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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)
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)
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Solomon prays to God for wisdom; Story of Solomon. King Solomon kneels and prays to God for wisdom. A few soldiers in the background. At the bottom of the margin a single-line caption in Latin.
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Stephan I. The Holy, King of Hungary.
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Saint Radegund (ca. 520-587). Princess of Thuringia and queen of the Franks by her marriage to Clothar I (498-561). Radegund receiving the habit and being consecrated a deaconess by Medard (456-545), bishop of Noyon, when she left her husband King Clothar in order to enter the religious life. Facsimile after an engraving from "The History and Chronicle of Clotaire", 1513. "Vie Militaire et Religieuse au Moyen Age et a l'Epoque de la Renaissance". Paris, 1877.
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De Visitation, Master of the Amsterdam Cabinet, 1480 - 1485 print Maria and Elisabeth embrace each other at the Stadspoort. There is Zacharias behind Elisabeth. Joseph comes through the gate, a stick over the shoulder. In the trees behind the gate, an owl (the bird of darkness) is attacked by a mess of day birds (representatives of the light). Germany paper drypoint Mary and Elisabeth, both pregnant, embracing. groups of birds. owls
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HENRY VI (1421 - 1471) King of England marries Marguerite of Anjou
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Sadeler, Johann (I), Vos, Maerten de, Antwerp, Canticum Canticorum, Song of Solomon, Bed with the Bride of Christ, verso lower left - stamped, The bride of Christ (the church) in a bed with a canopy. The canopy is carried by the cardinal virtues. At the foot of the bed a representation of the judgment of Solomon. Above the head of the bride Christ in a cloud. Around the bed figures from the Old Testament. In the background through a doorway the bride of Christ can be seen who is looking for her beloved in the city. The print has a Latin caption about the Song of Solomon and is the third print in a six-part series., print, prints, height 208 mm, width 257 mm, South Netherlands, 1550 - 1600-08, print maker, printmaker, 1590 - 1590, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, 1532 - 1603-12-04, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher
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Chapter right on markets and food stalls. Toll on market, levied by a cleric. Engraving after one of the 15th-century stained glass windows in the cathedral of Tournay (French city at that time). "Moeurs, usages et costumes au moyen-ge et à l'époque de la Renaissance", by Paul Lacroix. Paris, 1878.
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. Bust portrait of a Augustinus of Hippo, in monk trij. Below you have a framework with text in Latin. He is raised by the personification of faith, provided with the papal attributes (left) and the personification of truth, with triangle (right). Above two angels with cathedral and miter, an eagle and an angel, blowing on a trumpet. A cloth with the burning heart is hanging on the bazing. Figures and hoses in the foreground. In the margin a three-legged caption in Latin.
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Procession of the Doge in Venice 1556-61 Published by Matteo Pagano Italian. Procession of the Doge in Venice 365127
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Christ and the sign of the fig tree, Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, 1622 print Christ stands with his disciples at a withered fig tree and teaches them to believe without doubting. He is justified about his actions towards the high priests and scribes. paper engraving the cursing of the fig-tree (Matthew 21:18-22; Mark 11:12-14, 11:20-21)
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Netherlands, Cornelisz. van Oostsanen, Jacob, The Round Passion, The Mocking of Christ, Cornelisz van Oostsanen, From a series of twelve prints, frame cut away. Christ kneeling and blindfolded is being mocked, in the background Christ before Caiaphas., print, prints, diameter 233 mm, Northern Netherlands, 1475 - 1533, print maker, printmaker, 1517 - 1533, first quarter 16th century, paper, woodcut
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Jacobus de Gesher and Simon, Anton von Woensam, 1518 print Woodcut from a series of seven with two paired standing apostles with their attributes. paper the twelve apostles (as a group), usually with books or scrolls (not in biblical context). the apostle James the Less, first bishop of Jerusalem; possible attributes: book, fuller's club, scroll. the apostle Simon Zelotes (or Simon the Canaanite); possible attributes: book, saw, scroll
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The Holy Philippus converts two prostitutes to chastity, Antonio Tempesta, 1591 print Saint Philippus repeats two prostitutes to chastity. A cityscape in the background. Text in Latin in STUDMARGE. Numbered below: 13. paper etching prior general of the Order of the Servites, Philip Benizzi of Florence; possible attributes: book, cross, lily, tiara at his feet. prostitution. whore, prostitute
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. The coronation of Willem III and Maria II Stuart to King and Queen of England in Westminster Abbey, April 21, 1689.
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Copper engraving by Israhel van Meckenem, late 15th century, depicting the circumcision of Christ, emphasizing figures, gestures, and ritual.
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Armed Roman soldiers leave a temple; Ancilia. Above the show a VELLUM with the display of three different shields. Print at the top right labeled: Tom. II. P. 385.
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Sadeler, Johann (I), Witte, Peter de, München, Enthroned Mary with the Christ Child and Saint Stephen and Saint Lawrence, verso lower left - stamped, The Virgin Mary with the Christ Child, seated on a throne under a canopy. On the left, in front of the throne, kneels Saint Stephen. On the right, Saint Lawrence. Two cherubs hold up the canopy., print, prints, height 239 mm, width 331 mm, South Netherlandish, 1550 - 1600-08, print maker, printmaker, 1590 - 1590, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), 1548 - 1628-03, intermediary draughtsman, after a drawing by, writer
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Entry of Christ in Jerusalem, Marcantonio Raimondi, After Albrecht Dürer, 1510 - 1515 print paper engraving entry into Jerusalem: people spreading their clothes before Christ on the ass, and waving palm branches (Matthew 21:1-11, 21:14-16; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-40; John 12:12-19)
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Christ Kroont Maria. Christ, a rich apple and a staff in the left hand, put a crown on the head of Mary with the right hand, who kneels before him. On the left an angel places a pillow on the couch, on the spot next to Christ.
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St. Luke Painting the Virgin, 1526. Dirk Vellert (Netherlandish, 1480/85-1547). Engraving;
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Leonhard Beck's 1799 woodcut depicts Saint Leopold, showing the saint, halo, robes, and symbolic attributes in a devotional scene.
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Judas Maccabeus giving 12,000 silver drachmas to priest in Jerusalem. Temple is restored, 1 Maccabees 4. Old Testament, Old 19th century engraved illustration from History of the Bible 1883
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Christ and the soul personified in a forge, Jan Luyken, Pieter Arentsz II, 1678-1687
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Copper engraving by Albrecht Dürer, 1512, depicting Christ standing before Kaiphas, showing figures, drapery, and composition.
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Emmausgoers, Antonie Wierix (II), After Maerten de Vos, 1582 - 1586 print Two disciples are on their way to Emmaus. Along the way they come across Christ, which they do not recognize. They walk a lot with him. The three men are dressed as pilgrims. The meal in Emmaus has been presented in the background in the castle. Christ sits at a table with two disciples. He is recognized because he blesses the bread. Antwerp paper engraving the journey to Emmaus: two disciples (Cleopas and Peter) under way. the supper at Emmaus: Christ is recognized while blessing or breaking the bread
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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
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Pharisees want to rise Christ again; Feria IIII. Post Dominicam Passionis. Christ is in the temple of Jerusalem, in the column of Solomon, where the feast of the temple dedication is celebrated. The Pharisees want to rise him again due to blasphemy. In heaven God the Father. At different elements from the show are letters that correspond to the legend in the margin.
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Emperor Maximilian pray before the Blessed Sacrament, 10, Boetius Adamsz. Bolswert, Henry Aertssens, 1639.
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LIBRO DE HORAS - JESUS ANTE EL SANEDRIN JUDIO (CAIFAS) - SIGLO XV. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.
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Saints Peter and Paul under a Canopy. Medium: woodcut. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Wilhelm Pleydenwurff.
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Chapter of the Order of Saint Michael (TI)
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Priester leidt een begrafenis dienst en spreekt eucharistie uit; Mirakel van Amsterdam 1345.Priest leads a funeral service and speaks out of Eucharist. In the background an angel saves a soul from the purgatory. Under the show are two verses in Latin and Dutch about the blessing that the host brings for living and killing.
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Catharina and Christ exchange their hearts; The life of Siena H. Catharina. In a vision, Catharina Van Siena and Christ exchange their hearts. Their left hands lie together and Christ gives his heart to Catharina. Part of a series about Catharina van Siena consisting of a title print, a portrait and 32 numbered scenes from her life.
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Surrender of the Landgraaf van Hessen, 1547; Victories of Charles V; Divi Caroli. V. Imp. opt. Max victoriae, ex multis praecipuae. Philip I, Landgraaf van Hesse, kneels before the throne of Karel V in total surrender. Links from Charles V the bishops of Arras, Naumburg and Hildesheim. On the right the Duke of Alva, the Duke of Saxony and the Duke of Brandenburg. The print has a Latin, Spanish and French caption and is part of a twellable series about the victories of Karel V.
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. In the foreground H. Bernardus from Clairvaux in conversation with another monk. In the background the different miracles of the saint. The print is part of a fourteen-part series that forms a framework around an image of the H. Bernardus of Clairvaux.
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Israhel van Meckenem, Saint Luke Drawing a Portrait of the Virgin, c 1475 Saint Luke Drawing a Portrait of the Virgin
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Christ aan het Volk Getoond (Here a man), Virgil, 1558 print Nuremberg paper Pilate Showing Christ to the People, 'Display Christ', 'Here man' (John 19: 4-6)
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Engel takes child dressed as a pilgrim at hand; Pia Desideria ..
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Residents of Corfu in conversation on Plein, Giovanni Andrea Vavassore, 1524 print paper Korfoe
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. The interior of the church with the holy grave of Christ. In the foreground Peter Van Amiens, a French hermit and preacher sleeps the first crusade. On the right a vision of Christ with cherubs.
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St. Bartholomew and St. Philip, from The Apostles 1435-1503 Israhel van Meckenem German. St. Bartholomew and St. Philip, from The Apostles 636564
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Groeningen, Gerard van, Antwerp, Huys, Frans, Salvation path of man, Man admires himself and is blind to the Trinity, verso - stamped, Two Biblical allegories in architectural frame. On the left, Man, dressed in habit, rosary in hand, looks at himself in the mirror, in the illusion that his good works will be rewarded. The three crowns on the left symbolize this reward. On the wall are shackles of self-mortification and indulgences with papal seals. On the right, Man lies prone, above him the Trinity, who takes pity on the blinded Man. Next to Man, the personification of human Ingenuity. Below both representations, a four-line verse in Low German and a four-line text in Latin. Number 11 and 12 from a reformed series on the sinfulness and justification of man., print, prints, height 274 mm, width 363 mm, 1522 - 1562, print maker, printmaker, 1546 - 1562, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, South Netherlands, 1515 - 1599
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A 1518 woodcut by Monogrammist GZ depicting Saints James the Elder and Andrew, apostles of Jesus, with traditional symbols.
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Rader, Matthäus, Kager, Johann Mathias, Munich, Sadeler, Raphael (I), Bavaria sancta I, Saints of Bavaria I, S. Pirminivs episcopvs, Saint Pirminius shows Charles Martel the construction of the abbey of Reichenau, verso lower left - stamped, In the foreground Saint Pirminius, abbot and bishop of Reichenau. He shows Charles Martel the construction of the abbey on the island of Reichenau. On the ground lie snakes that were chased away by the construction of the abbey. The print has a Latin caption and is the 23rd 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
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Engel takes child dressed as a pilgrim to the hand, Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, 1624 print paper engraving pilgrim(s). gate, entrance
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Ten Men and Four Boys Singing in a Church 17th century Pieter de Jode II Flemish. Ten Men and Four Boys Singing in a Church 644342
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Scene with a Saint 1800-1900 Anonymous, Italian, 19th century Italian. Scene with a Saint. Anonymous, Italian, 19th century. 1800-1900. Graphite. Drawings
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Copper engraving by Israhel van Meckenem from the late 15th century depicting Bartholomäus and Philippus, showing figures with symbolic attributes.
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Charlemagne and Saint Louis. After a picture in the Palaise de Justice, Paris, France. Engraving from Lives of the Saints by Sabin Baring-Gould.
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Portrait of D. van Wassenaer, cheers of St. Jan in Utrecht, died 1465. Left from the left, kneeling between a bishop and Johannes the Baptist.
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Lazio Latina Terracina S. Cesario, Duomo. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 The present church was consecrated in 1074, but dates in most part from the 12th century. It was renovated in the 18th century. There are exterior views of the facade. Views of the interior include the apse generally as well as details of the altar, an elaborate candelabra dated 1261 and a pulpit with ancient columns and stylized animals. There are, in addition, other photos of architectural details. Most prints are in the Medieval core collection. In the Hutzel collection, there are prints of architectural details and of one altar (not the main one). Antiquities: Medieval church built on the ruins of an ancient temple dedicated to Rome and to Augustus. The front steps remain from the Roman temple. Columns on facade are also Roman, although they have Medieval bases. There are photos of the front steps, parts of the ancient walls and of the columns. Most prints are in the Medieval core collection. There are no exterior prin
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Jozef's brothers Discover bags with money / Jozef is familiar with his brothers, Hans Janssen, 1615 - 1651 print Two prints on one leaf in oval. On the left an interior with Jacob, sitting on a chair, and his sons. In the bags with choirs they discover pockets with money (Gen. 42-35). On the right an interior with Joseph who is familiar with his brothers (Gen. 45-3). In the margins caption in Dutch. Eleventh and twelfth print (11 and 12) from a series of twelve with scenes from the life of Joseph. Amsterdam paper engraving Joseph's brothers, back in Canaan with Jacob, empty their sacks and each of them discovers a bag of money. Joseph reveals his identity and in tears forgives his brothers' past misdeed
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St Raymond of Penafort, advisor to Pope Gregory IX, by Alonso Antonio Villamor (1661-1729). From the Convent of St Esteban, Salamanca, Spain.
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Double portrait of Maximilian I of Habsburg, Roman-German emperor, and his consort Mary of Burgundy. In the margin the name and function of the persons portrayed in Latin, Double portrait of Maximilian I of Habsburg and his consort Maria of Burgundy Dukes of Burgundy , print maker: Simon van de Passe, Northern Netherlands, 1605 - 1647, paper, engraving, h 190 mm × w 143 mm
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Departure of the English Ambassadors, from Scenes from the Life of Saint URSULA
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Virtue of the devotes; Devota / S. LVCIA; Examples of virtue; Typvs Castitatis. Saint Lucia prays, accompanied by other women, in a chapel. Above the altar a vision of the Virgin Mary. In the margin a two-legged caption in Latin.
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Antwerp, Jode, Gerard de, Vos, Maerten de, Wierix, Antonie (II), Laatste Oordeel en de, Thesaurus novi Testamenti elegantissimis iconibus expressus continens historias atque miracula doni nostri Iesu Christi, The four church fathers, Church father Augustine, St. Augustine, dressed as a bishop, is working in his study. A child points him to an open book. On the table is a mirror and other writings. Below the representation is an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album., print, album sheet, prints, height 210 mm, width 245 mm, Southern Netherlands, 1559 - 1604-03, print maker, printmaker, 1585 - 1585, fourth quarter 16th century, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, 1532 - 1603-12-04, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, Northern Netherlands, 1509 - 1591-02-05, publisher
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Italy, Venice, Scenes from life of Saint Ursula (from Golden Legend by Jacobus de Voragine) Repatriation of English Ambassadors
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Group picture.
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French monks engaged in agriculture Date: 13th century