Religious Woodcuts and Engravings

Detailed woodcuts, primarily by Albrecht Dürer, illustrating biblical scenes and figures, highlighting early printmaking techniques.

Saint Jerome in a Cave 1512 Albrecht Dürer German. Saint Jerome in a Cave 388378

A woodcut by Albrecht Dürer from circa 1496-1497 depicting seven angels playing trombones, part of the Apocalypse series, illustrating early German printmaking and detailed engraving techniques.

Noli Me Tangere, from The Fall and Salvation of Mankind Through the Life and Passion of Christ. Artist: Albrecht Altdorfer (German, Regensburg ca. 1480-1538 Regensburg). Dimensions: Sheet: 2 7/8 × 1 15/16 in. (7.3 × 4.9 cm). Date: ca. 1513. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Simson en Delila.Delila kneel behind the sleeping and drunk Simson and clips his hair. On the floor on the left are the remains of a meal. The scene is situated in a landscape with trees and a gate in the background.

The Life of the Virgin: Joachim and the Angel, c. 1504. Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528). Woodcut;

Saint Jerome in a Cave 1512 Albrecht Dürer German. Saint Jerome in a Cave 388378

Vessel, with flow god and woman; Triumphers of grotesken and rollerwork. The construction rests on a turtle. Sheet from series of 8 blades with triumph trolles of grotesken and rollerwork with saters, animals and various other creatures, decorated with trophies, garlands and leaf refines.

Relief with Christ on the Mount of Olives, from the Wittenberg Reliquaries. Artist: Lucas Cranach the Elder (German, Kronach 1472-1553 Weimar). Dimensions: Sheet: 4 5/16 × 3 1/4 in. (11 × 8.2 cm). Series/Portfolio: Wittenberg Reliquaries; Hortulus Animae. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

SaintChristopher. Artist: Lucas Cranach the Elder, German, 1472-1553

Depicts the biblical story of Samson and Delila, showing Samson, Delila, and their interaction, executed as a woodcut by Hans Burgkmair the Elder around 1519.

Mucius Scevola 1608 Italy. The printmaker and publisher Andrea Andreani made several prints calling for over 40 blocks, including a lengthy classical frieze. He also acquired older blocks and republished them with his own initials. The present woodcut required two blocksóan abstract tone block and a linear key block in black printed on top of it to consolidate the image. This popular subject after Baldassare Peruzzi shows a legendary Roman hero, Mucius Scevela, who, upon being caught during an attempt to assassinate the Etruscan king Lars Porsenna, thrust his hand into a fire to demonstrate his bravery and resistance to torture.. Chiaroscuro woodcut in greenish gray and black on cream laid paper . Andrea Andreani

Talking animals Title page for: J. Hilarides, Fabulae Æsopiæ, 1695 Phaedri Fabulae (title on object), Group of various figures, half human and half animal, grouped around a throne. Above it a figure on a cloud with a roll of paper in his hands, looking down. Image from Fabulae Æsopiæ, followed by three pages with text in Dutch, in letterpress, other fables: Use 85 (...), Jan Jacobs, Bolsward, 1695, paper, letterpress printing, h 156 mm × w 92 mm

This woodcut from around 1530-1540 depicts the expulsion of dealers from the temple, showing figures, gestures, and architectural details.

Lucas Cranach the Elder, The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, c 1520 The Rest on the Flight into Egypt

Three Soldiers with Muskets. Artist: Hans Schäufelein (German, Nuremberg ca. 1480-ca. 1540 Nördlingen). Dimensions: Sheet: 8 1/4 × 6 3/8 in. (21 × 16.2 cm). Date: ca. 1511-15. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. Author: Hans Schäufelein.

The Martyrdom of the Ten Thousand, Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)

Offer from Isaac, Anonymous, 1500 - 1600 print Abraham raises his sword to sacrifice his son Isaac, but an angel keeps him from it. In the top left corner a reference to Gen. 22 in mirror image. Netherlands paper engraving when Abraham has his hand raised to kill Isaac, an angel restrains Abraham's hand

St. George Slaying the Dragon, 1500s. Lucas Cranach (German, 1472-1553). Woodcut; sheet: 16.2 x 12.7 cm (6 3/8 x 5 in.); mat size: 49 x 36.2 cm (19 5/16 x 14 1/4 in.).

Woodcut by Hendrick Goltzius titled 'The Walker', created around 1580, depicting a single figure in motion.

Freiburg, Baldung Grien, Hans, Lamentation of Christ, The dead body of Christ has been taken down from the cross and lies at the foot of the cross. Mary bends over her son and John sits weeping beside her. Behind them Mary Magdalene raises her arms in despair. In the foreground lie nails and an ointment jar., print, prent, prints, enten, height 218 mm, width 153 mm, German, 1484 - 1545-09, print maker, prentmaker, 1515 - 1517, first quarter 16th century, paper, papier, houtsnede

Lamentation for Christ 1510 Hans Baldung (called Hans Baldung Grien) German. Lamentation for Christ 416046

A rider and a soldier, Albrecht Dürer, 1494 - 1498 print A knight on horseback rushes out for a soldier on a forest path. A dog jumps next to him. A castle in the background. Nuremberg paper private soldier. riding a horse, ass, or mule; rider, horseman

Torturing an alchemist in order to encourage him to reveal the secrets of his art Date: 1541

The holy hieronymus writing in a cave, Albrecht Dürer, 1512 print The Holy Hieronymus is writing in a cave. Behind him is a lion. Due to the opening of the cave you can see a town on a bay. Nuremberg paper personal devotion of St. Jerome

Christ Taking Leave of His Mother, from The Fall and Salvation of Mankind Through the Life and Passion of Christ. Artist: Albrecht Altdorfer (German, Regensburg ca. 1480-1538 Regensburg). Dimensions: Sheet: 3 1/16 × 2 3/16 in. (7.8 × 5.5 cm). Date: ca. 1513. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Albrecht Dürer, Hercules Conquering Cacus (Ercules), c 1496 Hercules Conquering Cacus (Ercules)

Albrecht Altdorfer, Annunciation to Joachim, c 1513 Annunciation to Joachim

The Rest on the Flight to Egypt, with Dancing Angels Lucas Cranach the Elder German. The Rest on the Flight to Egypt, with Dancing Angels 434218

Woodcut by Hans Burgkmair from 1517 depicting Theuerdank riding in a dense forest with a crossbow, arrow passing near his head.

Saint Michael and the Dragon. Dated: 1546/1556. Medium: engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Jean Duvet.

Life of the Virgin: Flight into Egypt, 1504-1505. Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528). Woodcut;

The Martyrdom of the Ten Thousand Made 1491-1501 Germany. Woodcut in black on ivory laid paper . Albrecht Dürer

Apelles Painting Alexander and Campaspe. Artist: After Francesco Primaticcio (Italian, Bologna 1504/5-1570 Paris); Master I 0 V (active ca. 1542-45). Dimensions: Sheet: 17 7/16 x 11 7/8 in. (44.3 x 30.1 cm). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. Author: after Francesco Primaticcio. Master I 0 V.

Joachim and the Angel, from The Life of the Virgin ca. 1504 Albrecht Dürer German. Joachim and the Angel, from The Life of the Virgin 388601

Albrecht Altdorfer, The Last Judgment, c 1513 The Last Judgment

Vorsterman, Willem, Netherlands, Swart van Groningen, Jan, Cyrus lets the Israelites return to Jerusalem, verso lower left - stamped, Illustrations from the Vorsterman Bible., print, book illustration, prints, height 110 mm, width 82 mm, Northern Netherlands, 1500 - 1562, print maker, printmaker, 1528 - 1528, second quarter 16th century, paper, woodcut, Publication (Event), Publication, Southern Netherlands, publisher

Woodcut by Albrecht Altdorfer depicting The Visitation, created around 1513, showing Mary visiting Elizabeth with detailed figures and architectural elements.

Gabriele Giolito de' Ferrara, Jupiter, 1534 Jupiter

The Angel Calling the Birds Artist's working dates 1505-1561 France. An avenging angel, arriving on the heels of the militant Christís triumph over the wicked world, serves as a cleansing force. Revelation 19 17 describes the vision ìan angel standing in the sun Ö cried, with a loud voice, saying to all the birds that did fly through the midst of heaven come gather yourselves together to the great supper of the Lord.î The bodies of the slain were devoured regardless of rank, and the ìfalse prophetî was ìcast alive into the pool of fire, burning with brimstoneî (19 20).. Engraving in black on ivory laid paper . Jean Duvet

Wittenberg, Cranach, Lucas (I), Christ Bearing the Cross, Christ collapses under the weight of the cross during the carrying of the cross on the way to Golgotha. Simon of Cyrene lifts the cross while soldiers urge Christ to get up again. Book illustration in a rectangular frame with fine ornaments. This print is printed with multiple woodblocks., print, book illustration, prints, height 120 mm, width 94 mm, height 190 mm, width 161 mm, German, 1472 - 1553-10-16, print maker, printmaker, 1521 - 1522, first quarter 16th century, paper, woodcut

A metal cut by Hans Holbein the Younger after 1524 depicting a godfather with a globe on a rainbow, with kneeling men and women praying, enhanced with brush or spring.

The Labors of Hercules: Hercules and Cacus. Gabriel Salmon; French, active 1504-1542. Date: 1523-1533. Dimensions: 198 × 145 mm (image/plate); 253 × 176 mm (sheet). Woodcut on paper. Origin: France. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

Saint Apollonia. Dated: c. 1500. Medium: woodcut. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Albrecht Dürer.

Der Tod kommt für den Kaiser Holzschnitt von Georg Scharffenberg nach Hans Holbein d. J. Aus Der Todten Tanz, erschienen Basel 1843 / Death comes for the Emperor Woodcut by Georg Scharffenberg after Hans Holbein the Younger From Der Todten Tanz or The Dance of Death published Basel 1843, Historisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion von einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Record date not stated,

Black-brown pen drawing by Monogrammist PHB depicting the Judas kiss, showing figures, gesture, and narrative scene, dated 1588.

Lucas van Leyden, Solomon's Idolatry, 1517 1518 Solomon's Idolatry

Nuremberg, Dürer, Albrecht, The Apocalyptic Woman and the Seven-Headed Dragon, verso lower left - stamped, A winged woman, surrounded by a halo, standing on a crescent moon and wearing a starry crown on her head, is threatened by a seven-headed dragon. Angels carry her baby safely to God in heaven. On the verso one column Latin Bible text in Gothic script., print, prints, height 392 mm, width 279 mm, German, 1471-05-24 - 1528-04-05, print maker, printmaker, 1497 - 1497, fourth quarter 15th century, first quarter 16th century, paper, woodcut, letterpress printing, letterpress

The Flagellation of Christ, from The Fall and Salvation of Mankind Through the Life and Passion of Christ. Artist: Albrecht Altdorfer (German, Regensburg ca. 1480-1538 Regensburg). Dimensions: Sheet: 3 1/8 × 2 3/16 in. (7.9 × 5.5 cm). Date: ca. 1513. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Martin Schongauer's late 15th-century copper engraving 'The Adjoining of the Kings' depicts two kings meeting, emphasizing figures, gesture, and detailed engraving technique.

"Copper engraving by Monogrammist AC from the first half of the 16th century depicting the beheading of St. Paul. The print emphasizes figures, gestures, and narrative."

Albrecht Dürer, Saint Apollonia, c 1500 Saint Apollonia

The Angel Calling the Birds. Jean Duvet; French, 1485-after 1561. Date: 1505-1561. Dimensions: 292 × 207 mm (image/sheet, trimmed within platemark). Engraving in black on ivory laid paper. Origin: France. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt Made 1509 Germany. Woodcut in black on ivory laid paper . Lucas Cranach, the Elder

Fontainebleau, Primaticcio, Francesco, Monogrammist IQV, Apelles Painting Alexander the Great and Campaspe, verso - stamped, Alexander the Great and his lover Campaspe pose for the painter Apelles, who stands at his easel. The scene is set in a decorative oval frame with satyrs, putti and fruits., print, prent, prints, prenten, height 446 mm, width 303 mm, print maker, prentmaker, 1543 - 1545, second quarter 16th century, tweede kwart 16e eeuw, paper, papier, etching, etsen, stippelets, Work conception, Italian, 1504-04-30 - 1570-09-14

Specklin, Veit Rudolf, Holbein, Hans (II), Dance of Death, Three Children with Trophy, One child carries captured armor as a trophy on a stick. Another child carries a shield and another attribute. A third child sits on the ground., print, engraving, book illustration, prints, engravings, height 65 mm, width 50 mm, German, 1498 - 1543-11-29, print maker, printmaker, 1547 - 1547, second quarter 16th century, paper, woodcut, French - 1550, block cutter

Expulsion from paradise. Adam and Eva, running to the right, are expelled by an angel with raised sword. Second print from a series of forty.

PAPE PACKAGE WITH BIVE SOLDIES, JOST AMMAN, 1573 - 1578 print print maker: Neurenbergpublisher: Frankfurt am Main paper warfare; military affairs. the soldier; the soldier's life. riding a horse, ass, or mule; rider, horseman

condemned to toil:Adam to delve and Eve to spin

Moon. Dated: 1534. Medium: woodcut. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Gabriele Giolito de' Ferrara.

Antwerp, Woons, Cornelis, Sallaert, Antoine, Jegher, Jan Christoffel, Mocking of Christ, verso - stamped, Christ is mocked by two men. He is blindfolded and bound., print, book illustration, prints, height 89 mm, width 63 mm, 1618-11-03 - 1667-09-18, print maker, printmaker, 1649 - 1649, paper, woodcut, letterpress printing, Work conception, Southern Netherlands, 1585 - 1650, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher

The Crucifixion. Dated: c. 1460. Dimensions: image: 17.9 x 11.7 cm (7 1/16 x 4 5/8 in.) sheet: 18 x 11.9 cm (7 1/16 x 4 11/16 in.) overall (external frame dimensions): 31.8 x 39.4 cm (12 1/2 x 15 1/2 in.). Medium: hand-colored metalcut on laid paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: German 15th Century or Master with the Crossed Clubs.

Woodcut by Leonhard Beck from 1517 showing Theuerdank and a companion fallen in the forest during chamois hunting, depicted in perspective in 'Theuerdank'.

Process follows Blinden desire, Hendrick Goltzius, 1597 print Blind desire (Cupido with a bag over the head) leads the monstrous figure process (LIS), which is carried along by opinion and will. The row is closed by my and dijn. Extensive caption in Dutch, German and Latin. This print is part of a series of eight prints about greed, deception and litigation. print maker: Haarlempublisher: Low Countries paper engraving (story of) Cupid, Amor (Eros). litigation, legal proceedings, lawsuit

The martyrdom of the ten thousand., 1497-1498, Germany, by Albrecht Dürer.

Jost Amman (1539-1591). "View of Place Saint-Marc in Venice (Bartsch 27)". Engraved wood. Middle of the 16th century. Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris, Petit Palais. 123047-27 Serious wood, 16th 16th XVI 16th 16th 16 CENTURY

Albrecht Dürer, The Apocalypse: The Seven Angels with the Trumpets, c. 1496, woodcut on paper.

Lucas Cranach the Elder, The Resurrection, in or before 1509 The Resurrection

The Virtues of Christ and the Wickedness of His Enemies Symbolized by Diverse Birds and Beasts (verso); The Last Supper (recto), pages 66 and 65 from the Treasury (Schatzbehalter). Michael Wolgemut and Workshop (German, 1434/37-1519); published by Anton Koberger (German, 1440-1513). Date: 1491. Dimensions: 253 x 177 mm (image/block, verso); 259 x 181 (sheet). Woodcut on ivory laid paper. Origin: Germany. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, FLORENCIA, USA.

Israhel van Meckenem (German, c. 1445 - 1503), The Betrayal, c. 1480, engraving

Albrecht Dürer, Samson Fighting with the Lion, c 1497 1498 Samson Fighting with the Lion

Count and death; Dance dance. A cord flight away from the dead mocking a coat of arms up. There is a bat on the floor. The text is Psal in the margin above the print. XLVIII.

This circa 1504 woodcut by Albrecht Dürer depicts Joachim in the field from Marienleben, showing figures, gestures, attire, and partial plate edges visible.

Illustration from The Comedie of Terence, 19th century reprint. Artist: Albrecht Dürer (German, Nuremberg 1471-1528 Nuremberg). Dimensions: sheet: 3 1/2 x 5 5/8 in. (8.9 x 14.3 cm). Date: n.d.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Woodcut by Hans Schäufelin depicting the biblical story of Lot and his daughters, showing Lot with two women in a domestic interior, 1535.

Fight between two knights on horseback, Anonymous, 1530 print Leaf printed with two blocks above each other. Upper: Spectators look from a building, on the building of music -making figures. Bottom: two knights on horseback fighting with swords. Woman on horseback holds a shield up. Low Countries paper (scenes from) specific works of literature (with AUTHOR, Title). (medieval) fighting contest. knight

Albrecht Dürer, The Deposition, c 1497 The Deposition

Albrecht Altdorfer, Christ Crowned with Thorns, c 1513 Christ Crowned with Thorns

Christ in Limbo, from The Fall and Salvation of Mankind Through the Life and Passion of Christ. Artist: Albrecht Altdorfer (German, Regensburg ca. 1480-1538 Regensburg). Dimensions: Sheet: 3 1/16 × 2 3/16 in. (7.8 × 5.5 cm). Date: ca. 1513. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Nuremberg, Dürer, Albrecht, The Little Passion, Christ before Pilate, verso lower right - stamped, Christ is led before Pilate by armed men. This print is part of the print series 'The Little Passion', consisting of a title print and 36 biblical scenes (mainly from the Passion)., print, prints, height 129 mm, width 99 mm, German, 1471-05-24 - 1528-04-05, print maker, printmaker, 1508 - 1509, first quarter 16th century, paper, woodcut

The Apocalypse, the whore of Babylon, woodcut by Albrecht Durer, historical, digital improved reproduction of an old woodcut..

Beul, Jost Amman, 1573 print print maker: Neurenbergpublisher: Frankfurt am Main paper executioner, hangman

This circa 1500 copper engraving by Meister i e depicts the Flight into Egypt, showing the Holy Family, landscape elements, and narrative composition.

Maria with Christ and Joseph during flight to Egypt, Marcantonio Raimondi, After Albrecht Dürer, 1510 - 1515 print paper engraving flight into Egypt and miracles during the journey

The Lamentation. Hans Baldung Grien; German, c. 1480-1545. Date: 1509-1519. Dimensions: 222 x 155 mm (block/sheet). Woodcut in black on ivory laid paper. Origin: Germany. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA. Author: Hans Baldung Grien.

Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471 - 1528), Witch Riding on a Goat, c. 1500-1501, engraving

Picture cycle The Apocalypse, the Whore of Babylon, woodcut by Albrecht Duerer, historical, digitally improved reproduction of an old woodcut

Woodcut by the Meister der Wunder von Mariazell depicting the salvation of a priest from a burning pit by thirty unbelievers, created around 1520. The print shows figures and narrative action.

Woodcut from 1521 by Sebald Beham depicting an allegorical scene on lush monasticism, showing figures, gestures, architecture, and composition.

The Adoration of the Magi. Israhel van Meckenem; German, c. 1440/45-1503. Date: 1465-1503. Dimensions: 71 × 51 mm (sheet trimmed within plate mark). Engraving in black on ivory laid paper. Origin: Germany. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist 1512 Albrecht Altdorfer German The head of the martyred saint is handed over to Salome by the executioner as a crowd looks on. The scene of Saint John the Baptist's beheading occupies only the lower third of the image. For Altdorfer, the architecture and surroundings were clearly just as important as the figures. The composition is a study in perspective, with even the onlookers arranged in a diagonal line that leads to a point just above Salome's head.. The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist 336258

Antwerp, Woons, Cornelis, Sallaert, Antoine, Jegher, Jan Christoffel, Meeting with Veronica during the Carrying of the Cross, verso lower left - stamped, Christ carries the cross and next to him stands Veronica who shows him the cloth on which the imprint of his face remained., print, engraving, book illustration, prints, engravings, verso - stamped, height 89 mm, width 62 mm, 1618-11-03 - 1667-09-18, print maker, printmaker, 1649 - 1649, paper, papier, houtcut, letterpress printing, boekdruk, Work conception, Zuid-Nederlands, 1585 - 1650, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publicatie, publisher

Woodcut by Leonhard Beck showing Saint Simpertus from the Sipp, related to Emperor Maximilian I, created on a wooden stick in 1517.

The Offer of Love Made 1501-1511 Italy. Albrecht D¸rer resorted to legal action to protect his artworks from copyists, based in part on Marcantonio Raimondiís practice of reissuing woodcuts from D¸rerís Life of the Virgin book as engravings. This secular engraving (representing two lovers acting out of ulterior, financial motives) is one case in which the print media matches the original. Stylistically, there is no comparison between the intricacy of D¸rerís lines and Marcantonioís dryer flecks and outlines. But contemporary buyers did not always know the difference. Although D¸rer won the right to exclusive use of his ìADî monogram, the Venetian senate ruled that his images could still be copied.. Engraving on ivory laid paper . Marcantonio Raimondi

Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528), Saint John Devouring the Book, probably c. 1496-1498, woodcut

Woodcut by Albrecht Dürer depicting the capture of Christ, part of the Little Passion series, created around 1509.

Kneeling David, Antoni van Leest, After Pieter van der Borcht (I), 1571 - 1632 print An angel shows David a skull, a sword and a rod. Entirely in an ornamented frame. Antwerp paper letterpress printing David sacrificing (in general)

Saint John Devouring the Book, from The Apocalypse 1498 Albrecht Dürer German. Saint John Devouring the Book, from The Apocalypse 388823

Samson Rending the Lion ca. 1497-98 Albrecht Dürer German. Samson Rending the Lion 388018

Saint Matthias, from The Martyrdom of the Apostles 1507-1517 Germany. Lucas Cranach designed his Martyrdom of the Twelve Apostles series in 1512. This clear and crisp impression of the impending decapitation of Saint Matthias derives from that early printing. The block was reprinted around 1548, with letterpress text on the back, to illustrate Martin Lutherís German translation of the Apostleís Creed. Despite the seriesí violent subject matter, the Protestant publisher of the c. 1548 edition dedicated the book to his daughters and referred to the images as ìfine and pleasing.î. Woodcut in black on ivory laid paper . Lucas Cranach, the Elder

Matthias from the Martyrdom of the Twelve Apostles Lucas Cranach the Elder German. Matthias from the Martyrdom of the Twelve Apostles 435316

Bird hunt. Master of the Months of Lucas (Netherlandish (before 1600), 1535) (designed after, attr.) painter c. 1625-1650 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. In wooded landscape, 2 huntsmen with bird cage snare birds by using stuffed owl (BRD) spiraling motif interspersed with shells, grotesque masks in each corner; (L & R BRD) grotesques in central cartouches; (UPR & LWR BRD) scrolling foliage with cherubim in center Inspired by the so-called "Months of Lucas", woven in Flanders around 1530-1570. No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number DIA, Woven Splendor (1996), 50 Related Works: Panels in set, GCPA-0241571-0241574

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