Saints and Apostles Engravings

Historical engravings of saints and biblical figures in prayerful postures, with intricate details and cross-cultural religious symbolism, showcasing reverence and artistic craftsmanship.

Saint Ephraim the Syrian as a hermit Sanctus Ephrem , print maker: Christoffel van Sichem (II), (mentioned on object), Abraham Bloemaert, publisher: Pieter Jacobsz. Paets, Amsterdam, 1644, paper, letterpress printing, h 153 mm × w 106 mm

Saint Ammonius the Great as a recluse, Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, after Abraham Bloemaert, 1619 print print maker: Amsterdampublisher: Low Countriespublisher: Antwerp paper engraving saints. anchorite, hermit

Saint Piammon Diolcus; Hermit: Thebani saints; Piammon Diolconita. The Piemmon priest kneels with a crucifix in hand. Print from a series of 80 prints and a title print with hermits from the 2nd to the 6th century.

Peter, Holy Apostle.

Apostle Matthew, Crispijn van de Passe (I), 1574 - 1637 print The Apostle Matthew, back, a drawing instrument in his left hand. In the background he is beheaded by soldiers for an altar. In the margin a caption in Latin. Print from a series with the twelve apostles. Cologne paper engraving the apostle and evangelist Matthew (Mattheus); possible attributes: angel, axe, book, halberd, pen and inkhorn, purse, scroll, square, sword. Matthew is slain before an altar by soldiers of Hirtacus and is beheaded

King Nebuchadnessar in his Palace, I. Wyngaerden, 1669 print King Nebuchadnessar, with a scepter in hand, points to a passage in his palace. Under his feet a reference to the Bible story then. 2. At the top in a cartouche the title in Latin. At the bottom in a cartouche the impressum. Leiden paper engraving Daniel and King Nebuchadnezzar

. The Apostle Matthew, for feet, a drawing instrument in his left hand. In the background he is beheaded by soldiers for an altar. In the margin a caption in Latin. Print from a series with the twelve apostles.

Saint Ephraim the Syrian as a hermit Sanctus Ephrem , print maker: Christoffel van Sichem (II), (mentioned on object), Abraham Bloemaert, publisher: Pieter Jacobsz. Paets, Amsterdam, 1644, paper, letterpress printing, h 153 mm × w 106 mm

Prophet Samuel. The prophet Samuel. He has the right staff in his left hand. A landscape in the background. At the top of the print is a reference to the Old Testament (1 Kings 3.5.1).

Apostle Bartholomeus, 1591 - 1592 print The Apostle Bartholomeus, standing at an Aqua or Viaduct, in the right hand a book, a knife in the left hand. Under the show two lines of Latin text. This print is part of a series of 14 prints, each consisting of an image of an apostle, Christ or Paul with typical attributes and a caption in Latin. paper engraving The Apostle Bartholomew; Possible attributes: Book, devil or dragon at feet, knife, scroll, flayed skin, staff. 'Up to the heavens, seated at the right hand of the Father "Article of Faith

H. John the Evangelist; Iohannes; Christ and the twelve apostles, and H. Paulus. Landscape with the apostle John the Evangelist. In his one hand he holds the mislect, with the other he makes a blessing gesture.

Saint Peter do penance for treason, Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert, Peter Paul Rubens, Martinus van den Enden, 1596 - 1659

Judas Taddeüs de Apostel, Dietrich Krüger, 1614 print Germany paper engraving the apostle Jude Thaddaeus; possible attributes: book, club, halberd, scroll - portrait of male saint. purse, money-bag. architectural detail

Saint Jerome. Engraving.

Profeet Joël, Raffaello Schiambinosso, 1606 - 1609 print The prophet Joël standing with a canvas in his hands. Title in the lower margin and numbered bottom left: 10. Italy paper etching prophets, sibyls, evangelists, Doctors of the Church; persons ~ the Bible (not in biblical context)

Antwerp, Aertssens, Hendrik, Netherlands, Bolswert, Boëtius Adamsz., Bloemaert, Abraham, Amsterdam, Sacra eremvs ascetarvm, Hermits, Sanctus Ephrem, Saint Ephraim the Syrian as a hermit, verso under - stamped, print, book illustration, prints, height 144 mm, width 92 mm, Southern Netherlands, 1580 - 1633-03-25, print maker, printmaker, 1590 - 1612, fourth quarter 16th century, first quarter 17th century, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, Northern Netherlands, 1566-12-25 - 1651-01-27, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, South Netherlands, publisher, 1622 - 1663

H. Judas Taddés, Anonymous, After Honoonmymician, After Jan Ditmaper, After Treads the Vos, 1580 - 1613 print The Holy Judas Taddeüs stands between two columns in an architectural frame. He holds an inverted cross in his hand. In the background you can see how he is first beaten to death with a bat and then beheaded with an ax. In the context at the bottom of a three -faced caption in Latin. after print by: Antwerppublisher: Cologne paper engraving the apostle Jude Thaddaeus; possible attributes: book, club, halberd, scroll. column, pillar ~ architecture. the apostle Jude Thaddaeus; possible attributes: book, club, halberd, scroll - martyrdom, suffering, misfortune, death of male saint

Saint Hieronymus. Saint Hieronymus at a table in a cave. There are a skull on the table, a crucifix and books. In his hands he holds a rosary and the stone with which he hit himself on the chest. A line of Latin text in undermarge.

H. Bartolomeus; S. Bertholomevs; Christ and the twelve apostles, and H. Paulus. The Saint Bartolomeus is between two columns in an architectural frame. He holds a book under his arm, a knife in his hand. In the background a face on a hilly landscape. In the box at the bottom of a two-legged caption in Latin.

Heilige Hieronymus, anonymous, after Ventura Salimbeni, 1578 - before 1663 print The saint Hieronymus at a table in a cave. There are a skull, a crucifix and books on the table. In his hands he holds a rosary and the stone with which he hit himself on the chest. Latin text and assignment in sub -margin. Italy paper engraving the monk and hermit Jerome (Hieronymus); possible attributes: book, cardinal's hat, crucifix, hour-glass, lion, skull, stone

St. Simon, from 'Christ, Mary, and the Apostles' ca. 1590-ca. 1610 Antonio Tempesta Italian. St. Simon, from 'Christ, Mary, and the Apostles' 401207

Holy nathanael; Hermit: Thebani saints; Nathanael. As an 'athlete of Christ', the Saint Nathanael wants to beat the devil that appeared to him as a warrior. Print from a series of 80 prints and a title print with hermits from the 2nd to the 6th century.

Apostle Paulus with sword; Christ and the apostles.

H. Gregory Als Kerkvader, Jacob Matham, after Giuseppe Cesari, 1600 print Haarlem paper engraving St. Gregory the Great as Doctor of the Latin Church, with book, pen, and dove (divine inspiration)

H. hierymus also Een Crucifix, François Joseph Lonsing, after guardo Reni, 1749 - print The saint Hieronymus with a crucifix in his hand, leaning on a skull. paper etching the monk and hermit Jerome (Hieronymus); possible attributes: book, cardinal's hat, crucifix, hour-glass, lion, skull, stone

Benedict looking at an image of the crucified Christ. In front of him are a mitre, a staff and a book on a lectern. In the background a landscape and Benedict praying before a cross. Title and Latin text in lower margin, Saint Benedict S. Benedict , print maker: anonymous, Hieronymus Wierix, publisher: Hieronymus Wierix, (rejected attribution), print maker: Italy, Antwerp, in or after 1563, paper, engraving, h 238 mm × w 167 mm

H. Simon Zelotes, Lucas Kilian, After Johann Mathias Kager, print Text from a Bible passage in the Latin in the niche arches. paper engraving the apostle Simon Zelotes (or Simon the Canaanite); possible attributes: book, saw, scroll

Jesus Christ and the Apostles, Jesus Christ, first issue of a sequence of 13 rooms (Bartsch 1243) Marc Antoine Raimondi (1480-vers1534). Jesus Christ and the Apostles, Jesus Christ, first issue of a series of 13 pieces (Bartsch 1243). Fight, chisel. 16th century.

Saint Simon. Etching.

H. Mattias, Lucas Kilian, After Johann Mathias Kager, 1623 print Text from a Bible passage in the Latin in the niche arches. paper engraving the apostle and martyr Matthias; possible attributes: axe, book, cross, halberd, scroll, sword

. The apostle James the multiple, full, a hat on his back and a walking stick in hand. Doubling in the background. In the margin a caption in Latin. Print from a series with the twelve apostles.

Boetvaardige H. Paulus; S. Paulus; Zondaars uit het Oude en Nieuwe Testament.Paul is in a landscape. He leans on a book and holds writing utensils. A sword is resting against his leg. There is a stack of books for him. In the distance, Paul's conversion is depicted, whereby a jet from heaven with the Latin translation of Christ 'words' Saul, Saul, why continues me' ends up in a group of soldiers and that Paul falls from his horse. Under the show there is a six-line, Latin text with a description of the scene.

Boetvaardige H. Paulus; S. Paulus; Zondaars uit het Oude en Nieuwe Testament.Paul is in a landscape. He leans on a book and holds writing utensils. A sword is resting against his leg. There is a stack of books for him. In the distance, Paul's conversion is depicted, whereby a jet from heaven with the Latin translation of Christ 'words' Saul, Saul, why continues me' ends up in a group of soldiers and that Paul falls from his horse. Under the show there is a six-line, Latin text with a description of the scene.

Heilige Anuph, Frederick Bloemaert, After Abraham Bloemaert, after 1636 - c. 1670 print In a vision, God, surrounded by saints, appears to the Holy Anuph. Print from a series of 80 prints and a title print with hermits from the 2nd to the 6th century. paper engraving male saints (ANUPH)

Holy Domnina of Syria as a recluse, Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, after Abraham Bloemaert, 1590 - 1612 print paper engraving female saints. anchorite, hermit

The apostle Judas Thaddeus; The apostle James minor; Christ and the apostles.

Holy Hieronymus, Johann Sadeler (I), After Bartholomeus Spranger, 1560 - 1600 print Holy Hieronymus in a penitent attitude. Bust to the right, stone in his right hand, crucifix in the left hand. The cross is based on a book and skull. The print has a Latin caption with an explanation. Antwerp paper engraving St. Jerome as penitent in the desert, half naked, kneeling before a crucifix and holding a stone in his hand to beat his breast; a skull (and other 'Vanitas' symbols), sometimes a scorpion and a snake beside him

H. Hieronymus; S. Hieronymvs. Saint Hieronymus in the wilderness, reading in a book. Hieronymus leans on a stack of books and points to his finger on the spot in a book that he has just read. Next to him is a crucifix on the table.

Lukas, Holy Evangelist.

Christ to the people shown (ECCE gay) ..

Saint Nathanaël, Frederick Bloemaert, after Abraham Bloemaert, after 1636 - c. 1670 print As a 'athlete of Christ', Saint Nathanael wants to defeat the devil that appeared to him as a warrior. Print from a series of 80 prints and a title print with hermits from the 2nd to the 6th century. paper engraving male saints (with NAME). anchorite, hermit

Christ with a crucifix makes blessing gesture; Salvator Mundi; Christ and the apostles.

Holy Helenus as a hermit; Sanctus Helenus. .

Apostle Mattias, Nicolaes Ryckmans, after Peter Paul Rubens, 1616 - 1636 print Southern Netherlands paper engraving the apostle and martyr Matthias; possible attributes: axe, book, cross, halberd, scroll, sword

John; Four evangelists. Johannes de Evangelist, sitting on a cloud with the right of him. The gospel opened in the right hand, a pen in the left hand. He looks up diagonally to Mary with the Christ child on the arm.

John, from the cycle the Four Evangelists. Aldegrever, Heinrich (1502-1555/1561), graphic artist

Saint Simon. Line engraving by L. Kilian, 1623, after J.M. Kager.

Apostle Simon, Egbert van Panderen, c. 1590 - 1637 print The Apostle Simon, leaning on a sword. In his right hand he holds a rolled sheet of paper. His name is above his head in Latin. On the plinth a three -faced caption in Latin. Print from a series of twelve with the apostles. Antwerp paper engraving the apostle Simon Zelotes (or Simon the Canaanite); possible attributes: book, saw, scroll

Christ with cross -banner makes blessing gesture, Marcantonio Raimondi, After Rafaël, 1517 - 1527 print paper engraving 'Salvator Mundi', making a blessing gesture; an orb in his hand or at his feet

The Holy Trinity ca. 1500-27 Marcantonio Raimondi Italian. The Holy Trinity 342562

An apostle resting his head on his right hand and holding a book, in an oval frame, from Christ, the Virgin, and Thirteen Apostles 1600-1640 Anonymous, 17th century From Christ, the Virgin and Thirteen Apostles, a series of fifteen busts in oval frames printed from one plate, after Reni. Verso not visible as print is laid to another sheet of paper.. An apostle resting his head on his right hand and holding a book, in an oval frame, from Christ, the Virgin, and Thirteen Apostles 396983

Christ als Savior of the world, Marcantonio Raimondi, after Rafaël, 1517 - 1527 print paper engraving 'Salvator Mundi', making a blessing gesture; an orb in his hand or at his feet

Matthew; Christ and the apostles; Thesaurus Novi Testamenti Elegantissimis Iconibus Expressus Continens Historias Atque Miracula Doni Nostri Iesu Christi. The Apostle Matthew standing with a sword in hand. On the right in the background are dead. He is killed with swords. Under the show a rule from the apostolic creed and a three-legged text about Matthew in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Church father hereonymus; The four church fathers. The H. Hieronymus seated in a church vow. He is half naked, but still wears his cardinal sack. His cardinal hat is located next to him on a bench. He is writing and his working instruments (inkwell, books, pen) are also depicted. The lion he has ever helped, his personal attribute, is next to him. The print is a caption with Hieronymus' Name and a Latin caption. The series concerns the four church fathers.

H. Bartholomew Virgil, 1524 - 1562 print paper engraving the apostle Bartholomew; possible attributes: book, devil or dragon at feet, knife, scroll, flayed skin, staff

Paul, holy apostle.

Apostel Petrus; S. Paulus; Christus, Maria en de twaalf apostelen.The apostle Peter, with the key to the Kingdom of heaven as an attribute. Not numbered. Under the show a line of text from 1 Corinthians 16. The print is part of an album.

Heilige Antonius de Grote als kluizenaar.Antonius de Grote is shown here as a young hermit in the desert while writing in his book with his gaze aimed at a crucifix. He is accompanied by a pig and on the floor is another attribute, a bell. In general, this saint was depicted as a recluse as an old man with a beard. In this case, however, a powerful young body is visible under the monk trij with the bare knees.

Peter, Holy Apostle.

Thomas, Holy Apostles.

Saint Mark. Engraving.

Christ on the cold stone, Hieronymus Wierix, Jan Baptiste Collaert, 1563 - before 1612

Christ as a good shepherd, Raphaël Sadeler (I), 1617 print Christ stands between the sheep. A government apple in his hands. In the background, Christ drives a wolf that threatens his sheep. München paper engraving the good shepherd (Christ) defending his sheep against wolves; 'I am the good shepherd' (John 10:1-16)

Manasse, King of Judah.

. The apostle Simon, leaning on a sword. In his right hand he holds a rolled paper paper. His name is above his head in Latin. A three-legged caption in Latin on the plinth. Print from a series of twelve with the apostles.

Writing Evangelist, Valentin Daniel Preissler, After Girolamo Troppa, 1750 - 1752 print paper evangelists, usually with books or scrolls (not in biblical context). writing tools

Matthias, Holy Apostles.

John the Evangelist, Saint.

Holy Hieronymus. Saint Jerome in penatural attitude. Bust to the right, stone in his right hand, Crucifix in left hand. The cross is based on a book and skull. The print has a Latin caption with explanation.

Noah, Johann Sadeler (I), After Chrispijn van den Broeck, 1577 print Noah is kneeling for an altar on which a sheep is sacrificed. His wife is sitting next to him. In the background the animals on the way to the Ark. Antwerp paper engraving / letterpress printing male persons from the Old Testament (with NAME) (not in biblical context)

Christ with thorn crown (Ecce Homo), Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert, After Abraham Van Diepenbeeck, 1596 - 1659 print Antwerp paper engraving Christ alone (also called 'Ecce Homo')

A 1649 etching by Nicolas Chaperon depicting the biblical prophet Isaiah, illustrating 17th-century European religious subjects and devotional imagery.

Saint Ephraim de Syrian as a recluse, Christoffel van Sichem (II), After Abraham Bloemaert, 1644 print Amsterdam paper letterpress printing saints. anchorite, hermit

The Apostle Andreas, Anonymous, After Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen, 1518 - 1550 print One of series of eight originals and four copy preserved woodcuts. paper the apostle Andrew; possible attributes: book, X-shaped cross, fish, fishing-net, rope, scroll

. Saint Francis, kneeling with folded hands in a landscape, for him an open book that rests on a skull.

Christ on the cold stone. Christ, crowned with the thorns crown, sits on a square stone, right. His wrists are tied up and he holds a reed stalk. Next to the stone a drinking cup.

H. Johannes, Jan van de Velde (II), After Willem Pietersz Buytewech, 1603 - 1641 print Saint John, kneeling with folded hands in a landscape, for him an open book that rests on a skull. Northern Netherlands paper etching / engraving the apostle John the Evangelist; possible attributes: book, cauldron, chalice with snake, eagle, palm, scroll

Micha; Michaeas. The prophet micha in a landscape. A book in his hands. On the ground next to him a violin.

Apostle Paul. The apostle Paul with his attribute the sword. A four-line caption in Latin in the margin. Pendant of a print of the apostle Petrus.

Johannes de Doper geknield in gebed.The lamb lies in front of the kneeling John. In the background the baptism in the Jordaan

Visioen van koning David.King David kneels on a pillow. There is a crown next to him. Harp stands next to a table with a sloping psalmen book. He looks up, where an angel appears to him. In his hands the angel has a flaming sword, a skull and some ears of corn.

Jeremiah; Icone Prophetarum Veteris Testamenti. The prophet Jeremiah in oval with Latin peripheral. He has folded his hands to pray, his gaze is facing up.

Drie Saint Matthias, Paul's Simon; S. Matthias S. Paulus S. Simon.

Adriaen Collaert created a copper engraving around 1592 depicting the Apostle Philippus with traditional religious attributes and gestures.

Anonymous drawing depicting John preaching in the desert, executed in black chalk with brush, gray wash, white chalk highlights, and a black chalk grid.

Saint Matthew. Engraving.

Holy Matthew, Adriaen Collaert, 1570 - 1618 print The Apostle Matthew in an oval medallion. He holds a drawing triangle. In the background there are torture death due to decapitation. Antwerp paper engraving the apostle and evangelist Matthew (Mattheus); possible attributes: angel, axe, book, halberd, pen and inkhorn, purse, scroll, square, sword. the apostle and evangelist Matthew (Mattheus); possible attributes: angel, axe, book, halberd, pen and inkhorn, purse, scroll, square, sword - martyrdom, suffering, misfortune, death of male saint

H. Benedict of Nursia; S. Benedictvs; Male founders of a religious order. The Holy Benedict, founder of the order of Benedictines, looks over his shoulder to an image of the crucified Christ. On the right in the background the visit of King Totila. The king of the Oostgoten in Italy asks Benedict to receive his blessing. A Bible quote from Sir in the margin. 48 In Latin.

Christ als Savior, Agostino Carracci, 1581 print Christ as Salvator Mundi. In his left hand, Christ holds a world globe. He makes a blessing gesture with his right hand. paper engraving 'Salvator Mundi', making a blessing gesture; an orb in his hand or at his feet

Andreas, Holy Apostles.

Holy Philip with Kruisstaf; S. Philippvs; Christ, Paul and twelve apostles.

Master of the Die after Follower of Raphael, Saint Roch Saint Roch

Saint Paul of Thebes as a recluse, Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, after Abraham Bloemaert, 1619 print paper engraving Paul of Thebes, the first hermit; possible attributes: raven, two lions

Saint Werenfidus van Elst; Prellates and bishops of Utrecht. The Saint Werenfidus is depicted as a priest with tunic, kazufel and arm towel. He carries a ship with his coffin, his attribute, in his hands. After his death there were twists about the place of his grave. The coffin was placed in a boat and that boat drove into the flow into Elst, where Werenfridus had been pastor. With a Latin caption. Print from a series of twelve prints with prlanks and bishops of Utrecht by Cornelis and Frederick Bloemaert.

Christ aan de Geselpaal, Cornelis Schut (I), 1618 - 1655 print Christ is on his knees after the scourge, his hands are still tied to the scallop; There are clothing and torture tools on the floor. paper etching flagellation by soldiers, Christ usually tied to a column (Matthew 27:26; Mark 15:15; John 19:1)

. The Earth element, personalized by the goddess Cybele. She is wearing a wall crown and holds a scepter. In the background links a few people at a cave. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a four-part series about the four elements.

Christ child carries the passion equipment, Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - before 1619.

Evangelist Matthew, Hieronymus Wierix, After Maerten de Vos, 1563 - Before 1591 print The evangelist Matthew looks over his shoulder at the angel. The angel points to the gospel. In the margin a four -line caption in Latin. Antwerp paper engraving the apostle and evangelist Matthew (Mattheus); possible attributes: angel, axe, book, halberd, pen and inkhorn, purse, scroll, square, sword

The apostle Paul; Christ and the apostles. One of series of eight originals and four woodcuts preserved in copy.

Saint Jude. Engraving by A. Collaert.

St. Mark (S.Marcvs), Cornelis Visscher, Netherlandish, 1629-1658, Engraving on off-white laid paper, St. Mark is presented seated at a table on which his pen, ink pot, book and papers are placed. He holds his hand to his chest and looks toward the right. He is accompanied by his attribute, the lion who appears at left, just behind the Saint's shoulder., Netherlands, 1650, graphic design, Print, Print

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