of oversize flowers & fruit, interspersed with bunches of grapes; (L & R BRD) fronds springing at bottom No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number

Charles IV (born 14 May 1316) (died 29 November 1378) was Roman-German King (from 1346), King of Bohemia (from 1347) and Roman-German Emperor (from 1355), Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date not known

Anne of Brittany (1477-1514). Duchess of Brittany and Queen consort of France (1491-1498, 1499-1514). She died on 8 January 1514 at the Chteau de Blois. The funeral ceremony took place on 4 February 1514 in the church of Saint-Sauveur. The funerals were held over a period of forty days. In front of the coffin stood the effigy, with the sceptre and the crown. The cordeliers (Franciscan friars) and the Jacobins, kneeling. The bishop of Paris officiated the mass. Engraving after a miniature in "Le Trespas de l'Hermine regrettée", ca. 1515. "Vie Militaire et Religieuse au Moyen Age et à l'Epoque de la Renaissance". Paris, 1877.

Prester John, fabled Christian King in 12th -13th Century. 1540 Woodcut print

Das Spottlied auf das Interim, lateinisch mittlerweile, ist die Bezeichnung für eine provisorische Regelung kirchlicher oder politischer Verhältnisse,...

Historical illustration from the 19th century, after an engraving from the 16th century, representation of different monks, Capuchins, mendicant

A Night Asylum in London, England, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown

Erwin von Steinbach family, Erwin and Sabina, portrait, Strasbourg Cathedral, planning, construction, sculptures, rose window, important woman of the past, 13th and 14th centuries, history, historical illustration 1894

Jesus Christ with Mary Magdalene and Lazarus, from The Book of Pomegranates, 1510, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century origina...

Annunciation. unknown c. 1470 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: Italy, Marches, Pesaro e Urbino, Urbino, Palazzo ducale. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on banderole partially legible in photograph Within architectural setting, Virgin Mary reading, is visited by archangel Gabriel holding banderole with inscription archangel Gabriel (Luke 1:26-38); Holy dove enters from window above; vase with lily; bed & small altar (background)

A courier of Archbishop Peter of Mainz brings the returning from Rome Archbishop of Trier, Baldiun of Luetzelburg, news of the assassination of King Albrecht and Count Heinrich von Luetzelburg, woodcut, Germany, Europe

This early 16th-century copper engraving by Marcantonio Raimondi depicts Christ being struck on the cross, emphasizing the figures, gestures, and emotional intensity of the crucifixion.

Triumph of Christ. unknown c. 1500 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool (warp, 7-8/cm); wool (weft, 20-50/cm); silk (weft, 30-60/cm.); metallic thread (weft) Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: Said to have been in Cardinal Mazarin coll. (c.1661). J. P. Morgan coll. Joseph E. Widener coll. French & Co. United States, District of Columbia, Washington (D.C.), National Gallery of Art, accno. 1942.9.446 (was: C-299, DA). Slender columns divide scenes; top center, Christ enthroned holding Book of Gospels (=Book of 7 Seals) flanked by 4 angels; man digging/laboring (=Salvation), approached by group of figures; bottom left, bearded emperor (=Octavian Augustus) stands before young woman (=Tiburtine Sibyl) being crowned, as group of men look on, as Tiburtine sibyl reveals to emperor vision of Madonna (Virgin Mary & Christ-child); lower right, king (=Ahasuerus or Xerxes/Artaxerxes) holding ring, stands before seated queen (=Esther) feeding squirrel, surrounded by 3 pages & group of f

Martyrdom of St. Agatha Andrés López (Spanish, documented 1505-1515). Martyrdom of St. Agatha, early 16th century. Oil on panel, 56 7/8 x 50 in. (144.5 x 127.0 cm). European Art early 16th century

Taster, checking the food in the conclave, scene from the Council of Constance, 1414-1418, Germany, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century ...

Coronation of Charlemagne in the City of Jerusalem from the 'Chroniques de Charlemagne, 15th century.

Judaism Jewry persecution of Jews anti Jewish propaganda alleged desecration of sacramental bread by Jews in Sternberg Meckenburg Germany woodcut by M. Brandis Luebeck 1492,

James II presides over Parliament during his brief reign. Date: circa 1785

Brennus entering Rome and receiving ransom from Romans. unknown c. 1480 Tapestry Dimensions: H 8' x W 13'10" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: Duveen Brothers, New York. Scotland, Lanark, Glasgow, Burrell Collection. Inscriptions: In central field on Brennus' robe: BRENUS Brennus, on horseback & holding sword in right hand, leading army into Rome (center, background), bishop & Romans bowing & praying, pleading for mercy, soldiers carrying off booty (R), Marcus Manlius & consuls capitulating & handing over keys of city (center, foreground), Brennus & Belinus standing behind table on which is displayed ransom of Romans (money, vessels) (L, foreground) Fragment of tapestry. Hunter, Practical book of Tapestries (1925), 87, 88, pl. XXXIb

Miniature from a 14th century manuscript, representing Louis de Tarente, second husband of Queen Joan of Naples, instituting the Order of the Holy Spirit. The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance by Paul Lacroix, 1874

The Annunciation Italian (Marchigian) Painter Italian. The Annunciation 436743

Augustin Hirschvogel (German, 1503-1553), The Temptation of Christ, 1548, etching

Teacher Thomas Aquinas and two students, Lehrer Thomas von Aquino und zwei Schüler, 1497 / Saint Thomas Aquinas, Tommaso d' Aquino, Thomas of Aquino; 1225 - 1274, an Italian Dominican friar, Catholic priest, and Doctor of the Church, historisch, C:CC5historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Originaldatum nicht bekannt'.

Tomb of Cino da Pistoia, by Andre of Pisa, in the church cathedral of Pistoia, vintage engraving. Tomb of Cino da Pistoia, by Andre of Pisa, in the church cathedral of Pistoia, Fourteenth century, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1845. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10660713

Loterij, 1740 - 1760 print Pulling the lottery tickets during a lottery. A child stands on a table to pull the lottery tickets out of a wheel. Part of a series of three prints about the course of a lottery. Northern Netherlands paper raffle, lottery

Pope Urban II presiding over the Council of Clermont which launched the First Crusade, 1095 (1522). Artist: Unknown

Illustration showing Philosopher contemplating time as he stares at the sand glass in front of him, while clocks tick away on the walls. From an edition of Pliny Naturalem Historiam, Frankfurt-am-Main, 1582

Henry VII receives a deputation of Jews after his coronation. According to the Pope's decree of 1119, the Roman Jews had to ask every newly crowned emperor for permission to remain in the city, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown

Ulrich von Hutten (1488-1523). German writer and theologian. Booklet of Conversations. Cover. Facsimile. Engraving in The History of Germany, 1882. Colored.

Lamentation, Entombment and Christ in Limbo. Perugino (Italian, ca.1450-1523) (designed after) painter c. 1510-1520 Tapestry Dimensions: H 298 x W 328 cm Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool (warp: 8-9/cm); silk; metallic thread (gold) Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: Mme. van Antwerpen coll., Brussels. Acquired by Musée Royal d'Antiquités in 1861 from Van Antwerpen sale. French & Co. Belgium, Brabant, Brussels, Musées royaux d'art et d'histoire, accno. 858. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on cross: INRI =Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on bearded man's vestment: PHILIEP Christ, without crown of thorns, is supported by Virgin Mary; others present including, SS. Nicodemus & Joseph of Arimathaea, Mary Magdalene & Holy women; Christ lying in sarcophagus, surrounded by Nicodemus, Joseph of Arimathaea, Virgin Mary, Mary Magdalene & others; Christ, holding banner of Resurrection, arrives at entrance of hell (harrowing of he

Moses speech to the people of Israel.moses a speech to the people of Israel in which he teach them about the future. In the margin above the image, the text Devter I.

Christmas poem, 1860. 'A happy Christmas-tide to every one! Though from the festal board some guests are gone. And yet not gone, for to each vacant place There cometh one who hath an angel's face! And there is left a store of life and love, Links which unite us here to those above. A Happy Christmas-tide! And let the poor Turn with a thankful heart from ev'ry door. If in our hearts there's strife with kin or friend, For Jesu's sake, let the contention end. So, ere the year is hidden 'neath its pall, Thank we the Lord, to be at peace with all'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860.

Peasant Giving Money to the Tax Collectors, Switzerland, 1500, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, Europe

House music on a small organ with two small bellows on the back, called a positive, founded in the 15th century, Germany. A positive organ, positive organ, portable organ, chair organ or simply positive, Positiv, Positiv or chair is a small, usually single-manual pipe organ built to be more or less mobile. It was used in sacred and secular music between the 10th and 18th centuries in chapels and small churches, as chamber organ

Ulrich von Hutten (1488-1523). German writer and theologian. Booklet of Conversations. Cover. Facsimile. Engraving in The History of Germany, 1882. Colored.

Marco Polo Lands at Ormuz', (c1300 ), 1912. Artist: Unknown

Tomb slab of Emperor Frederick III in St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna, Austria, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown, Europe

Miraculous Defeat of the Assyrians, Second Book of Chronicles, Chapter 32, Verses 1-22, Old Testament, Bible, King Sanherib of Assyria, city walls, towers, churches, tent camps, soldiers, battle, death, servant Hezekiah, God, heaven, angels, sword, historical illustration 1890

The Devil in Britain and America, 1896

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

Historical print from the 19th century, Girolamo Hieronymus Savonarola preaching from the pulpit, 1452 - 1498, an Italian Dominican preacher and preacher of repentance

Etching and type print by Augustin Hirschvogel from 1548 depicting the temptation of Christ, showing figures, gestures, and composition.

Biblical scene Old Testament, Jacob blesses his sons, by H. Holbein, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century, exact original date unknown

Woodcut depicting an innkeeper being reprimanded for not observing the Sabbath. Dated 17th Century

Yirmisekiz Celebi Mehmet Efendi was a military inspector in the Ottoman armies who rose to be a diplomat and was selected by Sultan Ahmed III to be the empire's first ambassador to Loius XV's France. He was also a poet writing under the pen name 'Faizi'. He wrote a compelling record of his experiences in France in the Turkish book of diplomatic travels, 'Sefaretname'.

Luke the Evangelist, one of the Four Evangeliststhe four traditionally ascribed authors of the canonical Gospels. The early church fathers ascribed to him authorship of both the Gospel according to Luke and the book of Acts of the Apostles,

Coronation of Charlemagne in the City of Jerusalem. Charlemagne, Carolus Magnus or Karolus Magnus,Charles the Great, 742 - 814, King of the Franks. From Science and Literature in The Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix published London 1878

Historical illustration from the 19th Century, pamphlet displaying the controversy between Luther and Calvin in the 16th Century

Silver panels, Wat Sri Suphan Temple, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Asia

Caricature about the extravagant life at the papal court, German copper engraving from the 16th century

The Town Crier summons the populace to the maypole set up in the village street Date: circa 1665

The Minneburg, ivory mirror capsule from the Reun Monastery, Historical, digital reproduction of an original 19th century master copy

The prayers of the living can help the dead - in sufficient quantity, they can even save them from the flames of Hell, rescued by angels

Illustration representing monastery life,

Historical drawing from the 19th Century, angels singing and making music, parts of the Ghent Altarpiece in the St. Bavo Cathedral originally created by Jan van Eyck, 15th Century

In Northern Europe, disloyal servants are punished by having icy water poured over them. Date: 1555

Symbolic representation of the Trinity in the 10th century, Trinity, Trinity or Trinity, trinitas, in Christian theology is the essential unity of God in three persons or hypostases, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century original

Engraving depicting the days of the week in the supposed Aristotelian order - Saturn furthest, Lunar nearest. Dated 16th Century

Engraving depicting the days of the week in the order of the supposed distance of the planets from the Earth. Dated 16th Century

God commands Noah to build ark . Coxie, Michiel (the Elder) (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, 1499-1592) (designed after) painter c. 1650 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Inscriptions: Inscription in lower border cartouche not legible in photograph In landscape, God (not seen) announces flood & commands Noah to build ark (Genesis 6-7:4) (BRD) ribbon-tied garlands of flowers interspersed with trophies; (UPR BRD) headed by empty cartouche; (LWR BRD) centered by cartouche with inscription, decorative square pedestals in corners Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0239140-0239144

The burning of the Jews in Deggendorf, due to the allegation of the blasphemy.

The Tympanum of Conquest. It's message is spelt in adapted Latin Vulgate. Christ is depicted in the centre with a scroll in his right hand which reads 'Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you' and in his left: 'Depart from me, ye cursed'. Dated 13th Century

Medieval representation. Hell. Torments of sinners. Engraving. Later colouration.

Thomas Becket, Saint Thomas of Canterbury, 1118 - 1170, Lord Chancellor, here as Archbishop of Canterbury, woodcut from 1880

Illustration depicting the moneylender being visited by 'death'. Dated 16th Century

Umbria Perugia Todi S. Fortunato7. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior views of this church focus on the facade portals (1430-1436). Flanking the center portal are aediculae with statues of the Archangel Gabriel and the Virgin of the Annunciation. The portal sculpture is comprised of elaborately carved colonettes; the subjects include nude men in foliage, prophets, saints, martyrs, patriarchs, inhabited vinescroll, grapevines, fig leaves, Abraham and Isaac, and a scene of the stigmatization of St. Francis.. Views of this 13th-15th century gothic interior include details of vaulted ceilings, sacristy portals, the polygonal apse, a crucifix in olive wood, choirstalls, the marble high altar with bishops painted in the trefoil arches, choirstalls, a holy water basin, fresco fragments of the Giotto school, a painting of the Coronation of the Virgin over Todi by Polinori, and various altar paintings. In the crypt are sepulchral monuments of Jacopone da Todi and the family Tudertini, a tomb reliqu

Historic drawing, traditional costumes of the members of the House of Commons in England in the 17th century

Monk fell asleep while writing a bible in the library of the monastery, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an 18th century original, exact original date unknown

Medieval, Spanish nobles during a trial. Circa 9th century

The Enfeoffment of Burgrave Frederick of Nuremberg with the Mark of Brandenburg, the Electorship and the Sceptre of the Arch Chamberlain of Constance, 18 April 1417, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, exact date unknown

Baptism of St Martin by St Hilary, and The Devil appearing to St Martin in human form. From a window dated 1528 in the Church of St Florentin: Engraving from Lives of the Saints (November Part 1) by the Reverend Sabin Baring-Gould, published 1898

Woman pregnant with nine or eleven babies.

The Devil in Britain and America, 1896

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