Saints and Biblical Figures

Engravings and prints showcase various saints and biblical figures, often holding significant symbols, rendered in a dramatic, historical style.

Saint Ursula of Rome. She carries in her hands an opened book, a palm branch and an arrow (of her martyrdom). The print has a Latin caption and is part of a series on female saints, Saint Ursula S. Vrsvla Female saints (series title) Speculum Illustratum Virginum (series title), print maker: Theodoor Galle, David Teniers, (mentioned on object), publisher: Theodoor Galle, (mentioned on object), Antwerp, 1581 - 1633, paper, engraving, h 150 mm × w 102 mm

Saint Ursula of Rome. She carries in her hands an opened book, a palm branch and an arrow (of her martyrdom). The print has a Latin caption and is part of a series on female saints, Saint Ursula S. Vrsvla Female saints (series title) Speculum Illustratum Virginum (series title), print maker: Theodoor Galle, David Teniers, (mentioned on object), publisher: Theodoor Galle, (mentioned on object), Antwerp, 1581 - 1633, paper, engraving, h 150 mm × w 102 mm

Christ as a salvator mundi; Christ, Maria, John the Baptist and the Apostles ..

Mattheüs; Christus en twaalf apostelen.The Apostle Matthew. Part of a series of 13 prints with Christ and the twelve apostles.

Apostle Jakobus de Looper with book and shopping hook; Christ, Maria, John the Baptist and the Apostles ..

. The Prophetes Hulda, standing with a hand in her side and in her other hand a book (the Old Testament).

The Apostle Judas Thaddeüs, Lucas van Leyden, 1508 - 1512 print paper engraving the apostle Jude Thaddaeus; possible attributes: book, club, halberd, scroll

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. Amsterdam paper engraving the apostle Bartholomew; possible attributes: book, devil or dragon at feet, knife, scroll, flayed skin, staff

The Apostle Matthias, Lucas van Leyden, 1508 - 1512 print Low Countries paper engraving the apostle and martyr Matthias; possible attributes: axe, book, cross, halberd, scroll, sword

Apostle Petrus with key standing in NIS; Christ and the apostles.

Apostle Matthew with a book, Agostino Carracci, 1583 print print maker: Italypublisher: Venice paper engraving the apostle and evangelist Matthew (Mattheus); possible attributes: angel, axe, book, halberd, pen and inkhorn, purse, scroll, square, sword

Apostle Philip with Cross; Christ and the apostles.

St. Thomas from Christ and the Apostles 1519 Hans Baldung (called Hans Baldung Grien) German. St. Thomas from Christ and the Apostles 416366

Apostle Paulus with sword; Christ and the apostles.

Rachel; Famous women from the Old Testament; ICONES ILVSTRIRM FEMINARVM Veteris Testamenti. On the foreground Rachel. Jacob's second wife. In the background Jacob is presented to the maid of Rachel, with whom he has to conceive a child. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a print series with famous women from the Old Testament.

Regina Coeli; SS Apostolorum Iconen.The print shows the Virgin Mary as Queen in the World (Regina Coeli). A scepter in her right hand. The series consists of prints based on paintings by Peter Paul Rubens.

Heilige Anna, 1595 - 1599 print In the foreground Anna, the mother of the Virgin Mary. In the background the meeting between Anna and her husband Joachim at the gates of Jerusalem. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a press series with famous women from the New Testament. Antwerp paper engraving meeting of Anna and Joachim at the Golden Gate; they usually embrace or kiss each other (immaculate conception of Mary). female persons from the New Testament (with NAME) (not in biblical context)

St. John with Serpent in Chalice, c. 1480-1500. Israhel van Meckenem (German, c. 1440-1503), after Hans Holbein (German, c. 1465-1524). Engraving;

Apostle Jakobus the superior (major) with pilgrim hat and pilgrim staff in Nis, Anonymous, After Marcantonio Raimondi, After Rafaël, 1517 - 1577 print paper engraving the apostle James the Great; possible attributes: book, pilgrim's cloak, hat, shell, staff, and wallet, scroll, sword

Holy Helena with Cross, Marcantonio Raimondi, 1500 - 1527 print paper engraving empress Helena, mother of Constantine the Great; possible attributes: model of church, (royal) crown, crown of thorns, cross, three nails

The Apostle Simon, Lucas Van Leyden, 1508 - 1512 print paper engraving the apostle Simon Zelotes (or Simon the Canaanite); possible attributes: book, saw, scroll

Apostle Tomas with Winkelhaak, Marco Dente, After Marcantonio Raimondi, After Rafaël, 1517 - 1527 print paper engraving the apostle Thomas; possible attributes: book, chalice, girdle, heart, lance or spear, scroll, square, stones

Petrus de Apostel, Dietrich Krüger, 1614 print Germany paper engraving the apostle Peter, first bishop of Rome; possible attributes: book, cock, (upturned) cross, (triple) crozier, fish, key, scroll, ship, tiara - portrait of male saint. architectural detail

Evangelist Matteüs, Hans Collaert (I), 1530 - 1580 print The evangelist Matthew, standing in front of antique building, behind him, sitting on a wall, the angel, his attribute. He has the book in his right hand. At the top left in the framework a Latin text. paper engraving the apostle and evangelist Matthew (Mattheus); possible attributes: angel, axe, book, halberd, pen and inkhorn, purse, scroll, square, sword

John the Evangelist, Saint.

The apostle Philip; Christ and the apostles.

. David, with his harp, crown and scepter next to him. First print from the series of the prophets and the prophecies from the Old Testament merged.

The Virgin of the Annunciation, 1470-80. Martin Schongauer (German, c.1450-1491). Engraving;

Apostle Philip with Cross; S Phillppvs; Christ and the apostles.

Apostle Philip; DESCENDIT AD INTERNA TERTIA DI (...); Christ, the twelve apostles and the Holy Paul. The apostle Philip, standing in a mountainous environment, a staff in the right hand, a book in the left hand. Under the representation two lines of Latin text. This print is part of a series of 14 prints, each consisting of an image for feet from an apostle, Christ or Paul with typical attributes and a caption in Latin.

Portrait of Georgius Iconolatra Georgius Iconolatra (title on object) History of the churches and heretics (...) until the year onses Heeren 1688 (series title), Portrait of Georgius Iconolatra from a series of portraits in History of Churches and Chatter from the Beginning of the New Testament to the year Onses Heeren 1688 by Godfried Arnold (1701), Georgius Iconolatra, Romeyn de Hooghe, Netherlands, 1701, paper, engraving, h 267 mm × w 157 mm

Profette David, Raffaello Schiambinossi, 1606 - 1609 print The prophet David standing, his right arm extended and a writing tablet in his left hand. Behind him a balustrade. Title in the lower margin and numbered bottom left: 11. Italy paper etching prophets, sibyls, evangelists, Doctors of the Church; persons ~ the Bible (not in biblical context). writing tablets. balustrade

Philippus, Holy Apostle.

H. Tomas; Tomas; Christ and the twelve apostles, and H. Paulus. Landscape with the Apostle Tomas. In his one hand he holds a book, in the other a spear.

James De Multiple; Christ and twelve apostles. The apostle James the multiple. Part of a series of 13 prints with Christ and the twelve apostles.

Saint Thomas from Christ and the Apostles 1519 Hans Baldung (called Hans Baldung Grien) German. Saint Thomas from Christ and the Apostles 416369

Israhel van Meckenem, Saint Stephen Saint Stephen

Personification of faith, with crucifix and chalice, standing in NIS.

Generation of Lazarus; Life and Passion of Christ. Christ raises Lazarus from death. He stands opposite the grave and points to Lazarus, who is helped by Petrus from the grave. John has opened the door of the grave. The disciples look. In the background the scenes that preceded: Marta comes on the way between Betania and Jerusalem with arms raised to Christ and tells him that Lazarus died. Print is part of an album.

The blood -flowing woman, Karel van Mallery, After Maerten de Vos, 1595 - 1599 print In the foreground the woman who suffered from blood fluits. She is suffering from a walking stick. Christ heals the woman in the background. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a press series with famous women from the New Testament. Antwerp paper engraving healing of a woman with an issue of blood: she kneels before Christ after having touched his robe (Matthew 9:20-22; Mark 5:25-34; Luke 8:43-48). female persons from the New Testament (not in biblical context)

Israhel van Meckenem (German, c. 1445-1503), Saint Anthony, engraving

Commandment of Love causes the death of sin, Dirck Volckertsz. Coornhert, after Maarten van Heemskerck, 1550 print Moses with a skull in his right hand (death) and in his left hand the stone table with the ten commandments. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a fourteen -part series on the subject of the way to achieve eternal salvation. paper etching Eternal Bliss; 'Felicití eterna' (Ripa) (+ symbolical representation of concept). Moses (not in biblical context); possible attributes: rays of light or horns on his head, rod, Tables of the Law. the ten commandments represented together on stone tablets. death's head, skull (symbol of Death)

Rome, Aelst, Nicolaus van, Italy, Tempesta, Antonio, Christ, Mary and the apostles, Passus sub Pontio Pilato crucifixus mortuus et sepultus, Saint James the Less, verso - stamped, Saint James the Less with book and stick. In the background on the left, James is being stoned. In the background on the right, James is thrown from the roof of a temple in Jerusalem., print, prints, height 520 mm, width 380 mm, Italian, 1555 - 1630-08-05, print maker, printmaker, 1565 - 1630, paper, papier, etching, etchings, Work conception, after own design by, Publication (Event), Publication, South Netherlands, 1527 - 1613, publisher

Cologne, Passe, Crispijn van de (I), XII. Apostolos., The twelve apostles, S. Matthias, Apostle Matthias, verso lower left - stamped, The apostle Matthias, full-length, a book in his left hand and a halberd in his right. In the background his beheading. In the margin a caption in Latin. Print from a series with the twelve apostles., print, prent, prints, prenten, height 89 mm, width 55 mm, 1564 - 1637, print maker, printmaker, 1574 - 1637, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process)

Saint Anthony of Padua standing, lillies in his raised right hand, a book in his left, from the series 'Piccoli Santi' (Small Saints) ca. 1500-1527 Marcantonio Raimondi Italian. Saint Anthony of Padua standing, lillies in his raised right hand, a book in his left, from the series 'Piccoli Santi' (Small Saints) 342555

H. Andreas, Anonymous, After Hieronymus Wierix, After Jan Ditmaer, After Maerten de Vos, 1580 - 1613 print The Holy Andreas is standing between two columns in an architectural frame with his X-shaped cross. He looks at an open book that is at his feet. In the background his crucifixion on the X-shaped cross. In the context at the bottom of a three -faced caption in Latin. after print by: Antwerppublisher: Cologne paper engraving the apostle Andrew; possible attributes: book, X-shaped cross, fish, fishing-net, rope, scroll. column, pillar ~ architecture. crucifixion of Andrew: he is undressed and tied to the cross

Dolphic Sibille, Jan Luyken, 1684 print Delfian Sibille. In the background an imagination of the Sermon on the Mount. Print at the top right marked: page: 675. Amsterdam paper engraving / etching sibyls (with NAME). Christ's sermon on the mount (Matthew 5-7)

From Heilige Andreas, Antonio Tempesta, 1565 - 1630 print The holy Andreas with Andreaskruis. In the background on the left the saint Andreas fishing in a boat at sea. In the background on the right the crucifixion of Saint Andreas. paper etching the apostle Andrew; possible attributes: book, X-shaped cross, fish, fishing-net, rope, scroll. calling of Peter and Andrew; they are called away from their fishing-boat (Matthew 4:18-20; Mark 1:16-18). crucifixion of Andrew: he is undressed and tied to the cross

Saint Bruno. Steel engraving by H. Nüsser after A. Müller.

Saint Stefanus with stones ..

Rome, Aelst, Nicolaus van, Italy, Tempesta, Antonio, Christ, Mary and the apostles, Pater noster qui es in celis sanctificetur nomen tuum, verso - stamped, standing, making a gesture of blessing. In the background on the left the resurrection of Christ. Christ floats above his grave. In the background on the right the birth of Christ. Mary, Joseph, the ox and the donkey sit in a stable in adoration of the Christ child. At the bottom right an empty cartouche., print, prints, height 520 mm, width 377 mm, Italian, 1555 - 1630-08-05, print maker, printmaker, 1565 - 1630, paper, papier, etching, etchings, Work conception, after own design by, Publication (Event), Publication, South Netherlands, 1527 - 1613, publisher

David, with his harp, crown and scepter next to him. First print from the series of the prophets and the prophecies from the Old Testament merged.

Rome, Aelst, Nicolaus van, Italy, Tempesta, Antonio, Christ, Mary and the apostles, Ascenditad celos sedet ad dexteram dei patris onipotetis, Saint James the Greater, verso - stamped, Saint James the Greater with pilgrim's staff and book. In the background on the left, James is beheaded by a soldier with a sword. In the background on the right, Jakobus walks through a landscape., print, prints, height 528 mm, width 382 mm, Italian, 1555 - 1630-08-05, print maker, printmaker, 1565 - 1630, paper, papier, etching, etchings, Work conception, after own design by, Publication (Event), Publication, South Netherlands, 1527 - 1613, publisher

Holy Catharina of Alexandria with Wiel, Marcantonio Raimondi, 1500 - 1527 print paper engraving the virgin martyr Catherine of Alexandria; possible attributes: book, crown, emperor Maxentius, palm-branch, ring, sword, wheel

Copper engraving of Holy Agnes from 1505-1527 showing the saint in robes, often with a lamb as a symbol of purity and martyrdom, representing faith.

Portrait of photius iconclasta; Photius iconoclasta; History of churches and ketting (...) Up to the year Onses Heeren 1688. Portrait of photius iconclasta from a series of portraits in history of churches and ketting from the beginning of the new testaments to the year Onses Heeren 1688 from Godfried Arnold (1701 ).

St. Philip from Christ and the Apostles 1519 Hans Baldung (called Hans Baldung Grien) German. St. Philip from Christ and the Apostles 416364

SAINT ANDREW patron saint of Scotland, martyred on a splayed-out cross Date: First century

Saint Barbara. Saint Barbara. Part of a series of 24 performances of female martyrs (Martyrological). The performances are equipped with edges with flowers and animals.

Apostle Bartolomeus with knife; S bartholomevs; Christ and the apostles ..

H. Filipus; S. Philippvs; Christ and the twelve apostles, and H. Paulus. Saint Philippus, with his one foot on a stone, is between two columns in an architectural picture frame. In his one hand he holds a book, in his other hand a cross staff. In the background a face on a hilly landscape. In the box at the bottom of a two-legged caption in Latin.

The Philippus apostle.

Rochus of Montpellier, Saint.

Saint Domnina from Syria as a horror; Sancta Domnina; Kluizenaars; Sacra Eremus Ascetriarum.

Apostle John the Evangelist with mislephal and eagle; S Ioannes; Christ and the apostles ..

Standing Christ, Blessing from 'Christ, Mary, and the Apostles' ca. 1590-ca. 1610 Antonio Tempesta Italian. Standing Christ, Blessing from 'Christ, Mary, and the Apostles' 401204

S. Thomas: The Apostle Thomas, standing in Nis; Sanctuary Christianorum.de apostle Thomas, turban on the head, lance in the left, standing in niche, turned to the left ..

Hanna, Jan Collaert (II), After Maerten de Vos, 1588 - 1595 print In the foreground Hanna, the mother of the prophet Samuel. In the background, Hanna gives her only son Samuel on the temple. The priest Eli will train him. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a press series with famous women from the Old Testament. Antwerp paper engraving female persons from the Old Testament (with NAME) (not in biblical context). Samuel in the temple at Shiloh presented to Eli by Hannah

A 16th-century woodcut by an anonymous artist depicting the apostle Matthias, showing figure, attire, and symbolic religious elements.

St Judas Thaddaeus, from the series: Christ, Paul and the Twelve Apostles prints, engravings, works on paper

Jesus Christ and the Apostles, Saint Judas Thadd�e. Eleventh issue of a 13-room sequence (Bartsch 134) Marc Antoine Raimondi (1480-vers1534). Jesus Christ and the Apostles, Saint Judas Thadd�e. Eleventh number of a sequence of 13 pieces (Bartsch 134). Fight, chisel. 16th century.

Saint John, Antonio Tempesta, 1565 - 1630 print Saint John with book and chalice with snake. In the background on the left John who is immersed as a martyr in a kettle with boiling oil. In the background on the right John on Patmos. print maker: Italyafter own design by: Italypublisher: Rome paper etching the apostle John the Evangelist; possible attributes: book, cauldron, chalice with snake, eagle, palm, scroll. martyrdom of John in front of the Porta Latina: he is put in a cauldron of boiling oil, but remains unharmed. John (writing) on the island of Patmos, possibly the eagle beside him

Fides (the faith), Nicolaas Braeu, After Jacob Matham, c. 1586 - c. 1605 print Fides with a crotch over her shoulder and a miscarriage in her hand. The image is placed in a niche. There are two coats of arms on the wall, on the left with a rainbow, on the right with a bird. paper engraving Faith, 'Faith'; "Fed ',' Faith Catholic ',' Fed Christian ',' Fed Christian Catholic Church '(Ripa) ~ One of the Three Theological virtues

Apostle Jakobus de Memper, Anonymous, After Jacques Callot, 1631 - 1699 print Jakobus the superior, in front, with the left arm a staff against his chest clamping, a shell on his cloak, a hat on his head. In the background on the left you can see how Jakobus is fascinated for Herod; In the background on the right you can see how he is beheaded. This print is part of a series of (probably) 16 prints, consisting of a title page and (probably) 15 portraits, representing Christ, Mary and the apostles; It is a series of copies in mirror image of the so -called 'big apostles'. France (possibly) paper etching / engraving the apostle James the Great; possible attributes: book, pilgrim's cloak, hat, shell, staff, and wallet, scroll, sword. James arrested and brought before Herod. beheading of James

De heilige Paulus.The holy Paul standing with a book and a sword.

Germany, Leinberger, Hans, Monogrammist HL (16th century), Blessing Christ (Salvator Mundi), verso - stamped, Christ as Salvator Mundi, standing and full-length. The orb in his left hand, with his right hand he makes a blessing gesture. On the ground a plaque with the signature, held by a putto wearing a blindfold., print, prints, height 204 mm, width 137 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1505 - 1533, first quarter 16th century, second quarter 16th century, paper, woodcut

Anna, Saint.

Wise virgin with burning oil lamp in landscape; Five ways and five foolish virgins. Wise Virgo standing in landscape with long raised hair. She holds a burning oil lamp.

Copper engraving by Meister FVB from 1475-1500 depicting Saint Bartholomäus with symbolic religious elements and detailed human figures.

Rome, Aelst, Nicolaus van, Italy, Tempesta, Antonio, Christ, Mary and the apostles, Ascenditad celos sedet ad dexteram dei patris onipotetis, Saint James the Greater, verso - stamped, Saint James the Greater with pilgrim's staff and book. In the background on the left, James is beheaded by a soldier with a sword. In the background on the right, Jakobus walks through a landscape., print, prints, height 520 mm, width 376 mm, Italian, 1555 - 1630-08-05, print maker, printmaker, 1565 - 1630, paper, papier, etching, etchings, Work conception, after own design by, Publication (Event), Publication, South Netherlands, 1527 - 1613, publisher, uitgever

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

Apostle John, 1591 - 1592 print The apostle Johannes, standing in an architectural environment, leaned against a large cooking pot, in the right hand a book, a cup in the left hand. His left foot is based on a block of stone. 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 John the Evangelist; Possible attributes: Book, cauldron, chalice with snake, Eagle, Palm, Scroll. "Pilate suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried," Articles of Faith

The Prophet Joël, Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen, 1521 - 1525 print Prophet Joël Ten Halven lit in Rondboog, in front of him is a branch with a glans. Bottom line from Bible book Joël, verse 2. Left ornamental decoration. paper male persons from the Old Testament (with NAME) (not in biblical context)

L'Apotre Saint Pierre (St. Peter the Apostle) ca. 1626 Jacques Callot French. L'Apotre Saint Pierre (St. Peter the Apostle). Jacques Callot (French, Nancy 1592-1635 Nancy). ca. 1626. Etching and engraving; second state of three (Lieure). Prints

Saint Peter. Engraving by A. Collaert.

Bishop Saint ca. 1435-1491 Martin Schongauer German. Bishop Saint 367014

SAINT PHILIP THE APOSTLE Though mentioned sporadically in the Gospel, we know little about him : he is thought to have preached in Greece until he was crucified and stoned. Date: first century

Martin Schongauer, A Bishop, c 1480 1490 A Bishop

Sabbatai Zevi .

Hans Süss von Kulmbach, A Standing Apostle Holding a Book, c 1510 or before A Standing Apostle Holding a Book

Paul with sword and book; Christ, apostles and Paul. Saint Paul is standing with his attributes, a sword and book, between two ornaments with both left and right a horn of plenty on which a putto lies.

H. Simon Zelotes; S. Simon; Christ and the twelve apostles, and H. Paulus. The Holy Simon Zelotes is seen on the back, between two columns in an architectural frame. In his hand he holds a saw. In the background a face on a hilly landscape. In the framework at the bottom of a caption in Latin.

Apostel Bartolomes met mes, Marcantonio Raimondi, after Rafaël, 1517 - 1527 print paper engraving the apostle Bartholomew; possible attributes: book, devil or dragon at feet, knife, scroll, flayed skin, staff

Portrait of Johannes Hus, Romeyn de Hooghe, 1701 print Portrait of Johannes Hus from a series of portraits in history of the churches and Ketteren from the beginning of the new will until the year Onses Lord 1688 of Godfried Arnold (1701). Netherlands paper etching / engraving

Rome, Aelst, Nicolaus van, Italy, Tempesta, Antonio, Christ, Mary and the apostles, Et in Iesum Christum filium eius uniuum dominu nostru, Saint Andrew, verso - stamped, Saint Andrew with book, fish and St. Andrew's cross. In the background on the right is Saint Andrew fishing in a boat at sea. In the background on the left the crucifixion of Saint Andrew., print, prints, height 526 mm, width 384 mm, Italian, 1555 - 1630-08-05, print maker, printmaker, 1565 - 1630, paper, papier, etching, etchings, Work conception, after own design by, Publication (Event), Publication, South Netherlands, 1527 - 1613, publisher, uitgever

From Heilige Andreas, Antonio Tempesta, 1565 - 1630 print The holy Andreas with book, fish and Andreaskruis. In the background on the right the holy Andreas fishing in a boat at sea. In the background on the left the crucifixion of Saint Andreas. print maker: Italyafter own design by: Italypublisher: Rome paper etching the apostle Andrew; possible attributes: book, X-shaped cross, fish, fishing-net, rope, scroll. calling of Peter and Andrew; they are called away from their fishing-boat (Matthew 4:18-20; Mark 1:16-18). crucifixion of Andrew: he is undressed and tied to the cross

H. Mattias; S. Mathias; Christ and the twelve apostles, and H. Paulus. Saint Mattias, with his one foot on a stone, is between two columns in an architectural frame. In his one hand he holds a sloped book, in his other a halberd. In the background a face on a river and a hilly landscape. In the box at the bottom of a two-legged caption in Latin.

Saint John the Evangelist. Line engraving by S. Bianchi after G. Petrini after Raphael.

The Virgin Mary; Annunciation. The Virgin Mary, a book in hand, standing next to a lily in a vase. Pendant of a print of the angel Gabriel.

The Apostle Johannes, Lucas van Leyden, 1508 - 1512 print Johannes de Evangelist Low Countries paper engraving the apostle John the Evangelist; possible attributes: book, cauldron, chalice with snake, eagle, palm, scroll

. The Saint Catharina of Alexandria. She is wearing a palm branch in her hand. On the ground next to her a sword and a broken wheel (her torture tools). The print has a Latin caption and is part of a series about female saints

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