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Illustrations Of Biblical Events

Engravings depicting biblical stories and figures, illustrating key moments in Christianity with detailed narratives and religious iconography.

Ester for Ahasveros, Robert de Baudous, after Lucas van Leyden, c. 1591 - c. 1659 print Ester is kneeling for King Ahasveros. Ahasveros bends towards her and chooses her as his future wife. paper engraving Ahasuerus touches Esther with the sceptre (Esther 15:12)

. Christ is led to the throne of high priest kajafas (right). The print has a Latin caption with a text from the Bible and is the fourth print of a four-part series about the passion of Christ.

The martyrdom of Saint Barbara. Engraving by Wierix after Jan van der Straet (Stradanus), 15--.

Christ for Pilate, Anonymous, After Albrecht Dürer, 1656 - 1699 print paper engraving Christ before Pontius Pilate (Matthew 27:11-26; Mark 15:2-15; Luke 23:2-7, 23:13-25; John 18:28 - 19:16)

Christ for Pilate; Passion and resurrection of Christ; Passio et resdrrectio D.n. IESV Christi. Christ is brought to Pilatus. The print has a Latin caption

Copper engraving by Girolamo Mocetto depicting Mary in glory with eight saints, created in the late 15th to first half of the 16th century.

Last words from King David. David on his deathbed. Davids heroes on the right. The print is part of an album.

Ecce Homo. Artist: After Hans Holbein the Younger (German, Augsburg 1497/98-1543 London). Dimensions: Sheet: 3 7/16 × 2 3/8 in. (8.7 × 6 cm). Etcher: Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian, Prague 1607-1677 London). Series/Portfolio: The satirical passion. Date: 1625-77.Plate 10. Ecce Homo; Christ wears a crown of thorns and stands with hands tied on a balcony. He is flanked by a bishop and another figure and watched from below by monks, a pope, holding a gold cross, and a cardinal, holding a wooden cross; after a follower of Hans Holbein. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Christ testifies about himself, 1629 print Christ teaches in the treasury of the temple. The adulterous woman can be seen in the background. In heaven God the Father. There are letters with different elements from the performance. The print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing Pharisees bring a woman accused of adultery before Christ (John 8:2-11). Christ preaching in the temple. God the Father

Cornelius kneels before the angel sent to him ..

The circumcision, 1594 print The Christ child is circumcised in a chapel in a large church. Many bystanders watch. Four Latin verses under the performance. This print is part of a series of six prints with scenes from the early life of Maria. They are called the 'masterpieces', because Goltzius has simulated the work of various illustrious predecessors. paper engraving circumcision of the Christ-child by the priest in the temple (Luke 2:21)

Pharisees want to stole Christ; Life of Christ. Christ declares his teaching but is experiencing a lot of opposition in this case from the Pharisees who want to stone him.

Saint Mary (the Blessed Virgin) with the Christ Child, Saint Charles Borromeo, Saint Andrew the Apostle, an unidentified male saint, Saint John the Baptist and angels. Chiaroscuro woodcut by A. Andreani.

A 1513 woodcut by Hans Schäufelin depicting a priest celebrating at a fair, showing figures, ceremonial gestures, and early 16th-century German printmaking style.

H. Stanislaus Kostka. The Polish Jesuit Stanislaus Kostka is kneeling in a church. He receives the holy communion (consaged hostie and a sip from the mislift) of two angels. Behind them the Holy Barbara appears in her hands a palm branch and her attribute the tower. In the margin a two-legged caption in Latin.

Meeting of Sanhedrin, Antonie Wierix (II), After Bernardino Passeri, 1593 print The high priest Kajafas, under a canopy, and the rest of the Sanhedrin, with devils above the head, discuss how they will kill Christ. Various elements from the performance are letters that correspond with the legend in the margin. Antwerp paper engraving Caiaphas and the priests conspiring against Christ (Matthew 26:3-5; Mark 14:1-2; Luke 22:2; John 11:47-53)

Israhel van Meckenem, The Holy Family, c 1475 1480 The Holy Family

The Mass of Saint Gregory. Dated: c. 1480/1490. Medium: engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Israhel van Meckenem.

The Saint Nicolaas, Ulrich of Augsburg and Erasmus. The Saint Nicholas, Ulrich of Augsburg and Erasmus are side by side in a room at a pillar, behind which a bay can be seen. They are all dressed as bishop.

The king lets his servants invite guests for the wedding party; Dominica II. Post Pentec. The king gives a wedding party for his son. He sends his servants out to invite the wedding guests, but they don't want to come. At different elements from the show are letters that correspond to the legend in the margin.

Triumphant David with the head of Goliat. On the right is David with a large sword. The head of Goliat is a choice on the sword. Some singing and musicing women are standing for him. Under the show a two-key, Latin text with a description of the scene from 1 Samuel 18.

Crossing and Pilatus washes his hands in innocence, Hieronymus Wierix, After Bernardino Passeri, 1593 print Christ is sentenced to death and removed. He wears the cross. In the background you can see how Pilatus washes his hands in innocence. Various elements from the performance are letters that correspond with the legend in the margin. Antwerp paper engraving Pilate washing his hands (in innocence). carrying of the cross: Christ bearing the cross, alone or with the help of others (e.g. Simon the Cyrenian)

Joachim and Anna meet at the gate.

Kager, Johann Mathias, Munich, Sadeler, Raphael (II), Bavaria sancta III, Saints of Bavaria III, S. Hainricvs anachoreta, Blessed Henricus of Riedenburg, verso lower left - stamped, The grave of St. Henricus, a hermit from Riedenburg. Various pilgrims around the grave. In the background on the left St. Henricus praying in the wilderness. The print has a Latin caption., print, prent, prints, height 256 mm, width 180 mm, South Netherlands, 1584-12-20 - 1632, print maker, printmaker, 1627 - 1627, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), German, 1575 - 1634, intermediary draughtsman

The bride of Christ (the church) sits under an apple tree in a flower garden, receiving flowers from Christ standing beside her. On the left and right are persons from the Old Testament. The print has a Latin caption on Solomon's Song of Songs, Christ and His Bride under an Apple Tree Cantica. 2.1. Song of Solomon Canticum Canticorum , Johann Sadeler (I), print maker: anonymous, publisher: Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), Amsterdam, 1590 and/or 1643, paper, engraving, h 211 mm × w 259 mm

Rader, Matthäus, Kager, Johann Mathias, Munich, Sadeler, Raphael (I), Bavaria sancta I, Saints of Bavaria I, B. Marqvardvs è S. Francisci familia, Adoration of the tomb of Blessed Markward Weissmaler, verso lower left - stamped, Interior of a church. Those in need kneel and pray before the tomb of Blessed Markward Weissmaler, a Franciscan lay brother. The print has a Latin caption and is the 58th print in a 60-part series on the subject of the saints of Bavaria., print, prints, width 156 mm, height, 220 mm, South Netherlands, 1560, print maker, printmaker, 1615 - 1615, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), etching, German, 1575 - 1634, intermediary draughtsman, after a drawing by, Publication (Event), Publication, 1561 - 1634-12-22, publisher

A circa 1560 drawing by Lambert van Noort depicting the risen Savior appearing to the disciples, executed in gray ink with blue wash.

Christ shown to the people (ECCE Gay); Ecce gay. Pontius Pilate shows Christ dressed in a cloak and with thorns of thorns on his head, on an increase to the people.

Wedding ceremony at a bridal portal, Anonymous, Hans Weiditz (II), 1514 - 1532 print Print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing marriage, married couple, 'matrimonium'. parts of church exterior and annexes: portal - QQ - small church, chapel

Augustin Hirschvogel, Queen of Sheba's Visit to Solomon, 1548 Queen of Sheba's Visit to Solomon

Veronese, Paolo, Lefebvre, Valentin, Opera Selectiora, Presentation of Christ in the Temple, verso - stamped, In the temple a group of people have gathered at the altar. The high priest Simeon kneels before the Christ child, who is held by Mary. Behind Mary, Joseph looks on, leaning on his staff. On the far right, a woman holds a cage holding two doves. Counterproof of a print that is part of a 53-part series after paintings by Titian and Veronese., print, prent, prints, height 517 mm, width 400 mm, 1642, print maker, printmaker, 1682 - 1682, paper, papier, counterproof, tegendruk, intermediary draughtsman, after a drawing by, Italian, 1528 - 1588-04-19

Miracle of Queen Blanca van Castile, Theodoor Galle (Attributed to), 1610 print The Holy Dominicus gives the infertile Queen Blanca of Castile a rosary. He advises her to pray to Maria for a child. In the background the birth of Blanca's first child. The print has a Latin caption with legend and is part of a fifteen -part series about the miracles of the rosary. Antwerp paper engraving aids for prayer, e.g. rosary (+ variant). miraculous activities and events ~ St. Dominic. queen, empress, etc. (wife of a ruler). confinement, birth

Ignatius gets visions, Karel van Mallery, after Juan de Mesa, 1610 print Three scenes from the life of Ignatius of Loyola. On the left he prays to God in a chapel and he gets a vision of the Holy Trinity. On the right he prays for an altar and sees Christ in the host of the priest. Loyola writes his book about the Trinity in the top left corner. The print has Latin captions with references to the scenes in the print. The print is part of a fifteen -part series about the life of Ignatius of Loyola. print maker: Antwerpafter painting by: Madridpublisher: Antwerp paper engraving Christ appears to St. Ignatius of Loyola Bearing the Cross: 'I will be forgiveness. Visions of St. Ignatius of Loyola

Christ testifies about himself. Christ teaches in the treasury of the temple. In the background the adulterous woman can be seen. In heaven God the Father. With various elements from the show are letters. The print is part of an album.

The Kerkgoers, Israhel van Meckenem, 1475 - 1503 print An older couple walking to the right. The woman has a rosary in her hands; The man holds a pouch in the right and a walking stick in the left hand. Patines at his feet. Spell tires above their heads. Both are dressed according to the German fashion of ca. 1475-1485. This print is part of a series of twelve prints of a man and a woman with scenes from daily life, 6 indoors and 6 outdoors. paper engraving coat (+ men's clothes). coat (+ women's clothes). head-gear: cap (+ men's clothes). head-gear: cap (+ women's clothes). going to church. shoes, sandals. shoes, sandals (+ men's clothes). walking-stick, staff, cane (+ men's clothes). aids for prayer, e.g. rosary

. Interior with the young Thomas of aquino, kneeling for a group of monks in Dominican habt. A scene in the background in which a jacket is transferred. In the margin a five-line caption in Latin. Fifth print from a series of thirty prints that depict the life story of Thomas of Aquino.

Christ voor Pilate, Virgil, 1558 print Nuremberg paper Christ before Pontius Pilate (Matthew 27:11-26; Mark 15:2-15; Luke 23:2-7, 23:13-25; John 18:28 - 19:16)

Alkmaar, Schabaelje, Jan Philipsz, Amsterdam, Visscher, Claes Jansz. (II), Vos, Maerten de, Sadeler, Johann (I), Den Grooten Figuer-Bibel, Canticum Canticorum, Song of Solomon, From the Cantica Canticorum Salomons, Christ and his bride under an apple tree, lower right - handwritten in brown ink, The bride of Christ (the church) sits under an apple tree in a flower garden and receives flowers from Christ who is standing next to her. On the left and right people from the Old Testament. Below the image a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Song of Solomon 2:1. This print is part of an album., print, prent, albumblad, prints, enten, 175, height 212 mm, width 259 mm, print maker, prentmaker, 1643 - 1643, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, Southern Netherlands, 1550 - 1600-08, after print by, 1532 - 1603-12-04, after design by, Publication (Event), Publication, Northern Netherlands, 1586 - 1652-06-19, publisher, 1592 - 1656-04

The Fall and Redemption of Man: The Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple, 1515. Albrecht Altdorfer (German, c. 1480-1538). Woodcut;

Catharina and Christ exchange their hearts / Catharina chooses the crown / Catharina visits a sick woman on her deathbed, Pieter de Jode (I), after Francesco Vanni, 1597 print From left to right: Catharina van Siena and Christ exchange their hearts.; Christ offers Catharina two crowns: a golden and the crown of thorns. Catharina kneels for Christ and opts for the crown.; Catharina visits a dying woman. The woman's family is around the bed. In the margin an explanation of the performances in Latin. Seventh print from a series of twelve with life and miracles of St. Catharina van Siena. Italy paper engraving the virgin and Dominican Tertiary, Catherine of Siena; possible attributes: book, cross, crown of thorns, crucifix, demon under foot, heart (with cross), lily, plague-stricken, ring, rosary, stigmata. St. Catherine of Siena changing hearts with Christ. Christ offering St. Catherine of Siena the choice between two crowns, one of gold and jewels, and one of thorns; St. Catherine, kneel

A Crucifix in a Church with Saints Thomas Aquinas, Mary Magdalene, Albertus Magnus, and Others. Dated: 1655. Dimensions: sheet (cut within platemark): 21.2 x 27.1 cm (8 3/8 x 10 11/16 in.). Medium: etching on laid paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Johann Heinrich Schönfeld.

Christ being led by two soldiers before King Herod. Sixth print in a series of 13, depicting the Passion of Christ, Christ before King Herod Remit titvr Iesvs ad Herondem The Passion , print maker: Cornelis Galle (I), (mentioned on object), Southern Netherlands, 1586 - 1650, paper, engraving, h 134 mm × w 92 mm

Visitation; Life of John the Baptist; Vita b. Ioannis Baptistae Graphicè Descript (...). Elisabet stands for her house. Behind her is Zecharius in the doorway. Left is to see Maria. She is wearing a stick. A few more houses in a mountainous landscape are still shown in the distance. Under the show there is a two-person, Latin text with the description of the visitation from Luc. 1.

Christ used meal at Pharisee and refuses to wash hands. Christ discusses with a Pharisee about the habit of this people to wash hands before meals. On the right side of the Pharisee is a man who washes his hands above a bowl. In the background on the left the apostles sit at the table at the Pharisee in the house, they went to the table without washing their hands (Luke 11: 37-41). Book illustration in rectangular picture frame with fine ornaments. The print is printed with multiple logs. At the top of the magazine is the half title of the publication: Passional Christi, below state the word Christ.

Thomas converts his sister, Cornelis Boel, After Otto van Veen, 1610 print Thomas converted his oldest sister. She takes her jewelry and goes into the monastery. Print from a series of 30 prints that represent the life story of Thomas of Aquino. The prints, designed by and published by Otto van Veen, were made by C. Boel, E. van Paenderen, C. Galle and G. Swanenburgh. print maker: Southern Netherlandspublisher: Antwerp paper engraving the Dominican theologian, 'Angelic Doctor' Thomas of Aquino; possible attributes: book, (chain with) sun, dove, girdle of chastity, lily, model of church, monstrance (or chalice), mitre (under feet), star (on breast)

Solomon is anointed to king; Story of Solomon. Solomon is anointed by Zadok to King. Behind him there is a man with the crown in his hands. Single hoves blowing on bazuines and in the background soldiers are. At the bottom of the margin a single-line caption in Latin.

Christ for Pilate, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1619 print Netherlands paper engraving Christ before Pontius Pilate (Matthew 27:11-26; Mark 15:2-15; Luke 23:2-7, 23:13-25; John 18:28 - 19:16)

Albrecht Dürer, Saint Veronica between Saints Peter and Paul, 1509 Saint Veronica between Saints Peter and Paul

A priest at the altar during consecration. The mass is attended by a dignitary with a heavy wig, in heaven angels with a banderole, a priest during consecration., draughtsman: Vicente Salvador Gómez, (attributed to), draughtsman: Juan de Valdés Leal, (rejected attribution), draughtsman: anonymous, 1650 - 1700, paper, pen, h 208 mm × w 152 mm

Jozef explains dreams of the pharaoh; Story of Joseph.

Life of the Virgin: The Nativity, 1470-75. Martin Schongauer (German, c.1450-1491). Engraving;

John the Baptist identifies Christ as the Lamb of God, Jacob de Weert, After Maerten de Vos, 1580 - 1600 print John the Baptist holds a cross. He points to Christ and identifies him in front of the priests and the Levites as the Lamb of God that takes away the sins of the world. Under the show is a two -tied, Latin text with the description of the scene from Joh. 1. Antwerp paper engraving John the Baptist identifies Christ as the Lamb of God ('Ecce Agnus Dei') (John 1:29, 1:36)

Papal Audience verso. Dated: 1612. Medium: etching. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: JACQUES CALLOT.

Martin Schonguer (around 1450-1495). Christ Savior Savings (Bartsch 70). Engraving (chisel), 1475-1480. Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris, Petit Palais. 76855-5 Art medieval, Christianity, engraving in chisel, Christian iconography, religious iconography, Middle Ages, New Testament, biblical character, 15th XV 15th 15th 15th century, engraving

Thomas van Aquino refuses the office of Archbishop van Naples, Egbert van Panderen, After Otto van Veen, 1610 print Pope Clemens IV, sitting under a canopy and surrounded by bishops, hands over a bishop smies to Thomas van Aquino. He kneels for him and refuses the office. The one -rowing print from a series of thirty prints that depict the life story of Thomas of Aquino. Antwerp paper engraving the Dominican theologian, 'Angelic Doctor' Thomas of Aquino; possible attributes: book, (chain with) sun, dove, girdle of chastity, lily, model of church, monstrance (or chalice), mitre (under feet), star (on breast) - early life of male saint

Woman points to a richly dressed woman who is led by a cord through sin and is surrounded by death and Satan, Jan Luyken, 1687 print Amsterdam paper etching the rich. Lust, Luxury, 'Luxuria'; 'Lussuria' (Ripa) ~ personification of one of the Deadly Sins. Death as skeleton. Vice, Evil, Sin; 'Peccato' (Ripa). devil(s) and demons: Satan

Jozef explains dreams of the Pharaoh, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1629 print paper engraving Joseph interpreting Pharaoh's dreams

Copper engraving by Israhel van Meckenem depicting Saints Matthew and Judas Thaddeus, created in the late 15th century, showing their religious figures and attributes.

A procession walks from left to right to the church. Print no. 6 from the series of 16 representations of The Miracle of Amsterdam, after the events of March 15, 1345. Beneath the image two six-line verses in Latin and Dutch, Procession to the church, 6 The Amsterdam Miracle, 1345 (series title) Amstelredams honour and rise through the thought-provoking miracles aldaer geschied aen en door het H. Sacrament des Altaers Anno 1345 (series title on object), print maker: Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, publisher: Hendrik Aertssens (II), Southern Netherlands, 1639, paper, engraving, h 133 mm × w 85 mm

Christ for Kajafas, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1618 print Christ is led by soldiers in front of the high priest Kaja pas. The priest sits on a throne and tears his clothes as he accuses Christ of blasphemy. Netherlands paper engraving Christ before the Sanhedrin with Caiaphas as high priest, and possibly Annas; maybe a soldier about to strike Christ because he keeps silent (Matthew 26:57-66; Mark 14:53-64; Luke 22:54, 22:66-71)

Saint Clare. Reproduction of pen and bistre drawing with bistre wash by B. Gozzoli.

Wolf Huber, The Adoration of the Magi The Adoration of the Magi

The proclamation to Maria, Master FVB, c. 1475 - c. 1500 print Bedroom with kneeling Mary and Archangel Gabriël. paper engraving the Annunciation: Mary kneeling

A 1518 woodcut by Monogrammist GZ depicting Saints James the Younger and Simon, shown with traditional apostolic attributes.

The worship of the kings. Maria and Joseph show, seated with a ruin, their newborn child to the three kings or point from the east and their consequence. Under the show four Latin fresh rules. The example for this print is part of a series of six prints with scenes from the early life of Mary. They are called the 'masterpieces' because Goldzius has simulated the work of different illustrious predecessors.

Marriage of Mary and Joseph, marriage of Mary and Joseph, 'Sposalizio': they are married by the high priest, Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert, 1596 - 1659, paper, engraving

Copper engraving 'The Enthroned Savior' by Monogrammist AG, late 15th century, depicting Christ seated on a throne with surrounding figures in detailed composition.

Woodcut from 1507 by Hans Schäufelin depicting the journey of Christ to hell, showing figures, gestures, landscape, and composition in brown tones.

Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528). "The marriage of the Virgin Bartsch 82". Wood engraving, around 1505. Museum of Fine Arts in the city of Paris, Petit Palais. Bible, Catholic, Christian, Marry, Woman, Wood Engraving, Wedding, Mari, New Testament, Holy, Saint, Virgin

Holy Bruno receives a message from Pope Urbanus II, Sébastien Leclerc (I), After Eustache Lesueur, 1647 - 1714 print print maker: Franceafter painting by: Parispublisher: ParisFrance paper etching / engraving / counterproof the founder of the Order of the Carthusians, Bruno; possible attributes: cross, finger at lips, lily, mitre at his feet, olive-branch, ray of light, skull, (seven) star(s)

Last Supper. In a space with twisted columns, Christ is at a round table on the last supper with its apostles. On the table a bowl with a lamb. Johannes is right next to Christ, his head on the hands. At the front right Judas with a trade show in his hand. The foot washing can be seen in the background between the colon row.

John the Baptist identifies Christ as the Lamb of God; Life of John the Baptist; Vita b. Ioannis Baptistae Graphicè Descript (...). John the Baptist holds a cross. He points to Christ and identifies him in front of the priests and the Levites as the Lamb Gods that removes the sins of the world. Under the show there is a two-pressed, Latin text with the description of the scene from Joh. 1.

The presentation of Jesus to Simeon in the temple, after Dürer ca. 1500-1534 Marcantonio Raimondi Italian. The presentation of Jesus to Simeon in the temple, after Dürer 342707

Twaalfjarige Christ in the Tempel, Virgil, 1552 print Nuremberg paper Christ's dispute with the doctors in the temple; he counts his arguments on his fingers

Mocking of Christ, 1629 print The blindfolded Christ is held by soldiers and mocked. There are letters with different elements from the performance. The print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing flagellation by soldiers, Christ usually tied to a column (Matthew 27:26; Mark 15:15; John 19:1). in Caiaphas' palace Christ is mocked by Jews (Matthew 26:67-68; Mark 14:65)

Christ predicts his suffering, Adriaen Collaert (attributed to), after Jan van der Straet, 1585 - 1586 print Christ stands with his students in an inner room of a house. He predicts his own suffering and the course of the end time (Matthew 24: 1-51). The print has a Latin caption and is part of a series about the passion, death and resurrection of Christ. paper engraving Christ foretelling his Passion (at various occasions) (Matthew 16:21, 17:22-23; Mark 8:32, 9:31; Luke 9:22, 9:44)

The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne at the Cradle Made 1510-1525 Germany. Engraving in black on ivory laid paper . Albrecht Altdorfer

The five wise virgins; Parable of the five way and the five foolish virgins; Parabola V. Virginum Typis AEN: Expressa .. Courtyard with the five wise virgins that are busy with different activities (sewing, spinning, weaving, reading and writing). One of them holds a burning oil lamp. In the margin a four-line caption, in two columns, in Latin that refers to the Bible story.

Saint Philippus shows his skills in conversation with two Dominicans, Antonio Tempesta, 1591 print Saint Philippus shows his skills in conversation with two Dominicans. Text in Latin in STUDMARGE. Numbered below: 5. Print Maker: Romevatican City paper etching prior general of the Order of the Servites, Philip Benizzi of Florence; possible attributes: book, cross, lily, tiara at his feet. monastic orders, monastic life: Dominicans

Anna in three. Anna-Te-Three on a throne in NIS with links The proclamation to the shepherds and right angel that appears to Joachim and announces the birth of Mary.

Leonhard Beck, Saint Rudolfus, 1516 1518 Saint Rudolfus

H. Lucas paints Maria with a child. Maria is with the Christ child on a throne in Lucas's studio. The saint is kneeling on a pillow and draws her portrait. Behind him the winged OS. On the right in the background a face through a window on a landscape. In the margin a caption in Latin.

Honing Vorstin is offered two crowns, Jan Luyken, After Crispijn van de Passe, 1681 print Two angels offer a thrown prince crowns and thereby rely on coats of arms that are printed with the French lily. Angels fly above the head of the queen with a emperor crown and scepter. Figures are watching left and right of the throne. Amsterdam paper etching ruler, sovereign - BB - female ruler. crown (symbol of sovereignty). activities of angels (in heaven)

Saint Luke Drawing a Portrait of the Virgin. Dated: c. 1475. Medium: engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Israhel van Meckenem.

Israhel van Meckenem (German, c. 1445-1503), The Mass of Saint Gregory, c. 1490-1500, engraving

Baptism of the Prince of Spain. Dated: 1612. Medium: etching on laid paper restrike. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: JACQUES CALLOT.

Woodcut by Albrecht Dürer depicting the hermits Saint Antonius and Saint Paul, showing figures, robes, and a rocky landscape, created around 1503-1504.

Raffaello Schiaminossi, Margaret of Austria Receiving the Homage of Cardinals and Prelates, 1612 Margaret of Austria Receiving the Homage of Cardinals and Prelates

Leonhard Beck, Saint Jodocus, 1516 1518 Saint Jodocus

From the life of the virgin, presentation of the virgin in the temple, woodcut by Albrecht Durer, historical, digital improved reproduction of an old woodcut..

Solomon is anointed as King, Anonymous, After Maarten van Heemskerck, 1560 - 1595 print Solomon is anointed by Zadok. Behind him is a man with the crown in his hands. A few courtiers blow on trumpets and in the background are soldiers. At the bottom of the margin a single -line caption in Latin. print maker: Low Countriesprint maker: Antwerppublisher: Antwerp paper engraving Solomon enthroned

St. Jude Martin Luther, Das newe testament deutzsch., Wittenberg, 1524. 1524. Lemberger, Georg (German painter, ca.1495-ca. 1540). Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection

Catharina asks Pope Gregory XI to return to Rome / Christ Appears Catharina / Catharina appears to scholars; Scenes from the life and miracles of Saina's Saint Catharina; Vita Mors Gesta, et Miracula Quaedam Selecta B. Catherinae Senensis (...). From left to right: Catharina and a Dominican at the Hof van de Pope in Avignon. They ask Pope Gregory XI to return to Italy.; During the Eucharistic celebration, Christ appears as a little boy for Catharina in the church. Instead of the priest, Christ Catharina offers the hostie.; Four scholars work in their preaches in the temple. Catharina appears to them, kneeling in a ray wreath. In the margin an explanation of the performances in Latin. Fifth print from a series of twelve with the life and miracles of the H. Catharina van Siena.

Christ for Pilate; The passion.

The Holy Stefanus, Sixtus and Laurentius. Saint Stefanus, Sixtus and Laurentius stand side by side in a room with 3 windows, which means that a landscape with a village can be seen. Stefanus is wearing a palm branch and stones, Sixtus a Tiara, a trade show and a staff, Laurentius a book and a schedule.

Antwerp, Galle, Theodoor, Sterre, Johannes Chrysostomos van der, Cornelis (I), Ordination of female nuns, In a church Saint Norbert ordains the first female nuns (Norbertines). The print has two Latin inscriptions: one above and one below the image., print, book illustration, prints, height 152 mm, width 93 mm, South Netherlands, 1576 - 1650-03-29, print maker, printmaker, 1622 - 1622, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), 1591 - 1652, writer, Publication (Event), Publication, 1571 - 1633, publisher

Netherlands, Master of the Virgo inter Virgines, Master of the Delbecq-Schreiber Passion, Master of Delft, Trick Question of the Pharisees, Christ and disciple opposite four Pharisees, one of whom is holding a coin., print, book illustration, prints, height 96 mm, width 142 mm, Northern Dutch, unknown, 1480 - 1500, fourth quarter 15th century, first quarter 16th century, paper, woodcut, Southern Dutch

Christ shown to the people (Ecce Homo), Albrecht Dürer, 1512 print Christ is presented to a group of people by Pilatus on a stage. This print is part of a series of 16 prints with scenes from the suffering story. Nuremberg paper engraving Pilate Showing Christ to the People, 'Display Christ', 'Here man' (John 19: 4-6)

Woodcut by Hans Schäufelin, 1511-1512, depicting John the Baptist in prison, showing figure, prison architecture, and religious narrative in early 16th-century German printmaking.

Wedding from wealth by the devil closed; Different types of marriages. The devil connects a man and woman, who symbolize lucrative love as a couple, in real life.

Christ is shown to the people by Pilatus (ECCE Gay); The little passion. Pilate, standing next to Christ, shows him to the people.

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