Passion of Christ Engravings

A series of dramatic engravings illustrating scenes from the Passion of Christ, featuring intricate details, figures in conflict, and classic themes from religious art.

Martin Schongauer, Ecce Homo, c 1480 Ecce Homo

Engraved copies of The Little Passion n.d. After Albrecht Dürer German. Engraved copies of The Little Passion 388861

The Crowning with Thorns, from The Passion of Christ 1597 Hendrick Goltzius Netherlandish Between 1596 and 1598 Goltzius engraved this series of twelve prints illustrating the Passion of Christ. They reflect the influence of the Netherlandish artist Lucas van Leyden, in both the figure types and the actual engraving technique. In contrast to his normal graphic style, which was characterized by a dramatic line that swells and tapers around the figures and background, here Goltzius uses thin even lines crossed with long straight hatching lines that are typically found in Lucass prints. In Northern Europe at the end of the sixteenth century there was a revival of interest in the works of Lucas and this series can be seen within that larger context. So, too, can Goltziuss famous Pietà modeled after Albrecht Dürer and the Circumcision and the Adoration of the Magi from his series the Life of the Virgin.The Passion of Christ was extremely popular during Goltziuss own lifetime and well bey

Sebald Beham, Ecce Homo, 1522 Ecce Homo

The revenge of the Magician Vergilius. At a market place, people with lanterns and candles gather. Due to the revenge of the Magician Vergilius, the fire has been extinguished throughout Rome. To get a new fire, the residents must get the fire at Lucretias naked buttocks. She had humiliated Vergilius by having him hang in a basket for her window for a night. Now he humiliates her for the people.

Christ standing, hands tied behind back, before Herod seated on throne, after Dürer ca. 1500-1534 Marcantonio Raimondi Italian. Christ standing, hands tied behind back, before Herod seated on throne, after Dürer 342720

Martin Schongauer, Ecce Homo, c 1480 Ecce Homo

Follower of Master of the Playing Cards, The Crowning with Thorns, c 1440 1450 The Crowning with Thorns

The Beggars. Dated: c. 1510. Medium: engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: LUCAS VAN LEYDEN.

Hans Burgkmair I, Hester, Judith and Jael, 1516 Hester, Judith and Jael

Pilate Washing His Hands. Dated: probably c. 1509/1510. Medium: woodcut. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: ALBRECHT DURER.

A Couple Standing 1500-1525 Netherlands. Engraving in black on ivory laid paper . Master S

Cardinal. Medium: woodcut. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Hans Holbein the Younger.

Woodcut by Lucas Cranach the Elder from around 1512 depicting the martyrdom of Saint Thomas, showing figure, gesture, instruments, and composition.

Copper engraving print 'The Adjoining of the Kings' by Martin Schongauer, 1482, showing a group of crowned figures in ceremonial posture with detailed drapery and architectural background.

Witte, Peter de, Amsterdam, Sichem, Christoffel van (II), Youth of Christ, Visitation, verso lower left - stamped, Mary and Elizabeth greet each other on the stairs. Zacharias stands in the doorway of a house. At the bottom of the stairs stands Joseph with a staff in his hand., print, prent, prints, enten, height 195 mm, width 152 mm, Noord-Nederlands, 1581 - 1658-07-02, print maker, prentmaker, 1581 - 1658, paper, papier, houtsnede, Work conception, Zuid-Nederlands, 1548 - 1628-03

The Story of Joseph: Joseph Interprets his Dream to Jacob, 1512. Lucas van Leyden (Dutch, 1494-1533). Engraving;

Dancing Suppose, the fingers intertwined, Cornelis Bos, After Anonymous, 1546 - 1548 print Print from a series of 12 prints with dancing couples in the open air. Neurenberg (possibly) paper engraving dancing at wedding feast

Woodcut by Leonhard Beck from 1517 showing Theuerdank attempting to swing on a pole in the high mountains in a daring pose from 'Theuerdank'.

Bartolomeo, Farrier. Dated: 1619. Medium: engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Jacques Callot after Fabrizio Boschi.

Amsterdam, Pietersz., Doen, Cornelisz. van Oostsanen, Jacob, The Little Passion, Christ led away from Herod, Cornelisz van Oostsanen, Soldiers leading Christ away from King Herod. The print is part of a book., print, book illustration, prints, height 113 mm, width 81 mm, height 141 mm, width 101 mm, Northern Netherlands, 1475 - 1533, print maker, printmaker, 1523 - 1523, paper, woodcut, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher

Beggar family, Hendrick Hondius (i), after Lucas van Leyden, 1644 print A beggar family, walking on a country road. The man plays the bagpipe. On his back he carries two babies in a basket. There are two more children on the donkey behind him. The woman next to him wears a small child on the shoulder. For the couple a small figure with an owl walk on his shoulder and a dog. Copy to Lucas van Leyden. The Hague paper etching / engraving Eulenspiegel. pedlar. bagpipe, musette. one person playing wind instrument. carrying something in basket, bag, rucksack, etc.. fool, simpleton, numskull

Ecce Homo (reverse copy) n.d. After Albrecht Dürer German. Ecce Homo (reverse copy) 388829

This 1512 copper engraving by Albrecht Dürer depicts the burial scene from the Passion series, showing detailed figures, clothing, and religious iconography.

Two national boys with a skewer and a Hellaard, Anonymous, Hans Schäufelein, 1510 - 1516 print paper the soldier; the soldier's life

Christ is sick and gets a visit, Georg Pencz, 1534 print Christ is sick and bed and gets a visit (Matthew 25:36) paper engraving visiting the sick, 'aeger curatur' ~ one of the (seven) Acts of Mercy

A man is presented a mirror (see yourself), Johann Theodor de Bry, after Nicolaas Braeu, after Karel van Mander, 1596 print Two men sit next to each other on the floor. The left has glasses in his hand. The judge points to a man who stands in front of him and holds him a mirror. Next to the man with the mirror is an old woman. Imagination of the saying 'Besiet uselve', first look at your own mistakes before you accuse someone else. Emblem no. 19 in Emblemata Saecularia, 1596 and no. 40 in the second edition of 1611. paper engraving Existence and Modes of Existence (+ emblematical representation of concept). eyeglasses, spectacles. proverbs, sayings, etc.

Clair-obscur woodcut in three plates by Andrea Andreani depicting the Adoration of the Kings, created in the first decade of the 17th century.

Transfiguration, 1515, Woodcuts, approx. 2 13/16 x 1 15/16 in. (7.2 x 4.9 cm), Paper / Sheet approx. 3 x 2 1/16 in. (7.6 x 5.2 cm), Stamped in brown ink, verso A. Freiherr von Lanna (Lugt 2773), Cream laid

Hearing; The five senses. A man is singing on a stool. There are spectators around him. Under the show a two-legged fresh in Dutch. The print is part of a series of five prints with the five senses.

Knight Artist's working dates 1510-1520 Germany. Engraving in black on ivory laid paper . Albrecht Altdorfer

Workshop of Andrea Mantegna or Attributed to Zoan Andrea (Italian, active c. 1475-1519), Flagellation of Christ, with the Pavement, c. 1475-1480, engraving

This woodcut by Albrecht Dürer, Little Passion series (1509), depicts the flagellation of Christ, showing figures, gestures, and drapery, with the sheet cut to the edge of the plate.

Copper engraving by Albrecht Dürer around 1496 depicting the Orientale and his wife, showing detailed figures and domestic setting.

Dance of Death VI. Dated: 1562. Medium: engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Master A. C.

Hearing; The five senses. A man is singing on a stool. There are spectators around him. Under the show a two-legged fresh in Dutch. The print is part of a series of five prints with the five senses.

The Spanish marriage: Philip de Schone marries Johanna van Castile, Albrecht Dürer, 1515 print For a curtain, Maximilian stands with his son Philip de Schone and his daughter -in -law Johanna van Castile, who together hold a coat of arms. To the left next to Maximilian, a coat of arms is visible, and one more with Philip's feet. Detail of the triumphal arch of Keizer Maximilian I. Nuremberg paper marriage, married couple, 'matrimonium'. armorial bearing, heraldry

Depicts 'The Scourge' from the Passion of Christ series by Lucas Cranach the Elder, created as a woodcut and type print in 1509, showing Jesus being whipped by figures.

Four men at a house, Anonymous, Hans Weiditz (II), 1514 - 1531 print Print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing being welcomed ~ travelling

The Peasant and His Wife at Market Made 1519 Germany. Engraving in black on off-white laid paper . Albrecht Dürer

The Beheading of St.John the Baptist Lucas Cranach the Elder German. The Beheading of St.John the Baptist 623820

Lucius, Scipius, Scipius Major en Lucius Aemilius Paul 1 Ontvangen Kostbaarheden, Anonymous, Hans Weiditz (2), 1514 - 1531 print Print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing (story of) P. Cornelius Scipio Africanus Major. (story of) Lucius Aemilius Paul(l)us. gifts being accepted

Amnon delays Tamar; History of Amnon and Tamar. Amnon seen on the back, standing next to a bed, embraces his half-sister Tamar and lifts her skirt up. Above a cartouche with text in Latin. Second print from a series of seven with the story of Amnon and Tamar.

Lucas van Leyden (Netherlandish, 1489-1494 - 1533), The Tribute Money, c. 1523, woodcut

Amnon and Jonadab, from The Story of Amnon and Tamar 1540 Heinrich Aldegrever German Amnon, standing before a column at left, addresses the seated Jonadab at right. Plate 1 from a series of seven with the Story of Amnon and Tamar.. Amnon and Jonadab, from The Story of Amnon and Tamar 428334

Lucas Cranach the Elder, Saint Andrew Saint Andrew

Cranach, Lucas the elder, work, Jesus in front of Herodes, (1000 - 2000), woodcut, graphics, plate width 17 cm, plate height 24.8 cm, leaf width 17.5 cm, leaf height 25.3 cm, image width 16.8 cm, image height 24.6 cm

A Fool in the Service of the Devil and a Virtuous Man, from Hymmelwagen auff dem, wer wol lebt... 1517 Hans Schäufelein German. A Fool in the Service of the Devil and a Virtuous Man, from Hymmelwagen auff dem, wer wol lebt... 669848

Joseph and Potiphar's Wife, from "The Story of Joseph" 1532 Heinrich Aldegrever German. Joseph and Potiphar's Wife, from "The Story of Joseph" 340674

Mockery. .

Drawing by Hans Funk the Elder around 1530-1540 showing the coat of arms of the city of Grüningen, executed in black, gray, and yellow laved pen.

Amsterdam, Wagenaar, Jacobus, Hooghe, Romeyn de, La Fausse Clelie, Title page for 'La fausse Clelie histoire francoise, galante et comique.' by Adrien Thomas Perdou de Subligny, In and around a garden, ladies and gentlemen converse in pairs and small groups., print, engraving, book illustration, title page, prints, engravings, height 109 mm, width 59 mm, Northern Netherlands, 1645-09-10 - 1708-06-15, print maker, printmaker, 1672 - 1672, third quarter 17th century, paper, etching, etchings, Work conception, after own design by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher

Thomas goes through the gate of prison; The life of the Saint Thomas of Aquino. Thomas is pushed through his brothers the gate of prison. Print from a series of 30 prints that depict the life story of Thomas from Aquino. The prints, to design and issued by Otto van Veen, are made by C. Boel, E. van Penaeren, C. Galle and G. Swanenburgh.

Artist: Albrecht Dürer, German, 1471-1528, Pilate Washing his Hands, from The EngravedPassion, Engraving, 11.7 × 7.4 cm (4 5/8 × 2 15/16in.), Made in Germany, German, 16thcentury, Works on Paper -Prints

Copper engraving by Lucas van Leyden depicting Saint Georg rescuing a princess, created around 1508, showing figures, posture, and interaction.

Portrait of Theodobertus I, King of Austria, Gaspare Oselli, After Francesco Terzio, After Anonymous, 1569 print Italy paper engraving historical persons. ruler, sovereign

dance dancers dancing peasant couple copper engraving by Albrecht Duerer 1514 private collection,

Jason and Medea conversing in a forest. Plate 8 from The legend of the Golden Fleece, 1563, France, by René Boyvin, Leonard Thiry.

A 1516 woodcut by Meister IS mit der Schaufel depicting John the Baptist in prison, showing the figure with detailed surroundings and composition emphasizing narrative and religious context.

Walking couple, 1629 - 1646 print Walking couple, in contemporary clothing. Here intended as Susanna and Jojakim. The print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing pacing, striding

Symbolic representation of the struggle in marriage. A woman partially pulls on her husband's pants and pulls his hair. With three lines of caption in German, French and Dutch: Tis groot cruijs int huis, al waer froechd in den hooc smeest, Daer twijff vol gekijff een leg dus in die broock hefft., print maker: Nicolaas Braeu, (mentioned on object), Karel van Mander (I), (mentioned on object), publisher: Jacques Honervogt (I), (mentioned on object), print maker: Haarlem, Haarlem, publisher: Paris, c. 1608 - c. 1666, paper, engraving, h 236 mm × w 170 mm

London, Rowlett, Thomas, Cleyn, Franz, Septem Liberales Artes, De zeven vrije kunsten, Rhetorica, verso - gestempeld, print, prent, prints, prenten, height 128 mm, width 105 mm, 1582 - 1658, print maker, printmaker, 1645 - 1645, paper, papier, etching, etchings, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher

Heinrich Aldegrever, The Severe Father, 1553 The Severe Father

Tamar Turned Out of Amnon's House 1540 Heinrich Aldegrever German Tamar crying at left, while approached by Amnon's servant, who stands in a doorway at right. Based on 2 Samuel 13:17. Plate 3 from a series of seven plates with the Story of Amnon and Tamar.. Tamar Turned Out of Amnon's House 428322

Christ before Pilate, from The Passion of Christ 1596 Hendrick Goltzius Netherlandish Between 1596 and 1598 Goltzius engraved this series of twelve prints illustrating the Passion of Christ. They reflect the influence of the Netherlandish artist Lucas van Leyden, in both the figure types and the actual engraving technique. In contrast to his normal graphic style, which was characterized by a dramatic line that swells and tapers around the figures and background, here Goltzius uses thin even lines crossed with long straight hatching lines that are typically found in Lucass prints. In Northern Europe at the end of the sixteenth century there was a revival of interest in the works of Lucas and this series can be seen within that larger context. So, too, can Goltziuss famous Pietà modeled after Albrecht Dürer and the Circumcision and the Adoration of the Magi from his series the Life of the Virgin.The Passion of Christ was extremely popular during Goltziuss own lifetime and well beyond.

Ongeloof van Tomas Virgil, 1552 print Nuremberg paper the incredulity of Thomas

James Thrown the lesser of balcony, Lucas Cranach (I), 1510 - 1514 print James the lesser (Jacobus Minor) is thrown down from a balcony where a man is already ready to hit him with a bat. Several men watch. In the middle of the top are two shields with the Electoral and Ducal Weapon of Saxony. Germany paper James thrown from the roof of a temple in Jerusalem

Three scholars and a river god, Anonymous, 1551 print Three scholars and lying river god. Italian book print is on the Verso paper river-gods. scholar, philosopher

Copper engraving by Cornelis Massys from 1538 depicting bedding and lame, showing figures, fabrics, textures, and interior arrangement.

Guy, Count of Flanders.

Woodcut by Hans Schäufelin, circa 1535, depicting a dancing wedding couple turned left, with detailed clothing, posture, and movement shown.

Albrecht Altdorfer, Ecce Homo, c 1513 Ecce Homo

The Parable of the Good Samaritan. Artist: Dirk Volckertsz Coornhert (Netherlandish, Amsterdam 1519/22-1590 Gouda); After Maarten van Heemskerck (Netherlandish, Heemskerck 1498-1574 Haarlem). Dimensions: Sheet: 9 13/16 x 7 11/16 in. (25 x 19.6 cm). Date: 1549. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. Author: Dirk Volckertsz Coornhert. After Maarten van Heemskerck.

Jael Killing Sisera. Dated: 1516/1519. Dimensions: sheet: 24.3 x 18.2 cm (9 9/16 x 7 3/16 in.). Medium: woodcut. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: LUCAS VAN LEYDEN.

A woodcut by Erhard Schön after 1535 depicting a dancing couple at a wedding, turned left, showing posture, gesture, and festive attire.

Decapitation of John the Baptist, Lucas Cranach (I), 1511 - 1515 print The beheaded body of John the Baptist is located on a stage in the courtyard of the Palace of Herod. A soldier picks up John's head and squirts the blood from the body. The executioner puts his sword back in the sheath, it is surrounded by soldiers with spears and hella beds. On the right Salome is approaching the dish on which she will put her head, next to her is probably Herod. On top of a balcony there are spectators, they are flanked by two shields with the Electoral and Ducally Weapon of Saxony. Germany paper the beheading of John the Baptist

Third life phase of thirty years with soldier who says goodbye to his wife and trumps; XXX; Ten life phases. Third phase of life of thirty years depicted as a soldier who says goodbye to his wife and trumps. In the margin among texts in Latin, French and Dutch. Only the Dutch text relates to the performance.

Musician of five musicians; Groteske figures. Music company around a table. Four men and one woman with grotesque heads play lute, harp and string instruments.

Two musicians and a girl, Anonymous, After Hans Sebald Beham, 1510 - 1599 print Copy in mirror image to a print by Hans Sebald Beham. paper engraving more than one musician with instrument. bagpipe, musette

Jozef flee away from Potifar's wife, Lucas Cranach (I), 1528 - 1554 print Potifar's wife pulls Joseph to his clothes when he flees away. This Bible story refers to the commandment You will not have that of your neighbor. Tenth and last print from a series of ten prints. paper Potiphar's wife catches Joseph by his robe, usually while lying in bed; Joseph escapes leaving his cloak behind in her hands (possibly with a naked child lying in a crib)

Albrecht Dürer, Saint Roch, c 1500 Saint Roch

The Flagellation, with the Pavement. Artist: School of Andrea Mantegna (Italian, Isola di Carturo 1430/31-1506 Mantua). Dimensions: plate: 15 3/16 x 11 5/8 in. (38.6 x 29.5 cm); trimmed to the boarder on the left and all around on the other sides.. Date: ca. 1475-80. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. Author: School of Andrea Mantegna.

A colored woodcut by Hans Burgkmair the Elder from 1508 depicting Emperor Maximilian on horseback, showing figure, composition, and early 16th-century German printmaking techniques.

Wittenberg, Cranach, Lucas (I), Pope and clergy at a banquet, The Pope is sitting with various clergy at a banquet. Book illustration in a rectangular frame with fine ornaments. This print is printed with multiple woodblocks. At the top of the page is half the title of the publication: und Antichristi, at the bottom of the page is the word Antichristus., print, book illustration, prints, height 120 mm, width 94 mm, height 186 mm, width 161 mm, German, 1472 - 1553-10-16, print maker, printmaker, 1521 - 1522, first quarter 16th century, paper, woodcut

Sebald Beham, Virgin with a Pear, 1520 Virgin with a Pear

The Flagellation of Christ, with the Landscape Background 1475-1480 Italy. Engraving, on paper . School of Andrea Mantegna

. Print at the top left of marked: Foli 477.

Germany, Cranach, Lucas (I), Passion of Christ, Ecce Homo, Christ shown to the people, verso lower right - stamped, Pontius Pilate shows Christ, dressed in a robe and with a crown of thorns on his head, to the people on a balcony. The people below the balcony have raised their arms and are calling for his crucifixion., print, engraving, book illustration, prints, engravings, verso lower left - stamped, height 249 mm, width 170 mm, German, 1472 - 1553-10-16, print maker, printmaker, 1509 - 1509, first quarter 16th century, paper, woodcut

John from the Martyrdom of the Twelve Apostles Lucas Cranach the Elder German. John from the Martyrdom of the Twelve Apostles 435302

Woodcut by Hans Schäufelin around 1535 showing a wedding dance with the couple turned left.

St. Bartholomew and St. Matthias. 1520. Beham, Hans Sebald, 1500-1550. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection

Guner, Jan Luyken, 1694 print Amsterdam paper etching handicrafts, craftsman at work. gun-smith, rifle-maker, armourer

Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471 - 1528), Joachim and Anna at the Golden Gate, 1504, woodcut

Copper engraving by Albrecht Dürer from around 1495 depicting an unequal couple, sheet partially cut.

Lucas van Leyden (Netherlandish, 1489-1494 - 1533), Solomon's Idolatry, c. 1512, woodcut

Andrew L. Van Kamp, Pyrrhus Luscinus in net ..

German musicians playing various wind instruments such as flute and horn. Woodcut by Jost Amman (1535-1591).

Christ and the Woman of Samaria Lucas Cranach the Elder German. Christ and the Woman of Samaria 434458

Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528). "Christ in front of Pilate, B 7". Chisel and wood. Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris, Petit Palais. 33396-5 Bringing, chisel, Catholic, Roman knight, Christian Christian, Christ, Garde, Biblical Scene, Wood

Copper engraving by Wenzel von Olmütz titled 'The Market Farmers,' created at the end of the 15th century, depicting farmers selling produce at a market.

German musicians playing various wind instruments by Jost Amman 1535-1591, woodcut

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