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

Landscape with Christ. With his right hand he points up to heaven. A Bible quote from matte in the margin. 4:17 in French.

Daniel, Prophet .

H. Simon, Cornelis Galle (I), 1586 - 1650 print Saint Simon, standing with a scroll and a wood saw in his hands. paper engraving the apostle Simon Zelotes (or Simon the Canaanite); possible attributes: book, saw, scroll

Saint Sebaldus. Engraving after S. Beham, 1521.

Jacques Callot, The True Effigy of Saint Francis, c 1620 1621 The True Effigy of Saint Francis

Man of sorrows; Ecce gay.

Blood of Christ flows out of his cross wound. Christ is next to his cross, the thorns crown on the head. The blood from the wound in his side is collected in a mislect. In the background a landscape with a wine press and a shepherd with his herd. A Bible quote from Jes in the margin. 63 and a four-controlled caption, in two columns, in Latin.

Saint Hieronymus standing with crucifix and lion ..

Apostle Thomas, Samuel van Hoogstraten, 1648 - 1678 print The apostle Thomas was seated, with lance in the right hand and book on their lap. Under two -line text in Dutch paper etching the apostle Thomas; possible attributes: book, chalice, girdle, heart, lance or spear, scroll, square, stones

Christ Supported by Angels. Michael Keyl (Germany, Wohrd, near Nuremberg, 1722-1798)Annibale Carracci (Italy, Bologna, 1560-1609). Germany, 18th century. Prints; engravings. Etching and Engraving

H. Bernardus from Clairvaux; S. BERNARDVS; Male founders of a religious order. The Holy Bernardus of Clairvaux, founder of the Order of Cistercians, with an image of Mary with the Christ child in his hands. On the left in the background, the saint knives in a chapel for an image of Mary and the Christ child. A Bible quote from Sir in the margin. 51 in Latin.

Saint Luke. Watercolour drawing.

Johannes de Evangelist, Jan Lievens, 1625 - 1674 print John the Evangelist with his attribute De Adelaar paper etching / engraving the apostle John the Evangelist; possible attributes: book, cauldron, chalice with snake, eagle, palm, scroll. eagle (possibly with book) ~ symbol of St. John

H. Petrus, Zacharias grief, after Jacques de Gheyn (2), 1609 - 1652 print paper engraving the apostle Peter, first bishop of Rome; possible attributes: book, cock, (upturned) cross, (triple) crozier, fish, key, scroll, ship, tiara

An apostle with a short beard holding a closed book, 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 with a short beard holding a closed book, from Christ, the Virgin, and Thirteen Apostles 396987

Evangelist Marcus; S.Marcvs; Four evangelists. The Evangelist Marcus writes his gospel under a tree. Next to him the winged lion. On the left in the background the resurrected Christ, at the opening of hell (the gaping mush of the monster). On the right in the background The vision of the prophet Ezekiel from the Dal van Dorre Bones. The prophet looks up to God the Father. In the margin a four-line caption, in two columns, in Latin.

The Man of Sorrows. 19th century print from the altar piece in Magdalen College, Chapel Oxford, engraved by G.Cooke. Published by the Society for promoting Christian Knowledge, May 1815.

Saint Mark. Engraving.

Apostle Petrus. The apostle Petrus with the key in his hand.

John the Evangelist; S. Ioannes; Four evangelists. Johannes de Evangelist with his attribute the eagle

. The Evangelist Johannes, writing at a table with books. In addition to him, the eagle attribute. In a frame a two-legged caption in Latin. Fourded from a series of four with the evangelists.

Apostle Paulus, Nicolaas Verkolje, After Adriaen Cornelisz. Van Linschoten, 1683 - 1746 print Saint Paul is sitting at a table on which a foliant. He has a writing spring in the left hand, that rest on a skull. A letter in his right hand. paper the apostle Paul of Tarsus; possible attributes: book, scroll, sword. handwriting, written text. (human) skull

unknown, Antwerp, Enden, Martinus van den, Rubens, Peter Paul, Bolswert, Schelte Adamsz., The Trinity, Holy Trinity in the clouds: God the Father with the body of Christ on his lap and above his head the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove. Two small angels on either side hold instruments of the Passion. Below the image a quotation from Matthew 17:5., print, prints, height 453 mm, width 338 mm, Southern Netherlands, 1586 - 1659-12-12, print maker, printmaker, 1596 - 1659, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), 1577-06-28 - 1640-05-30, after, after painting by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher, granter of privilege

St. Matthew (S.Mathevs), Cornelis Visscher, Netherlandish, 1629-1658, Engraving on off-white laid paper, Saint Matthew is presented in three-quarter view seated at a desk writing his gospel. In his right hand he holds a quill and his left hand rests on an open book. He is accompanied by his attribute, a young angel who appears at left, just behind the Saint's shoulder., Netherlands, 1650, graphic design, Print, Print

Evangelist Lucas, Hieronymus Wierix, After Maerten de Vos, 1563 - Before 1591 print The evangelist Lucas is sitting at his writing table and reads in his gospel. Next to him his attribute De Os. In the margin a four -line caption in Latin. Antwerp paper engraving Luke the evangelist; possible attributes: book, (winged) ox, portrait of the Virgin, surgical instruments, painter's utensils, scroll

. Bust of the H. Hieronymus, leaning on a skull. In the background the saint is in the wilderness, kneeling for a crucifix, accompanied by the lion. The performance is caught in an oval frame with a peripheral panel. Above a motto in Latin. In the margin a three-legged caption in Latin.

The risen Christ stands on his tomb. He looks up and holds a cross with a banner in his right hand. Above the staff are three Cherubim. In the margin a one-line, laudatory caption about the deceased painter in Latin. Resurrection of Christ, print maker: anonymous, after: Gaspar de Crayer, (mentioned on object), publisher: Cornelis Galle (II), (mentioned on object), print maker: Low Countries, after: Southern Netherlands, publisher: Antwerp, 1669 - 1678, paper, engraving, h 263 mm × w 210 mm

Apostle Petrus / apostle Andreas; S. Petrus / S. Andraeas; Christ and thirteen apostles; Den Grooten Emblemata Sacra, consisting of more than four hundred by Belsche figures, as des old as des Nieuwen Testaments. Two performances on an album magazine. Links apostle Petrus with two keys. Right apostle Andreas with two diagonally crossed trunks. In both sub-margins a two-key text in Latin and Dutch. The print is part of an album.

Apostle Peter, 1589 print Saint Peter Halven, praying. Two keys and a book for themselves. In margin under the print some lines of Latin. Print from a series of fourteen. paper engraving the apostle Peter, first bishop of Rome; possible attributes: book, cock, (upturned) cross, (triple) crozier, fish, key, scroll, ship, tiara

Old man shakes bag of money, possibly the holy Peter, Francesco Polanzani, after Giuseppe Nogari, 1744 print print maker: Italyafter painting by: Venice paper etching old man. purse, money-bag. the apostle Peter, first bishop of Rome; possible attributes: book, cock, (upturned) cross, (triple) crozier, fish, key, scroll, ship, tiara

Benedict by Nursia, saint.

Aaron sitting at the ark of the covenant. .

God the Father and Eleven of the Twelve Apostles 1742 Italy. Engraving in black on paper . Giovanni Marco Pitteri

Set, the third son of Adam, in the foreground. In the background a hut with Adam and Eva.

St. Mark, Our Lady of the Assumption church, Cordon, Haute-Savoie, France, Europe

The Evangelist Johannes, Crispijn van de Passe (I), 1574 - 1637 print The evangelist Johannes who writes his revelation. Behind him his attribute the eagle. In the background the sign of the barning woman, crowned and with wings. She is threatened by a seven -member dragon. The child of the woman is taken to God the Father. The show is caught in a round frame with a border script in Latin. Print from a series of four with the evangelists. unknown paper engraving the apostle John the Evangelist; possible attributes: book, cauldron, chalice with snake, eagle, palm, scroll. the dragon persecutes the pregnant woman ~ Revelation of John

Apostel Bartholomeus, anonymous, c. 1550 - c. 1600 print paper engraving the apostle Bartholomew; possible attributes: book, devil or dragon at feet, knife, scroll, flayed skin, staff

Evangelist Johannes, unknown, 1600 - 1699 print paper etching St. John the Evangelist writing the Gospel, usually the eagle present

Apostle Peter in prayer, half in the flesh. With his hands folded he looks up. Petrus St Petrus , print maker: Christian Forssell, (mentioned on object), after: L. Moriz, (mentioned on object), 1787 - 1852, paper, engraving, h 225 mm × w 167 mm

Saint Andrew, embracing his cross and holding two fish. Line engraving by G.A. Lorenzini Fra Antonio after F. Petrucci after S. Cantarini.

Peter, Holy Apostle.

Evangelist Matthew; S. Matthaeus Evangelista. The Evangelist Matthew, seen in half, seen on the right, reading in a book, an angel on his left. Under the show a caption: '1. S. Matthaevs Evangelista '.

H. Filippus, Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - before 1619 print The Apostle Philip, with an open book and a cross staff in the hands. In the margin a Bible quote from Joh. 14 in Latin. Antwerp paper engraving the apostle Philip; possible attributes: book, cross, dish with snake, lance, scroll, stone, sword

JOHN BUNYAN English preacher and writer Date: 1628 - 1688

St Jerome Praying Made 1665 France. Penitent and disheveled, Jerome kneels in front of a crucifix and the Bible that he had translated into Latin. In his hand, he clutches the stone that he often used to beat his breast. Behind him, a skull peers out at the viewer, a reminder of the transience of life on earth. Other attributes of Jerome abound the robe and hat in the foreground signify his appointment to the office of cardinal under Pope Damascus I, the glasses and book represent his learned character, and the lion in the distant background recalls the legend that Jerome once pulled a thorn out of the beastís paw.. Engraving in black on ivory laid paper . Claude Mellan

Matthew the Apostle, one of the four Evangelists. Engraving by Ruth, 19th century.

A soul in purgatory prays for mercy and an angel points to the two options: heaven or hell. Below the image is a quote from the Bible, Job 19, in three languages., Soul in purgatory prays for mercy V, print maker: Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert, Peter Paul Rubens, publisher: Cornelis Galle (II), (mentioned on object), 1596 - 1678, paper, engraving, h 132 mm × w 90 mm

De heilige Petrus; S. Petrus Apost: / Gattus cantavit flevit amare.Saint Peter in prayer. He reads in a book that lies in front of him. There are also two keys to him. In the background a rooster on a wall. Above three cherubs.

Apostle Jakobus the Multiple (Jacobus Maior), Jacob Toorenvliet, 1651 - 1719 print paper the apostle James the Great; possible attributes: book, pilgrim's cloak, hat, shell, staff, and wallet, scroll, sword

Delft, Clerck, Nicolaes de, Netherlands, Gheyn, Jacob de (III), S. Matthaeus Evangelista, Evangelist Matthew, verso center bottom - stamped, The evangelist Matthew, half-length, seen on the right, reading a book, an angel on his left. Below the image a caption: '1. S. Matthaevs Evangelista'., print, engraving, prints, engravings, height 180 mm, width 141 mm, 1596 - 1644-04-27, print maker, printmaker, 1617 - 1617, first quarter 17th century, paper, papier, etching, etchings, Publication (Event), Publication, 1570 - 1623, publisher

St. Jerome Praying in His Cell (Saint Jérôme pénitent) 1665 Claude Mellan French. St. Jerome Praying in His Cell (Saint Jérôme pénitent) 392764

Apostle Judas Taddeus with lance in frame with architecture ornaments; S. Thomas; SS. Apostolorum et evangelistorum icons. The inscription indicates this apostle as the Holy Tomas but this is not correct based on the appearance and its attribute. The Holy Judas Taddeus is often depicted with beard and a lance.

'Evangelist Mark'. Western Europe, 17th century. Dimensions: 24,5x18 cm. Museum: State Hermitage, St. Petersburg. Author: Anonymous Artist. 17th century.

The Hermit Sanguinicus, from Sylvae Sacrae by Rafael Sadeler (c. 1600), Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Chiaroscuro woodcut by Hans Weiditz showing Christ at rest, in brown-orange tones, created in 1524.

Saint Arsenius the Great as a recluse, Christoffel van Sichem (II), After Abraham Bloemaert, 1644 print Amsterdam paper letterpress printing male saints (with NAME). anchorite, hermit

Christ fascinated and with thorns crown.

Apostel Andreas, Jacques Granthomme, after Hendrick Goltzius, 1588 - c. 1622 print paper engraving the apostle Andrew; possible attributes: book, X-shaped cross, fish, fishing-net, rope, scroll

History of the ecumenical councils of Rome. St. Athanasius (296-373), bishop and patriarch of Alexandria, in his study. Published in Paris, engraving, 1869. SAN ATANASIO.

Monk with playing cards around the neck; Le Pere Ignace; Caricatures on the French clergy under Louis XIV, (a); Running the La Moral Chrétienne Par les Désordress du Monachism. A monk with a hawk nose and a sik. To his neck a ribbon of playing cards. The print is part of a series of caricatures of the French clergy under Louis XIV.

Lucas De Evangelist writes his gospel, 1562 print The evangelist Lucas is dressed as a doctor and has a urinal in his hand at his gospel. On the left the ox. This print is part of an album. paper engraving St. Luke writing his gospel, usually a (winged) ox present. urinal (and basket)

Church father Ambrosius; The four church fathers. H. Ambrosius, as the bishop of Milan, sitting with staff and miter, opened book on shot. Part of the series of the four church fathers.

Christ and Maria. .

Spiritual with bald head in kazuifel; Collection of heads; Raccolta Di Teste ..

Saint Basil and Saint Gregory, Gerard Edelinck, Flemish, active in France, 1640/41 - 1707, Jean-Baptiste de Champaigne, French, 1631 - 1681, Engraving on paper, St. Gregory faces frontally, at the right, with his arm about St. Basil's shoulders. St. Basil is turned slightly to the right, and is pointing at St. Gregory. Both hold scrolls inscribed in Greek. Below, the title: 'S. Basilius Magnus et S. Gregorius Nazianzenus', an inscription, and the artists' names., France, 1665-1700, Print, Print

Aesculapius, Greek god of medicine with wearing Grecian robes, and holding a staff with coiled serpent. Homer mentions him as a skillful physician in the ILIAD. By the 6th century B.C. he had become a Greek god, and his cult spread to Rome in the 3rd century B.C.

Portrait of Shylock Date: 1861

Copper engraving by Giovanni Volpato depicting a prophet from the Sistine Chapel, showing the figure, gestures, and architectural elements, created between 1784 and 1790.

The egg test. a child curiously examines a chicken egg lit by a candle in a dark room. after a painting by Godefried Schalken. digitally restored reproduction of an old original. historical. exact date unknown

Cup of the repented Judas.

Confucius.

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