Religious Figures and Saints

A collection of historical prints depicting religious figures, including apostles, prophets, and saints in contemplative poses, characterized by detailed engravings and spiritual themes.

Christ praying in the Hof van Getsemane, Jan Luyken, 1691 print Amsterdam paper etching Christ's prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane during the night

Matthias; Christ and twelve apostles. The Apostle Matthias. Part of a series of 13 prints with Christ and the twelve apostles.

Holy Marcella van Rome as a hermit, Christoffel van Sichem (II), After Abraham Bloemaert, 1644 print Amsterdam paper letterpress printing female saints. anchorite, hermit

Prophet David; David Propheta; Prophets; Propraetarum. The prophet David standing, his right arm extended and a writing tablet in his left hand. A balustrade behind him. Title in undermarge and numbered at the bottom left: 11.

Holy Agnes. Holy Agnes with Palm Branch and Lamb

Christ praying in the Hof van Getsemane, Jan Luyken, 1691 print Amsterdam paper etching Christ's prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane during the night

Saint Sara of Libya as a harm; Sancta Sara; Kluizenaars; Sacra Eremus Ascetriarum.

A copper engraving by the Master of the Prophets and Sibyls, circa 1470, depicting the prophet Amos, showing figure, gesture, and composition.

Apostle Judas Thaddeus; Carnis Resdrrectionem; Christ, the twelve apostles and the Holy Paul. The apostle Judas Thaddeus, standing in a mountainous landscape, a book in the right hand, a knots in the left hand. Under the show a line Latin text. This print is part of a series of 14 prints, each consisting of an image for feet from an apostle, Christ or Paul with typical attributes and a caption in Latin.

Saint Mary as a horror; Saint Mary Neptis for. .

St. Mary Magdalen withCrucifix. Etcher: Boetius Adams Bolswert, Flemish, 1580-1633 After: Abraham Bloemaert, Dutch, 1566-1651

Cimmeric Sibille; Sibylla cvmana; Sibilles. The Cimmeric Sibille, an old woman, is sitting on a base. She has a book. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a tachy series about the Sibilles.

Saint Catharina van Siena receives the Stigmata.Saining Saint Catharina, Skeling for a Crucifix, receives The Stigmata. Top left Cherubs.

Saint Mary as a horror; S. Maria Neptis Abrahae; Kluizenaars; Sacra EREMUS ASCETRIARUM.The Saint Maria Knees in Worship at a crucifix. On the verso is a Fragment of French text from the edition.

Saint Silvia Rufina, 1619 print Saint Silvia van Rome kneels in prayer with rosary and cross, objects that she uses as a recluse in her Ascetic life. On the Verso is a fragment French text from the edition. print maker: Amsterdampublisher: Low Countriespublisher: Antwerp paper engraving female saints. anchorite, hermit

Pink of Lima, saints.

Saint Prisca, 1 of 25 plates from the series Martyrologium Sanctarum Virginum (Female MartyrSaints). Publisher: Adriaen Collaert, Flemish, 1560-1618

Faith; Fides; Six Christian virtues. The female personification of faith (FIDES). She is sitting on a stone with the cross and a chalice in her hands. Above her head, the Holy Spirit flies like pigeon. In the background the destruction of the Egyptian army in the Red Sea.

Of BoetvaDaDige Maria Magdalena, 1582 print Saint Mary Magdalena in half shown in oval. In the background on the right, Maria Magdalena can be seen again, kneeling under Christ on the cross paper engraving the penitent harlot Mary Magdalene; possible attributes: book (or scroll), crown, crown of thorns, crucifix, jar of ointment, mirror, musical instrument, palm-branch, rosary, scourge

Prophet Jona; Ionas propheta; Prophets; Propraetarum. The prophet Jona standing with a writing tablet in hand. On the right the fish, so Jona was swallowed and then spit out again. Title in undermarge and numbered at the bottom left: 5.

Faith; Fides. The female personification of faith stands with a wooden cross in a landscape with trees.

Sainte Catherine (Bartsch 175) Marc Antoine Raimondi (1480-vers1534). Saint Catherine (Bartsch 175). Fight, chisel. 16th century.

Apostle Andreas with a cross; Christ, Maria, John the Baptist and the Apostles ..

H. Andreas, Jan van de Velde (II), After Willem Pietersz Buytewech, 1603 - 1641 print The holy adreas, with his cross behind him, standing in front of a broken column, looking up to heaven. Northern Netherlands paper etching / engraving the apostle Andrew; possible attributes: book, X-shaped cross, fish, fishing-net, rope, scroll

The apostle Andreas; Christ and the apostles.

. The virgin Mary is kneeling to pray on the ground. The tetragram to heaven.

The 'Nahum' copper engraving (c.1470) by Meister der Propheten und Sibyllen shows the prophet Nahum, highlighting facial expression, posture, and symbolic elements in a biblical context.

Copper engraving from the 'S' series by Tarocchimeister depicting Charity around 1485, showing a seated figure giving alms, with robes and symbolic gestures.

Woodcut by Niklaus Manuel Deutsch, 1518, showing the Wise Virgin from the biblical parable, emphasizing vigilance and readiness in Christian teachings.

Holy Thai from Alexandria as a hermit; Sancta Thaisis. .

Apostle Johannes with Miskelk and Snake, Pieter de Bailliu (I), After Theodoor van Thulden, 1623 - 1660 print paper engraving the apostle John the Evangelist; possible attributes: book, cauldron, chalice with snake, eagle, palm, scroll

Albrecht Dürer, Christ on the Mount of Olives, 1508 Christ on the Mount of Olives

Saint Joseph with Christ Child and Lelietak; S. iOSEPH; Christ and Maria and Saints ..

Jael; Jael; Figures from the Old Testament. Jael with the tent nails and hammer in her hands. In the background you can see how Jaël de Kananitic army leader Sisera hits a tent nail through the head. In oval with a frame of laurel blades.

Chalk drawing by Carlo Maratta of Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane looking toward an angel with a chalice and instruments of the Passion, with sleeping disciples in the background.

Saint Andrew carries a Latin cross. Below the depiction two lines of text in Latin. Third print in a series of Christ and the Apostles, St. Andrew's, print maker: Franz Aspruck, (mentioned on object), Agostino Carracci, (mentioned on object), Augsburg, (possibly), 1601, paper, h 125 mm × w 75 mm

H Penitent Mary Magdalene, Willem Isaacsz. van Swanenburg, Cornelis Gijsbertsz. Plemp, Jacques Razet, 1609

Holy Agnes.De St. Agnes, with the cross in his hand and a lamb beside her. She looks up to heaven, where a tetragram can be seen.

Copper engraving by Lucas Hugensz. van Leyden titled 'Matthias', created around 1510, depicting the figure of Saint Matthias with detailed religious attributes.

Saint Eulalia, c. 1590 - c. 1610 print Holy Eulalia. Part of a series of 24 performances of female martyrs (Martyrologium). The performances are equipped with edges with flowers and animals. paper engraving female saints (with NAME). flowers

Antwerp, Aertssens, Hendrik, Netherlands, Bolswert, Boëtius Adamsz., Bloemaert, Abraham, Amsterdam, Sacra Eremus Ascetriarum, Hermits, S. Paula Romana, Saint Paula of Rome as a hermit, verso center bottom - stamped, Saint Paula of Rome as a hermit kneels in prayer. On the verso is a fragment of a French text from the edition., print, book illustration, prints, height 139 mm, width 90 mm, South Netherlands, 1580 - 1633-03-25, print maker, printmaker, 1590 - 1612, fourth quarter 16th century, first quarter 17th century, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, North Netherlands, 1566-12-25 - 1651-01-27, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher, 1622 - 1663

Christ as a salvator mundi; Christ and the apostles.

Wise woman of Abel Beth Maacah, Jan Collaert (II), Philips Galle, Cornelis Kiliaan, 1588 - 1595

Annunciation (Virgin Maria), Crispijn van de Passe (I), After Abraham Bloemaert, 1611 - 1637 print The Virgin Mary is kneeling next to a desk. She looks up at the Holy Spirit in the form of a pigeon floating above her. In the margin a four -line Bible quote from Luc. In Latin. Pendant of a print with the angel Gabriel. Utrecht paper engraving the Annunciation: Mary, usually reading, is visited by the angel (sometimes a woman overhears the conversation)

Woodcut by Lucas Hugensz. van Leyden from 1517 depicting Madonna with the child holding a scepter standing on a crescent moon, in a devotional composition.

Mother of the Maccabeans; Mater machab; Famous women from the Old Testament; Icones Illvstrivm Feminarvm Veteris Testamenti. In the foreground the mother of the Makkabeeën, who saved her eyes to heaven. In the background her seven sons are tortured by a king. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a print series with famous women from the Old Testament.

Copper engraving by Meister E.S. from the second third of the 15th century depicting the evangelist Matthew, showing detailed figure, drapery, and symbolic elements.

Christ as the good shepherd. Christ with a sheep on his shoulders. He is the good shepherd who protects his sheep (Christians) (Luc. 15: 3-7). In the background a stable with sheep.

Apostel Mattias; Christus, de twaalf apostelen en Paulus.The Apostle Mattias standing at a column in a space. He supports a long staff with both hands.

Saint Euphrasia from Constantinople as a halter; Sancta Euphraxia; Kluizenaars; Sacra Eremus Ascetriarum. Sacred Euphrasia from Constantinople as a horror kneel in prayer in her hermit cell and is placed in temptation by the devil.

Niklaus Manuel Deutsch's 1518 woodcut 'Kluge Virgin' depicts a wise virgin, emphasizing her contemplative expression. Deutsch was a Swiss artist known for his detailed woodcuts.

Master MZ, Solomon Worshipping False Gods, 1501 Solomon Worshipping False Gods

Boetvaardige H. Maria Magdalena; Magdalena; Zondaars uit het Oude en Nieuwe Testament.Maria Magdalena kneels at a tree. She holds an opened book. For her there is a ointment pot and a cross. Her knee is a skull. Her ascension is shown in the distance. Under the show there is a six-line, Latin text in which the resemblance to the parable between Mary Magdalene and Venus.

Holy Marcella of Rome as a hermal; Sancta marcella; Kluizenaars; Sacra Eremus Ascetriarum.

Holy Apollonia, Johann Sadeler (I), After Maerten de Vos, 1583 - 1587 print The H. Apollonia, kneeling to the right, the head to the left. Next to her an open book and a rod. In the background, H. Apollonia jumps out of its own will at the stake. The fourth print of a seventeen -part series with female saints. Germany paper engraving the virgin martyr Apollonia of Alexandria; possible attributes: book, crown, palm-branch, tooth in pincers

Copper engraving by Meister E.S. showing Maria giving an apple to the standing Christ child, created in the second third of the 15th century, emphasizing figures, gesture, and religious symbolism.

Holy repair; S repair virgo et marty; Sacred virgins.Title and Name Day in the undermarge.

Saint Marina of Alexandria as a hermaw; Sancta Marina; Kluizenaars; Sacra Eremus Ascetriarum.

H. Elisabet van Hongarije; S. Elizabeta Regina.The Holy Elisabet of Hungary, dressed as Franciscan Non. She is crowned and in her hand she holds a book where two crowns lie on. She gives an alms on a beggar. In the background a face on a city.

Apostle Philip with Crucifix, Pieter de Bailliu (I), After Theodoor van Thulden, 1623 - 1660 print paper engraving the apostle Philip; possible attributes: book, cross, dish with snake, lance, scroll, stone, sword

Saint John with eagle; S. Johannes Apos et Euangelista.

Lots Woman turns into a salt pillar, Raphaël Sadeler (I), After Maerten de Vos, 1583 print During the flight from Sodom van Lot and his family, the wife of Lot back looks at the burning Sodom. She turns into a salt pillar. The sixth print from a six -part series with the subject sinners from the Old Testament. Cologne paper engraving / etching the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah: Lot and his family flee to Zoar, carrying their belongings; an angel may be showing the way (Genesis 19:24-29)

Saint Paula van Rome as hermit, Anonymous, After Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, after Abraham Bloemaert, 1590 - 1662 print paper engraving female saints. anchorite, hermit

The Virgin of Sorrows: Angel; one of nine surrounding compartments from the Virgin of Sorrows, now separated by 1575 Engraved by Giorgio Ghisi Italian. The Virgin of Sorrows: Angel; one of nine surrounding compartments from the Virgin of Sorrows, now separated 367749

Lucas van Leyden, Saint Joachim Embracing Saint Anna, 1520 Saint Joachim Embracing Saint Anna

Maria, Giles Sadeler (2), after Joseph Heintz (1), 1610 - 1629 print Maria Magdalena, praying with a skull in the left hand. On the left a putto and her ointment bus. On the right a crucifix. The print has a Latin caption. Prague paper engraving the penitent harlot Mary Magdalene; possible attributes: book (or scroll), crown, crown of thorns, crucifix, jar of ointment, mirror, musical instrument, palm-branch, rosary, scourge. cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti'

Dancing woman in a landscape. Dancing woman in a landscape with a church in the background and a spiderol in the foreground.

This copper engraving by Lucas Hugensz. van Leyden, around 1512, depicts the crowned Virgin with the Christ child on a crescent moon in a radiant wreath, showing figure, posture, and composition.

Frans Crabbes 'Madonna with Child' (early 16th century) is a copper engraving depicting the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus, emphasizing posture, facial expression, and drapery.

Fine H. Maria Magdalena, Willem Isaacsz. van Swanenburg, after Abraham Bloemaert, 1609 print Maria Magdalena kneels with a tree. She holds an open book. There are an ointment pot and a cross in front of her. There is a skull with her knee. Her Ascension is shown in the distance. Under the performance is a six -line, Latin text in which the parable between Maria Magdalena and Venus is referred to. print maker: Leidenafter design by: Utrecht (possibly)publisher: Amsterdam paper engraving the assumption of St. Mary Magdalene: she is lifted up to heaven by angels; sometimes a hermit looks up at her. the penitent harlot Mary Magdalene; possible attributes: book (or scroll), crown, crown of thorns, crucifix, jar of ointment, mirror, musical instrument, palm-branch, rosary, scourge - portrait of female saint. landscapes

Saint John with eagle, Anonymous, After Chrispijn van den Broeck, 1534 - 1640 print Italy paper engraving the apostle John the Evangelist; possible attributes: book, cauldron, chalice with snake, eagle, palm, scroll

The Holy Gerardus.

Evangelist Johannes, Hans Collaert (I), 1530 - 1580 print The evangelist Johannes, standing by ruin, with a book in the left hand. Next to him his attribute De Adelaar. At the top left in the framework a Latin text. paper engraving the apostle John the Evangelist; possible attributes: book, cauldron, chalice with snake, eagle, palm, scroll

Of peace. unknown

In the foreground the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child In the background the Annunciation The print has a Latin caption and is part of a print series featuring famous women of the New Testament, Mary with Child Maria Virgo, Mater Dei Famous Women of the New Testament Icones Illvstrivm Feminarvm Novi Testamenti , print maker: Jan Collaert (II), (mentioned on object), Maerten de Vos, (mentioned on object), publisher: Philips Galle, (mentioned on object), Antwerp, 1595 - 1599, paper, engraving, h 153 mm × w 92 mm

H. Agnes, Cornelis Galle (I), after Sebastiaen Vrancx, 1596 - 1633 print Saint Agnes standing in a landscape, next to her the lamb. Agnes holds a palm branch and a book in her hands. Under the show a Latin verse on Agnes. Probably part of a series of female saints published by Theodoor Galle. print maker: Southern Netherlandspublisher: Antwerp paper engraving the virgin martyr Agnes of Rome; possible attributes: lamb, ring

Saint Justina; Mirror of honorability; Speculum Pudicitiae. The H. Justina, sitting. She reads a book. There is a sword in the foreground. In the background her beheading. The twelfth print of a seventeen-part series with female saints.

Sara, vrouw van Tobias; Beroemde vrouwen uit het Oude Testament; Icones Illvstrivm Feminarvm Veteris Testamenti.In the foreground Sara. She heads her head to heaven. In the background a house where Sara prays to God. She hopes to be freed from a demon. Tobias stands in front of the house. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a print series with famous women from the Old Testament.

This copper engraving by Israhel van Meckenem, created in the last third of the 15th century, depicts the Madonna holding an apple, showing figure, composition, and detail.

God's grace triumphs over the devil and produces self -knowledge, Dirck Volckertsz. Coornhert, after Maarten van Heemskerck, 1550 print The personification of God's grace. She tramples a devil. God's grace holds the mirror of self -knowledge. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a fourteen -part series on the subject of the way to achieve eternal salvation. paper etching Eternal Bliss; 'Felicití eterna' (Ripa) (+ symbolical representation of concept). Divine decree of Redemption, allegorical figures present, e.g. Justice, Mercy, Peace and Truth (the Virtues reconciled) (+ devil(s)). mirror

Standing madonna and child with apple.

"Late 15th-century copper engraving by Israhel van Meckenem portraying Saint Agnes, with detailed religious iconography and attire."

Maria, the mother of the sons of Zebede; Maria Iacobi; Famous women from the New Testament; Icones Illvstrivm Feminarvm Novi Testamenti. On the foreground Mary, the mother of Jacob and John. In the background, Mary falls down to ask him a favor. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a print series with famous women from the New Testament

. Christ as a sower. A crowd of cherubs in the air. One of the two prints of an unfinished series about the parable of the weeds between the grain, Matt. 13: 24-30.

Rhetorica with sword and two small angels with bazuines; Rhetorica; Tarocchi. Crowned woman with sword as a personification of rhetorica. In addition to her, two small angels are blowing on bazuinen. The text is the text Rhetorica XXIII.

Maria Magdalena in a cave. Maria Magdalena in a cave, half as half, for a crucifix, a book and a skull. Under the show, space has been empty for a caption.

Apostel Mattias, Lambertus sweeter, 1545 - 1548 print The apostle Mattias standing in a column in a room. He supports both hands on a long staff. Southern Netherlands paper engraving the apostle and martyr Matthias; possible attributes: axe, book, cross, halberd, scroll, sword

Maria Met Kind and Johannes de Boper, 1647 print Print is part of an album. paper etching Mary and the Christ-child with John the Baptist (as child)

Andreas, Holy Apostles.

Solomon Worshipping Idols, 1501. Master MZ (German). Engraving;

Apostel Johannes, Lambertus sweeter, 1545 - 1548 print The apostle John standing by a capital on which he writes in his gospel. With him the eagle. Southern Netherlands paper engraving the apostle John the Evangelist; possible attributes: book, cauldron, chalice with snake, eagle, palm, scroll

Moses with the Tables of the Law, 1550 - 1625 print Moses holds two stone tablets on which the Ten Commandments are written; The Tables of the Law. In the background scenes of the exodus from Egypt. Under the image is a two -line text in Latin, numbered in the margin mirrored: 5. The print is part of a series of prints about the letter to the Hebrews Chapter 11. paper engraving legendary/historical addition to life-story of Moses. the new tables of the law (Exodus 34). Exodus (part II): journey of Israel to Mount Sinai

Saint Clara. Saint Clara with Monstrans and rosary in hand. Behind her a chapel in a mountain landscape. At the bottom of the print is called August 12. Below that a brief statement in Latin about her life and die.

Engel with sword with the ear of Malchus, Abraham Hogenberg, after Augustin Braun, 1608 - 1658 print In the foreground an angel with the sword in the right hand with which Peter Malchus shatted the ear (the ear is on the sword). In the left hand a lance with a fire pot. Different weapons on the ground. In the background the scene in Getsemane: the Judaskus. Peter Kusten Christ with which he betrays him to the soldiers. paper engraving the instruments of the Passion and the five wounded limbs. Peter draws his sword and cuts off Malchus' ear. 'Arma Christi' (+ angel(s)). the kiss of Judas: accompanied by soldiers with torches and lanterns, he kisses Christ. Virtues (holding instruments of the Passion) ~ hierarchy of angels. single instruments of the Passion (with NAME). single instruments of the Passion (with NAME)

Holy Thaïs of Alexandria as a recluse, Anonymous, After Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, after Abraham Bloemaert, 1590 - 1662 print paper engraving female saints. anchorite, hermit

Saint Marina of Alexandria as a hermaw; Sancta Marina; Kluizenaars; Sacra Eremus Ascetriarum.

Apostle Bartolomeus with knife; S bartholomevs; Christ and the apostles.

Foolish virgin as a personification of Brabant; Prabannd; Manner and foolish virgins as European countries and provinces.

Peace; The fortunes of life. Personalification of peace: a woman in long robe, with bare breasts, laurel wreath on the head, standing in front of a landscape. In her right hand she holds a palm branch, on her left is a set of turtle doves. Above her head a wreath of clouds from which divine light shines. In the background right a music across among the trees; On the left a shepherd who milks a cow. Nr. 8 From a series of virtues and vices that depict the fortunes of life.

Christ drops a fountain in the heart of the Personified Soul, Jan Luyken, 1678 - 1687 print From the heart of the personalized soul, Christ lets a fountain spring. The soul makes a defend gesture to the devil next to her. Amsterdam paper etching / letterpress printing Christ and the Soul

Christ as a man of sorrows. Between two columns Christ is as a man of sorrows with thrennial crown and aureool. In his hands he holds passions. In the margin a caption in Latin.

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