Renaissance Religious Art

Woodcuts and engravings illustrating Biblical scenes like the Last Judgment and Nativity, characterized by detailed craftsmanship and spiritual themes.

Last Judgement Albrecht Durer (1471-1528 German)

Martin Luther: Preface to the Revelation of John ( 1522): Vorrede zur Offenbarung Johannes (1522). Apocalypse in figures; Woodcut by Albrecht Durer; Last Judgment

Woodcuts to the great passion, the crucification, woodcut by Albrecht Durer, historical, digital improved reproduction of an old woodcut..

Birth of Christ: Nativity and Adoration of Christ-child by shepherds. unknown c. 1550-1600 Tapestry Dimensions: H 3'1" x W 4'1" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. received from Aliata Inc., 11/13/1967 also lists: 11/16/1967; returned, 11/29/1968. In stable, Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, Christ-child & angels, ox nearby; Adoration of Christ-child by shepherds (center); annunciation of Christ's birth to shepherds at night by host of singing angels in air (R, background) Borders missing. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, M-224-x

Engraving depicting the Nativity Scene. Dated 15th Century

Last Judgement Albrecht Durer (1471-1528 German)

Hans Baldung's 1507 woodcut depicts Christ being nailed to the cross, emphasizing figures, gesture, and biblical narrative composition.

This circa 1530-1540 woodcut by an anonymous artist depicts Christ in the atrial, showing him among figures in a religious setting.

The cruzifixion, woodcut by Albrecht Durer, historical, digital improved reproduction of an old woodcut..

Hans Wechtlin I (German, 1480-1485 - 1526 or after), Baptism in Jordan, woodcut

'Scene from the Apocalypse, St John before God the Father and the Twenty-Four Elders', 1498, (1936).Artist: Albrecht Dürer

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

Martin Luther: Preface to the Revelation of John ( 1522): Vorrede zur Offenbarung Johannes (1522). Apocalypse in figures; Woodcut by Albrecht Durer; The Revelation of St John: 15. The Angel with the Key to the Bottomless Pit

Martin Luther (14831546). Luthers trilogy of sermons on the sacraments concluded in 1519 with his first extended statement on the Lords Supper. In it he proposed that the laity should receive both the bread and the wine at Communion. Although Luther did not yet refute the doctrine of transubstantiation, the sermon was promptly attacked. The woodcut on the title page shows the Seven Sacraments, with the Saviour above the chalice at the centre.

The martyrdom of ten thousand. A group of scarcely dressed men becomes valid in the center of the show, on the left in the background a mountain on driven, right on the background of the mountain driven and beheaded or otherwise mutilated. In the foreground a frost looks at his consequence how a bishop is turned out to be an eye.

Christ with a sickle, the beast with the horns like a lamb and seven-member dragon. Christ's tront in heaven, a sickle in the right hand and surrounded by four angels. Among him there are a beast with the head of a lion and horns such as a lamb, and a seven-member dragon, worshiped by a human crowd. On versose side Latin Bible text in Gothic script in two columns.

The Beast With Two Horns Like a Lamb Albrecht Durer (1471-1528 German)

Christ appears to Saint John the Evangelist with eyes aflame and a sword in his mouth. Woodcut, 15--.

Mater Dolorosa, c. 1503, Jöst de Necker, Flemish, 14 11/16 x 10 5/8 in. (37.31 x 26.99 cm) (image), Woodcut, Netherlands, 15th-16th century

The martyrdom of Saint Catharina. The Saint Catharina kneels at the wheels to which it would be executed, that precisely due to a fire rain from heaven has been made. In addition to her, a soldier pulls his sword.

Christ with a sickle, the beast with the horns as from a lamb and the seven -member dragon, Albrecht Dürer, 1511 print Christ travels in heaven, a sickle in the right hand and surrounded by four angels. Below him there are a beast with the head of a lion and horns as of a lamb, and a seven -member dragon, which is worshiped by a crowd. On Versozijde Latin Bible text in Gothic script in two columns. Nuremberg paper letterpress printing the Son of Man (Christ) with the sickle. the two-horned beast out of the earth and the beast out of the sea are worshipped

Hans Baldung Grien (German, 1484-1485 - 1545), Christ on the Cross, 1505-1507, woodcut

Last judgment, Albrecht Altdorfer, c. 1506 - 1538 print Christ sitting on a sphere, with a lily and two trumpeting angels behind him. Maria and John kneel for him. Thirty -ninth print from a series of forty. Germany paper comprehensive representation of Last Judgement: Christ (with sword and lily), often surrounded by elders and sometimes accompanied by Mary and John the Baptist, appears in the sky with trumpeting angels (and sometimes angels holding the instruments of the Passion); after the resurrection of the dead the blessed are led to heaven by angels, and the damned are dragged into hell by devils

The burial of the dead Christ after his Descent from the Cross. Facsimile of a page from a Book of Hours printed in 1512 by Simon Vostre. The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance by Paul Lacroix, 1874

Copper engraving by Wenzel von Olmütz from 1481 titled 'Mary's Death', depicting the death of the Virgin Mary with surrounding figures.

Christ in the court of Getsemane, Anonymous, Hans Weiditz, c. 1522 print paper Christ's prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane during the night

Christ in the court of Getsemane, Jan Christoffel Jegher, after Antoine Sallaert, 1649 print Christ prays in the court of Getsemane and asks God if this cup can pass him by. An angel presents him the cross and the cup. Petrus, Johannes and Jacobus sleep next to him. In the background, Judas leads a group of soldiers through the gate. Antwerp paper letterpress printing agony of Christ; three (or eleven) apostles sleeping

The Apocalypse: The Angel Shows St. John the Fountain of Living Water, 1546-1556. Jean Duvet (French, 1485-1561). Engraving;

Albrecht Altdorfer, The Transfiguration, c 1513 The Transfiguration

Albrecht Dürer, Christ nailed to the Cross, woodcut engravings, 1509 ,cathedral museum, Mdina, Republic of Malta, Europe.

Woodcuts to the great passion, Christ bearing the cross, woodcut by Albrecht Durer, historical, digital improved reproduction of an old woodcut..

Annunciation. unknown c. 1510-1520 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. Within architectural setting, Virgin Mary reading, is visited by archangel Gabriel (Luke 1:26-38); Holy dove enters from window above; woman overhears conversation in background (Luke 1:26-38) (BRD) twisting garlands of foliage & fruit Possibly woven in Brussels. No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number Related Works: Panels in set, GCPA-0239255-0239256

Woodcut from ca. 1513 depicting the arrest of Christ, part of the series 'The Fall and Salvation of Mankind Through the Life and Passion of Christ.'

Saint Paul. Woodcut.

Love; Charitas; The seven virtues. Female personification of love or mercy (charitas) standing on a square surrounded by all kinds of scenes in which the seven works of mercy are illustrated. With caption of 2 lines in Latin.

Love; Charitas; The seven virtues. The female personification of love (Caritas) stands with two small children on the middle of the works of mercy. Around her the hungry are fed, get the thirsty drink, the nudes are dressed, the prisoners are visited, the guests are received, the sick are taken care of and the dead are buried. Under the show a two-legged text in Latin.

The Crucifixion, woodcut by Albrecht Duerer, historical, digitally improved reproduction of an old woodcut

Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) Italian astronomer & mathematician, demonstrating his telescope to the Doge and Venetian Senators, 1609. Engraving, 1747

Flight to Egypt, Albrecht Dürer, 1502 - 1506 print Joseph conducts a donkey, on which Mary sits with the Christ child, and a cow through a forest. This print is part of a series of 20 prints, consisting of a title print and 19 prints with scenes from the life of Maria. paper the flight into Egypt: Mary, Joseph, the child (and sometimes others) on their way; Mary usually riding on an ass

Saints Christopher, Sebastian, and Roche, c. 1495, woodcut, Schreiber, Vol. IX, no. 1909, State m, German 15th Century (artist)

Christ in the Hof van Getsemane. Christ prays in the court of Getsemane and asks God if this cup may pass by. An angel presents him the cross and the cup. In addition to him, Petrus, Johannes and Jacobus. In the background, Judas leads a group of soldiers through the gate inside.

Johannes de Evangelist kneels for Christ in the midst of seven candlesticks, Albrecht Dürer, 1511 print John kneels for Christ, who travels in the middle of seven candlesticks, a sword by his mouth, seven stars in his right hand and a book in his left hand. On Versozijde Latin Bible text in Gothic script in two columns. Nuremberg paper letterpress printing Christ between seven golden candlesticks appears to John, who falls to the ground; a sword comes out of Christ's mouth and he holds seven stars in his hands

Archangels fight Draken, Ieronimus Greff von Frankfurt, after Albrecht Dürer, 1502 print paper Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon and his followers; the dragon (Devil, Satan) is cast out of heaven

Laying of the foundation stone of the new temple, Old Testament, Bible, trumpets, bells, build, temple, new building, workers, craftsmen, scaffolding, begin, joy, confidence, historical illustration 1890

St. Nicholas of Tolentino A B EATA 5 Irgine Mary in his weakness Benedict (Saint Mikołaj of Toenny by N.M. 1 Get in her illness in the Blessed Sacrament Strengthened) Labinger, Jakub (fl. 1726 1760)

Christ in Limbo, from The Small Passion ca. 1509 Albrecht Dürer German. Christ in Limbo, from The Small Passion 388061

The descent into the pre-assigned; The passion. Christ, a staff with a vane in hand, frees a group of souls from a dungeon. Devils still try to reduce the souls, but are trampled or stopped by Christ. This print is part of a series of twelve prints with scenes from the suffering story.

Woodcuts to the great passion, Christ on the mount of olives, woodcut by Albrecht Durer, historical, digital improved reproduction of an old woodcut..

Clair-obscur woodcut by Hans Baldung Grien depicting Our Lady reading with child and angels, created around 1511, showing figures, gestures, and composition.

German 15th Century, Saints Christopher, Sebastian, and Roche, c 1495 Saints Christopher, Sebastian, and Roche

Christ nailed Christ; The little passion. Christ is nailed to the cross. This print is part of the 'De Kleine Passie' print series, consisting of a title print and 36 biblical scenes (mainly from the suffering story).

In the Hour of Death, miniature by Hans Memling, in the 15th century, Germany. Title of a religious book from Venice, digitally restored reproduction ...

Woodcut showing Christ presented before the high priest Hannas and Peter denying him, created by Urs Graf d. Ä. in 1506.

Death comes for the Pope From Der Todten Tanz or The Dance of Death published Basel 1843

Kruisafname, anonymous, Urs Graf, 1506 print paper 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). bearing of Christ's body to the grave

Christ Bearing the Cross. Dated: 1521. Medium: woodcut. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Sebald Beham.

Crossing, Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen, in or after 1517 - 1533 print From series of twelve prints. Frame cut away. Christ the cross -bearing, helped by man. Soldier with rope Christ beating. paper pen carrying of the cross: Christ bearing the cross, alone or with the help of others (e.g. Simon the Cyrenian)

Holy family under a tree, Anonymous, Hans Sebald Beham, 1521 print paper fruits: pear. Holy Family (alone), 'Trinitas terrestris'

Depiction from the story of the sorcerer Theophilius, the Faust legend of the Middle Ages, painting in a manuscript by the monk Konrad Matutinalbuch, ...

Woodcut from ca. 1513 illustrating the Nativity of Christ, part of the series 'The Fall and Salvation of Mankind Through the Life and Passion of Christ.'

This illustration of the Pope dates to 1545 and is a copy of a woodcut by the German renaissance painter Lucas Cranach. The subject is the Reformation and the German text translate into English as: The pope alone can interpret scripture and sweep away mistaken beliefs just as a donkey alone can play the bagpipes and get the notes right.

Parable of the Merciful Samaritan, 1629 print The merciful Samaritan offers help to the wounded traveler. The Samaritan connects its wounds. There are letters with different elements from the performance. The print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing the good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37). a Samaritan tending the wounds of the traveller

Christ appears in the skies on the day of judgement. Engraving after M. Rota after Michelangelo.

Israhel van Meckenem, Ornament with the Tree of Jesse Ornament with the Tree of Jesse

The Vision of Saint Francis Made 1581 Italy. In this dramatic etching, Saint Francis of Assisi kneels in an ecstatic trance, with his palms outstretched toward the vibrant holy host he envisions above him. This print reproduces the painted altarpiece that Federico Barocci completed in 1576 for the church of San Francesco, Urbino. The setting of the chapel in which the altarpiece still hangs is included in this composition. The print, though technically reproductive, transcends didactic repetition through the graphic zeal of Barocciís etched line.. Etching and engraving on ivory laid paper . Federico Barocci

Christ had voor Koning; The transmission of Herod; Life's passion and death of Jesus Christ ..

eat the forbidden fruit

Umbria Perugia San Giacomo di Spoleto S. Giacomo3. 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 (

Copper engraving by Monogrammist IC depicting the Resurrection, created at the end of the 15th century, showing Christ rising and surrounding figures.

Announcement to the shepherds. Four shepherds with their herd at a forest edge. To heaven an angel with a banderole with the text: Gloria in Excellis Deo. Below the print a two-legged text in Latin.

Woodcut, The Bishop, Hans Holbein the Younger, Dance of Death, 1538

Punishment for adoration of golden calf. unknown c. 1530 Tapestry Dimensions: H 340 x W 535 cm Tapestry Materials/Techniques: wool & silk Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels 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.269-8038. In landscape, Moses, standing near camp, causes Levites to kill all idolaters (Exodus 32:20-35, 33) (BRD) bunches of flowers & fruit against palm tree trunk motif interspersed with birds Junquera de Vega, Catalogo de Tapices, Vol. I (1986), 171-175, series 25, no.II Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0239119-0239121

The birth of the Virgin: Saint Anne in bed receiving attention while others attend to the infant Virgin Mary, overlooked by an angel swinging a censer. Engraving by M.A. Raimondi after A. Dürer.

Woodcut by Urs Graf the Elder depicting the death of Christ confirmed by a lance wound to his chest, showing figures, gestures, and surrounding details, created around or after 1506.

One is God, historic steel engraving from 1860

EL TRONO Y LOS VEINTICUATRO ANCIANOS - GRABADO. Author: JUAN DE JAUREGUI. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN. DIOS PADRE. PADRE ETERNO.

Copper engraving by Monogrammist IC depicting Christ before Pilate, created at the end of the 15th century, showing biblical figures and narrative scene.

Betrayal of Christ, from The Engraved Passion, Albrecht Dürer, German, 1471-1528, Engraving on laid paper, Tumtultuous, nocturnal, outdoor scene: two men fight in the foreground, one wielding a sword and the other a club. To the right, two men embrace, while soldiers brandish weapons and torches behind them, and one raises a rope as if to capture one of the standing figures, Christ. In the backgound, one figure chases another in a hilly landscape. Signed 1508 AD., Germany, 1508, religion, Print, Print

Canticle of the Chosen in Heaven, from Albrecht Dürer The Secret Revelation of John, 1498, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century...

Artist: Albrecht Dürer, German, 1471-1528, Christ Nailed to the Cross, from The SmallPassion, Woodcut, sheet: 12.7 × 19.6 cm (5 × 7 11/16in.), Made in Germany, German, 16thcentury, Works on Paper -Prints

Adoration of the Magi early 16th century Moderno (Galeazzo Mondella) Italian. Adoration of the Magi 207614

Christ Praying in the Garden on the Mount of Olives n.d. Hieronymus (Jerome) Wierix Netherlandish. Christ Praying in the Garden on the Mount of Olives 361854

Martyrdom of three male saints on an elaborate scaffold. Etching by A.T. A. Tempesta (?).

Christ appears to Maria Magdalena, Albrecht Dürer, 1510 print Christ, dressed as a gardener, greets Maria Magdalena. This print is part of the press series 'De Kleine Passie', consisting of a title print and 36 Biblical scenes (mainly from the suffering story). Nuremberg paper Mary Magdalene kneeling before Christ, who is usually represented as a gardener with a hoe and/or a spade; 'Noli me tangere'

'Birth of the Virgin', 1502-1505, (1936). Artist: Albrecht Dürer

Grabado popular. Estampa religiosa de la virgen Nuestra Señora de Cuaner. Imprenta Abadal, de Barcelona, 1680.

The so-called Albertina Passion, Crucifixion, woodcut by Albrecht Duerer, historical, digitally improved reproduction of an old woodcut The so-called Albertina Passion, Crucifixion, woodcut by Albrecht Duerer, historical, digitally improved reproduction of an old woodcut

Trial of Christ, repentance and death of Judas. unknown c. 1500-1520 Tapestry Dimensions: H 12' x W 13'8" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. Inscriptions: Inscriptions in central field, indentifying figures not legible in photograph Columns divide scenes; upper center, Christ before Sanhedrin with Caiaphas as high priest; lower center, Judas before Sanhedrin returning pieces of silver (); 4 unidentified scenes from life of St. Joseph () (BRD) twisting vines of foliage & flowers Possibly woven in Brussels. No French & Co. stock sheet in archive, no stock number Related Works: Panels in set: GCPA 0239307, 0242504, 0242505, 0242506

Procession to Calvary. unknown c. 1510-1540 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Christ wearing crown of thorns & carrying cross, meets St. Veronica, who has cloth to wipe his face; Virgin Mary & St. John the Baptist look on from nearby (Matthew 27:31-33; Mark 15:20-22; Luke 23:26-33; John 19:17) (BRD) garlands of flowers & roses Possibly woven in Brussels. Related Works: Compositionally similar tapestry (same cartoon): GCPA 0238502-0238504, 0239997

Druids in England massacred by Romans c50 AD. Druids were priests, teachers and judges of Celtic peoples. Engraving c1820

Multiple scenes: Flight into Egypt, Circumcision, Presentation of Christ-child, Christ among doctors, Procession to Calvary, Crucifixion, Deposition (descent from cross) and Lamentation. unknown c. 1480-1510 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. Architectural divisions create 7 scenes; Flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13-23) (top L); Circumcision & Presentation of Christ-child by priest in temple (Luke 2:21, 2:22-39) (bottom L); Christ's dispute with doctors in temple (top, L of center); Christ wearing crown of thorns & carrying cross (Matthew 27:31-33; Mark 15:20-22; Luke 23:26-33; John 19:17) (top, R of center); Christ on cross, flanked by both of malefactors on their crosses; Virgin Mary & St. John the Evangelist present (Matthew 27:45-58; Mark 15:33-45; Luke 23:44-52; John 19:25-38) (bottom center); Christ is taken down from cross by SS. Nicodemus & Joseph of Arimathaea (top R); Christ, without crown

Woodcuts of the Great Passion, Christ on the Cross, woodcut by Albrecht Duerer, historical, digital improved reproduction of an old woodcut

Albrecht Altdorfer (German, 1480 or before - 1538), Christ on the Cross, c. 1513, woodcut

Massacre of Innocents and Flight into Egypt. unknown c. 1505-1535 Tapestry Dimensions: H 5.25 x W 5.20 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: Comment Jacob voulu prendre la fuite.. Soldiers massacre innocents while St. Elisabeth attempts to flee (Matthew 2:13-23); Madonna (Virgin Mary with Christ-child) riding donkey, as St. Joseph walks before them & soldiers follow behind (Matthew 2:13-23); 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 ar

Gathering Frankincense

The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, after Albrecht Dürer, 1511, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Umbria Perugia San Giacomo di Spoleto S. Giacomo5. 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 Devotion of St. Bathilda first quarter 17th century Attributed to Jean Limosin. The Devotion of St. Bathilda. French, Limoges. first quarter 17th century. Painted enamel on copper, partly gilt. Enamels

The eleventh key of Basal Valentine, legendary 15th century German monk, symbolising multiplication. Two lions represent sulphur consumed by mercury being transformed, through digestion, into numerous young. From 'Von dem grossen Stein Uhralten' by Basil Valentine (Strasbourg, 1651). Engraving.

Simplicius and the Hermit, reproduction of a copperplate from Grimmelhausen's Simplicissimus, 3rd edition, Nuremberg 1684, historical illustration from Otto von Leixner, Illustrated history of German literature, Leipzig and Berlin 1880, First, Germany, Europe

Crucifixion, Albrecht Dürer, 1503 - 1504 print Christ on the cross between the two crucified criminals. Maria Magdalena embraces the foot of the cross of Christ. On the left in the foreground, the mother of Christ falls into Zwijm. On the right in the foreground, a number of men dice to Christ's clothes. Nuremberg paper comprehensive representations of the events on Golgotha during Christ's hanging on the cross, no particular event emphasized

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