Martyrdom and Biblical Narratives

Artistic depictions of saints and their trials, focusing on emotional expressions and dramatic actions in soft monochromatic tones, embodying the gravity of faith.

The Holy Family, Mariano Rossi, Italian, 1731-1807, Pen and black ink, black and white chalk on light brown paper, Drawing of the Holy Family. At center is Christ as a baby standing while the Virgin Mary is seated to the right supporting him. Behind them at center left is Joseph standing. Christ is reaching down to grab an object from the small Sheppard (). To the right a man looks over and to the center left a woman seated looks on. An angel flies above all figures at upper right corner., Italy, ca. 1730-1800, figures, Drawing, Drawing
The Holy Family, Mariano Rossi, Italian, 1731-1807, Pen and black ink, black and white chalk on light brown paper, Drawing of the Holy Family. At center is Christ as a baby standing while the Virgin Mary is seated to the right supporting him. Behind them at center left is Joseph standing. Christ is reaching down to grab an object from the small Sheppard (). To the right a man looks over and to the center left a woman seated looks on. An angel flies above all figures at upper right corner., Italy, ca. 1730-1800, figures, Drawing, Drawing
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The Holy Family 1509-1515 Italy. Engraving on paper . Jacopo de' Barbari
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Body of the Dead Christ is worn, c. 1650 - c. 1799 The body of the Dead Christ is worn by two men. Figures in the background. Page 56 from a sketchbook with 72 pages. Italy (possibly) paper. pencil. ink pen being carried. Christ
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Two Ascetics Before a Shri Nathaji Shrine Indian. Two Ascetics Before a Shri Nathaji Shrine, ca. 1820. Ink and color on paper, sheet: 19 1/2 x 6 1/4 in. (49.5 x 15.9 cm). Asian Art ca. 1820
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An 1819 pencil drawing by Joseph Sutter depicting two women at the grave of Christ, emphasizing posture, facial expression, and spatial arrangement.
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A Nun on Her Deathbed, the Holy Spirit Above 1532-87 Giovanni Battista Lombardelli (Giovanni Battista della Marca, "Il Montano") Italian. A Nun on Her Deathbed, the Holy Spirit Above 340269
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Christkind as Salvator Mundi, Cornelis Schut (I), 1618 - 1655 print Christ child with a globe on the left. He extends his right hand blessing. He stands on a cloud of cherubine heads. paper etching 'Salvator Mundi', making a blessing gesture; an orb in his hand or at his feet
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Saint Francis of Assisi. Saint Francis of Assisi, praying before a crucifix; Left is a skull.
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Master IK, Four Evangelists in a Scriptorium, 1539 Four Evangelists in a Scriptorium
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The virtue and the temple of wisdom. Two solicitous representations: the virtue and the temple of wisdom.
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Sitting beggar, wrapped in a cloak.
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The Inquisition by Mr. Langlois in 1816. (TF)
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Christ Blessing 1681-1767 Giacomo Zoboli Italian. Christ Blessing 340995
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Peter, Johannes, Laurentius, Stefanus, Jacobus and Andreas, Anonymous, 1600 - 1800 drawing Six images of saints: Peter with the Petrus Cross, Johannes with an eagle, Laurentius with a grid, Stefanus with stones, Jacobus with pilgrim staff and Andreas with the Andreaskruis. Netherlands paper. ink. pencil brush / pen the apostle Peter, first bishop of Rome; possible attributes: book, cock, (upturned) cross, (triple) crozier, fish, key, scroll, ship, tiara. the apostle John the Evangelist; possible attributes: book, cauldron, chalice with snake, eagle, palm, scroll. the martyr and deacon Laurence of Rome; possible attributes: book, censer, cross, dalmatic, gridiron, palm, purse (or cup with golden coins). the deacon and (proto)martyr Stephen; possible attributes: censer, stones. the apostle James the Great; possible attributes: book, pilgrim's cloak, hat, shell, staff, and wallet, scroll, sword. the apostle Andrew; possible attributes: book, X-shaped cross, fish, fishing-net, rope, scroll
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Men in historical and religious costume. Leaf 21 Recto from a sketchbook with 58 sheets.
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Ensevelissement du Christ; photo reproduction of painting Quentin Massys (Musee d'Anvers), photograph, photo, carte-de-visite, foto's, height 64 mm, width 106 mm, photographer, 1855 - 1900, third quarter 19th century, fourth quarter 19th century
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The Mongols at Liegnitz display the head of Henry II of Silesia. Freytag's Hedwig manuscript, 1451. Wroclaw University Library, Inv. no. IV F 192, fol. 6 v.
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A young man and a young woman lying dead side by side, while they are mourned by men wearing turbans. Drawing attributed to Joshua Cristall.
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Rhombus with the covenant between God and Abraham, the appearance of God to Abraham and the circumcision of Izaak. Diamond with the covenant between God and Abraham, the appearance of God to Abraham and the circumcision of Izaak
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Worship by the shepherds. .
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Sketch of crucifix and skull.
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Study to the figure of Christ crucified, to the stained glass Blessed Sacrament in the cathedral of St. Nicholas in Friborg. Mehoffer, Józef (1869 1946)
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A feather and chalk drawing by Giovanni Battista Bellandi depicting the entombment, highlighting figures, composition, and drapery details.