Religious Illustrations and Scenes

Dramatic historical engravings depicting key biblical events, including the coronation of Mary and martyrdom, illustrating themes of faith and sacrifice.

Coronation of Mary, Cornelis Schut I, 1618 - 1655

Maria coronation. Groups of people, including the apostles, saints, bishops, the pope and the soldiers who were present at the crucifixion of Christ looking up to the clouds how two angels Maria crowns. The Christ child is on her lap. The figures in the top right corner represent God and Christ. Under the print two text rules in Latin from the Litanie of the Saints.

Coronation of Mary, Cornelis Schut I, 1618 - 1655

The torture of the H. Laurentius. Saint Laurentius is on a grid and is roasted. Soldiers get wood for the fire, firing the fire and stick with a spit in Laurentius. In the background a statue of Mary with an angel in her hand. Two angels look from heaven to the torture of Laurentius and already bring him the palm branch, the sign of the martyr.

Allegorical performance with figures from the Old Testament. Left Adam and Eva, Isaac and Abraham and Noah. On the right Moses and Aaron and King David. Christ joined a cloud in heaven, surrounded by the symbols of the four evangelists. The flame of belonging to belongs to its head. He tramples death (as skeleton). A tetragram in heaven as a symbol of God the Father. Under the show in a cartouche with the motto of Picart in Latin the title and the imprint in French. A two-legged Bible quote in the margin. 11:13 in French.

Resurrection of Christ, Balthasar Caymox, 1606 print Christ rises from the grave in a jet wreath. He keeps a banner in his hand. The soldiers who guard the grave are scared and flee. Some keep their hands protective in front of their eyes. Nuremberg paper engraving Christ, usually holding a banner, arises from the grave; often combined with sleeping and/or frightened soldiers

Christ on the Olives Mount, Claudine Stella, After Nicolas Poussin, 1646 - 1697 print paper engraving / etching agony of Christ: to comfort him one or more angels appear to Christ with chalice and/or cross

Christ on the Olives Mount, Anonymous, After Cornelis Cort, After Federico Zuccaro, After 1569 - c. 1619 print Christ prays on the Mount of Olives at night. An angel appears in front of him with a cross and a chalice. Christ disciples fell asleep. In the background you can see a procession of soldiers with torches who are looking for Christ to imprison him. Rome paper engraving agony of Christ: to comfort him one or more angels appear to Christ with chalice and/or cross

Christ on the Mount of Olives, 1515, Albrecht Dürer, German, 1471-1528, 8 5/8 x 6 1/8 in. (21.91 x 15.56 cm) (plate), Etching on iron, Germany, 16th century

Resurrection of Christ, Magdalena van de Passe, After Crispijn van de Passe (I), 1610 - 1638 print Christ rises from his grave. The soldiers who lie around the grave wake up and flee. On the right in the background the arrival of the three holy women at the grave. In the margin a two -way caption in Latin. Utrecht paper engraving Christ, usually holding a banner, arises from the grave; often combined with sleeping and/or frightened soldiers. the holy women (the three Maries) on their way to or at the tomb, to anoint Christ's body

Procedure to the Shepherds, Crispijn van de Passe (I), After Abraham Bloemaert, 1574 - 1637 print The announcement of the birth of Christ to the shepherds by the angel Gabriel. The shepherds look shocked at the night sky where the angel Gabriel appears with a banderole with a message. In the margin a four -line caption, in two columns, in Latin. Utrecht paper engraving annunciation of Christ's birth to the shepherds (and/or shepherdesses) at night; a host of singing angels in the air

. Saint Laurentius is on the grid. A man fires the fire and another man brings wood. On the left a man who Laurentius with a long poker in the side port. On the right on a piedestal a woman's figure, possibly Maria, with a small angel or soul in her hands. Two putti on the clouds.

Resurrection of Christ. Christ rises from the grave. Soldiers are leaking away and cover their eyes to protect them from the light of Christ. Christ stands in a cloud above the grave with a banner in his hand.

The Annunciation to the Shepherds. An angel descends from heaven before the eyes of the startled shepherds, bringing them tidings of the birth of Jesus. They will find the Child swaddled in cloths in a stable. Vinckboons himself made a small print in reverse of this drawing.

The torture of St. Laurentius, Anonymous, After Cornelis Cort, After Titiaan, in or after 1571 - Before 1666 print Saint Laurentius is lying on a grid and is roasted. Soldiers get wood in front of the fire, raise the fire and stab with a spit in Laurentius. In the background a statue of Mary with an angel in her hand. Two angels look from heaven at the torture of Laurentius and already bring him the palm branch, the sign of the martyr. paper engraving martyrdom, suffering, misfortune, death of St. Laurence

Christ on the olive mountain. Christ prays at the olive mountain at night. An angel appears for him with a cross and a chalice. Christ disciples have fallen asleep. In the background a procession soldiers with torches can be seen looking for Christ to capture Him.

Announcement of the birth of Christ to the Shepherds, 1586 print The announcement of the birth of Christ to the shepherds. Sixth plate in a series of six. The verse in the margin is attributed to Cornelius Schonaeus. paper engraving annunciation of Christ's birth to the shepherds (and/or shepherdesses) at night; a host of singing angels in the air

Return of the Holy Family from Egypt. Maria, Joseph and the child return to Israel, after their flight to Egypt. Christ, as a child with an apple in his hand, runs out. Angels guide the three. An angel leads the donkey, another helps Joseph with wearing the luggage.

Hemelvaart, Domenico Tibaldi, After Agostino Carracci, 1588 print Christ reveals his divine being to the apostles. He floats in the air with a radiant face. The apostles look from the ground. Peter's keys are in the foreground. At the top left and top right putti and cherubin. print maker: Bolognaafter design by: Italypublisher: Venice paper engraving Christ and his twelve apostles: calling, mission and Transfiguration. cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti'. cherubs, i.e. children's heads with wings. Christ taken up by a cloud ~ Ascension

Stoning by Stefanus, Anonymous, 1550 - 1700 print Stefanus is stoned by five men. On the clouds, Stefanus sees the Father in a vision of God. Under the show a rule of text in Latin. Netherlands paper engraving the stoning of Stephen; the witnesses lay down their clothes at Saul's feet

Hemelvaart van Maria, Aegidius Sadeler (II), after Hans Speckaert, 1580 - 1629 print The Ascension of Maria. In the sky, Mary is in heaven, surrounded by angels. The twelve apostles bend over the empty grave. The print has a Latin caption. Antwerp paper engraving the assumption of Mary ('assumptio corporis'): she is borne into heaven by angels

Christ on the Mount of Olives, from The EngravedPassion. Artist: Albrecht Dürer, German, 1471-1528

Ascension of Maria; Life of Mary. The Ascension of Maria. In the air entrance Maria in heaven, surrounded by angels. The twelve apostles are bending over the empty grave. The print has a Latin caption.

Archangel Michaël as patron of Bavaria, Raphaël Sadeler (I), after Johann Mathias Kager, 1615 print Together with other angels, Aartsengel Michael presents the map of the Duchy of Bavaria on the Virgin Mary and the Christ child in the clouds. The Christ child makes a blessing gesture. In the background at the bottom left of Munich, the capital of Bavaria. The print has a Latin caption in a cartouche and is the second print of a 60-part series on the subject of the saints of Bavaria. München paper engraving / etching the Archangel Michael (often in armour with sword or lance). angels. Madonna: Mary sitting or enthroned, the Christ-child in her lap (or in front of her bosom) (Mary sometimes represented half-length). maps of separate countries or regions Munich. Besters

Christ in the Hof van Gethsemane, Wenceslaus Hollar, after Jacopo Palma, 1670 print London paper etching Christ's prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane during the night

Christ surrounded by Engelen, Jacob Andreas Fridrich (I), 1694 - 1724 print Augsburg paper etching Christ. angels

The Heavenly Love, Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - Before 1581 print A crowned angel, the personification of heavenly love, tramples the blindfolded and tied amor. The angel baptized his arrow in the cross wound in Christ's silk. In the background a crowd of believers who look up at the pigeon of the Holy Spirit and the monogram of Christ in the sky. In the margin a six -line caption, in three columns, in Latin. Antwerp paper engraving heavenly love versus earthly love. punishment of Cupid. IHS ('Iesus Hominum Salvator') ~ symbol of Christ. Holy Ghost represented as a dove (in flames)

Rest on the Flight into Egypt; the Holy Family under a palm tree surrounded by angels, putti, and a male cleric or saint 1578 Giorgio Ghisi Italian. Rest on the Flight into Egypt; the Holy Family under a palm tree surrounded by angels, putti, and a male cleric or saint 367762

Martyrdom of Saint Cecilia. Saint Cecilia is kneeling while receiving three strokes with a sword. On the right a bath that is full. Left spectators and in the air angels with a laurel wreath, a palm branch of the martyrdom, flowers and a portative (portable organ).

The Holy Carlo Borromeo for Christ, Maria and Engelen, Giovanni Cesare Testa (attributed to), after Carlo Maratta, 1635 - 1660 print The Holy Carlo Borromeo kneels. For him, an angel floats with a sword. For Borromeo there are bodies of dead men. Mary and Christ float on clouds, surrounded by angels. Italy paper etching Charles Borromeo, cardinal of Milan; possible attributes: cardinal's hat, crucifix, rope round his neck, skull. angels. adult Christ with Mary

Martyrdom of Saint Cecilia, Anonymous, 1600 - 1699 print Saint Cecilia is kneeling while she receives three strokes with a sword. On the right a bath that fills up. Left spectators and angels in the air with a laurel wreath, a palm branch of martyrdom, flowers and a portative (portable organ). Italy paper etching an executioner, who tries to behead St. Cecilia, gives her three blows in the neck, but she is only wounded

Adoration by De Herders, Pietro Sante Bartoli, After Annibale Carracci, 1663 print The Christ child is in the straw in a stable. Joseph, Maria and three shepherds kneel around the child. Above the stable angels sing 'Gloria in Excelsis deo'. In the lower margin text in Latin. print maker: Italyafter drawing by: Italyafter design by: Italypublisher: ParisFrance paper etching / engraving adoration of the Christ-child by the shepherds; Mary and Joseph present

Resurrection of Christ, Jan Wandelaar, 1725 print The risen Christ is on the edge of the opened tomb. An angel can be seen behind him. A few frightened soldiers flee. At the top right state: page: 291. North Netherlands paper etching / engraving Christ, usually holding a banner, arises from the grave; often combined with sleeping and/or frightened soldiers

Christ in the pre-assigned; Scenes from the breast story of Christ. Christ has broken open the doors of the pre-assigned. He holds the banner of the resurrection and takes the hand of Adam, who comes from a cave together with others. Eva can be seen behind Adam. Above three demons. Under a mereotric explanation in Latin.

. All the saints have been collected around the threaming triangles of Christ, God and the Holy Spirit (O.A. H. Sebastiaan, H. Joris. The H. Catherina of Constantinople, etc.). Maria stands alongside the trinity. The print has a Latin caption.

Christ in the court of Getemane; Scenes from the breast story of Christ. Christ prays at the olive mountain at night. An angel appears to him with a cross and a chalice. Christ 'Disciples Petrus, James and John have fallen asleep in the foreground. In the background, men are looking for Christ to imprison him. Under a mereotric explanation in Latin.

Francesco Fontebasso, after Sebastiano Ricci, Pope Gregory the Great and Saint Vitale Interceding for the Souls in Purgatory, c 1731 Pope Gregory the Great and Saint Vitale Interceding for the Souls in Purgatory

The coronation of the Virgin, Christ holding the crown over her head, God the Father blessing above 1532 Master of the Die Italian. The coronation of the Virgin, Christ holding the crown over her head, God the Father blessing above 396161

Kruisiging, anonymous, after Lambert Lombard, 1563 print Christ hangs on the cross. An angel catches his blood in a chalice. At the top right God the Father with some angels. In front of the cross are John the Evangelist and Maria. Maria Magdalena holds the cross. Around the show a ornament edge with the passion tools. Above a cartouche with a one -line text in Latin from Joh. 1. Under a cartouche with a four -line text in Latin from Joh. 11. paper engraving crucified Christ with Mary, John, and Mary Magdalene. angel(s) catching Christ's blood in cup(s). 'Arma Christi'. God the Father

Opstanding van Christus; Leven en passie van Christus; Dominicæ Passionis Mysteria Typicis Advmbrationibvs Adamussim Effigiata.Christ rises from his grave. The soldiers who are scared and flights around the grave. Left in the background The arrival of the three holy women at the grave.

Laurentius of Rome, saint.

Requirement of Saint Antonius, Agostino Carraci, After Jacopo Tintoretto, 1567 - 1602 print Saint Antonius together with four horned women in a landscape. The women pull him on his rug and attack him in all sorts of ways. On the right the pig. Above God appears the Father. paper engraving temptations of St. Antony Abbot. God the Father

The rich man in hell sees Abraham with Lazarus; Parable from Lazarus and the rich man. The rich man sitting in the flames of hell, points to his mouth and asks for water, a devil pulls his hair and drips water from a can. To heaven in a cloud Abraham with Lazarus and three angels. Under the show the text: Dives Epulo FLA MIS IFERNALIBUS AESTUAS LAZARU (S) HIC UT Refrigert Lingua Guttula Frigidae Aquae Petit Lu 16. Fifth print from a series of five copies.

Pinechas kills Zimri and Kozbi, Anonymous, 1488 - 1562 print The Israeliet Zimri took the Midjanitical wife Kozbi to his tent. The high priest Pinechas followed them to the tent and both pierced with a spear. A companion of Pinechas holds the tent cloth up. print maker: Italypublisher: Rome paper engraving Phinehas, Eleazar's son, follows Zimri and Cozbi and drives his spear through both of them

Appearance of justice to king Saul; David and Saul. King Saul jumps out of his throne in the appearance of the personification of justice. He is affected by a lightning bolt that fails righteousness along with a putto. To the right of the throne is a blindfolded man with dagger, symbol of spiritual or moral blindness, and minerva holding a wild boar, symbol of lust and gluttony. Right front of the throne is a woman with a pelican, symbol of Christ's self-sacrifice on the cross on her shot. Left shows a veiled woman with the all-viewing eye on the shocked Saul above her head. The print is part of a series about the story of David and Saul.

The Death of Saint Peter Martyr. Date/Period: 1575/1610. Black chalk, brush and brown wash, highlights with brush and white lead, on faded blue paper. Width: 10.5 in. Height: 15.875 in (sheet). Author: DENIS CALVAERT.

Italy, Cavalieri, Giovanni Battista de', Ascension, verso - stamped, The Ascension of Christ in the presence of the apostles. Christ is surrounded by a ring of angels and clouds. Text in bottom margin., print, prints, height 484 mm, width 367 mm, Italian, 1525 - 1601-07-23, print maker, printmaker, 1574 - 1574, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Expression creation

The Madonna Appearing to St. Jerome, after a painting by Tintoretto. Tintoretto, 1518-1594. 1588. Carracci, Agostino, 1557-1602. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection

Allegory with truth, history and angels with image of the temple of Jerusalem, François van Bleyswijck, afterononymus van der Me, 1723 print Allegory with female personifications of truth and history (Historia) sitting towards a chained woman, possibly the vice. Angels wear a roll print with the image of the temple of Jerusalem. A pagan temple burns in the background. paper engraving / etching Truth; 'Viritã ' (Viripa). 'History'; 'History' (ripa). Angels

Christ in the Hof van Getsemane, Jean Audran, After Domenichino, 1677 - 1756 print print maker: Francepublisher: Paris paper etching / engraving Christ ascends into heaven; apostles (and Mary) beneath

Albrecht Dürer, Christ on the Mount of Olives, 1515 Christ on the Mount of Olives

Paid Christ by three angels. An angel supports Christ's body, two other angels stand next to them. In the background the bottom of the cross. In the foreground the thorns crown.

Christ appears to Paul in the army camp, Johann Sadeler (I), After Maerten de Vos, 1580 - 1581 print Paul is chained on the floor at night. Wachters sleeping next to him. Christ appears before him and orders him to testify in Rome. A tent camp with soldiers in the background. With a Latin caption with a Bible passage from the actions of the apostles (Acts 23:11). The third print of a four -part series. Cologne paper engraving God (or angel) speaks to Paul during the night

Christ in the court of Getsemane, Dirck Volckertsz. Coornhert (attributed to), after Maarten van Heemskerck, 1548 print Christ prays to God in the court of olives. His three students now sleep. An angel appears in the clouds to comfort him. In the background, Judas the soldiers points the place where Christ prays. The print is part of a thirty -part series with prints about the fall and Christ's passion. Haarlem paper etching agony of Christ: to comfort him one or more angels appear to Christ with chalice and/or cross. agony of Christ; three (or eleven) apostles sleeping

The martyrdom of Saint Ursula. Engraving by J. Sadeler after P. de Witte P. Candid.

unknown, Italy, Stefani, Benedetto, Moro, Marco dell'Angolo del, Oselli, Gaspare, Ascension of Christ, verso - stamped, The Ascension of Christ. Christ is carried up to heaven on clouds by putti. Below him, in a room, stand the apostles and two angels. Italian verse in bottom margin., print, prints, height 470 mm, width 320 mm, Italian, 1536, print maker, printmaker, 1570 - 1580, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher, granter of privilege

Virgin Helps Louis XIII to Expel the Vices 17th century Grégoire Huret French. Virgin Helps Louis XIII to Expel the Vices 645760

Breaking the sixth seal. Earthquakes and floods ravage the world. Women, children, soldiers and kings flee disaster. The moon and the sun are high in the sky and the stars fall from the sky on earth (Op. 6: 12-17). In the sky an altar under which the first Christian martyrs. They put on white robes offered by angels (Op. 6: 9-12), Breaking the sixth seal Ecce svb altari pro Christo Morte peremptos, Revelation of John (series title)., print maker: Gerard van Groeningen, Antwerp, 1563 - 1574, paper, etching, engraving, h 269 mm × w 249 mm

Martyrdom of a saint 1728 Joseph Sympson, Jr.. Martyrdom of a saint. After Filippo Lauri (Italian, Rome 1623-1694 Rome). 1728. Engraving. Prints

Saint Filippo Benizi. The Sacred Filippo Benizi is worn to heaven by angels. Right three cherubs.

Reconciliation of Jacob and Esau, The brothers Jacob and Esau fall into each other's arms. On the right, behind Esau is his army. On the left the kneeling women, children and servants of Jacob. Below the show are two couplets in Latin., The meeting between Esau and Jacob, Pieter de Bailliu (I) (mentioned on object), Antwerp, 24-Feb-1652, paper, engraving, h 515 mm × w 422 mm

Allegory on the redemption of humanity; Æternum quoud cruciat. A Jesuit kneels in a landscape, for a blessed bible, and looks at the Christ child that has appeared before him. He is accompanied by an angel. At the trees on either side the skeletons of Adam and Eve. Above them in heaven the trinity, surrounded by the virgin Mary, angels and various saints. Completely down the damned in hell. In the margin a two-person caption and a command in Latin.

Worship by the shepherds. Maria provides the winds of the Christ child. Josef is behind her and looks at a few putti in the air. The shepherds kneel down at the manger. On the left the donkey.

Abraham sacrifice. .

Love, Raphaël Sadeler (I), After Maerten de Vos, 1590 print The female personification of love (caritas). She sits on a stone and is surrounded by five children. One of the children has a burning heart. In the background, the prophet Elia is fed by a widow and her child. Frankfurt paper engraving Charity, 'Caritas'; 'Carití' (Ripa) ~ one of the Three Theological Virtues. Elijah fed by the widow of Zarephath

. In the middle the kneeled Mary, with her kneeling angel with a lily in the hand. Left and right prophets. Above them angel choirs in the clouds, in the middle in a ray wreath, God the Father as an old man with globe and the Holy Spirit in the form of a pigeon.

CREANT OF MARIA Due to the Christuskind, Cornelis Schut (I), 1618 - 1655 print Standing on her lap, the Christ child crashes his mother. Above her head the Holy Spirit (as a pigeon). God the Father makes a blessing gesture. Next to him, a putto is wearing a globe. Putti frolicking around in the air, while a large group of saints looks up at the coronation. paper etching the Christ-child crowning Mary ~ Madonna-representations

Adam, with Death beside him, and Eve, with the winged serpent behind her, kneel before Mary in the clouds. Mary is surrounded by the community of saints and by putti. Above, God the Father spreading his hands in blessing and the Holy Spirit, Adam and Eve kneeling before Mary, print maker: Cornelis Schut (I), 1618 - 1655, paper, etching, h 193 mm × w 132 mm

Angels serve Christ with food after his ordeal in the wilderness. Engraving by J. Mariette after C. le Brun.

Antonius the Great with the body of Paulus de Kruisaar, Bernardino Passeri, 1582 print Together with two angels, Antonius the Great supports the dead body of Paulus the recluse. Antonius visited Paul in the desert and stayed with him to Paul's death. A third angel stands behind it and points to two lions who dig the grave. Rear right is a palm tree, of which Paul usually wore the leaves around his body. In the background, the soul of Paul is worn to heaven by two angels. Three columns of text in Latin in the lower margin. paper engraving / etching St. Antony Abbot sees the soul of St. Paul the Hermit being carried to heaven by angels. St. Antony Abbot buries St. Paul the Hermit. trees: palm-tree

. Maria with the Christ child on the arm and the child John the Baptist on the arm next to her. In the background an angel and two putti remove the ride of his saddle. Joseph in the background hangs his hat on a tree branch.

Christoffel Jegher after Sir Peter Paul Rubens, Coronation of the Virgin Coronation of the Virgin

H. Franciscus receives the Stigmata, Lucas Vorsterman (I), after Peter Paul Rubens, 1620 print The Holy Francis of Assisi receives the Stimata. Franciscus is kneeling and has extended both arms, with the wounds in his palms. To his right are his sandals and a skull. The crucified Christ appears for him like a Serafin, with three pairs of wings, beside him in the air cherubins. Brother Leo, Franciscus' companion is in the foreground. paper engraving founder of the Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans), Francis(cus) of Assisi; possible attributes: book, crucifix, lily, skull, stigmata - portrait of male saint. stigmatization, stigmata

In heaven, Satan asks God if he may test Job. Then Satan pours out his doom on Job. Job is sitting on the dung heap and his skin is covered with sores. His wife urges him to curse God, but Job does not. In the background, the robbery of Job's cattle. Below the scene is a Latin reference to the Bible text in Job 2. Job covered with sores History of Job Thesaurus sacrarum historiarum veteris testamenti , Jan Snellinck (I), print maker: anonymous, publisher: Gerard de Jode, Antwerp, 1579 and/or 1585, paper, engraving, h 214 mm × w 266 mm

. The Holy Livinus is attacked by Gentiles who pulled him out of his mouth with a tong. A man with the tongs gives the tongue of Livinus to his dog. Angels bring a laurel wreath from heaven and a martyr one for Livinus. Two larger angels expel the crooks with lightning bolts.

Glorification of the H. Laurentius. Saint Laurentius is on a cloud; He raises his hands. The grid on which it was tortured is worn by one of the putti that surround it. Two putti keep him a crown above the head.

Italy, Santis, Orazio de, Entombment of Christ, verso - stamped, The mourning Marys and John place the body of Christ in a tomb. In the background two men are talking., print, prent, prints, height 172 mm, width 110 mm, Italian, print maker, printmaker, 1568 - 1584, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process)

The Martyrdrom of Saint Stephen, kneeling at center while persecutors throw stones at him, three angels holding a laurel wreath overhead, and Christ and God the Father in the clouds at upper left ca. 1756-68 Phillip Joseph Tassaert. The Martyrdrom of Saint Stephen, kneeling at center while persecutors throw stones at him, three angels holding a laurel wreath overhead, and Christ and God the Father in the clouds at upper left. Phillip Joseph Tassaert (Flemish, Antwerp 1732-1803 London). ca. 1756-68. Engraving. Prints

Resurrection, Albrecht Dürer, 1511 print Christ, a staff with a vane in hand, gets up from his grave. A number of sleeping soldiers are around it. Latin text printed on the fresh side. This print is part of the press series 'The Great Passion', consisting of a title print and 11 scenes from the suffering story. Nuremberg paper letterpress printing Christ, usually holding a banner, arises from the grave; often combined with sleeping and/or frightened soldiers

Genadetrean, Hieronymus Wierix, after Ambrosius Francken (I), After Willem van Haecht (I), 1578 print A man is led by the divine grace (gratia) for God. He kneels humbly. The face of God the Father is surrounded by sun rays and cherubies. Between them capable of Christ in the role of mediator. The performance is clarified in the Latin, Dutch, French and German captions in the margin. Numbered in the bottom left: 4. Antwerp paper engraving man in a general biological sense (+ variant). (doctrine on) Divine Grace; 'Gratia di Dio', 'Gratia divina' (Ripa). Holy Ghost represented as a dove (in flames). types of adult Christ (alone). God the Father (as bearded old man) enthroned, usually with crown or tiara, and with sceptre and/or globe (+ angel(s))

Worship through the kings. In a stable, the three kings, Maria and Joseph were worshiping the Christ child. The kings offer gifts. On the left the OS and the donkey and a dog. In the background four camels in a landscape.

Christ in Hof van Getsemane, Antonie Wierix (II), After Maerten de Vos, 1583 - 1587 print Christ prays in the court of Getsemane. An angel with a chalice appears from heaven. Petrus, Johannes and Jacobus sleep in the foreground. In the background, Judas leads a group of soldiers through the gate. Antwerp paper engraving Christ's prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane during the night

Crossing, Anonymous, After Rafaël, 1543 print The body of Christ is taken from the cross. Left and right the crosses to which the two criminals were crucified. At the foot of the crosses, the Maria's and other figures mourn. Italy paper engraving descent from the cross: Christ is taken down from the cross, usually by Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathaea who are standing on the ladders (both arms of Christ detached). the thieves are taken down from their crosses

Minerva leidt de Schilderkunst naar de Schoonheid; Fructus Laboris Gloria.Minerva leads the personification of painting to the personification of the beauty. In the foreground some putti and a censer.

Torture death of the H. Laurentius. Saint Laurentius is tortured and killed on a grid above fire. An angel comes up with laurel wreath and palm branch.

Adoration by De Herders, Cornelis Cort, After Marco Pino, 1602 print In the middle, Maria and Joseph are kneeling for the child on a bundle of straw on the floor. There is a lamb next to Christ. A group of shepherds kneels in worship around it. The shepherd left plays a bagpipe. Angels in the air on a cloud. Right back the columns of an antique building. At the rear left, in a rolling landscape, the proclamation to the shepherds. paper engraving adoration of the Christ-child by the shepherds; Mary and Joseph present. annunciation of Christ's birth to the shepherds (and/or shepherdesses) at night; a host of singing angels in the air

The Annunciation before 1557 Battista Franco Italian. The Annunciation 371773

Offer from Abraham, Anonymous, After Nicolaes Lastman, 1601 - 1652 print Abraham raises his knife to kill his son Isaac, who kneels bound on the altar. However, an angel stops Abraham and points out to him a ram that can be sacrificed. In the margin a caption in Latin. Amsterdam paper engraving when Abraham has his hand raised to kill Isaac, an angel restrains Abraham's hand

Kruisafname, Nicolas Dorigny, after Daniele da Volterra, 1710 print France paper etching / engraving descent from the cross: Christ is taken down from the cross, usually by Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathaea who are standing on the ladders (both arms of Christ detached). armorial bearing, heraldry

Ascension of Maria, Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert, after Peter Paul Rubens, 1596 - 1659 print Ascension of Mary with apostles. In margin Latin inscription. This print is part of an album. print maker: Southern Netherlandspublisher: Antwerp paper engraving the assumption of Mary ('assumptio corporis'): she is borne into heaven by angels

Resurrection of Christ, Willem Isaacsz. of Swanenburg, After Paul Morelic, 1610 print Christ rises in the direction of heaven. He holds a cross with a banner. There is an angel on the edge of the open tomb. A few surprised soldiers and a dog are shown for the tomb. Maria and Maria Magdalena with two pots with balm arrive on the left. Behind them is a city. Under the performance is a twelve -line, Latin text in which the scene is described. Leiden paper engraving Christ, usually holding a banner, arises from the grave; often combined with sleeping and/or frightened soldiers

Rest on the Flight into Egypt, Lucas Cranach (I), 1509 print Mary with Christ and Joseph rest by a tree during their flight to Egypt. Joseph holds the grazing donkey on a lifeline. Putti are around them everywhere. A putto blows on a trumpet with a banner on which two small shields with the Elector and Ducally Weapon of Saxony are standing. Germany paper rest on the flight into Egypt. cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti'

Crucifixion of Christ, Johannes Wierix, After Albrecht Dürer, 1564 print Christ hangs on the cross. John raises his arms to heaven in despair. At the cross, the three Maria's mourn together with the fainting Mary. At the bottom of the monogram of Albrecht Dürer and the dating of his print: 1508. Signed at the bottom right: "æ15". Antwerp paper engraving crucified Christ, with particular persons under the cross

Last judgement. The dead are out of their grave. Christ, sat on a rainbow along with Mary and John the Baptist, acts as a judge and judges about them and decides who goes to heaven and who to hell. Several saints and apostles around Christ. Angels blowing on their trumpet to wake the dead. Some angels take the righteous to paradise, while others are taken by devils and demons. The print has a Latin caption.

Breaking the sixth seal, Gerard van Groeningen, 1563 - 1574 print Breaking the sixth seal. Earthquakes and floods ravage the world. Women, children, soldiers and kings flee for the disaster. The moon and the sun are high in the sky and the stars fall from heaven on earth (op. 6: 12-17). In the air an altar including the first Christian martyrs. They attract white robes that are presented by angels (op. 6: 9-12). Antwerp paper etching / engraving opening of the fifth seal: white robes are given to (the souls of) the martyrs under the altar. opening of the sixth seal: a great earthquake, the sun turns black, the moon red as blood, and the stars fall on earth; mankind hiding in caves

Proclamation to the shepherds; Quia Natvs Est Vobis Hodie Salvator. An angel proclaims the birth of Christ to the shepherds. The print has a Latin caption with explanation.

Maria hands the Christ child to Franciscus, Francesco Villamena, After Ferraù Fenzoni, 1597 print In the midst of Engelen, Mary hands the Christ child to the kneeling holy Francis of Assisi. There is a book on the ground. Assignment, coat of arms and Latin text in two columns in the end margin. paper engraving the Virgin Mary handing over the infant Christ to St. Francis of Assisi. angels. cherubs, i.e. children's heads with wings

The worship of the kings. .

Christ in Limbo, from The Passion 1512 Albrecht Dürer German. Christ in Limbo, from The Passion 391191

Heilige Benedictus.The Holy Benedict is standing for a cave. For him a group of his followers who come to bring him food. In the middle of a cartouche on either side flanked by a putto.

Flight to Egypt, Paulus Pontius, after Jacques Jordaens, 1616 - 1657 print Landscape with Mary, who drives on the donkey with the Christ child. Joseph leads the animal to the reins. They are accompanied by angels who carry an OS. The company drives along a pagan image that promptly falls into pieces. In the margin a two -way caption, in two columns, in Latin. Antwerp paper engraving the flight into Egypt: Mary, Joseph, the child (and sometimes others) on their way; Mary usually riding on an ass. falling of the idols ~ miracles during the flight into Egypt

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