Religious Historical Illustrations

Artistic representations of significant religious moments, including biblical figures, angels, and dramatic scenes from scripture, in detailed etchings.

Macbeth and Banquo meet the three witches, Johannes Josephus Aarts, 1881 - 1934 print Bottom left Macbeth and his friend Banquo, at the top right of the three witches who have predictions in store for each of them. paper Macbeth. groups of witches

. Around the grave of Maria the collected apostles praying for her soul. In the clouds above them Maria is carried by angels to heaven.

Macbeth and Banquo meet the three witches, Johannes Josephus Aarts, 1881 - 1934 print Bottom left Macbeth and his friend Banquo, at the top right of the three witches who have predictions in store for each of them. paper Macbeth. groups of witches

Copper engraving by Sébastien Bourdon from 1636-1671 depicting the Holy Family with angels, including Mary, Joseph, and infant Jesus with celestial figures.

Stigmatization of the Holy Francis. The Saint Francis kneeled at a tree, the poor spread, the gaze aimed at a crucifix above him to heaven. In the background a brother seen on the back, already reading while walking towards a church.

Stigmatization of Saint Francis, Federico Barocci, 1581 - 1585 print The holy Francis kneeling by a tree, the arms spread, the gaze aimed at a crucifix above him in the sky. Seen a brother on the back in the background, reading while he walks in the direction of a church. paper etching / engraving / drypoint stigmatization of St. Francis of Assisi: in retreat on Mount Alverna, he beholds a vision of Christ on the cross enveloped by wings (like a seraph with six wings); rays passing down to the body of the kneeling saint form the marks of the five wounds of Christ

Ascension of Christ. Upper half of a printed print of two plates. The Ascension of Christ. Christ rises in hand with a cross staff. He is surrounded by angels.

A copper engraving and etching by Pieter Nolpe circa 1552 depicting the prophet Elijah guided by an angel, showing biblical figures and narrative elements.

Copper engraving by Pier Francesco Mola depicting the sermon of John the Baptist, dated 1651-1721.

Copper engraving by Cornelis Cort from 1589 depicting the conversion of St. Paul, showing figures, gestures, and divine light in a biblical scene.

Christ in the Hof van Getsemane, Anonymous, Hans Schäufelein, 1506 - 1507 print paper Christ's prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane during the night

Ascension of Christ, Francesco Bartolozzi, After G. Guarana, 1738 - 1815 print Upper half of a print printed of two plates. The Ascension of Christ. Christ rises with a cross staff in his hand. He is surrounded by angels. print maker: Italyafter painting by: Italypublisher: Venice paper etching / engraving angels. Christ ascends into heaven; apostles (and Mary) beneath

Angel and child with compass; Pia Desideria ..

Annibale Carracci (Italian, 1560-1609), Saint Francis of Assisi, 1585, engraving

Rest on the flight to Egypt. The holy family rests in a landscape in flight to Egypt. The Christ child is on his lap at Maria. Joseph is sleeping on the right.

S. Euphémie, vierge et martyre (St. Euphemia, Virgin and Martyr), September 16th, from Les Images De Tous Les Saincts et Saintes de L'Année (Images of All of the Saints and Religious Events of the Year) 1636 Jacques Callot French This print is part of a series comprised of a title page, frontispiece, and 122 plates. Each of these 122 plates contains four oval scenes depicting Saints and Religious Events for each day of the year. This etching was originally one of four oval scenes on a plate in the series.. S. Euphémie, vierge et martyre (St. Euphemia, Virgin and Martyr), September 16th, from Les Images De Tous Les Saincts et Saintes de L'Année (Images of All of the Saints and Religious Events of the Year). Les Images De Tous Les Saincts et Saintes de L'Année. Jacques Callot (French, Nancy 1592-1635 Nancy). 1636. Etching; second state of two (Lieure). Israël Henriet (French, Nancy ca. 1590-1661 Paris). Prints

Rest on the flight to Egypt. The holy family rests in a landscape in flight to Egypt. The Christ child is on his lap at Maria. Joseph sleeps on the left.

Reconciliation from Jakob and Esau. The Esau and Jacob brothers embrace. Right behind Esau is his army. Left the cattle and the kneeled women and children of Jacob. Under the show the title and four four-line verses in Latin.

S. Arnould, évêque de Metz (St. Arnulf, Bishop of Metz), July 18th, from Les Images De Tous Les Saincts et Saintes de L'Année (Images of All of the Saints and Religious Events of the Year) 1636 Jacques Callot French This print is part of a series comprised of a title page, frontispiece, and 122 plates. Each of these 122 plates contains four oval scenes depicting Saints and Religious Events for each day of the year. This etching was originally one of four oval scenes on a plate in the series.. S. Arnould, évêque de Metz (St. Arnulf, Bishop of Metz), July 18th, from Les Images De Tous Les Saincts et Saintes de L'Année (Images of All of the Saints and Religious Events of the Year). Les Images De Tous Les Saincts et Saintes de L'Année. Jacques Callot (French, Nancy 1592-1635 Nancy). 1636. Etching; second state of two (Lieure). Israël Henriet (French, Nancy ca. 1590-1661 Paris). Prints

Mary Magdalena in the Wildinzi, Paolo Phaninate, 1534 - 1606 print The half -naked Maria Magdalena has a book for a crucifix. Italy paper etching the penitent St. Mary Magdalene (often before a cave, possibly at La Sainte-Baume hill): her long hair covers her (naked) body, she reads, meditates or raises her tear-filled eyes towards heaven. meditation over skull and/or crucifix

Reconciliation from Jakob and Esau. The Esau and Jacob brothers embrace. Right behind Esau is his army. Left the cattle and the kneeled women and children of Jacob. Under the show the title and four four-line verses in Latin. Reconstructed from two fragments.

Ascension of Christ, Anonymous, Hans Schäufelein, 1506 - 1507 print paper the Ascension (Christ surrounded by radiant light or in a mandorla)

Saint Hieronymus at Crucifix, Book and Schedel, James Mcardell, After Pietro da Cortona, 1746 - 1765 print On the left in the background a group of dancing and music -making figures. paper etching personal devotion of St. Jerome. St. Jerome tempted by a dance of young girls

Christ in De Kribbe, Claude Mellan, 1662 print France paper engraving Christ-child in the manger

Copper engraving of the penitent Maria Magdalena by Nicolas Gabriel Dupuis, created in 1770.

Two women mourn at a grave in the forest, at moonlight. .

Adoration by the Shepherds, Giovanni Lanfranco, After Rafaël, 1607 print In a brick stable, the shepherds, Mary and Joseph, worship the Christ child. Engelen floats above the Christ child. paper etching adoration of the Christ-child by the shepherds; Mary and Joseph present

Allegory of victory in Azov, Peter I the Great (Tsar of Russia), 1698 print Engel standing on an inverted crescent, including weaponry and flags. This print is also known as a triumph of Christianity about Islam. Amsterdam paper etching triumph of the Church (or Religion). angels crowning and/or bringing palm-branches. (military) flags and standards

Madonna with child under a palm tree, Richard Earlom, After Ludovico Carracci, After Correggio, 1768 print London paper Madonna: Mary sitting on the ground, the Christ-child in her lap. trees: palm-tree

Reconciliation from Jakob and Esau. The Esau and Jacob brothers embrace. Right behind Esau is his army. Left the cattle and the kneeled women and children of Jacob. Under the show the title and four four-line verses in Latin.

Bootless Mary Magdalene in the cave for Crucifix. .

Mary appears to Saint Ignatius van Loyola, Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert, after Gerard Seghers, 1631 print Mary appears on Saint Ignatius of Loyola. The holy is kneeling with an open book and looks at Maria in worship. Small angels on clouds sprinkle roses and the monogram of God appears in Hebrew letters. paper engraving appearances of Mary. the founder of the Jesuit Order, Ignatius of Loyola; possible attributes: book (with 'ad majorem Dei gloriam'), demon, dragon under feet, flames, flaming heart, globe, IHS monogram, skull (with crown), tears in eyes, torch

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

Saint Bruno. Engraving by F. Chauveau and C. Simonneau after Le Sueur.

Archangel Michaël kills the dragon, Antonio Tempesta, 1565 - 1630 print The Archangel Michaël, floating with sword and shield, kills the dragon. Above the Father, Christ and the Holy Spirit in the form of a pigeon. Italy paper etching the Archangel Michael fighting the dragon (devil, Satan). representations of the Trinity

Saint Marana of Syria and Saint Cyra as hermitaresses with chains, 1619 print Holy Marana of Syria and Saint Cyra kneel as hermitesses in prayer and wear heavy chains around their necks. On the Verso is a fragment French text from the edition. print maker: Amsterdampublisher: Low Countriespublisher: Antwerp paper engraving female saints. anchorite, hermit

H. Bruno kneeled in a cave, Claude Mellan, 1636 - 1653 print paper. ink engraving / pen 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). cave, grotto

Parable from the Merciful Samaritan. The merciful Samaritan offers help to the injured traveler. The Samaritan connects his wounds. With various elements from the show are letters. The print is part of an album.

Holy Johannicius of Bithynia as a recluse, Thomas de Leu, after Johann Sadeler (I), After Maerten de Vos, in or after 1598 - 1614 print paper engraving anchorite, hermit. male saints (with NAME). cave, grotto. coast. herding, herdsman, herdswoman, shepherd, shepherdess, cowherd, etc.

Johannes de Evangelist, Israhel van Meckenem, 1455 - 1503 print Johannes de Evangelist, standing in a landscape, a book on the arm on which a lamb lies. Behind his head a banderole with Latin text. Bocholt (Germany) paper engraving the apostle John the Evangelist; possible attributes: book, cauldron, chalice with snake, eagle, palm, scroll

God the Father at Mary with Child, Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, 1645 - 1647 print Maria and two angels around the manger with the Christ child. Above the child the Holy Spirit and God the Father. paper etching Mary, Joseph and the new-born Christ (Nativity). the Holy Trinity, 'Trinitas coelestis'; Father, Son and Holy Ghost ~ Christian religion

Resurrection of Lazarus; Norwid, Cyprian Kamil (1821-1883); 1852 (1852-00-00-1852-00-00);Cyprian (1824-1906) - collection, Lachnicki, Lazarus (Bible)

Heilige Christoffel.The Sacred Christoffel waiting by the river with the Christ child on his back. He is suffering from the weight of the child and attaches to his staff.

Engraving by Johann Elias Ridinger illustrating the bean festival with a king drinking. Created between 1715 and 1767, it captures a festive scene with figures and ceremonial elements.

Willemynken valt van rots en Duyfken volgt goede weg naar Jeruzalem; Duyfkens en Willemynkens pelgrimagie tot haren beminden binnen Iervsalem.The accompanying text in the Devotie booklet declares the event: Duyfken trusts with the help of angels and saints in God. She is on the right way to the heavenly Jerusalem. However, Willemynken trusts in itself, is a haughty and will climb the rock on your own. As a result, she and she ends up in hell.

Conversion of H. Hubertus, Anonymous, After Hieronymus Wierix, After Maerten de Vos, 1680 - 1739 print The Holy Hubertus kneels in the forest for a deerbok with a crucifix between his antlers. His hunting dogs and his horse around him. In the margin a two -way caption in Latin. Antwerp parchment (animal material) engraving while hunting on Good Friday St. Hubert is confronted with a white stag bearing a crucifix between its antlers; Hubert kneels before the stag

Emblem with men who resort to the Christian faith and turn away from sin, the devil and death, Anonymous, After Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, 1623 print Men turn to the crucified Christ with a praying Mary. They turn their back to life in sin, temptations of the devil and the danger of death. Instead, they will lead a godly life in prayer. Antwerp paper engraving the life of man

Reconciliation from Jakob and Esau. The Esau and Jacob brothers embrace. Right behind Esau is his army. Left the cattle and the kneeled women and children of Jacob. Under the show the title and four four-line verses in Latin. Reconstructed from two fragments.

David and Abigain. Abigaïl kneels for David with whom she is getting married. Her duties bring fruit and bread for David and his supporters to the desert. Page from a book with text on recto and verso.

St. Nicholas of Bari 16th century Master with the Name of Jesus Italian Mariette Album, folio 20. St. Nicholas of Bari 368533

Moritz von Schwind, A Monk Leading Horses to Water, c 1845 A Monk Leading Horses to Water

A sinner in purgatory expiates his wickedness but hopes for better things as one of his companions who has served her term is released by an angel Date: circa 1730

Sick people summoning a Bishop saint, who appears at upper left 1729-40 Anne Claude Philippe de Tubières, comte de Caylus. Sick people summoning a Bishop saint, who appears at upper left. Anne Claude Philippe de Tubières, comte de Caylus (French, Paris 1692-1765 Paris). 1729-40. Etching. Prints

The three Maria's at the grave, Jacques Bellange, 1602 - 1616 print The three Maria's at the entrance of the grave, and the three Maria's at the empty tomb of Christ. They are approached by an angel sitting on the edge of the tomb. France paper engraving / etching the holy women (the three Maries) on their way to or at the tomb, to anoint Christ's body. angel(s) addressing Mary Magdalene ~ Resurrection of Christ

Holy Theonas as a hermit; Sanctus Theonas. .

Reconciliation from Jakob and Esau. The Esau and Jacob brothers embrace. Right behind Esau is his army. Left the cattle and the kneeled women and children of Jacob. Under the show the title and four four-line verses in Latin. Reconstructed from two fragments.

Reconciliation from Jakob and Esau. The Esau and Jacob brothers embrace. Right behind Esau is his army. Left the cattle and the kneeled women and children of Jacob. Under the show the title and four four-line verses in Latin.

Satan; Fantastic angel character. A naked man with wings, seated on a rock. His arms rest on his lifted left knee.

Adam en Eva met heiligen gezeten op een wolk; Hemelvaart van Maria.Adam and Eva sat with saints on a cloud. They are surrounded by angels, one of which plays on a tambourine and another on a triangle.

Holy Christoffel; St Christoferus. Christoffel with the Christ child on his back, waiting by the river. On the shore the kliable with its lantern. A banderole around the show.

Annunciation. A pigeon appears to Mary. Maria is behind a reader with a book. A drapery in the background on the left.

Landscape with a hermit. An expired wall with a large gnarled tree. On the right a hermit on his knees, praying for a cross.

The Virgin and Child appearing at the top of a beech tree to three monks who live on mount La Verna. Etching by R. Sciaminossi after J. Ligozzi, ca. 1612.

Ascension of a holy, Theodoor Schaepkens, 1825 - 1883 print paper etching male saints (with NAME) - apotheosis, glory, triumph of male saint

STS Joachim and Anna with God the Father and the Virgin, Lorenzo Baldissera Tiepolo, After Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, 1775 print Italy paper etching devout Mary together with her parents; angels, and perhaps God the Father present

Saint Hieronymus, Anonymous, Hans Wechtlin (I), c. 1515 print paper the monk and hermit Jerome (Hieronymus); possible attributes: book, cardinal's hat, crucifix, hour-glass, lion, skull, stone

A woman's figure as a personification of innocence washes her hands in a basin on a standard. She looks to the background, where Christ is depicted for Pontius Pilatus. This includes the scene in which Pilatus, who did not want to take into account the moral responsibility for Christ's trial, washes his hands (in innocence). Print from a series of 41 symbols.

Capuchin monk bends over other monk, anonymous, 1650 - 1750 print paper anchorite, hermit. monk(s), friar(s)

Hieronymus in a cave, Ferdinand Bol, 1644 print The saint Hieronymus as a recluse sitting in a cave with crucifix in his hands, the lion lies at his feet. paper etching the monk and hermit Jerome (Hieronymus); possible attributes: book, cardinal's hat, crucifix, hour-glass, lion, skull, stone

Johannes the Evangelist, Bartholomeus sprung, 1557 - 1564 print Johannes de Evangelist writes the gospel with a writing spring, while sitting next to him his atribute, the eagle. Antwerp paper etching the apostle John the Evangelist; possible attributes: book, cauldron, chalice with snake, eagle, palm, scroll. eagle (possibly with book) ~ symbol of St. John

L'Enfance du Christ. Repos de la Sainte Famille (1re planche) , Families, Angels, Saints, Spiritual leaders, Jesus Christ, Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint, Joseph, Saint, Berlioz, Hector, 1803-1869. Enfance du Christ. Repos de la Sainte Famille.. Henri Fantin-Latour (1836-1904). Lithographs and Other Prints

Two figures praying at a cross in the forest, Eugène François de Block, 1841 print paper etching (private) prayer; 'Oratione', 'Preghiere', 'Preghiere a Dio' (Ripa). market cross. other kinds of grave-markers, e.g. cross. forest, wood

Christ on the Mount of Olives. From: The large Passion. prints, woodcuts, works on paper

The Nativity with God the Father and the Holy Spirit, c. 1645. Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione (Italian, 1609-1664). Etching;

The cross reduction. .

Holy Macarius Romanus of Mesopotamia as a recluse, Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, after Abraham Bloemaert, 1619 print paper engraving the hermit Macarius of Egypt (the Elder, the Great); possible attributes: T-shaped staff, skull. anchorite, hermit

Copper engraving by Claude Mellan depicting Jesus praying in the olive grove, created between 1620 and 1688. The print illustrates Christ, olive trees, and devotional setting.

This woodcut by an anonymous artist depicts Saint Benedict in a cave, showing figure, posture, and devotional composition.

Offer from Isaac, Pietro Testa, c. 1645 - 1650 print On the right Abraham with a knife in hand, on the pointing to sacrifice his son Isaac. At the top left God surrounded by angels, one of which stops Abraham's hand. Next to Abraham an angel with the ram that Abraham sacrificed instead of Isaac. Italy paper etching when Abraham has his hand raised to kill Isaac, an angel restrains Abraham's hand. ram

Apostel Andreas, 1591 - 1592 print The apostle Andreas, standing in a rocky area near a fortress, in the left hand a book, the right hand around the crossbar of the Andreaskruis that leans against his back. Under the show two lines of Latin text. This print is part of a series of 14 prints, each consisting of an image of an apostle, Christ or Paul with typical attributes and a caption in Latin. paper engraving The Apostle Andrew; Possible attributes: Book, x-shaped cross, fish, fishing-net, rope, scroll. "I believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth ~ Article of Faith

Allegory on the Immaculate Conception, Philippe Thomassin, After Giorgio Vasari, c. 1612 print At the bottom, Adam and Eva are tied to the tree of the knowledge of good and evil containing the snake. Next to them are Moses, Kings, Priesters, a soldier and other figures. At the top of the tree, Maria floats with angels on a cloud. With her left foot she is a half moon and tramples the snake in the tree. print maker: Romeafter design by: Florencepublisher: RomeVaticaanstadItalyRome paper engraving 'Immaculata', 'Purisima': Mary, usually standing on a crescent moon, descending from heaven, exempt from original sin (sometimes trampling serpent)

Wonderful fishing, Antonie Wierix (II), After Maerten de Vos, 1582 - 1586 print Christ appears on the banks of Lake Tiberias. Christ orders his students to pick up the nets in the boat. There is so much fish in it that they have difficulty dragging the net into the boat. Peter runs over the water to Christ. The show is contained in an ornamental frame that is decorated with insects and shells. print maker: Antwerppublisher: Amsterdam paper engraving the miraculous draught of fishes (before the Resurrection) on the Lake of Gennesaret (Sea of Galilee); James and John helping to bring in the nets (Luke 5:1-11). Christ on the shore, orders the apostles to cast their net to the right side of the boat. Peter throws himself into the sea and swims or wades towards Christ. insects. scallop, shell ~ ornament

Bishop surrounded by six angels; Dome decorations by Correggio in the S. Giovanni Evangelista in Parma. A bishop on clouds surrounded by six angels.

This drawing by Anthonis Sallaert depicts a saint led from St. Nikolaus to the sky, with an abbess supported by sisters in front of an altar, executed with brown and reddish brushwork.

Drypoint engraving by Albrecht Dürer depicting the Holy Hieronymus beside a willow tree, created in 1512, showing figure, robe, posture, and symbolic elements.

Engelen in worship, Anonymous, 1688 - 1748 print Two angels in worship to the left. On the left the start is an angel with folded hands to the right. Netherlands paper engraving angels in adoration

Farmer and breeding Dominican monk, Anonymous, Hans Weiditz (Possible), 1505 - 1536 print paper caricatures (human types). monastic orders, monastic life: Dominicans

The Virgin at the right with the Christ Child and St John the Baptist at left, a pyramid structure in the background 1700-1800 Anonymous, 18th century. The Virgin at the right with the Christ Child and St John the Baptist at left, a pyramid structure in the background. Anonymous, 18th century. 1700-1800. Etching. Prints

Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, The Bodies of Saints Peter and Paul Hidden in the Catacombs, c 1645 1647 The Bodies of Saints Peter and Paul Hidden in the Catacombs

Christ in Gethsemene early 19th century Ferdinand Piloty German. Christ in Gethsemene 371046

Annunciation. 1515. Altdorfer, Albrecht, approximately 1480-1538. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection

Saint Domnina from Syria as a horror; Sancta Domnina; Kluizenaars; Sacra Eremus Ascetriarum.

Faith purifies the hearts of man with the blood of Christ, Dirck Volckertsz. Coornhert, after Maarten van Heemskerck, 1557 - 1561 print Christ fills the Bassin of the Genade Source with blood from his side wound. The hearts of man float in the basin. The personification of faith cleanses the hearts with the blood of Christ with a cross -shaped broom. Some hearts are not yet wiped clean and contain the symbols of the head sins. In the background Christ with the cross on the shoulder. The print is part of a diptych with allegories on faith and has a Latin and French caption. paper etching / engraving Christ standing on or near a fountain, shedding his blood. Faith, 'Fides'; 'Fede', 'Fede catholica', 'Fede christiana', 'Fede christiana catholica' (Ripa) ~ one of the Three Theological Virtues. (group of) the Seven Deadly Sins (symbolized). heart symbolism. carrying of the cross: Christ bearing the cross, alone or with the help of others (e.g. Simon the Cyrenian)

St. John the Evangelist, striding in three-quarter view toward the left and holding a chalice with snakes in his right hand, an eagle stands behind his right leg 16th century Master F. P. Italian. St. John the Evangelist, striding in three-quarter view toward the left and holding a chalice with snakes in his right hand, an eagle stands behind his right leg 397701

The Holy Family, Jacques Bellange, 1602 - 1616 print Mary with the Christ child on his lap. Around her Joseph, Saint Catharina with the wheel, John the Evangelist with the Gif Cup and an angel. France paper Holy Family with others, e.g.: Anna

Sacred syncetica of Alexandria as a hermal; Sancta sijncletica; Kluizenaars; Sacra Eremus Ascetriarum.

Copper engraving by Daniel le Bossu from 1651-1721 depicting the biblical resurrection of Lazarus, showing Christ, Lazarus, figures, gestures, and detailed composition.

Michael and the devil. The Archangel Michaël puts the devil with a spear.

Archangel Michael; S. Michael Archangelus. The Archangel Michael in battle with a six-member dragon. Top on clouds are Christ and God the Father surrounded by Putti. In the middle up, the Holy Spirit floats in the form of a pigeon. In the background a gate with an angel.

View of a cave. View of a cave where four monks walk through.

Resurrection of Christ. Christ rises from his grave. The soldiers who are scared and flights around the grave.

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