Religious Tapestries and Engravings

A collection of historical religious artworks, including tapestries and engravings depicting Christ's birth, saints, and royal ceremonies with intricate details and vibrant colors.

Commemoration of All Souls from the Vienna Missal: Engraving from Lives of the Saints (November Part 1) by the Reverend Sabin Baring-Gould, published 1898

Birth of Christ: Holy Family 'Trinitas terrestris'. unknown c. 1510-1530 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. On throne, Christ-child, seated on Virgin Mary's lap, reaching out for rosary handed to him by St. Anne; St. Joseph hands down pear from above; surrounded by male figures, women & children (L, UPR & R BRD) intertwining vines of foliage interspersed with small birds; (UPR BRD) saints in corners: St. Peter holding key (L) & St. Paul () holding sword (R); (LWR BRD) 2 dragons face-to-face; coats of arms in corners No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number

'The Crowning of a Queen', late 14th century (1937). Artist: Unknown

The people of Tours carrying the body of St Martin. Design for a window by Claudius Lavergne: Engraving from Lives of the Saints (November Part 1) by the Reverend Sabin Baring-Gould, published 1898

Commemoration of All Souls from the Vienna Missal: Engraving from Lives of the Saints (November Part 1) by the Reverend Sabin Baring-Gould, published 1898

Crowning of emperor. unknown c. 1670 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9' x W 9'7" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Antwerp Ownership History: French & Co. received from Joseph Gillis, invoiced 8/18/1939; returned 7/17/1954. Marcus Aurelius kneels, before 2 men who hold open large book, while another man crowns him (BRD) twisting garland of flowers & fruit, empty central cartouches on each side Stock sheet states that this tapestry is English. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 19529

The Presentation of Christ in the Temple late 15th-early 16th century Moderno (Galeazzo Mondella) Italian. The Presentation of Christ in the Temple 207620

Meeting of SS. Anna (Anne) and Joachim at Golden Gate. unknown c. 1505-1535 Tapestry Dimensions: H 5.45 x W 4.80 m Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: Given to Cathedral by Archbishop Robert de Lenoncourt (c.1509-1532). France, Marne, Reims, Notre-Dame, Cathedral. Inscriptions: Several inscriptions in central field on banderoles; center: Par l'ange fut console Joachim.. Anna & Joachim embrace each other next to gate (immaculate conception of Mary); Old Testament prefigurations (top corners); Prophets standing beneath banderoles with inscriptions (bottom corners) (UPR BRD) scrolling vines joined together by alternating fleur-de-lys & winged-angels' faces Possibly woven in Tournai (Cavallo). This set comprises 17 panels; only 15 are represented in the Photo Study Collection. The 2 that are not represented are "Birth of Virgin Mary" & "Annunciation" (Dimitrova). Guy, Tapisseries de Reims (1973), 5-35, no.3, fig.1 Loriquet, Tapisseries de

Probably French 16th Century, Presentation in the Temple, woodcut

Dying Martin Luther (above), at his deathbed (below), Wittenberg, mourning, room, group, armchair, sitting, crying, light, bible, candlestick, praying, deathbed, ornaments, religion, Protestantism, 18 February 1546, 16th century, historical illustration c. 1860

David chosen as king by God: Samuel anointing David. unknown c. 1520-1530 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10'8" x W 13'6" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. Before architectural setting, Samuel anointing David in presence of his father Jesse, his brothers & group of female figures (1 Samuel 16:1-13) (BRD) twisting vines of flowers interspersed with bunches of grapes No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number

Rome Italy 1875, LEGEND OF ST. ALEXIUS

Coronation of Charlemagne, Carolus Magnus or Karolus Magnus, Charles the Great, 742 - 814, King of the Franks. After a miniature from the 14th century manuscript ""Chroniques de St. Denis"". From Science and Literature in The Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix published London 1878

Birth of Christ: Presentation of Christ-child in temple. Coter, Colijn de (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, ca.1455-ca.1538) (designed after, attr.) painter Aelst, Pieter van (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, act.1495-1532) (workshop, attr.) c. 1500-1510 Tapestry Dimensions: H 343 x W 370 cm Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool; silk; metallic thread (gold); metallic thread (silver) Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: Inventory of Carlos II (1701-1703). Inventory of Carlos III (1788). Inventory of Fernando VII (1834). Spain, Madrid, Palacio Real de Madrid, accno. A.372-12682 (or, PN. S. 2/2). Slender columns divide composition, creating several scenes; center, Virgin Mary hands St. Simeon Christ-child to be blessed (Luke 2:22-39); St. Anna (Anne) present, along with St. Joseph, without beard, holding cage with turtledoves; left, David seen in foreground as Samuel in temple at Shiloh presented to Eli by Hannah (1 Samuel 1-2:21) in background; right, Solomon (fo

The Miraculous Mass of Saint Gregory the Great (ca. 540-604), representing the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. Engraving by Bertrand and Huyot after a 15th century missal miniature. "Vie Militaire et Religieuse au Moyen Age et a l'Epoque de la Renaissance". Paris, 1877.

Tuscany Grosseto Sovana SS. Pietro e Paolo, Cathedral. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 This cathedral was largely built in the 12th and 13th centuries over a preexisting 9th-11th century structure. Exterior views of the romanesque facade focus on the portal and apse where older medieval architectural sculptures have been reused. Interior views also include reused sculptural fragments. Most views are of the 12th-century capitals which have geometric, foliate, animal and Old Testament figural motifs including Adam, Eve, Daniel, Abraham and Isaac. Prints in the Hutzel collection include paintings, the tomb effigy of S. Mamiliano, a holy water font (1456), a baptismal font (1484) and a marble tabernacle (1510). Object Notes: Hutzel photo campaign date: November 22, 1982 German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historica

Abruzzo Pescara Loreto Aprutino S. Maria in Piano14. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior views include: a portico with four arches, a tower, an ornately sculptured portal with a fresco of the Pieta in the lunette (1559). Views of the interior include: a stoup, 17th century wood pulpit, altar paintings, marble altar and baroque altarpiece with details of sculptures and paintings. Most views are of the 14th century frescoes. On the entrance wall is a curious scene of the Last Judgment: Christ in a mandorla sits enthroned among various saints, music-making angels, Virgins and Patriarchs; three saints kneel below him, one in bishops' robes and two in Capuchin habit; instruments of the Passion lay on a table. In the lower register, nude souls cross a bridge, are judged by St. Michael, and then climb up a palm tree to enter a house whereupon they are clothed and dance. Other frescoes include scenes of the life of St. Thomas (under which is much graffiti), and various saints such as St. Catherine

Lazio Roma Rome Episcopal Complex (S. Giovanni in Laterano, Baptistery, Cathedral, Cloister)22. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior views of 5th c. baptistery, restored in the 17th c. Interior views of baptismal urn (16th c.), carved walls, ceiling and wall painting; of mosaics and bronze doors in Cappella del Battista; of altar and mosaics in Cappella di S. Venanzio; of mosaic and statue in Cappella di S. Giovanni Evangelista. Architecture, architectural sculpture, sculpture, sculptural fragments, fresco painting, painting, coffering, tiling, stucco. Views 756-886 are of the cathedral. Medieval: Architecture, architectural sculpture, sculptural fragments, architectural fragments, tombstones, mosaics, sculpture, fresco painting, sculptural relief. Object Notes: Hutzel includes guidebook in German on the site. prints matched to negs General Notes: Views 756 thru 886 are of the Baptistery. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s u

Dead Christ Supported by Angels early 16th century Northern Italian. Dead Christ Supported by Angels 207621

Joseph in Potiphar's house: Potiphar's wife trying to seduce Joseph. unknown c. 1540-1560 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9' x W 6' Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. In bedchamber, Potiphar's wife catches Joseph by his robe, & as he escapes, he leaves his cloak behind in her hands (Genesis 37:36, 39:1-20) (BRD) bunches of fruit interspersed with vases flowers, shoots & ribbons French & Co. stock sheet missing from archive, 7082 French & Co. stock sheet missing from archive, 24395

Solomon and queen of Sheba: homage to Solomon. unknown c. 1535-1565 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11'6" x W 10'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. In landscape, queen of Sheba, accompanied by 2 female attendants, gives Solomon gold, precious stones & spices, as 2 men stand behind Solomon (1 Kings 10:1-3; 2 Chronicles 9:1-9); in background, queen of Sheba arriving on horseback with her attendants (BRD) garland of oversize flowers & fruit; (L & R BRD) centered by quatrefoil Tapestry maybe dates towards the later part of the date on the basis of costume & hair styles. No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number

Count Vivien, titular Abbot of St. Martin of Tours, dedicating to Charles the Bold a Bible written in his Abbey. After miniature in 15th century MS Charles the Bold's Bible From Science and Literature in The Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix published London 1878

Gniezno. The door is angry in the Basilica of the Primate's Assumption of the Mine Mary of the Virgin Mary - Quarter: Parents give In. Wojciech at the teachings to Magdeburg (fragment: Parents and Ma y Wojciech); Jesio Not after 12.07.1930 (1929-00-00-1930-00-00);

Netherlands, Master of the Virgo inter Virgines, Master of the Delbecq-Schreiber Passion, Master of Delft, The gospel is preached in all lands by the disciples, Three scenes in which two apostles each preach the gospel to a group of people., print, book illustration, prints, height 175 mm, width 142 mm, Northern Netherlands, unknown, 1480 - 1500, fourth quarter 15th century, first quarter 16th century, paper, woodcut, Southern Netherlands

Umbria Perugia San Giacomo di Spoleto S. Giacomo2. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 One exterior view and many negatives of this thirteenth-century church. Interior views focus on the apse and side chapel frescoes. In the apse: St. Mary Magdalen, St. Apollonia, St. James and two of his miracles, the Coronation of the Virgin. In the Cappella S. Sebastiano: St. Sebastian, St. Roch and Pope Gregory (1528 frescoes by Lo Spagna). To the right of the apse: the Madonna, Angels, Saints Peter, Anthony Abbot, and Bartholomew. Also views of altar paintings, reliquaries, gilt crucifix, and two wooden candle holders/statues of boys (17th century). Object Notes: Hutzel made two photo campaigns of this church, first on February 7, 1982 and then on January 31, 1983. There are only 50 different views for the 82 prints. Thus it seems that most of the photographs come from the same campaign though Hutzel made two separate worksheets. The photos have been renumbered. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (

The Mass of St Gregory; A legend of a vision of Christ to St. Gregory at the Holy Communion. Initial letter from a MS., c. 1500.

Hrotsvit presents Emperor Otto the Great with her Gesta Oddonis, in the background Abbess Gerberga, woodcut by Albrecht D¸rer, 1501. Hrotsvitha of Gandersheim, (c. 935 ñ c. 1002), was a 10th-century German secular canoness, as well as a dramatist and poet who lived and worked at Gandersheim Abbey in modern-day Bad Gandersheim, Lower Saxony, established by the Ottonian dynasty. She wrote in Latin, and is considered by some to be the first person since antiquity to compose drama in the Latin West.

David's choir leader, miniature in a psalter from the end of the eleventh century, Germany, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the nineteenth century, exact original date unknown, Europe

Passion of Christ: Crucifixion of Christ. unknown c. 1500-1535 Tapestry Dimensions: H 5'10" x W 10' Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool (undyed, warp); wool & silk (dyed, weft) Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: Abbey of Notre-Dame-de-la-Charité, Ronceray at Angers (believed to be gift of Dame Loyse le Roux). Comtesse Walsh de Serrant, of Château Plessy-Macé near Anjou (1793 or 1850); sold by Larcher de Coupigny 9/30-10/5/1880. M. Lévy coll. French & Co. United States, Ohio, Oberlin, Allen Memorial Art Museum. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on cross: INRI =Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum Inscriptions: Inscription in central field at foot of cross: Dame Loyse le Roux, doyenne et dame de chambre ceans Inscriptions: Inscription in central field at bottom: Puis en calvaire il fut sacrifie.. Christ on cross, flanked by both of malefactors on their crosses; Virgin Mary, SS. John & Mary Magdalene present; Longinus pierces Christ's side with lance; Adam's skull at foot

LA IMPERIAL IMAGEN DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LAS NIEVES - HISTORICA RELACION DEL REINO DE CHILE - GRABADO SIGLO XVII. Author: ALONSO DE OVALLE. Location: INSTITUTO DE COOPERACION IBEROAMERICANA. MADRID. SPAIN. INFANT JESUS. VIRGEN DE LAS NIEVES.

Coronation of Virgin Mary. unknown c. 1500-1550 Tapestry Dimensions: H 3'3" x W 3'10" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Spanish Art Galleries 11/27/1916; sold to F. W. Woolworth 1/11/1918 SS 11004. French & Co. purchased from Mrs. James Donohue 1/11/1951 SS 50441x. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field on tablet at right: DILIGES ET / DOMINVM.. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field on book at right not legible in photograph Before tracery-like trellis, Virgin Mary crowned by Christ, represented as Holy Trinity ('Trinitas coelestis': Father, Son & Holy Ghost); chalice flanked by 2 putti (center, foreground); tablet & book with inscriptions (at far R) Borders missing. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 11004 French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 50441-x

Ascension. unknown c. 1500-1525 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: Juan Rodríguez de Fonsca coll., bishop of Burgos (purchased total of 8 tapestries between 1519-1524); bequeathed to Cathedral of Burgos in 1526. French & Co. Spain, Palencia, Palencia, Catedral. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on banderole held by seated man in L corner not legible in photograph Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on banderole held by seated man in R corner not legible in photograph Inscriptions: Inscriptions in central field, identifying figures some include: HOMO (Man), GRA DEI (=Gratia Dei, Grace of God), PETER, GVLA (Gluttony) & CVLPA (Fault/Error) PETER, CULPA (Fault/Error) & GVLA (Gluttony) Christ ascends into heaven with apostles & Virgin Mary kneeling beneath, as Holy Trinity ('Trinitas coelestis': Father, Son & Holy Ghost) seated in heaven (L of center); in square pavilion, Christ taking leave of Virgin Mary, accompanied b

Paul Preaching at Philippi from a set of Scenes from the Life of Saint Paul ca. 1600 Adapted from a design by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio or Santi) Italian. Paul Preaching at Philippi from a set of Scenes from the Life of Saint Paul 219785

King Henry VI of England and his Queen Consort Margaret of Anjou in their court. From The National and Domestic History of England by William Aubrey published London circa 1890

Umbria Perugia Trevi Chiesa della Madonna delle Lacrime6. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Views of the plain exterior focus on the sculpted portal. The spacious, white-walled interior is filled with various altarpieces and tomb monuments of the Valenti family (Romolo, Filiberto, Cardinal Erminio). The following subjects and saints figure in the altarpieces: S. Ubaldo, Ss. Battista and Antonio di Padova, S. Agostino, St. Francis, St. Joseph, St. Peter, St. Paul, Jonah, David, sibyls, prophets, the Annunciation, the Nativity, the Betrothal of the Virgin, the Flight into Egypt, the Visitation, a Madonna and Child that shed tears of blood in 1485 (now adorned with necklaces), the Deposition, the Resurrection, and various other saints and angels. Other views include a holy water font, walnut-wood benches, a marble crucifix and a Coiugali tomb. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to

Scenes from The Story of Charlemagne () (from Christ the Judge on the Throne of Majesty and Other Subjects) ca. 1500-1510 South Netherlandish. Scenes from The Story of Charlemagne () (from Christ the Judge on the Throne of Majesty and Other Subjects) 467787

Miniature taken from the Roman de Fauvel representing Fauvel or the Fox who admonishes a remarried widow who is given a hullabaloo. The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance by Paul Lacroix, 1874

Two men standing before tomb with cross and martial trophies. unknown c. 1750 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10' x W 5' Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Aubusson Ownership History: French & Co. Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0209544, 0243418-0243419, 0184461-0184462

The Crucifixion 1592 Painting attributed to Franz Fallenter. The Crucifixion 202700

David as young man at Saul's court. unknown c. 1575-1600 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11'8" x W 8'7" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Antique Rug Studios 7/26/1915; last sent out on approval in 1941 (& returned to French & Co.). In landscape before large fire, Samuel communicating with God when he is about to anoint David who is chosen as king by God (1 Samuel 16:1-13) (BRD) "creation border"; (L & R BRD) landscapes & animals; (UPR BRD) various birds, including peacock in center flanked by 2 figures in cloud-like formations; (LWR BRD) male figure in horse-drawn chariot emerging from sea surrounded by nymphs, mermaids & sea-monsters Sent to I. Chateauvert for repairing, cleaning & weaving of borders, 4/4/1918 (Stock sheet). French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 2973

The people of Tours carrying the body of Saint Martin: Engraving from Lives of the Saints (November Part 1) by the Reverend Sabin Baring-Gould, published 1898

Coronation of the Virgin ca. 1575 Italian, Venice. Coronation of the Virgin 207533

Esther becomes queen: feast of Ahasuerus and downfall of Queen Vashti (Astin). unknown c. 1500 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. Inscriptions: Inscription on banderole at top of scene, left illegible in photograph Inscriptions: Inscription on banderole at top of scene, left of center illegible in photograph Inscriptions: Inscription on banderole at top of scene, right of center illegible in photograph Inscriptions: Inscription on banderole at top of scene, right illegible in photograph Scene divided by column; L foreground, Ahasuerus orders his 7 eunuchs to bring in Queen Vashti, but she refuses; R foreground, feast of Ahasuerus at square banquet table; L background, Esther enthroned (Esther 1-2:20); at top, banderoles with inscriptions Borders missing No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number Adelson, European Tapestry (1994), 46 Related Works: Other panels in series: GCPA 0240079-

Relief image of gilded copper of the shrines with the bones of Charlemagne in the Minster Church of Aachen, 1880, woodcut, Germany, Europe

St. Gregory, historical steel engraving from 1860

From the life of the virgin, the marriage of the virgin, woodcut by Albrecht Durer, historical, digital improved reproduction of an old woodcut..

Krakow St. Mary's Church the main altar of Wita Stwosz mourning unknown

Umbria Perugia Gubbio S. Domenico5. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior views of the church in the Medieval core collection show a 14th-century facade. Most views are of the restored baroque interior (1765): the altar paintings which line the nave, chapel ceiling frescoes of the four Evangelists, wood intarsia choirstalls and a pulpit. Painting subjects include: the Last Supper, S. Domenico, S. Vincenzo Ferreri, S. Chiara, S. Martino, St. Peter Martyr, St. Francis, St. John the Baptist, the Annunciation, the Three Magi, the Flagellation, Mary Magdalene, and Christ Entombed. Object Notes: Hutzel photo campaign date: November 8, 1982 German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanes

Saint Mary (the Blessed Virgin) with the Christ Child, Saint Laurence and other figures. Colour etching by A.-C.-P. de Tubières, Comte de Caylus, and woodcut by N. Le Sueur after P. de Pietri.

Albrecht Dürer, The Virgin Nursing the Christ Child with Four Angels, c 1500 The Virgin Nursing the Christ Child with Four Angels

Bliżej Kultury unknown

Card game, outdoor society playing with cards, late 15th century, Germany, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original ...

A medieval guest being bathed by noble ladies, miniature, Herr von Warte, from the Heidelberg Song Manuscript c. 1300, Germany, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date not known, Europe

Christ Bearing the Cross early 16th century Jean Pénicaud I French. Christ Bearing the Cross. French, Limoges. early 16th century. Painted and partly gilt enamel on copper. Enamels

Christ gives keys of heaven to St. Peter. Raphael (Italian, 1483-1520) (designed after) painter c. 1650-1670 Tapestry Dimensions: H 11'7 x W 10' Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from Mrs. Adrienne H. Joline, received 9/15/1924, invoiced 1/19/1925; sold to G. C. Booth 7/26/1939. Christ, having just given kneeling Peter key to heaven, stands with flock of lambs; group of apostles surround Peter (John 21:15-17) (BRD) garlands of flowers & fruit tied with ribbons; putti near each corner This panel is a part of the "Acts of Apostles" series. This series was commissioned from Raphael for Pope Leo X in 1515 to adorn the walls of the Sistine Chapel in Rome. The original cartoons designed by Raphael for the Vatican's "Acts of the Apostles" set are currently housed at the Victoria & Albert Museum (on loan from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II). French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 13046 French & Co. stock she

MONUMENT TO THE 42ND HIGHLANDERS IN DUNKELD CATHEDRAL, 1874

Crucifixion with three Marys 16th century Italian. Crucifixion with three Marys. Italian. 16th century. Verre églomisé. Glass-Painted

Henry VI and his court at prayer Date: Circa 1450

Picture cycle The Apocalypse, St. Johns vision of Christ and the seven candlesticks, woodcut by Albrecht Duerer, historical, digitally improved reproduction of an old woodcut, The Apocalypse, St. Johns vision of Christ and the seven candlesticks, woodcut by Albrecht Duerer, historical, digitally improved reproduction of an old woodcut

Umbria Perugia San Giacomo di Spoleto S. Giacomo1. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 One exterior view and many negatives of this thirteenth-century church. Interior views focus on the apse and side chapel frescoes. In the apse: St. Mary Magdalen, St. Apollonia, St. James and two of his miracles, the Coronation of the Virgin. In the Cappella S. Sebastiano: St. Sebastian, St. Roch and Pope Gregory (1528 frescoes by Lo Spagna). To the right of the apse: the Madonna, Angels, Saints Peter, Anthony Abbot, and Bartholomew. Also views of altar paintings, reliquaries, gilt crucifix, and two wooden candle holders/statues of boys (17th century). Object Notes: Hutzel made two photo campaigns of this church, first on February 7, 1982 and then on January 31, 1983. There are only 50 different views for the 82 prints. Thus it seems that most of the photographs come from the same campaign though Hutzel made two separate worksheets. The photos have been renumbered. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (

St. John the Baptist preaching. Orley, Bernart van (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, ca.1492-1542) (designed after, attr.) painter Roome, Jan van (Netherlandish (before 1600) - Flanders, act.1498-1521) (designed after, attr.) painter c. 1510-1520 Tapestry Dimensions: H 355 x W 405 cm Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool & silk; metallic thread (gold); metallic thread (silver) Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: Inventory of Carlos II (1701-1703). Inventory of Carlos III (1788). Inventory of Fernando VII (1834). Spain, Madrid, Palacio Real de Madrid, accno. A.245-6844. Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche: Si Xpristus ipse sit.. In forest, John preaching to multitude on improvised pulpit made of rod & 2 trees (Luke 3:1-17); top L, John the Baptist identifies Christ as Lamb of God ('Ecce Agnus Dei') (John 1:29, 1:36); top R, John preaching in forest to small group (BRD) vines of flowers & bunches of grapes; (UPR BRD) scrolling banderole with inscription

Sarah, Abraham's wife, being barren, offers Hagar her maid to her husband, c1804. Artist: Unknown

Book cover of a Bible in the treasury of the collegiate church of Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, historical, digitally enhanced reproduction from an original from around 1860.

Abruzzo Pescara Loreto Aprutino S. Maria in Piano6. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior views include: a portico with four arches, a tower, an ornately sculptured portal with a fresco of the Pieta in the lunette (1559). Views of the interior include: a stoup, 17th century wood pulpit, altar paintings, marble altar and baroque altarpiece with details of sculptures and paintings. Most views are of the 14th century frescoes. On the entrance wall is a curious scene of the Last Judgment: Christ in a mandorla sits enthroned among various saints, music-making angels, Virgins and Patriarchs; three saints kneel below him, one in bishops' robes and two in Capuchin habit; instruments of the Passion lay on a table. In the lower register, nude souls cross a bridge, are judged by St. Michael, and then climb up a palm tree to enter a house whereupon they are clothed and dance. Other frescoes include scenes of the life of St. Thomas (under which is much graffiti), and various saints such as St. Catherine o

The Virgin of Mercy with Three Saints Circle of Mauricio García. The Virgin of Mercy with Three Saints, mid-18th century. Oil on canvas, 37 5/8 x 26 5/8 in. (95.6 x 67.6 cm). European Art mid-18th century

Abbess of Isabel de Villena (1430-1490) delivering her work Vita Christi (Christ Life) to her Clarises nuns, Valencia, Spain. 1513.

Monastic mathematicians : until the creation of universities, monastic establishments were the centres of learning Date: 13th century

Illustration depicting women winding and weaving wool on a vertical loom. The sheep from which the wool has been shorn are shown on the right. Dated 12th Century

Xylographic of the Pauperun Bible representing with legends taken from the Old Testament, David defeating Goliath and Christ taking the souls of the patriarchs and prophets out of limbo. The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance by Paul Lacroix, 1874

Tomb of Emperor Henry II and his wife Kunigunde in Bamberg Cathedral, Bavaria, Germany, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, exact date unknown, Europe

The Government House on Olivet Kaiser's and Kaiserin's pictures on ceiling of church. 1917, Jerusalem, Israel

The Encounter on the Way to Emmaus 1595 Painting attributed to Franz Fallenter. The Encounter on the Way to Emmaus 201591

Międzyrzecze Górne Image Photography from the Main Altar of the Church of St. Marcin. unknown

Birth of Christ: Holy Family 'Trinitas terrestris' with St. Anne. unknown c. 1500 Tapestry Dimensions: H 3'6" x W 4'6.5" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: linen (warp: 20/in.; 8/cm); wool & silk; metallic thread (weft, silver); metallic thread (weft, silver-gilt) Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: Burgos Cathedral (). Lionel Harris coll., London (). French & Co. Arthur Lehman coll, New York (from 1916); bequeathed to Museum by Adele L. Lehman in 1965. United States, New York, New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accno. 65.181.15. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field at bottom: S. ANNA OBEATA INFANTIA PER QVAM NOSTRI GENERIS EST VITA REPARATE IOSEP S. Seated beneath baldachin, Madonna (Virgin Mary & Christ-child) flanked by St. Anne with book & holding rose (L) & St. Joseph holding bunch of grapes & apple (R); book covered with inscribed banderole (behind Joseph) (BRD) vines of flowers & fruit interspersed with bunches of grapes Possibly woven in Brussels (Cavallo)

Umbria Terni Terni S. Maria del Monumento0. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior views: poorly preserved 14th-century church and cloister. Interior views include a romanesque chapel of the previous church. Most views are of the 15th-century frescoes: the Legend of the Golden Apple from the life of St. Clare, St. Leonard, St. Valentine, St. Anastasia, St. Jerome and the Madonna and Child. Object Notes: Hutzel photo campaign date: October 5, 1982. Hutzel developed two prints for 14 of his 18 negatives; hence, there are almost twice as many prints as there are negatives. The prints have been renumbered, but the original numbers that correspond to those in Hutzel's notes are found on those prints with the date 1982 penciled in on the bottom. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up

The Annunciation late 15th century Master FVB Netherlandish. The Annunciation 336173

Abruzzo Pescara Loreto Aprutino S. Maria in Piano20. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior views include: a portico with four arches, a tower, an ornately sculptured portal with a fresco of the Pieta in the lunette (1559). Views of the interior include: a stoup, 17th century wood pulpit, altar paintings, marble altar and baroque altarpiece with details of sculptures and paintings. Most views are of the 14th century frescoes. On the entrance wall is a curious scene of the Last Judgment: Christ in a mandorla sits enthroned among various saints, music-making angels, Virgins and Patriarchs; three saints kneel below him, one in bishops' robes and two in Capuchin habit; instruments of the Passion lay on a table. In the lower register, nude souls cross a bridge, are judged by St. Michael, and then climb up a palm tree to enter a house whereupon they are clothed and dance. Other frescoes include scenes of the life of St. Thomas (under which is much graffiti), and various saints such as St. Catherine

An ancient representation of the Nativity; Black and White Illustration from William Hone's Everyday Book; ox and ass

Abruzzo, L'Aquila, Paganica, Santuario della Madonna d'Appari, I, Italy, 20th century, photo, photography, Europe

Crucifixion. unknown c. 1490-1510 Tapestry Dimensions: H 3'1" x W 6' Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. Millefleurs backdrop, Christ flanked by Mary & St. John the Evangelist Fragment of tapestry; borders missing. No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number

Canon woodcut and Head of Christ from the Opus speciale missarum, woodcut by Albrecht Durer, historical, digital improved reproduction of an old woodcut..

Saul and Samuel in Ramah: feast in Samuel's house. unknown c. 1530-1540 Tapestry Dimensions: H 13'8" x W 22' Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. Within architectural setting at table, Saul receives extra portion of food at Samuel's feast (1 Samuel 9-12); several attendants surround table; in R background, beyond arch in landscape, meeting of Saul & Samuel at gate of Ramah () (BRD) bunches of oversize flowers & fruit against central rod; (LWR BRD) centered by peacock French & Co. stock sheet missing from archive, 16569

Lazio Roma Rome Episcopal Complex (S. Giovanni in Laterano, Baptistery, Cathedral, Cloister)15. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior views of 5th c. baptistery, restored in the 17th c. Interior views of baptismal urn (16th c.), carved walls, ceiling and wall painting; of mosaics and bronze doors in Cappella del Battista; of altar and mosaics in Cappella di S. Venanzio; of mosaic and statue in Cappella di S. Giovanni Evangelista. Architecture, architectural sculpture, sculpture, sculptural fragments, fresco painting, painting, coffering, tiling, stucco. Views 756-886 are of the cathedral. Medieval: Architecture, architectural sculpture, sculptural fragments, architectural fragments, tombstones, mosaics, sculpture, fresco painting, sculptural relief. Object Notes: Hutzel includes guidebook in German on the site. prints matched to negs General Notes: Views 756 thru 886 are of the Baptistery. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s u

Tuscany Grosseto Montemerano S. Giorgio6. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Post-medieval: 15th century architecture; baroque additions to interior; wall and ceiling frescos; paintings on canvas and panel; polychrome wooden altar; wooden sculpture; tabernacle. Object Notes: Hutzel photo campaign date: November 29, 1984. There are two sets of notes with different numbering systems, indicating the possibility of two campaigns. However, the photos are virtually identical. The numbered series (undated) was originally matched to the negs. The "A" series (dated 1984) was renumbered, more negs. have been found and the series has been integrated into the undated series. General Notes: Apse and transept date to the 14th century, but they are not illustrated in these photographs. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art histori

Detail of the Syon Cope, 1310-1320. (1881). Etching of embroidered figures on an ecclesiastical cape made in England in the early 14th century. This cope, a cape-like vestment, was originally part of a chasuble, worn by priests to celebrate Mass. The Syon Cope takes its name from the Bridgettine convent of Syon in Middlesex. Interlaced quatrefoil shaped compartments with religious scenes are worked in silver-gilt and silver thread. The cope is an important example of opus anglicanum, the Latin term for the high quality English embroidery known to have been bought by princes and popes. From &qu

An early Flemish reliquary; Engraving from Lives of the Saints by Sabin Baring-Gould.

Lazio Frosinone Veroli S. Maria Salome9. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Medieval: Architecture, architectural sculpture, stone reliquary, frescoes, inscription fragments. According to tradition, the church (and crypt below) was built in 1209 to house the relics of the mother of the Apostles James and John. The structure was restored in the medieval period (1350) after an earthquake. Post-medieval: Architecture, architectural sculpture, sculpture, painting, stucco ceiling decoration. The interior and exterior of the church were largely restored in the 18th century. Triptych of the Madonna, Child and Saints signed F. D. Hispanus and dated 1561. General Notes: 2 sets of prints for the same site. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Et

Demon leaving the body of a possessed woman, 1597.

Saint Cecilia, the patroness of musicians, playing the organ

The Annunciation ca. 1544 Jean Cousin the Elder French. The Annunciation. Jean Cousin the Elder (French, Souci () ca. 1490-ca. 1560 Paris ()). ca. 1544. Engraving. Prints

Book cover, St. Bernward's School, in the Cathedral Treasury at Hildesheim, Germany, digital improved reproduction of an original from 1880, Europe

Virgin and Child Between Saints Nicolas and Augustine Girolamo Romanino. Virgin and Child Between Saints Nicolas and Augustine. Fresco, 81 x 79 1/2 in. (205.7 x 201.9 cm). European Art

Lazio Roma Rome Episcopal Complex (S. Giovanni in Laterano, Baptistery, Cathedral, Cloister)26. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior views of 5th c. baptistery, restored in the 17th c. Interior views of baptismal urn (16th c.), carved walls, ceiling and wall painting; of mosaics and bronze doors in Cappella del Battista; of altar and mosaics in Cappella di S. Venanzio; of mosaic and statue in Cappella di S. Giovanni Evangelista. Architecture, architectural sculpture, sculpture, sculptural fragments, fresco painting, painting, coffering, tiling, stucco. Views 756-886 are of the cathedral. Medieval: Architecture, architectural sculpture, sculptural fragments, architectural fragments, tombstones, mosaics, sculpture, fresco painting, sculptural relief. Object Notes: Hutzel includes guidebook in German on the site. prints matched to negs General Notes: Views 756 thru 886 are of the Baptistery. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s u

Birth of Christ: Nativity and Adoration of Christ-child by shepherds. unknown c. 1550 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: Dresden, Gemaldegalerie Alte Meister (around 1923). French & Co. In stable Virgin Mary, St. Joseph & Christ-child; Adoration of Christ-child by shepherds (BRD) twisting garlands of foliage & grapes No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number Göbel, Wandteppiche I:2 (1923), fig.379 Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0239261-0239264

Passion of Christ: Agony of Christ, Trial of Christ, Flagellation, Entry into Jerusalem and Crowning with thorns. unknown c. 1430 Tapestry Dimensions: H 415 x W 815 cm Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool (warp: 5-6/cm); wool & silk (weft) Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: Archbishop D. Dalmao de Mur (Inventory of 1521). French & Co. Spain, Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Cathedral of La Seo. (Upper register, L to R), Agony in garden, on Mount of Olives (Oelberg), Christ prays in Garden of Gethsemane during night (Matthew 26:36-56; Mark 14:32-52; Luke 22:39-53; John 18:1-12); Trial of Christ with Christ before Annas (Hanna) (John 18:13, 18:19-24); Flagellation by soldiers, as Christ is tied to column (Matthew 27:26; Mark 15:15; John 19:1); (lower register, L to R), Entry entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1-11, 21:14-16; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-40; John 12:12-19); Crowning with thorns, soldiers with sticks place thorny crown on Christ's head & give him rod (Matthew 27:27-31; Mark 15:1

Symbolic illustration for adultery, from the 16th century. Symbolic satirical illustration of adultery, 16th century, digital improved reproduction from a publication of the year 1880, Symbolic illustration for adultery, from the 16th century. Symbolisch Satirische Darstellung des Ehebruch, digital improved reproduction from a publication of the year 1880

Abruzzo L'Aquila Sulmona S. Panfilo, Cathedral2. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior views of the facade, various portals and apses. Details of the main gothic portal include statues of Saints Panfilo and Pelino, and a lunette fresco of the Pieta and mourners. Interior views include: ceiling frescoes, cupola paintings of music-making angels (19th-20th centuries), low-relief sculptures of the Four Evangelists in the pendentives, sarcophagi, a baroque marble high altar, choirstalls, a baptismal font, a wooden crucifix (13th-14th centuries), a gilt bust of St. Panfilo, 13th century frescoes by the Sulmona School, altar paintings of St. Joseph and St. Carlo Borromeo. In the 11th century crypt are capitals of various styles (including one figural in an orans gesture), a 12th century relief sculpture of the Madonna and Child, a throne, frescoes and sarcophagi. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this

The woodcuts to complete the life of the virgin, the coronation of the virgin, woodcut by Albrecht Durer, historical, digital improved reproduction of an old woodcut..

The Balandrana, (1910). Artist: Unknown

Krakow St. Mary's Church the main altar of Wita Stwosz Annunciation unknown

Abruzzo L'Aquila Bazzano S. Giusta. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior views of this 13th century church focus on the west facade and richly ornamented portal (1238). Prints in the Hutzel collection include views of the main altarpiece, east wall frescoes, crucifix, and 13th century nave frescoes. In the Medieval core collection are general views of the interior, including the arcade, and the crypt. Carved on the pulpit (1180) are signs of the Four Evangelists, the Lamb of God, and St. George Slaying the Dragon. Views of the crypt (13th century) show an entryway to the 3rd century catacombs and a wooden statue of S. Giusta. Views of the interior (remodelled in the 15th century) focus on reused Roman architectural elements (1st century BC - 1st century AD). The arcade includes piers, Roman columns, and a frescoed ancient Roman cornice frieze. In the crypt are Roman gravestones. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his d

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