Apostolic Narratives

Engravings illustrating the acts of apostles and key biblical moments, featuring dramatic interactions and moral lessons in ancient settings.

Haarlem, Varlenius, Hieronymus, Heemskerck, Maarten van, Galle, Philips, History of King Josiah, King Josiah celebrates Passover, King Josiah celebrates Passover according to the rules described in the Book of the Law in honor of God. Sacrificial animals from his own herd are slaughtered and roasted by the priests. In the foreground on the right Josiah stands with a group of men at a table and eats., print, prints, height 203 mm, width 250 mm, South Netherlands, 1537 - 1612-03-29, print maker, printmaker, 1569 - 1569, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, North Netherlands, 1498 - 1574, after a design by, 1550 - 1600, writer

Antwerp, Galle, Philips, Florence, Straet, Jan van der, Collaert, Adriaen, Acta Apostolorum, Acts of the Apostles, Paul disputes with the magician Elymas, recto middle below - written, The magician Elymas wants to prevent the apostles Paul and Barnabas from speaking. He is struck blind by Paul. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a 34-part series on the subject of the Acts of the Apostles., print, prints, verso bottom center - stamped, The sorcerer wanting to shame Paul in his teaching becomes blind, height 200 mm, width 264 mm, South Netherlands, 1537 - 1612-03-29, print maker, printmaker, 1582 - 1582, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), South Netherlands (before 1775), 1560 - 1618-06-29, Work conception, 1523 - 1605-11-02, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher

King Josia celebrates Pasach, Philips Galle, After Maarten van Heemskerck, c. 1569 print King Josia celebrates Passover according to the rules described in the Code in honor of God. Offers from his own herd are slaughtered and roasted by the priests. Josiah is sitting at the table with a group of men at the right. Haarlem paper engraving the animals are killed and roasted over fire; other offerings are boiled in pots and cauldrons ~ Josiah celebrating the Passover

Conrad Meyer, Providing for the Unclothed Providing for the Unclothed

. The bride of Christ (the church) is sitting on a throne in a temple. Christ stands with his cross outside in a garden and through a window his hand touches her shoulder. In the background, spectators look at a high priest who preaches about the tables of the law and a lamb is sacrificed on an altar. The print has a Latin caption over the Solomon Hoofdlied and is the fifth print of a six-part series.

Paul and Barnabas at Lystra, 1645 print paper engraving / etching Paul and Barnabas tear their clothes, and try to prevent the sacrifice

Philip Galle, after Maerten van Heemskerck, Josiah Celebrating Passover, c 1569 Josiah Celebrating Passover

Haarlem, Varlenius, Hieronymus, Heemskerck, Maarten van, Galle, Philips, History of King Josiah, King Josiah celebrates Passover, King Josiah celebrates Passover according to the rules described in the Book of the Law in honor of God. Sacrificial animals from his own herd are slaughtered and roasted by the priests. In the foreground on the right Josiah stands with a group of men at a table and eats., print, prints, height 203 mm, width 250 mm, South Netherlands, 1537 - 1612-03-29, print maker, printmaker, 1569 - 1569, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, North Netherlands, 1498 - 1574, after a design by, 1550 - 1600, writer

Blessing a Jewish marriage, Jan Luyken, 1702 print A Jewish wedding. The bride and groom are overlooked with a prayer rug under a canopy (the Choepa). The rabbi blesses the couple. In the foreground, some men look at the dowry. print maker: Haarlempublisher: Leidenpublisher: Leiden paper etching 'huppah', canopy used in Jewish wedding. 'kiddushin', Jewish wedding

Moses and the crown of the pharaoh.

Christ at the meal in the house of Simon de Phariseeër, Jan Luyken, 1712 print Amsterdam paper etching meal at the house of Simon the Pharisee (Luke 7:36-50)

Susanna and the elders: the eighth commandment; Ten Commandments; Decalogvs CVM Acerbissimis. Daniel accuses the elders that they have lied and have falsely accused Susanna of fornication (Daniel 13: 50-59). This is a violation of the eighth command: "You shall not take a false testimony." In the background their punishment: they are both stoned to a pole. The print has a Latin caption. The prents series depicts the ten commandments through scenes of the Old Testament.

Christ Genest Two Blinden, Andreas van der Myn (possibly), After Richard van Orley (II), After Jan van Orley, c. 1685 - c. 1700 print Christ leaves with his followers from the city of Jericho. There are two blind people in front of the Stadspoort who ask him for healing. Left front are the blind men. One waves to Christ. The other points to his eyes. Under the image a Latin fresh from matt. 20. print maker: Londonafter print by: Brusselsafter design by: Brussels paper etching healing of two blind men, or one (Bartimaeus), sitting near Jericho (Matthew 20:29-34; Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43)

King Sardanapal and his court; About the power of women. King Sardanapal from Assyria amidst his court. Sardanapal is sitting on a throne and wears women's clothing. A naked woman is sitting on his lap and shows him a mirror. Another woman combs his hair. On the left a releasing couple. A couple in public is in public in public. In a view on the left in the background The fate of Sardanapal: his palace goes up in flames.

Christ and his students at the bathhouse of Siloam, Jan Luyken, 1700 print Christ and his students in the bathhouse of Siloam. Christ is in conversation with a blind man. Amsterdam paper etching healing of a man born blind: Christ touches his eyes with an 'ointment' of dust and spittle (John 9)

Samuel anoints David Biblical scenes (series title) Historia del Testamento Vecchio / Dipinta in Roma Vaticano da Raffaelle di Urbin (...) (series title), View in a room where Samuel David anoints. Behind Samuel there are four figures and behind David there are another four figures. In the foreground on the right an altar, Samuel anointing David in the presence of his father Jesse and his brothers, Giovanni Lanfranco (mentioned on object), 1607, paper, etching, h 130 mm × w 178 mm

Punishment of the man without wedding clothing; Similarity of the wedding party. A man without wedding clothes is drained by the king's servants. The king bears them to bind them on his hands and feet. On the right the wedding party where guests are credited to a meal. On the left the last supper. Completely in the background the five wise virgins. In the margin three bible quotes, in three columns, from Jes. 61:10, matte. 22: 2 And on. 19: 8 in Latin.

Healing of a paralyzed, Jan Collaert (II), After Maerten de Vos, 1598 - 1618 print The interior of a house full of people. A few men lower a bed with a paralyzed friend through the roof of a house down to Christ. Christ touches the man and heals him from his lameness (Matthew 9: 1-8). The print has a Latin caption. The print is part of a series about the life of Christ. Antwerp paper engraving a paralytic is let down through the roof of the house where Christ is preaching

Parable of the royal wedding.

Petrus and John for the high priest; History of Petrus and Johannes. Petrus and John are previously being before the court consisting of the high priest, scribes and elders.

Jesus and the Adulterous Woman, from The New Testament Artist's working dates 1635 France. Etching on paper . Jacques Callot

Birth of John the Baptist; Nativitas Beati Ioannis Baptistae. View in an interior with antique images along the walls. On the right lies Elisabet in bed. She has just got to John the Baptist. A group of women is busy taking care of the newborn in the foreground. In the middle of standing an old man with beard that writes on a tablet that is ceased by a little boy (putto).

Worship by the shepherds. A group of shepherds admires the Christ child that lies in a crib in a stone departure. Maria kneels next to the child, Joseph is behind it. In the background the proclamation to the shepherds. Under the show two Latin lines.

Thirsty Laven, Pieter Nagel, After Gerard van Groeningen, in Or Before 1571 print A man pours water from a jug in a man's drink. On the left a woman with a child on her back. In the background a colonnade where people get to drink. At the bottom of the margin a rule of text in Latin. Print from a series about the works of mercy. paper engraving giving the thirsty to drink, 'sitiens potatur' ~ one of the (seven) Acts of Mercy

Saint Peter Speaks to the People about Christ. Medium: engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Philip Galle after Maerten van Heemskerck.

Last Supper, Johann Sadeler (I), Anonymous, Pierre Firens

Amsterdam, Visscher, Claes Jansz. (II), Vos, Maerten de, Antwerp, Wierix, Johannes, Theatrum biblicum, History of David and Absalom, Absalom seizes power, verso bottom right - stamped, At the city gates of Jerusalem Absalom embraces an Israelite. In this way he met everyone from Israel who came to ask the king for a ruling, and in this way he won over the people of Israel. Below the representation a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2 Sam. 15:2., print, prent, prints, prenten, height 199 mm, width 259 mm, Zuid-Nederlands, 1549 - 1618, print maker, prentmaker, 1585 - 1585, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, 1532 - 1603-12-04, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, Noord-Nederlands, 1586 - 1652-06-19, publisher

Esther before Ahasveros, Hans Collaert (i) (attributed to), after Jan Snellinck (i), 1585 print Ester kneels for King Ahasveros. The king points his scepter to her as a sign of affection. Ester asks the king to come to the feast -made feast and Haman with Haman. On the right in the background the continuation of the story. The king can be read from the chronicles of the empire in the evening. It states that Mordecai has thwarted an attack on the king's life. The king asks Haman, who stands by the bed, how someone who has saved the life of the king must be honored. In the background you can see how Mordecai is driven around in the rug of and on the king's horse, while Haman is driving around him. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Est. 5-6. paper engraving Ahasuerus holds out his sceptre to Esther (Esther usually kneeling). Ahasuerus being sleepless, has the court records read to him. King Ahasuerus asks Haman how to honour a man he wishes to reward. Mordec

Circumcision Van Sichem, 1643 - 1646 print Sichem is circumcised. On the right, the just circumcised Chamor, the father of Sichem, is supported by a boy. At the bottom of the margin a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 34: 24. Amsterdam paper engraving Shechem and Hamor propose the circumcision to their fellow-townsmen (+ variant)

Unbelief of Tomas, Jan Luyken, 1712 print Amsterdam paper etching Christ shows Thomas his wounds

New altar initiated; History of the Maccabeans; Thesaurus Sacrarum historiarum Veteris Testamenti (...). The new altar in the Temple of Jerusalem is initiated while the Israelites sing. Others bring sacrifices. There is a sacrifice on the new altar. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1 MAKK. 4.

Christ blesses the children, Philips Galle, after Chrispijn van den Broeck, 1566 print Christ sits on a square and blesses the children who come to him with their mothers. Next to and behind him the apostles are looking at him in groups. paper engraving Christ blessing children brought by their mothers, usually with some disciples disapprovingly looking on (Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-17)

Bruiloft Te Kana, Jacob Matham, After Taddeo Zuccaro, 1617 print Christ at the table during the wedding in Kana. In the foreground, food and drinks are provided by servants. paper engraving the marriage-feast at Cana (John 2:1-11)

New altar inaugurated, Johannes Wierix, after Gerard van Groeningen, 1572 - 1576 print The new altar in the temple of Jerusalem is inaugurated, while the Israelites sing. Others make sacrifices. A sacrifice is burning on the new altar. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1 bubble. 4. Antwerp paper engraving Judas Maccabeus has the temple purified and re-dedicated (1 Maccabees 4:36-58)

Christ shown to the people (ECCE gay).

. Christ washes the feet of the apostles during the last supper. Christ is kneeling for Peter to wash his feet. Peter protests against this self-resisting Christ. In the margin a bible verse in Latin.

Society of Christ, Zacharias Dolendo, After Karel van Mander, 1596 - 1598 print Christ is tied to a column and two soldiers with branch forests. Pilatus looks at the scourge from an increase. Print from a series of 13 prints and a title print manufactured by Z. Dolendo and J. de Gheyn II. paper engraving flagellation by soldiers, Christ usually tied to a column (Matthew 27:26; Mark 15:15; John 19:1)

Lazarus begs in the house of the rich man; Parable of the rich man and the poor Lazarus. The rich man is sitting with his company around a richly filled table. Musicians play in the background. In the foreground is the poor Lazarus, with a begging juice in his hand. Dogs lick his wounds. A servant threatens to hit him with a stick. Print from a series of four with the similarity of the rich man and the poor Lazarus.

Remission of the man's debt by the king; Parable of the thankless servant. The thankless servant is sitting on his knees and begs the king to grace. The king has lost the 10,000 talent debt. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a four-part series about the similarity of the thankless servant.

Christ blesses the children; Let the children come to me. In a room, Christ is in the midst of mothers with small children. He blesses the children while the apostles are changing. Below the show is a Latin fragment from the Bible, Matthew 19: 13-15

After Maerten van Heemskerck, Samuel Anointing David, c1556 Samuel Anointing David

Eliezer and Rebekka, Adriaen Collaert (attributed to), after Maerten de Vos, 1643 print Eliezer, the servant of Abraham, meets Rebekka at the well. She lets him drink from her jug. On the right the camels and the result of Eliezer. On the left the women from the city of water come to the fountain. The fountain is crowned by a river god. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 24. publisher: Antwerppublisher: Amsterdam paper engraving the meeting at the well: Eliezer sees Rebekah coming with a pitcher

Christ touches his bride; Hooglied van Solomon; Canticum CanticoRum; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. The bride of Christ (the church) is sitting on a throne in a temple. Christ stands with his cross outside in a garden and through a window his hand touches her shoulder. In the background, spectators look at a high priest who preaches about the tables of the law and a lamb is sacrificed on an altar. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Hoesl. 5: 1. This print is part of an album.

Lucas de Leyde. The worship of the Magi (Bartsch 37). Chisel. 1513. Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris, Petit Palais. 78968-26 Religious art, bible, religious iconography, biblical character, 16th 16th 16th 16th 16th 16 century, engraving

Unbelief of Tomas.

Worship by the shepherds, c. 1595 print A group of shepherds admires the Christ child, which lies in a feeder in a stone departure. Maria kneels next to the child, Joseph is behind it. In the background the proclamation to the shepherds. Two lines of Latin under the performance. paper engraving adoration of the Christ-child by the shepherds; Mary and Joseph present

Amsterdam, Visscher, Claes Jansz. (II), Groeningen, Gerard van, Muller, Harmen Jansz, Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae, Events from the life of Christ, Let the children come to me, Christ blesses the children, who are brought to him by their mothers. The disciples look on. Below the representation a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luke 18:15. This print is part of an album., print, album sheet, prints, height 203 mm, width 281 mm, Dutch, 1540 - 1617-10-07, print maker, printmaker, 1585 - 1585, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, Southern Netherlands, 1515 - 1599, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, Northern Netherlands, 1586 - 1652-06-19, publisher

Jacques Callot, Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery, 1635 Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery

Christ shown to the people (ECCE gay).

The Adoration of the Magi with the Virgin, Christ Child, and Joseph at center, set against architectural details 1570-1615 Cherubino Alberti (Zaccaria Mattia) Italian. The Adoration of the Magi with the Virgin, Christ Child, and Joseph at center, set against architectural details 652267

Generosity of the poor widow, Jacques de Bie, After Maerten de Vos, 1598 - 1618 print Christ points his students to a poor widow who throws some money into the sacrificialist. This widow has given more than the big gifts of the rich because she cannot miss that money (Luke 21: 1-4). The print has a Latin caption. The print is part of a series about the life of Christ. Antwerp paper engraving the widow's mite: Christ draws the disciples' attention to a woman who puts a few coins in the temple's money chest (Mark 12:41-44; Luke 21:1-4)

Sermon of Christ for the Temple, Jan Luyken, 1703 - 1762 print Amsterdam paper etching / letterpress printing Christ is teaching in the temple in the middle of the feast of Tabernacles

Antwerp, Galle, Philips, Vos, Maerten de, Theodoor, Decalogvs cvm acerbissimis, Ten Commandments, Susanna and the Elders: the Eighth Commandment, verso middle below - stamped, Daniel accuses the elders of having lied and falsely accused Susanna of fornication (Daniel 13:50-59). This is a violation of the eighth Commandment: 'You shall not bear false witness'. In the background their punishment: they are both stoned to a stake. The print has a Latin caption. The print series depicts the Ten Commandments through scenes from the Old Testament., print, prints, verso center bottom - stamped, height 195 mm, width 245 mm, Southern Netherlands, 1571 - 1633, print maker, printmaker, 1585 - 1589, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, 1532 - 1603-12-04, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, 1537 - 1612-03-29, publisher

Cornelius Knelt for Petrus, Claes Jansz. Visscher (II) (Attributed to workshop or), After Philips Galle, After Jan van der Straet, 1643 - 1646 print The Centurio Cornelius kneels for the apostle Petrus. In the background, Petrus Cornelius and the rest of his family, in the presence of the Holy Spirit in the form of a pigeon. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a 35-part series on the subject of the actions of the apostles. print maker: Amsterdamafter print by: Antwerpafter design by: Florence paper engraving Peter in the house of Cornelius: the Holy Ghost descends upon Cornelius and his family, who are baptized by Peter

Copper engraving and etching by François de Poilly the Elder from 1640-1693 showing Saint Charles Borromeo in religious portraiture.

Esther for Ahasveros. Esther collapses for the throne of King Ahasveros. She must be supported by two servants. King Ahasveros presents her hand. Under the portrait a latin fresh and a bishopal weapon.

Foot Walking of Peter, Johannes Wierix, After Bernardino Passeri, 1593 print Christ is kneeling for the apostle Peter and washes his feet. Peter protests. The other apostles are - barefoot - next to him in a semicircle in the departure. Various elements from the performance are letters that correspond with the legend in the margin. Antwerp paper engraving Christ washes Peter's feet

Mozes and Aaron for Pharaoh, Cornelis Cort, After Federico Zuccaro, 1567 print The pharaoh is sitting on a high throne under a canopy. Soldiers are standing next to him. Moses and Aaron stand for him. The city can be seen through an arc -shaped niche. A group of people are waiting for the Pharaoh Palast. paper engraving Moses and Aaron confront Pharaoh (Exodus 5-7:13)

Antwerp, Jode, Gerard de, Snellinck, Jan (I), Wierix, Johannes, Thesaurus novi Testamenti elegantissimis iconibus expressus continens historias atque miracula doni nostri Iesu Christi, Miracles of Christ, Christ heals a man with a withered hand, Christ heals at the temple on sabbath a man with a withered hand. The man stretches out his hand to Christ. The scribes look on. Two of them sit on the ground with law books in their hands. In the background in the landscape Christ heals other people. Below the representation a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luke 6. This print is part of an album., print, prent, albumblad, prints, prenten, height 212 mm, width 256 mm, Zuid-Nederlands, 1549 - 1618, print maker, prentmaker, 1585 - 1585, fourth quarter 16th century, vier kwart 16e eeuw, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, 1544 - 1638-10-01, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, Noord-Nederlands, 1509 - 1591-02-05, publisher

Calling Matthew, Jan Luyken, 1703 - 1762 print Print Maker: Haarlem Publisher: Amsterdam paper etching / letterpress printing calling of Matthew (Levi), the tax-collector (usually with money lying on the table and people paying taxes) (Matthew 9:9; Mark 2:14; Luke 5:27-28)

Antwerp, Galle, Philips, Haarlem, Heemskerck, Maarten van, Acta Apostolorum, Acts of the Apostles, Peter, John and Philip Blessing Believers in Samaria, verso center bottom - stamped, The apostles Peter, John and Philip travel to Samaria and heal the sick and possessed there. In the foreground, the three lay their hands on believers. Through the laying on of hands by the apostles, they are filled with the Holy Spirit. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a 34-part series on the subject of the Acts of the Apostles., print, prints, Peter lays his hands on Philippus and receives the Holy Spirit, recto center bottom - written, height 210 mm, width 272 mm, South Netherlands, 1537 - 1612-03-29, print maker, printmaker, 1582 - 1582, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, North Netherlands, 1498 - 1574, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher

Moses orders the Israelites to collect the manna and Moses hits water from the rock, Giulio Bonasone, after Parmigianino, 1546 print On the left a cave with Moses that hits the water out of the rock. On the right Moses that the Israelites, a large group of people with jugs and baskets, orders to collect the manna. In the background buildings. Italy paper engraving the gathering of manna (in baskets and pots). Moses striking water from the rock (Exodus 17:1-7; Numbers 20:2-13). Moses (not in biblical context); possible attributes: rays of light or horns on his head, rod, Tables of the Law

Generation of Dorcas (Tabita). .

Abraham and Sara at King Abimelech, Symon Novelanus (Attributed to), 1577 - 1627 print Abraham and Sara at Abimelech, king of Gerar. Abimelech had Sara brought to his palace because Abraham said she was his sister, but there he discovered that she was married to Abraham. Abimelech returned Abraham his wife Sara and also silver coins and gifts. Abraham and Sara leave on the right. At the bottom a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 13. Cologne paper etching Abraham is summoned before Abimelech; Sarah is given back to Abraham, who is honoured with a thousand pieces of silver and other gifts

Saint Simon. Engraving after M. de Vos.

. Christ stands with his followers at the start of a colonnade. A Canaanitary woman kneels behind him and asks him to help her. Her daughter is possessed by demons. One of Christ followers wants to send her away, but Christ talks to her. In addition to Christ a dog eating from the ground, a reference to the parable that Christ told the woman. Under the image a latin fresh from matte. 15.

Antwerp, Jode, Gerard de, Snellinck, Jan (I), Collaert, Hans (I), Thesaurus sacrarum historiarum veteris testamenti, elegantissimis imaginibus expressum excellentissimorum in hac arte virorum opera: nunc primum in lucem editus, History of Esther, Esther before Ahasuerus, Esther kneels before King Ahasuerus. The king points his scepter at her as a sign of affection. Esther asks the king to come to the banquet she is hosting together with Haman. On the right in the background the continuation of the story. In the evening the king has the chronicles of the empire read to him. It states that Mordecai has thwarted an attempt on the king's life. The king asks Haman, who is standing by the bed, how someone who has saved the king's life should be honored. In the background, Mordecai can be seen being ridden around in the king's robes and on the king's horse, while Haman leads him around. Below the scene is a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Est. 5-6. This print is part of an album., pri

Moving of Christ; Scenes with Christ. The ropes of Christ is mocked by two Jews after his thorn coring. The scourges are bound to the column behind him. In the margin a six-line caption, in two columns, in Latin.

. Seven priests blink on their Ramshorens while walking out for the ark of the covenant. The walls of the city of Jericho deposit into and the people storm the city. At the bottom of the margin a reference to the Bible text in Latin.

Thanksgiving in a church after the relief of Leiden, Willem de Haen, 1611 - 1614 print A large number of kneeling people in a church interior in Leiden in 1574 say thanks for the relief of their city. In the middle a preacher on a pulpit, above him a cloud with the tetragram. On either side a sculpted frame with Hermen. Last print from the series of six. Low Countries paper engraving the worship of God. interior of church

Jacques Callot, Raising of Lazarus, 1635 Raising of Lazarus

Paul preaches to Athens; PAVLVM Prædicantem. Paul preaches in a temple in Athens for the aropagus, the highest Athenian court. All kinds of people listen to him. Links a statue of Minerva. Three angels fly in the air with the papal weapon of Clemens Xi and a banderole on which: "PAVLVM Prædicantem".

Amsterdam, Visscher, Claes Jansz. (II), Antwerp, Jode, Gerard de, Vos, Maerten de, Collaert, Adriaen, Theatrum biblicum, Thesaurus sacrarum historiarum veteris testamenti, History of Abraham, Eliezer and Rebecca, verso - stamped, Eliezer, Abraham's servant, meets Rebecca at the well. She lets him drink from her pitcher. On the right the camels and Eliezer's retinue. On the left the women from the city come to fetch water from the fountain. The fountain is crowned by a river god. Below the representation a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 24., print, prent, prints, prenten, height 200 mm, width 264 mm, South Netherlands (before 1775), 1560 - 1618-06-29, print maker, printmaker, 1585 - 1585, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), South Netherlands, 1532 - 1603-12-04, intermediary draughtsman, after a drawing by, Publication (Event), Publication, Northern Netherlands, 1509 - 1591-02-05, publisher, uitgever, 1586 - 1652-06-19

Sadeler, Johann (I), Vos, Maerten de, Frankfurt, Life and passion of Christ and of the virgin Mary, Birth of Christ, verso bottom center - stamped, Mary kneels before the crib with the Christ child. Around the crib three angels. In the background Joseph with the donkey. Three angels fly in the air. The print has a Latin Bible quotation as a caption and is the third print in a fifteen-part series on the life of Christ and the Virgin Mary., print, prints, verso middle bottom - stamped, height 200 mm, width 151 mm, South Netherlands, 1550 - 1600-08, print maker, printmaker, 1587 - 1589, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), 1532 - 1603-12-04, intermediary draughtsman, after a drawing by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher

Opwekking by Lazarus, Jacques Callot, 1635 print Christ is, surrounded by a large group of people, in a cave near a grave, from which a man stands out (Lazarus). This print is part of a series of ten prints with performances from the New Testament, to which a title print has been added after Callot dead. print maker: Nancypublisher: Paris paper etching the raising of Lazarus ('Lazarus, come out')

Achitofel en chusai bij absalom, 1643 print Achitofel and the Arkiet Chusai advise Absalom about the martial plan against King David. In the background, Jonatan and Achimaäs, who will convey the news about the plan to King David, hide in a well in the yard of the house of a man from Bachurim. His wife lays a hatch over the opening of the well, so that nothing can be seen. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2 SAM. 17: 1. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving Absalom takes counsel with Ahitophel. Hushai called for counsel. pursued by Absalom's soldiers Ahimaaz and Jonathan hide in a pit in a house at Baharim; a woman spreads a cover with corn over the pit

Today give us the bread we need; Our father. Men and women are in the church on the floor and listen to a sermon of the priest. In the background at the altar, a priest shares the hosti to knelt believers. On the right in a departure a man prays. The Latin caption is part of the prayer it our Father.

Antwerp, Jode, Gerard de, Vos, Maerten de, Collaert, Adriaen, Thesaurus sacrarum historiarum veteris testamenti, elegantissimis imaginibus expressum excellentissimorum in hac arte virorum opera: nunc primum in lucem editus, History of Abraham, Abraham's meeting with Melchizedek, Melchizedek, the high priest and king of Salem (Jerusalem), gives Abraham bread and a jug of wine. Abraham, dressed in armor and with a helmet on his head, takes the bread, while his soldiers stand behind him. Behind Melchizedek stands his army. Below the representation an explanatory text in Latin and an erroneous reference to a Bible text in Gen. 18. This print is part of an album., print, album sheet, prints, height 201 mm, width 250 mm, Southern Netherlands (before 1775), 1560 - 1618-06-29, print maker, printmaker, 1585 - 1585, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, Southern Netherlands, 1532 - 1603-12-04, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, Northern Netherlands, 1

Amos, Zacharia en Maleachi, anonymous, after Jan Snellinck (I), 1585 print The prophets Amos, Zechariah and Malachi stand side by side in a landscape. Amos with shepherds and sheep, Zecharis looks at the landscape in which the temple is rebuilt, Malachi with an angel. Under the performance explanations in Latin. Antwerp paper engraving the four major prophets (not in biblical context): Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel. the book of Amos. the book of Zechariah. the book of Malachi

Thanks for the relief of Leiden, 1574, 1612 - 1614 print Leiden residents kneel in gratitude during a church service after the relocation of the city, 1574. Above the pastor the Tetragram. In sculpted frame with Hermen on either side. Northern Netherlands paper engraving Protestant service

Christ puts his hand on the crooked woman ..

Moses' test at Pharaoh, Pieter Jalhea Furnius, 1550 - 1625 print To test the little Moses, the Pharaoh had two dishes brought, one with smoldering coals and the other with cherries - or according to a variant with a ruby -occupied ring -. Moses chose the coal and put them in his mouth so that he burned it. To the right of the middle is Moses with the daughter of the Pharaoh in front of the scale with coal where he just put one of them in his mouth. On the left the pharaoh has risen from his throne. In the background there are service stations and the left servants of the Pharaoh. Under the show is a rule of text in Latin. paper engraving Moses' trial by fire: when given the choice between two plates, one containing burning coals, the other a ruby ring (or cherries), Moses chooses the burning coals and puts them in his mouth

The martyrdom of St Agnes: an angel rises to heaven carrying a martyr's palm, which he gives to Christ. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, c. 1830, after D. Zampieri, il Domenichino.

Antwerpen, Jode, Gerard de, Vos, Maerten de, Thesaurus novi Testamenti elegantissimis iconibus expressus continens historias atque miracula doni nostri Iesu Christi, Seven works of mercy, Clothing the naked, Antwerp, In an interior, men and women distribute clothing to people who have no clothing. Christ stands in the middle of the space. Below the representation, a reference in Latin to the Bible text. This print is part of an album., print, album sheet, prints, height 202 mm, width 247 mm, Work conception, Southern Netherlands, 1532 - 1603-12-04, after a design by, 1585 - 1585, fourth quarter 16th century, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), print maker, printmaker, Publication (Event), Publication, Northern Netherlands, 1509 - 1591-02-05, publisher

Synagogue where a rabbine reads a wetrol. In a synagogue there is a rabbi on the speaking chair (BIMA). He reads from a wetrol from the Torah, which he loves. Some listeners keep their right hand up. Probably the Jewish party SimChat Torah (joy of the law).

Science (Scientia) accompanies Faith (Fides) and Hope (Spes) to the throne of the bride (Sponsa). Female personifications of various virtues look on. In the margin a four-line caption, in two columns, in Latin. The bride receives Faith and Hope, print maker: Johannes Wierix, (possibly), intermediary draughtsman: Gerard van Groeningen, publisher: Philips Galle, Antwerp, 1574, paper, engraving, letterpress printing, h 92 mm × w 140 mm

Last Supper; Vita, Passio et Resvrrectio IESV Christi; Life, passion and resurrection of Christ. Christ and his students around an oval table. Christ holds a cup with wine (Matthew 26: 20-25). Judas, right in the corner, leaves the table with a money pouch in his hand, symbol of his betrayal. The print has a Latin caption. The print is part of a series about the life of Christ.

Christ lays his hand on the crooked woman, anonymous, after Jan Luyken, 1712 print Amsterdam paper etching healing of a woman 'bent over' (Luke 13:10-17)

Generosity of scipio. Scipio gives a virgin, which he received as a reward for a victory, back to her upcoming spouse. In the Latin text in Latin.

The angels lead fate and his wife and daughters from Sodom; History of Lot. The two angels accompany the city of Lot and his family. In the background a hilly landscape with a river.

Philip Galle after Jan van der Straet, Saint Paul before Festus and Agrippa Saint Paul before Festus and Agrippa

Decapitation of John the Baptist, Anonymous, After Erasmus Quellinus (II), c. 1645 - 1650 print De Beul puts the head of John the Baptist on the scale, who holds Solomé and her mother Herodias. Three women watch on the left. On the right are soldiers, one of which is dressed in a lion sheet and holding a phases in your hand. In the background in a niche a statue of Moses with the dining tables. Antwerp paper engraving Salome is given the head of John the Baptist by the executioner. Moses (not in biblical context); possible attributes: rays of light or horns on his head, rod, Tables of the Law

Amsterdam, Visscher, Claes Jansz. (II), Heemskerck, Maarten van, Galle, Philips, Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae, Acts of the Apostles, Acta Apostolorum, Peter Heals the Sick with His Shadow, In the center of the foreground is the apostle Peter. Around him are all the sick and possessed. They hope that Peter's shadow will fall on them and heal them. Together with Peter, the other apostles heal the sick and cast out spirits. Below the scene is a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Acts 5:15. This print is part of an album., print, album sheet, prints, height 212 mm, width 265 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1643 - 1643, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, Southern Netherlands, 1537 - 1612-03-29, after print by, Northern Netherlands, 1498 - 1574, after design by, Publication (Event), Publication, 1586 - 1652-06-19, publisher

Jacques Callot, Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery, 1635 Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery

Antwerp, Galle, Philips, Florence, Straet, Jan van der, Collaert, Adriaen, Acta Apostolorum, Acts of the Apostles, Paul heals a cripple at Lystra, recto center below - written, The apostles Paul and Barnabas arrive in Lystra. There they heal a crippled beggar. The crowd gathered around them looks on in admiration. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a 34-part series on the subject of the Acts of the Apostles., print, prints, verso center bottom - stamped, Paulus heals a cripple, height 204 mm, width 266 mm, South Netherlands, 1537 - 1612-03-29, print maker, printmaker, 1582 - 1582, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), South Netherlands (before 1775), 1560 - 1618-06-29, Work conception, 1523 - 1605-11-02, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher

Vignette for the poem Tirza and Her Sons A.H. Niemeyra a scene in the temple (August Hermann Niemeyer's poems bookhand. 1778) Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726 1801)

David is anointed by Samuel, Anonymous, After Maarten van Heemskerck, 1595 - 1633 print David kneels for the prophet Samuel, who with oil from a horn to king ointment. His harp lies for David. His father Isaï and Davids brothers watch, among others. Behind Samuel the head of a cow is sacrificed. At the rear left Samuel asks God for advice and right rear David is picked up to appear for Samuel. In the margin a single -line caption in Latin from 1 Sam. (incorrectly referred to as 1 kings on the print). print maker: Low Countriespublisher: Antwerp paper engraving Samuel anointing David in the presence of his father Jesse and his brothers

Death of the firstborns in Egypt, including the son of the Pharaoh.

Solomon and the Queen of Seba. The Queen of Seba stands with her female companions for King Solomon and his consequence of men. In the background the Temple of Solomon.

The People of Samaria Receive the Word of God. Medium: engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Philip Galle after Maerten van Heemskerck.

The lost son says goodbye to his father; Parable of the lost son; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. The lost son says goodbye to his father. He is on horseback and shakes his father's hand. On the right the family in front of the house. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 15:11. This print is part of an album.

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