Sketches of Pious Moments

Artistic representations of saints and religious figures engaged in prayer or contemplation, highlighting spirituality and devotion through detailed illustrations.

Christ on the Mount of Olives, Jan Symonsz Pynas, 1630, Christ in Gethsemane, kneeling, looking up to the left with hands folded., draughtsman: Jan Symonsz Pynas, 1630, paper, pen, brush, h 292 mm × w 185 mm

Apostle Mattias with spear; S. Mathias; Christ and the apostles ..

Monnik with money box, Jacob Gole (attributed to), after Cornelis Dusart, 1724 print Grinning monk with a money box under his left arm, to which he points with his right hand. A chain of coins around his neck. A rosary on his side. The print is part of a 50-part series on the subject of the abuses of the Catholic clergy. paper etching monk(s), friar(s). (aspects of) Christian Religion or the Church (as institution) ridiculed, criticized, or caricaturized. money-chest, treasure-chest, money-box. mouth wide open, teeth pressed together. aids for prayer, e.g. rosary

Standing saint in monk trij. .

Spanish 17th Century, A Standing Saint Holding a Book and a Palm Frond A Standing Saint Holding a Book and a Palm Frond

Saint Macarius of Egypt as a hermit; In committee Antonio (...) Aspera Vita Dedit; Hermiters; Ad Sacrum Speculum (...) Patribus that Ales ..

Bister and ink drawing by Johann Michael Rottmayr depicting a saintly bishop, using leading handle technique and spring, with laved details, showing posture and composition.

Sanctify Jakob de minds met knots; St. James the Less; Ss. Icons of apostles.

A Standing Saint Holding a Book and a Palm Frond, black chalk, heightened with white chalk on tan laid paper, sheet: 18.8 x 10 cm (7 3/8 x 3 15/16 in.), Spanish 17th Century (artist)

Christ on the Mount of Olives, Jan Symonsz Pynas, 1630, Christ in Gethsemane, kneeling, looking up to the left with hands folded., draughtsman: Jan Symonsz Pynas, 1630, paper, pen, brush, h 292 mm × w 185 mm

. Monk with a standard to which drain letters hang. Dispose of disposal in his right hand. The print is part of a 50-part series with the subject of the misuse of the Catholic clergy.

Christ in Gethsemané. Christ in Gethsemané, kneeling, looking up with folded hands to the left.

Brown ink and graphite drawing by Paul Troger depicting St. Joseph holding a lily rod, showing figure, posture, and symbolic attributes.

Kneeling praying woman (Mary Magdalena); 15 small figures. A kneeling woman with the hands raised to heaven. Probably Maria Magdalena who worship the cross.

. A monk with vaantje on his piping, sitting in front of a large barrel, from which he tapped beer in a jug. The print is part of a 50-part series with the subject of the misuse of the Catholic clergy.

Hungarian woman, 1569 Hungarian woman, a rosary in hand. Part of the costume book entitled 'Omnium Fere Gentium Nostrae Aetatis Habitus, Nunquam Ante Hac Aediti', Venice 1569. Re -issue from 1569 of the first edition from 1563. paper engraving fashion plates Hungary

Bildnis of S. Joannes de Mathera

Heilige Ammon van Tabennae, Frederick Bloemaert, After Abraham Bloemaert, after 1636 - c. 1670 print Saint Ammon of Tabennae, prior to a large monastery, reads in a book. Print from a series of 80 prints and a title print with hermits from the 2nd to the 6th century. paper engraving male saints (AMMON OF TABENNAE)

Ste. Zoé, martyre (St. Zoe, Martyr), July 5th, from Les Images De Tous Les Saincts et Saintes de L'Année (Images of All of the Saints and Religious Events of the Year) 1636 Jacques Callot French This print is part of a series comprised of a title page, frontispiece, and 122 plates. Each of these 122 plates contains four oval scenes depicting Saints and Religious Events for each day of the year. This etching was originally one of four oval scenes on a plate in the series.. Ste. Zoé, martyre (St. Zoe, Martyr), July 5th, from Les Images De Tous Les Saincts et Saintes de L'Année (Images of All of the Saints and Religious Events of the Year). Les Images De Tous Les Saincts et Saintes de L'Année. Jacques Callot (French, Nancy 1592-1635 Nancy). 1636. Etching; second state of two (Lieure). Israël Henriet (French, Nancy ca. 1590-1661 Paris). Prints

Saint Francis of Assisi receives the Christ child of Mary. Maria puts Christ child into the hands of the Kneeled Holy Francis of Assisi. Left in the foreground are sandals.

Monnik with Gesel and Wijwaterkerkast, Jacob Gole (attributed to), after Cornelis Dusart, 1724 print Big monk on bare feet, a cross vane and a scoop in the right hand, a holy water brush in the left hand. There is a skull on his rosary .. The print is part of a 50-part series with the subject of the abuses of the Catholic clergy. paper etching monk(s), friar(s). (aspects of) Christian Religion or the Church (as institution) ridiculed, criticized, or caricaturized. aspergillum. self-castigation ~ ascetic life. whip. aids for prayer, e.g. rosary. fat (human type)

. Thick monk with opened mouth. He looks and rejects a thick bible under his left arm. On his head a flat hat with a wide hand. The print is part of a 50-part series with the subject of the misuse of the Catholic clergy.

Big monk with the keys of heaven and earth, Jacob Gole (attributed to), after Cornelis Dusart, 1724 print A thick monk carries two large keys over his shoulders (the symbolic keys of heaven and earth that Christ gave to Peter). The print is part of a 50-part series on the subject of the abuses of the Catholic clergy. paper etching monk(s), friar(s). (aspects of) Christian Religion or the Church (as institution) ridiculed, criticized, or caricaturized. Christ gives the keys of heaven to Peter. key. fat (human type)

Study of a kneeling monk, to the left.

The Holy Jakobus the superior, monogrammist FP (Italy; 16th century), after Parmigianino, c. 1500 - c. 1599 print Italy paper etching the apostle James the Great; possible attributes: book, pilgrim's cloak, hat, shell, staff, and wallet, scroll, sword

Petrus, Andries Both, c. 1622 - c. 1642 print Saint Peter with a keys in his hands standing in a landscape. paper etching / drypoint the apostle Peter, first bishop of Rome; possible attributes: book, cock, (upturned) cross, (triple) crozier, fish, key, scroll, ship, tiara

Apostel Simon; Christus, Maria en de apostelen; Kopieën naar 'De grote apostelen'.Simon, for feet, a saw and a book in hand. In the background right you can see how he preaches to a crowd; In the background left you can see how he is sawn through middle. 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 'large apostles'.

Capuchin monk in long tunic and hood holding a cane, 1300. Watson, Stewart, active 1843-1847. 1840. Watson, Stewart, active 1843-1847. Drawings. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Costume , Italy, Grand tours (Education), Men , Clothing & dress , Italy , 1300-1399, Monks , Clothing & dress

King Melchior; The three kings. Melchior, the youngest of the three kings, seen on the back.

Apostle Judas Taddeüs with Hellebaard, Marco Dente, After Rafaël, 1517 - 1527 print paper engraving the apostle Jude Thaddaeus; possible attributes: book, club, halberd, scroll

Monnik with dagger in his hand, Jacob Gole (attributed to), after Cornelis Dusart, 1724 print Standing monk, a dagger in his right hand, a man's head in his left hand. Flames come out of his head. His feet are devil claws. On the ground next to him a skull and bones. The print is part of a 50-part series on the subject of the abuses of the Catholic clergy. paper etching monk(s), friar(s). (aspects of) Christian Religion or the Church (as institution) ridiculed, criticized, or caricaturized. murderer. head of a beheaded person. human-shaped devil

Gregor of Utrecht, Saint.

'Fifty Impressions of 10 Etchings' (Title-page to the series published by Marseille Holloway) , Monks, Torches, Alphonse Legros (1837-1911)

Priest with Upraised Arms Wearing a Two-Horned Tiara 1575-1633 Antonio d'Enrico Tanzio (Tanzio da Varallo) Italian. Priest with Upraised Arms Wearing a Two-Horned Tiara 341585

Hispana Rustica Mul; Woman to the right, dressed in Spanish clothing around 1550; Diversarum Gentium Nostrae Aetatis Habitus. Woman to the right, with a roll of fabric and board in the arms. Print from album 'Diversarum Gentium Nostrae Aetatis Habitus'.

Standing clergyman at lectern with crucifix and Bible, Pieter Marinus van de Laar (attributed to), 1834 - 1862, draughtsman: Pieter Marinus van de Laar, (attributed to), 1834 - 1862, paper, brush, h 266 mm × w 161 mm

Caltnadel by Andrea Meldolla, circa 1548-1550, depicting St. Peter with traditional religious garments and symbolic attributes.

. Thick monk, standing to the right. To his belt fishing and shells. He is wearing half a pig over his shoulder. The print is part of a 50-part series with the subject of the misuse of the Catholic clergy.

Drawing by Francesco Solimena (1700-1715) showing San Gennaro in bishop's vestments holding the ampoule of holy blood, executed in black chalk and washes in brown and gray tones.

Spanish priest; Sacerdos Hispanus; Omnium Fere Gentium Nostrae Aetatis Habitus, Nunquam Ante Hac Aediti. Spanish priest with a boy wearing his garment trail. Part of the costume book entitled 'Omnium Fere Gentium Nostrae Aetatis Habitus, Nunquam Ante Hac Aediti', Venice 1569. Reference from 1569 from the first edition from 1563.

Sebaldus van Nuremberg, Albert Christoph Reindel (Possible), 1794 - 1853 print paper engraving the hermit and pilgrim Sebald of Nuremberg; possible attributes: crown (at his feet or on book), model of church

heige Judas Taddeüs, Antonio of Trento (Attictorted to), after parmigiano, c. 1520 - c. 1550 print The standing apostle Judas with the arms crossed over each other. Italy paper the apostle Jude Thaddaeus; possible attributes: book, club, halberd, scroll

Monnik, Jacob Hoolaart, 1728 - 1789 print Standing monk with a rosary in his hand. Dordrecht paper etching monk(s), friar(s). aids for prayer, e.g. rosary

Monk threatens a man in chains, Jacob Gole (attributed to), after Cornelis Dusart, 1724 print A big monk threatens with his fist a rawlessly dressed man who sits in front of him in chains. The print is part of a 50-part series on the subject of the abuses of the Catholic clergy. paper etching monk(s), friar(s). (aspects of) Christian Religion or the Church (as institution) ridiculed, criticized, or caricaturized. threatening behaviour, challenging. prisoner; in fetters

Holy Theonas as a hermit; Sanctus Theonas; Hermiters; Sacra Eremvs Ascetarvm ..

Monk with his hands in front of his stomach, Jacob Gole (attributed to), after Cornelis Dusart, 1724 print Big monk, both hands in front of his stomach. With his hands he makes an obscene gesture. Part of a 50-part series on the subject of the abuses of the Catholic clergy. paper etching monk(s), friar(s). (aspects of) Christian Religion or the Church (as institution) ridiculed, criticized, or caricaturized. postures and gestures of the hand. image of phallus, 'phallos'

Portrait of the H. Petrus. Portrait of the holy Peter, above his head an earlife breed. Portrait bust to the right, face and profil.

Holy Franciscus, 1663 - 1712 print paper founder of the Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans), Francis(cus) of Assisi; possible attributes: book, crucifix, lily, skull, stigmata

King with incense barrel and jewelry, Jacob Duck, 1621 - 1667 print paper etching adoration of the kings: the Wise Men present their gifts to the Christ-child (gold, frankincense and myrrh)

Reverse Copy of La Mendainte au Rosaire (The Female Beggar with a Rosary), from Les Gueux suite appelée aussi Les Mendiants, Les Baroni, ou Les Barons (The Beggars, also called the Barons) 17th century Anonymous. Reverse Copy of La Mendainte au Rosaire (The Female Beggar with a Rosary), from Les Gueux suite appelée aussi Les Mendiants, Les Baroni, ou Les Barons (The Beggars, also called the Barons). Les Gueux suite appelée aussi Les Mendiants, Les Baroni, ou Les Barons. Anonymous. 17th century. Etching. Prints

Two profiles of Saint Vincent-de-Paul Richomme, Jules (1818-1903). Two profiles of Saint Vincent-de-Paul. Black stone.

Apostle Paul, Jacques de Gheyn (III), 1616 - 1620 print The apostle Paul, in full, seen on the right, sitting with a large book on his knees. Left in the foreground is a sword. At the bottom of the show on a banderol 'S. Pavlvs'. Under the show a two -way caption in Latin. This print has a print of the apostle Peter as a pendant. print maker: Netherlandspublisher: Delft paper etching / drypoint the apostle Paul of Tarsus; possible attributes: book, scroll, sword

H. Matteüs, Claude between, 1608 - 1649 print Numbered in the bottom right: 10. print maker: Francepublisher: Paris (possibly) paper engraving the apostle and evangelist Matthew (Mattheus); possible attributes: angel, axe, book, halberd, pen and inkhorn, purse, scroll, square, sword

Peter; St Petrus. Apostle Petrus in prayer, halves. He looks up with the hands.

Seated monk with book and staff, Bruno Boucquillon, 1826 - 1878 print paper etching monk(s), friar(s)

Monnik with a deed of property, Jacob Gole (attributed to), after Cornelis Dusart, 1724 print Standing monk, pointing with his right hand on a deed of ownership that he holds in his left hand together with a wine cup. The print is part of a 50-part series on the subject of the abuses of the Catholic clergy. paper etching monk(s), friar(s). (aspects of) Christian Religion or the Church (as institution) ridiculed, criticized, or caricaturized. Possession

Man with the suffering of Christ, Christoffel van Sichem (II), 1648 print Amsterdam paper letterpress printing single instruments of the Passion. cross ~ instruments of the Passion. lance ~ instruments of the Passion. cock on column ~ instruments of the Passion

Hermit S. Macarius Aegyptius, Harmen ter Borch, After Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, After Abraham Bloemaert, 1612 - 1700 drawing paper. chalk the hermit Macarius of Egypt (the Elder, the Great); possible attributes: T-shaped staff, skull. the hermit Macarius of Egypt (the Elder, the Great); possible attributes: T-shaped staff, skull

Saint Antonius the Great; S. Antonivs. Half figure of the seated Antonius de Grote (Antonius ABT) as an old man with a beard dressed in a monk trij.

Page from a sketchbook showing St. Luke. Date/Period: Ca. 1590. Drawing. Pen brown ink, brush and wash on laid paper. Author: called Stradanus Jan van der Straet.

Monnik, Lambertus Hardenberg (1822-1900), c. 1837 - 1900 print The Hague paper. etching monk(s), friar(s)

Praying Monnik, possibly St. Hiëronymus, Jacob Hoolaart, After Godfried Schalcken, 1723 - 1789 print A monk prays in the open air. There are a book and a human skull in front of him. Dordrecht paper monk(s), friar(s). (human) skull

Red chalk drawing by Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich around 1754 depicting a kneeling nun in prayer and a male head, showing posture, gesture, and facial features.

Evangelist Marcus, Luca Cambiaso (attributed to), 1537 - 1585 drawing Sketch for the image of the Evanglist Marcus. paper. ink pen / brush Mark (Marcus) the evangelist, and bishop of Alexandria; possible attributes: book, (winged) lion, pen and inkhorn, scroll

Standing spiritual with glasses, David Bles, 1831 - 1899 drawing Drawing is part of an album. ink. pencil pen organization, functionaries and dignitaries in Roman Catholic church; clergy in general. eyeglasses, spectacles

Peter, Holy Apostle.

Portrait of St. Petrus, Johannes Pieter de Frey, 1780 - 1834 print Portrait of the Holy Peter, a halo is a halo above his head. Portrait bust to the right, the face and profil. paper etching the apostle Peter, first bishop of Rome; possible attributes: book, cock, (upturned) cross, (triple) crozier, fish, key, scroll, ship, tiara - portrait of male saint

Saint Charles Borromeo 1575-1662 Giovanni Battista Crespi ("Il Cerano") Italian. Saint Charles Borromeo 338570

H. Franciscus from Assisi receives the Stigmata, Anonymous, After Peter Paul Rubens, 1598 - 1690 print The Holy Francis of Assisi kneels on a mountain where he receives the stigmata. print maker: Low Countriesprint maker: Low Countriesafter design by: Antwerp paper etching St. Francis of Assisi in ecstasy

Apostel Mattias, anonymous, c. 1550 - c. 1600 print paper engraving the apostle and martyr Matthias; possible attributes: axe, book, cross, halberd, scroll, sword

Study of a kneeling monk, Jan de Bray (possibly), 1669, A monk in rapture, kneeling on the ground with both arms spread out. In the upper right corner a study head of the monk., draughtsman: Jan de Bray, (possibly), 1669, prepared paper, h 256 mm × w 198 mm

Simon, Holy Apostle.

Bootless Mary Magdalene in the cave for Crucifix. At the top left the letter 't' and at the top right the number '2'.

Heilige Lawrence, Gaudenzio Ferrari, 1481 - 1546 drawing paper. ink pen / brush the martyr and deacon Laurence of Rome; possible attributes: book, censer, cross, dalmatic, gridiron, palm, purse (or cup with golden coins)

Kneeling Monk. Spain or Italy, 17th century. Drawings. Brush and brown ink and wash, over black chalk

A pen and pencil drawing by Eduard von Engerth from 1855-1860 depicting St. Johannes Nepomuk, focusing on the saint's figure, clothing, and facial features.

Apostle Paulus; S. Paulus; The Apostles Petrus and Paul. The apostle Paul, for full, seen on the right, sitting with a big book on the knees. Left in the foreground is a sword. At the bottom of the show on a banderole 'S. Pavlvs'. Under the show a two-legged caption in Latin. This print has a print of the apostle Petrus as a pendant.

Saint Stephen Being Crowned by an Angel. Artist: Anonymous, Italian, Roman-Bolognese, 17th century. Dimensions: 5-13/16 x 4-1/4 in. (14.7 x 10.8 cm). Date: 17th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Apostle Peter, 1616 - 1620 print The apostle Peter, in full, seen on the left, sitting with a key in the hands. There are two books on the left in the foreground. At the bottom of the show on a banderol 'S. Peter'. Under the show a two -way caption in Latin. As a counterpart, this print has a print of the apostle Paulus. print maker: Netherlandspublisher: Delft paper etching / drypoint the apostle Peter, first bishop of Rome; possible attributes: book, cock, (upturned) cross, (triple) crozier, fish, key, scroll, ship, tiara

Christ with various people; Thoma, Hans (1839-1924); 1908 (1908-00-00-1908-00-00);

Monnik sat in a chair, Willem Philip van der Veken, 1892 print paper etching monk(s), friar(s). chair

Red chalk drawing of a holy church father by an anonymous artist, executed between 1650 and 1750.

Biddende dame in kerk of kapel, W.F. Barber, c. 1850 - in or before 1909 print paper. etching / drypoint one person praying

Copper engraving and etching by Cornelis Visscher depicting St. Gregor of Utrecht, created in 1650, showing the saint in religious attire and symbolic attributes.

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

Peter; St Petrus. Apostle Petrus in prayer, halves. He looks up with the hands.

Priest and Koppen, Johannes Tavenraat, 1868 drawing Study sheet with a standing priest and and sketches of Koppen. Signed on the inside of an envelope with post stamp of 10 August 1868. paper. ink pen caricatures (human types). priest (Roman Catholic)

John of Matha, saint.

Christ presented to the knees in a standing position, en face; Thoma, Hans (1839-1924); 1896 (1896-00-00-1896-00-00);

Standing saint in a niche (John the Baptist) ..

Monk Reading Bible, print maker: Dirck de Bray, (mentioned on object), Netherlands, 1645 - 1694, paper, etching, h 41 mm - w 31 mm

Flandrens, in or before 1558 Woman seen on the back, dressed in long underwood with Bontrand, over which cloak that falls over the head. Print from series 'Diversarum Gentium Nostrae Aetatis Habitus'. Venice paper engraving Woman seen on the back, dressed in long underwood with Bontrand, over which cloak that falls over the head. Print from series 'Diversarum Gentium Nostrae Aetatis Habitus'. Venice paper engraving

Nuestro Santo Padre Jesus de Tepaltzingo Our Holy Father Jesus of Tepaltzingo. Posada, José Guadalupe, 1852-1913. Vanegas Arroyo, Antonio, 1852-1917. text. Prints, Broadsides, Illustrations, Ephemera. 1910. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Politics and culture , Mexico, Christian art and symbolism , Mexico

Umbria Perugia Trevi S. Francesco6. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior views of the 13th-century Cistercian church focus on the gothic main portal. The interior, restored in 1977, include: frescoes of saints Ventura, Nicola and Andrea (15th century); an organ (16th century); an altar fresco by Angelucci of the Madonna and Child and saints with Christ and Veronica in the lunette; a marble intarsia altarpiece with a painting of the Madonna and Child with saints Peter, Paul and perhaps scenes of the Last Judgment; a painting the Crucifixion; an Umbrian painted crucifix; tomb monuments of the Attavanti family; a tomb effigy (in relief) of the hermit St. Ventura; fresco fragments; and a holy water font. Object Notes: Hutzel photo campaign date: May 11, 1984 German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical develo

Saint Peter of Alcántara. Line engraving by A. Masson after F. de Zurbarán.

The Hermit, Jan Lievens, Dutch, 1607-1674, Etching on paper, A robed figure seated in a darkened space, seen in 3/4 view, hands in lap., mid- 17th century, figures, Print, Print

Kneeled Woman praying. beg. 19th c. Aquatint formerly ascribed to Francisco de Goya. Drawing. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Lzaro Galdiano Foundation.

Bergrede, Heinrich Vianden, 1824 - 1899 print Germany (possibly) paper etching Christ's sermon on the mount (Matthew 5-7)

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