Rituals and Religious Art

Engravings illustrating ancient customs, religious scenes, and the Passion of Christ, rich in historical and cultural context.

Etching by Jan Baptist de Wael II showing various scenes, created between 1552 and 1570.

Johann Georg Bergmüller etching showing Olympic gods accompanied by zodiac signs, created 1708-1762, illustrating mythological figures and celestial symbolism.

Etching by Benigno Bossi depicting a men's head and Venus with Amor, produced between 1747 and 1792.

Bound Print (France)

Etching by Antonio Tempesta from 1620-1630 illustrating scenes from Torquato Tasso's epic poem 'Jerusalem Delivered', depicting battles, knights, and historical settings in early seventeenth-century Italian engraving.

Holy Pamphilus and Saint Porphyrius of Caesarea, Saint Bandina and Gezellen, Saint Erasmus of Formia, Saint Optatus Afre van Mileve (1-4 June), Jacques Callot, 1632 - 1636 print Leaf with four oval representations, each with inscription and date in Latin: in the top left of the holy pamphilus that is beheaded and the holy porphyhyrius that is burned alive, at the top right the holy blandina bound to a pole with a bear (boar) And a lion next to Hurt, below the Sacred Erasmus of Formia in the wilderness with two ravens, below the Sacred Optatus Afer van Mileve as a bishop with a book that tramples a number of people. This print is part of a series of prints with representations of the saints and the Christian holidays of the year. Four scenes of one plate are always printed on one leaf. Including accompanying title page and frontispiece, it concerns a total of 124 plates (490 performances). The three plates with the last 12 scenes (the changeable Christian holidays) were cut into 12 smal

Chodowiecki's etching 'The Desertract' (1774), based on Sedaine's work, illustrates scenes from the play, showcasing his skill in dramatic storytelling through print.

Woodcut by Hans Schäufelin depicting scenes from the Passion of Christ, created in 1507.

Figure lyrics, 1831 - 1854 print Leaf with 12 performances of allegorical figures. Under each show a four -line verse, above each image a title. Numbered at the top right: No. 17. publisher: Amsterdamprint maker: Netherlands paper letterpress printing Complancecy, Self-Conceit. Constant, tenacity; 'Costanza', 'Trianacity' (Ripa)

A copper engraving by Philippe Thomassin from 1600-1650 depicting an ancient Roman statue placed in a niche, highlighting architectural setting and sculptural form.

Woodcut by Albrecht Dürer workshop from 1515 depicting a partial view of Emperor Maximilian Is honorary gate with architectural and decorative elements.

Turnhout, Brepols & Dierckx zoon, Tyl Uilenspiegel, Ulenspiegel, verso - stamped, Sheet with 16 illustrations about the life of Tijl Uilenspiegel. Below each illustration a caption in Dutch and in French. Numbered middle above: N. 7., print, prent, volksprent, prints, prenten, volksprenten, height 372 mm, width 305 mm, Publication (Event), Publicatie, publisher, uitgever, 1833 - 1911, paper, papier, lithografie (techniek), letterpress printing, boekdruk, print maker, prentmaker

Copper engraving by Albrecht Dürer from 1502-1534 depicting Joachim rejected by the high priest and in the field, showing figures, gestures, and landscape.

Etching by Jean Le Pautre from 1625-1682 showing vases with ornamental stitch patterns, emphasizing decorative elements, classical design, and intricate detail.

Consider here on Dees print of all -day positions / how every person works, and it is his by. / Learn how the Alwyze God made the States wrapping. / General use of the Groote Maetschappy, 1833 - 1856 print Leaf with 25 performances of the letters of the alphabet illustrated with artisans and figures whose words start with the letter in question. Under each image a two -way verse. Numbered in the middle: n. 88. publisher: Turnhoutprint maker: Netherlands paper letterpress printing letters, alphabet, script. characters (human types). crafts and industries. craft-production, skilled handiwork

Copper engraving depicting Solomon's judgment by Dirck Volkertszoon Coornhert, created in 1556.

Copper engraving by Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert depicting allegorical representations of death, transience, and time, created around 1610.

An etching by Stefano della Bella from 1645-1650 showing an ornamental frieze with decorative motifs and repeating patterns.

History of Jan de Wasscher, 1848 - 1881 print Leaf with 24 performances from Jan de Wasser's life, a man who has to do all the household work of his wife Griet, who is wearing the pants. Portrayed with monkeys instead of people. Under each performance a two -way verse. Numbered in the top left: No. 28. Netherlands paper letterpress printing hen-pecked husband. 'Betty', 'Molly' (man who engages in women's work). animals acting as human beings. monkeys, apes

Various performances, W.J. Kat, 1862 - 1882 print Leaf with 11 images of different topics, intended to cut out and color. Those are displayed, among other things, children playing, a carriage, a carriages and caricatures. Numbered at the top right: No. 5. publisher: Haarlemprinter: Haarlemprint maker: Netherlands paper child playing with animals. children's games and plays. caricatures (human types). four-wheeled, animal-drawn vehicle, e.g.: cab, carriage, coach

Woodcut by Lucas Cranach the Elder from 1548 depicting the Garden of the Soul, showing figures, landscape elements, and symbolic imagery.

Bybelsche Symptaves from the Old Testament, 1806 - 1830 print Leaf with 9 performances of stories from the Old Testament, such as the death of Simson and Jonah that is thrown on dry land. Under each image a two -way verse. Numbered at the top right: no. 295. Publisher: Zaltbommelprint Maker: Netherlands paper letterpress printing Old Testament. death of Samson (Judges 16:23-31). after a three-day sojourn in the belly of the monster Jonah is cast on dry land; Jonah may be shown nude and bald-headed

Etching by Pietro Testa depicting the death of Dido, created on a tone plate between 1628 and 1780.

A woodcut by Leonhard Beck depicting an unknown saint from the Sipp family related to Emperor Maximilian I., showing detailed devotional figure and traditional iconography from the early 16th to 18th century.

Broadside with 48 scenes depicting the story of Don Pedro the Cruel, or, the Shoemaker and the king 1863 José María Marés. Broadside with 48 scenes depicting the story of Don Pedro the Cruel, or, the Shoemaker and the king. 1863. Wood engraving. José María Marés (Spanish, active ca. 1850-70). Prints

Albrecht Dürers workshop created a woodcut of the honorary gate of Emperor Maximilian I in 1515. The print, part of the first edition published in Nuremberg 1517-1518, illustrates architectural design, ornamentation, and commemorative elements of the German Renaissance.

Jacques Callot produced etchings from 1612 to 1635 depicting figures and scenes. The works feature baroque engraving, precise line work, and early 17th-century European artistic styles.

Etching by Jean Le Pautre from 1625-1682 depicting fireplaces with decorative motifs, intricate carvings, and symmetrical ornamentation typical of 17th-century design.

Woodcut by Leonhard Beck depicting the saints Bonosberchus and Leo Papa from the Sipp, created between the early 16th and 18th centuries.

Three Frisians and a candelabé. Left Three Frisians with fruits on branches, on the right a candelabé with two monkeys in the middle. Top left: 1RE partie, top right: A. n ° 13a, bottom right: 55.

Copper engraving print by Nicolas Beatrizet depicting the mythological scene of Iphigenia as a sacrificial victim, created between 1553 and 1555.

Peter Paul Rubens created a copper engraving in 1609 depicting scenes from the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola, showing figures, gestures, and events related to his religious and spiritual activities.

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1781 depicting Wezels Wilhelmine Arend and Hippels CVs, showing literary scenes with figures and period context.

Reproduction of a print of four medallions by Otto van Veen, depicted four scenes with Cupido, Anonymous, After Otto van Veen, After Christoffel Plantijn, c. 1875 - in or before 1880 photomechanical print Antwerp paper photolithography ornament ~ medallion. (story of) Cupid, Amor (Eros)

Copper engraving by Lucas Kilian illustrating the 'Newes A B C Buechlein', created in 1627.

Antonio Tempesta's 1612 etching portraying the legend of the Lara infants, showing infant figures in a structured narrative scene.

Twelve episodes from national history; Illustrations from national history. Needs of leaves with twelve performances from national history. The images are numbered in the middle of XLIX up to and including LX and provided with explanatory captions.

Print (France)

Etching by Salvator Rosa showing soldiers and warriors from historical periods, created between 1653 and 1658, including allegorical and figurative elements.

Hans Holbein the Younger woodcut series 1545-1562 showing Imagines Mortis, highlighting human figures in death allegories and symbolic compositions.

Duplicate entry: Etching by Giovanni Lanfranco depicting the Loggies of the Vatican, created in 1607, showing architectural decoration and perspective of the Vatican galleries.

Copper engraving by Pierre Milan between 1540 and 1600 depicting the three Parzen and Heracles, showing mythological figures in a classical composition.

"Etching by Jean Le Pautre depicting an epitaph design, dated 1625-1682."

See here, and laugh at the Modesch Leven, ô Youth! Yes SPOT VRY with the procession, / who, fool, wants to spot himself; Breeding deck in your mind. Sheet with 16 performances of the ridiculous fashion phenomenon of very high hairstyles and wigs. A caption with each image. Numbered at the top right: No. 9.

Woodcut by Albrecht Dürer workshop from 1515 depicting a partial representation of the honorary gate of Emperor Maximilian I, showing architectural details and decorative elements.

Etching by François Perrier from 1645 depicting reliefs of the Constantins in a book format.

Copper engraving by Jan Collaert the Younger depicting the title page 'Circle the Reversal' and the concept of Wealth, created between 1591 and 1635.

Copper engraving by Claude Mellan depicting the title leaf for "Sylvae Regiae" and the medallion of Balthasar de Via shown by three graces in "Charitum Libri Tres", created in 1659.

Amsterdam, Founder, heirs of widow Cornelis, Numan, Hermanus, Hendrik, See here, and laugh at the fashionable life, oh youth! yes, mock freely at the procession, Who, foolish, wants to ridicule themselves; Cultivate dignity in your mind, verso - stamped, Sheet with 16 representations of the ridiculous fashion phenomenon of very high hairstyles and wigs. Each image has a caption. Numbered top right: No. 9., print, picture, popular print, cartoon, prints, pictures, popular prints, height 420 mm, width 327 mm, 1736-03-21 - 1788, print maker, printmaker, 1715 - 1813, paper, papier, houtcut, letterpress printing, boekdruk, 1744 - 1820-03-09, Publication (Event), Publication, Dutch, publisher

The Four Fathers of the Church. Artist: Israhel van Meckenem (German, Meckenem ca. 1440/45-1503 Bocholt); After Master ES (German, active ca. 1450-67). Dimensions: Plate: 4 1/8 × 3 3/8 in. (10.5 × 8.5 cm)Sheet: 7 11/16 × 5 7/8 in. (19.6 × 15 cm). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Twelve performances from Smolletts Peregrine Pickle, Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, 1785 print paper etching Literature. person with a physical disability. conversation, dialogue; conversation piece. patient, sick person. cabinet of curiosities, 'Kunst- und Wunderkammer'. mask. candle. confinement, birth. wooden leg

102. Zachariah's prophecy; 103. Malachi's prophecy; Kosicki, Ludwik (1793-1846); 1840 (1840-00-00-1840-00-00);

Jean Le Pautre (Ausführende_r Künstler_in) Vases and jugs (ornament stitch). etching 1661 , 1661

A woodcut created in 1566 by Virgil Solis the Elder depicting Aesop's fables, showing animals and illustrative narrative scenes.

Etching by Pierre Brebiette from 1618-1650 showing a frieze with representations of ancient mythology including gods, heroes, and legendary events on paper.

Woodcut cards by Heinrich Vogtherr the Elder from 1556 depicting the Lepontier region and Rhetia, highlighting settlements and landscape features.

Alexander Rothaug pencil and ink sketches titled 'Melpomena' around 1900, showing figure studies, compositional elements, and artistic detail.

It is youth, to stroke your face, / and to share the pleasant me, / that you see in the guardian-bed here. / Shy 't evil and do not hate good, 1806 - 1830 print Leaf with 12 performances of different birds, such as a rooster, a stork and a parrot. Under each image a two -way verse. Numbered at the top right: No. 160. Publisher: Zaltbommelprint Maker: Netherlands paper letterpress printing birds

Bas -relief with a group of putti showing a portrait, 1636 - 1647 print Roman bass relief of a group of putti, two of whom hold a portrait. (Probably a fragment of a sacrcophagus.) In the middle of the coat of arms of Vincenzo Giustiniani. Print is part of an album with a series of prints to the sculptures in the collection in the Galleria Giustiniani in Rome. paper engraving piece of sculpture, reproduction of a piece of sculpture. cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti'

Etching by Hubertus Quellinus from 1665 showing the personification of Amsterdam, adorned with allegorical objects representing trade, law, and civic identity.

Copper engraving by Theodor de Bry showing caricatures associated with different coats of arms, created in 1593.

Broadside with 48 scenes of different subjects ca. 1865-68 Antonio Bosch. Broadside with 48 scenes of different subjects. ca. 1865-68. Etching (photo-relief). Antonio Bosch (Spanish, active Barcelona, ca. 1860-1880). Prints

The Freeing and 't wedding industry, / of Lord Jaquet (...), 1715 - 1813 print Leaf with 36 performances about the marriage of Lord Jaquet and his sweetheart Nanett. A four -line verse under each image. Numbered at the top right: No. 59. publisher: Amsterdamprint maker: Netherlands paper letterpress printing couple of lovers. marriage, married couple, 'matrimonium'

November, anonymous, after Jost Amman, 1549 - 1591 print Germany paper etching November; 'November' (Ripa)

There is now a lot of joy here, when you see these friends, / in the unknown Luilekkerland, everyone has the abondant, 1833 - 1900 print Leaf with 8 performances of the Luilekkerland. Under each image a two -way verse. Numbered at the top right: n. 195. Turnwood paper letterpress printing Land of Cockaigne

Etching by Giovanni Luigi Valesio depicting Erotilla from Giulio Strozzi's book, created in 1615, showing narrative figure composition and detailed engraving.

Broadside with 48 scenes depicting the life of a charlatan (player) ca. 1860-1870 José María Marés. Broadside with 48 scenes depicting the life of a charlatan (player). ca. 1860-1870. Wood engraving. José María Marés (Spanish, active ca. 1850-70). Prints

Photo production of the Roermond Passion (Coll. Rijksmuseum), 1880 - 1900 photograph paper. photographic support. cardboard carbon print

François Perrier's 1638 etching of Roman statues, presenting classical figures and ancient sculptural compositions.

Ei sees the action traders, / a krygt 't Ruin and d'weler Schaars, 1806 - 1830 print Leaf with 24 performances of campaigners (stock traders) in action. Under each image a two -way verse. Numbered at the top right: No. 289. Publisher: Zaltbommelprint Maker: Netherlands paper letterpress printing stock exchange, stock-market

Woodcut by Hans Schäufelin from the late 15th to mid-16th century depicting a profane scene, showing figures, attire, and composition.

Copper engraving by Adriaen Collaert depicting the Paris judgment of Venus, Juno, and Minerva, created between 1560 and 1618, illustrating mythological figures, allegorical narrative, and 16th-17th century classical style.

Card No. 12. In the central part of the card, a composition showing the return of the biblical king James) in: Manuel pour l'instructions de la Jeunesse Par Stoy Schellenberg, Chodowiecki, Gottfried (1728 1781)

Woodcut by Albrecht Dürer workshop from 1515 depicting part of the honorary gate of Emperor Maximilian I, printed using book pressure, showing architectural details.

The Dutch proverb is a word of shit, / that is why in that course Deez Kinderprent is prepared, 1806 - 1830 print Leaf with 24 imaginations of proverbs. A two -way caption under each image. Numbered at the top right: No. 282. Publisher: Zaltbommelprint Maker: Netherlands paper letterpress printing proverbs, sayings, etc.

Denderah. Grand temple. Crypte no. 6. (Côté droit.). Mariette, Auguste, 1821-1881. Prints, Illustrations. 1871. General Research Division. Temple of Hathor (Dandara, Egypt), Architecture , Dandara (Egypt)

A 1641 etching by Johann Wilhelm Baur illustrating scenes from the Metamorphoses.

Tartaar and Walachine rider; Equestrian series. Two prints on a leaf, with German caption and Latin inscription. Left: horse and rider to the left. The horse is in gallop. The rider is a tartare and has a morning star in a hand. Right: horse and rider to the right. The horse is in gallop. The rider is dressed in Romanian style and has a spear and shield in his hands. Around an ornamental frame.

Broadside with 48 scenes depicting fables by Félix María de Samaniego ca. 1860-70 Juan Llorens Spanish. Broadside with 48 scenes depicting fables by Félix María de Samaniego. ca. 1860-70. Wood engraving. Juan Llorens (Spanish, active Barcelona, ca. 1855-70). Prints

If you oh dear youth! Your lessons have learned, / than she deez 'print the wage with which you are honored / quand vous aurez appris, enfans, votre leçon, / que set image soit alors pour vous un don, 1856 - 1900 print Leaf with 20 performances of children's games and activities, such as dancing, playing harp and kite kite. Under each performance a caption in Dutch and in French. Numbered in the middle: n. 42. Turnwood paper letterpress printing children's games and plays. child playing with animals. (flying a) kite

Bound Print (France)

Woodcut by Jost Amman depicting scenes from the Revelation of John, showing symbolic figures, narrative elements, and human forms, created in the second half of the 16th century.

The history of the Brazilian Jokko; Munchener plates. Leaf with 9 performances about the adventures of the Brazilian monkey Jokko (first part). Under every image a four-line verse. Numbered in the middle of: Nro. 83. Numbered at the top right: 83.

Triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne, Felice Giani, Italian, 1758-1823, Pen and brown-black ink, brush and wash over graphite on off-white wove paper. Borders ruled in ink., Italy, Italy, early 19th century, figures, Drawing, Drawing

The Boere Fair. Leaf with 24 performances of the Farm Change. Under every image a line of caption.

Game of lottery for children ca. 1860-70 Antonio Bosch. Game of lottery for children. ca. 1860-70. Wood engraving. Antonio Bosch (Spanish, active Barcelona, ca. 1860-1880). Prints

Broadside with 48 scenes relating to the story of Don Perlimplin. Dimensions: Sheet: 17 11/16 × 12 3/8 in. (45 × 31.5 cm). Publisher: Juan Llorens (Spanish, active Barcelona, ca. 1855-70). Date: 1861. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Antwerp, Maes, Joseph, Sculptures XVIe, Siècle, Fragments of an alabaster jubee, recto - stamped, photomechanical print, page, photographs, photographically illustrated books, SCULPTURES and alabaster, recto - printed, SCULPTURES. PL. 3., JJvY, height 341 mm, width 233 mm, photographer, 1881 - 1889, paper, papier, collotype, photolithography, fotolithografie, Belgian, 1838 - 1908, clichémaker, Work conception

Etching by an unidentified engraver from 1719 depicting grotesque ornamentation, illustrating early eighteenth-century decorative engraving practices.

Copper engraving by Hieronymus Wierix titled 'Soon', created between 1576 and 1619, depicting allegorical figures and symbolic elements in a narrative scene.

The performances on the sides of the temple in the fireworks in Leeuwarden at the entry of the newlywed pair of Prince William IV and Anna van Engeland, 1734, Jan Caspar Philips, After Rienk Keyert, 1734 print The allegorical representations applied on the four sides of the temple in the fireworks in Leeuwarden on 11 May 1734 on the occasion of the arrival of the newlywed pair of Prince William IV and Princess Anna, married on 25 March 1734. The scenes numbered 1-12. Amsterdam paper etching / engraving public festivities at marriage of royal persons (+ illumination, fire-works ~ festive activities) Leeuwarden

Lower part Pilaster III, from the Loggie Di Raffaele Nel Vaticano series; Volpato, Giovanni (1740-1803), Rafael (1483-1520), Teseo, Lodovico (1731-1782); 1774 (1774-00-00-1774-00-00);

A 16th-century woodcut by Lucas Cranach the Younger depicting portraits of a Saxon prince, showing the figure in formal attire.

Ventilation card or drug for the wind breaks, 1720, 1720 Venue card or medicine for the wind breaks. Leaf with 9 small performances, each show made up of two pictures diagonal cross-sections of circus artists, acrobats and magicians, numbered A-s. Print in the bound fourth edition (304 B 12) of the great scene of foolishness with cartoons on the wind trade or action trade of 1720. Northern Netherlands paper etching Venue card or medicine for the wind breaks. Leaf with 9 small performances, each show made up of two pictures diagonal cross-sections of circus artists, acrobats and magicians, numbered A-s. Print in the bound fourth edition (304 B 12) of the great scene of foolishness with cartoons on the wind trade or action trade of 1720. Northern Netherlands paper etching

Fifteen scenes from daily life, Michał Płoński, 1802 print paper etching adult man. quarrel, argument. drunkenness

Etching by Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki from 1789 depicting various scenes of regents, showing figures in official and ceremonial roles.

Heilige Hippolytus van Rome, Heilige Radegundis van Poitiers, Heilige Cassian van Imola, Heilige Athanasia van Aegina (13-14 Augustus), Jacques Callot, 1632 - 1636 print Sheet with four oval representations, each with inscription and date in Latin: top left the holy Hippolytus of Rome with a palm branch, at the top right the holy Radegundis of Poitiers in Koningsmantel and with a crown on the head, below the holy Cassianus of Imola With, among other things, writing utensils are stabbed, at the bottom right the Holy Athanasia of Aegina behind a loom. This print is part of a series of prints with representations of the saints and the Christian holidays of the year. Four scenes of one plate are always printed on one leaf. Including accompanying title page and frontispiece, it concerns a total of 124 plates (490 performances). The three plates with the last 12 scenes (the changeable Christian holidays) were cut into 12 small pictures in the third state, and with a separate title page. prin

Nederlandsche Nijverheid, 1833 - 1900 print Leaf with 13 performances of Haringvisserij, the sale of herring and mills. A caption under each image. Numbered at the top right: (No 171.). Amsterdampublisher: Turnhout Publisher: Turnhout Publisher: Turnhout paper letterpress printing bony fishes: herring. commercial fishery. windmill. watermill

Dispaned by work the Luyaerdy, / is better than asking an Aelmoes, / par le travail l'on probspère, / et l'on é Loigne la Misère. Sheet with 12 performances of artisans and professions, such as bakery, watchmaker and book printer. Under each image a two-legged fresh in Dutch and in French. Numbered in the middle above: N. 4.

Etchings and copper engravings by an unknown artist including head studies, angel studies, and a female body study. Created between 1600 and 1650, showing anatomical and compositional detail.

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