Medieval Religious Illustrations

Historical woodcut illustrations depicting religious scenes and moral lessons from the Middle Ages, showcasing the lives of priests and biblical characters.

'The burning of maister Hierome of Prage', (c1563). Creator: Unknown.

Facsimile of the third and fourth pages of the first printed Latin edition of the Bible of the Poor, Biblia Pauperum, printed around 1450, Germany. The Biblia pauperum, Poor Man's Bible, was a tradition of illustrated Bibles that probably began with Ansgar, and a printed block book in use in the later Middle Ages to illustrate the typological correspondences between the Old and New Testaments

Historical illustration from the 19th Century, the Round Table of Vice, caricature from the Reformation depicting the dissolute life of priests and princes, 16th Century

The thriving staff of Joseph. Joseph, priest and men in the temple. Joseph holds blooming walking stick with bird on it. As a result, he is recognized as a future groom of Mary.

medicine hospitals wood engraving ""Opus chirurgicum"" by Paracelsus Basel 1561,

'The burning of maister Hierome of Prage', (c1563). Creator: Unknown.

The coronation of Louis of Bavaria in the St. Peter's Basilica by the Bishop of Arezzo, Guido Tarlati di Pietramale, relief of the marble tomb of the bishop in the cathedral of Arezzo, 1880, woodcut, Italy, Europe

Pope Urban II urging kings and knights to join a Crusade, Nov. 1095 woodcut published ca. 1486.

The Mocking of Christ. Albrecht Dürer (Germany, Nuremberg, 1471-1528). Germany, 1509-1511. Prints; woodcuts. Woodcut

Court session, in the foreground the criminal is being pulled up by the throat, in the background one can see the various death blows, facsimile of a ...

Conrad Celtis, Conrad Celtes, Protucius, hands over his works to Emperor Frederick III, facsimile of the woodcut by Albrecht Duerer, printed in Nuremberg, 1501, Germany, cover picture in, Opera Hrosvite, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date not known, Europe

Indulgences in a Basel church with the Medicean coat of arms, Fearing purgatory and unforgiveness, people bought indulgences, it was said that if you bought an indulgence you would be freed from your sins, digital improved reproduction of an original 19th century print

Martin Luther's journey to Rome 1510, Germany, horse, riding, farewell, friends, waving, outdoors, 16th century, historical illustration c. 1860, Europe

Holy Kastenschap, Luke Cranach (I), 1509 - 1510 print Holy vast or the family of Saint Anna shows all the children and grandchildren she received. The figure group with Mary, the Christkind and Anna is centrally located as Anna in three in an interior. There are various men in the room, including Joachim and Joseph. Two women are sitting on the floor with the smallest children. On the left we are taught children from their father who is already ready with a rod. Germany paper Holy Kinship

Moses and Aaron Before Pharaoh ca. 1515-30 South Netherlandish. Moses and Aaron Before Pharaoh 466620

Death as an Artist in Front of the Blessed Sacrament from Hans Holbein Dance of Death, 1538, Historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

The Visitation, from The Life of the Virgin by Albrecht Dürer, 1511, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, original ...

The Song of Songs. The Bridegroom showing the bride his land, from a Canticum Canticorum. Old 19th century engraved illustration from Jesus Christ by Veuillot 1890

Dancing people do not pay the prescribed honours to a priest passing by with the sacrament, so that as punishment the bridge breaks and they fall into the water. From Hartmann's Schedel's Liber Cronicarum, 1493, Historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Historical illustration from the 19th Century, Pius II or Enea Silvio Piccolomini, 1405 - 1464, Pope of the Catholic Church and Frederick III, 1415 - 1493, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire

Ablassbriefe in einer Basler Kirche mit dem Wappen der Mediceer, Aus Angst vor dem Fegefeuer und vor Unvergebung kauften die Menschen Ablassbriefe, ma...

Probably French 16th Century, The Martyrdom of a Saint, woodcut

The archdukes and high barons of Germany at the coronation of the Emperor Maximilian, 16th century. The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance by Paul Lacroix, 1874

Woodcut engraving depicting Emperor Charles IV (1316-1378) being harangued by Fellows of Paris University. Engraving after manuscript "Chroniques de St Denis".

Netherlands, Master of the Virgo inter Virgines, Master of the Delbecq-Schreiber Passion, Master of Delft, Peter and the Temple Tax, Two scenes from the teaching of Peter. Peter takes a coin from the mouth of a fish. Christ and men look on. Peter pays a coin to the collector of the temple tax., print, engraving, book illustration, prints, engravings, height 98 mm, width 141 mm, Northern Netherlands, unknown, 1480 - 1500, fourth quarter 15th century, first quarter 16th century, paper, woodcut, Southern Netherlands, print maker, printmaker

'Die Belchneidung Christi', ('Circumcision of Christ'), c1505. Creator: Albrecht Durer.

Epitome in Divae Parthenices Mariae Historiam ab Alberto Durero Life of the Virgin 1511 Chelidonius Austrian. Epitome in Divae Parthenices Mariae Historiam ab Alberto Durero Life of the Virgin 347467

Annunciation, Nativity, Adoration of Christ-child by Magi (wise men/kings). unknown c. 1510-1515 Tapestry Dimensions: H 7'5" x W 11' Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from A. J. Kobler, invoiced 10/15/1927 SS 15406. French & Co. sold to Felix Warburg, n.d. SS 31523. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field held by archangel Gabriel at top L:.. VE ORA.. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on banderole held by kneeling Prophet Andreas in L corner: DES.. XOM FIMV Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on banderole held by Prophet Isaiah at top center: CE VIRGO.. ET.. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on banderole held by kneeling man at top R partially legible in photograph Inscriptions: Inscriptions in central field identifying figures some include: ANDRES, ISAIAS Virgin Mary is visited by archangel Gabriel announcing Christ's birth (top L); Virgin Mary, St. Josep

The Entombment. Woodcut by Albrecht Durer from his series of seven woodcuts for The Great Passion c1497-1500

Residence of a Saxon Nobleman. Black and White Illustration from the "Old England" published by James Sangster in 1860.

A copper engraving by Monogrammist BM from the late 15th century depicting Salomon's judgment, showing biblical figures, composition, and Northern European engraving techniques.

Martin Luther, Presentation of the Augsburg Confession in the Bishop's Seat, Confessio Augustana, Augsburg, Emperor, Wittenberg Reformation, Melanchton, Christian doctrine, Protestantism, religion, Christianity, Latin language, year 1530, 16th century, historical illustration c. 1860

Woodcut by Hans Wechtlin, circa 1508 with edition 1522, depicting the Annunciation, showing the angel, Virgin Mary, and religious iconography in early 16th-century German printmaking.

Shepherds with their flocks and dogs. Figure on left is holding bagpipes and, as well as crooks for handling the sheep, there are woodwind instruments on the ground. Woodcut from early 16th century English edition of "The Shepheards Kalendar"

Picture cycle The Life of the Virgin, resting on the flight to Egypt, woodcut by Albrecht Duerer, historical, digital improved reproduction of an old woodcut

Meal at the Pharisees. Two scenes in a room. Christ at the table with two Pharisees and Christ and two men with basin with water.

Picture cycle From the Life of the Virgin, the Visitation, woodcut by Albrecht Duerer, historical, digital improved reproduction of an old woodcut

Woodcut engraving depicting Moses receiving the Tablets of Stone in Hebrew.

The Abbess visited by Death. Facsimile of an engraving, belonging to the series "The Dance of Death" by Hans Holbein the Younger, in "Les Simulachres et Histoires facées de la Mort", 1538. "Vie Militaire et Religieuse au Moyen Age et à l'Epoque de la Renaissance". Paris, 1877.

Albrecht Dürer, Saints Stephen, Sixtus, and Lawrence, probably c 1504 1505 Saints Stephen, Sixtus, and Lawrence

16th Century German woodcut depicting musical instruments being played. Instruments included are the organ and flute. A chorus sings alongside

Line drawing depicting the weighing of souls. The soul is saved despite the cheating demons who are depicted pushing down the scales and safely delivered to St Peter at the gates of paradise. Dated 13th Century

Christ preaches in a room, master of Delft (attributed to), 1503 print Christ standing with a group of people in the room. Low Countries paper Christ preaching in a house

The entry into Jerusalem, Master of Delft (attributed to), 1503 print Printed from three blocks. Christ on donkey followed by disciples. Three bystanders welcome him at the Poort van Jerusalem. Left and right of the performance Architectural ornamentation. Low Countries paper entry into Jerusalem: people spreading their clothes before Christ on the ass, and waving palm branches (Matthew 21:1-11, 21:14-16; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-40; John 12:12-19)

An antipapal satire depicting Queen Elizabeth I, as the goddess Diana, sitting in the judgement on Pope Gregory XIII during the Inquisition of the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre, and the assassination of William of Orange. Dated 16th Century

Netherlands, Master of the Virgo inter Virgines, Master of the Delbecq-Schreiber Passion, Master of Delft, Presentation of Christ in the Temple, Printed from three blocks. Mary hands over the naked Christ Child to a priest. Bystanders look on. Architectural ornamentation to the left and right of the scene., print, engraving, book illustration, prints, engravings, height 107 mm, width 144 mm, Northern Netherlands, unknown, 1480 - 1500, fourth quarter 15th century, first quarter 16th century, paper, woodcut, Southern Netherlands

Saint Martha (). Woodcut.

The adoration of the Magi, woodcut by Albrecht Durer, historical, digital improved reproduction of an old woodcut..

Christ and the rich young man.

Blessing by Leonti Bunin, woodcut, 1700, active End 17th century, Russia, Moscow, State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts

Woodcuts to complete the great passion, Christ in limbo, woodcut by Albrecht Durer, historical, digital improved reproduction of an old woodcut..

First published representation of people of the New World. Human flesh is being eaten (top left), and part of a human body is hanging fro a beam. (centre top). According to the text, Americans eat each other, live to 150, and have no government. Woodcut (German) between 1497 and 1504

Crucible furnace with closed eye

'Christ Examined by Pilate', c1808. Artist: Unknown

Feasting, c.1600. A party of people sit at a long table in a room with a roaring log fire and eat and drink their fill. Date: C.1600

Pontius Pilate (dc36) Roman governor of Jerusalem, asking Jesus 'Art thou the King of the Jews'. 'Bible' John 18.33. Copperplate engraving c1808

Martin Luther singing as a current student at the door of Mrs Ursula Gotta in Eisenach 1498 (above), Luther in the house of his future foster mother Mrs Gotta, Germany, front door, stairs, singer, children, room, candle, wool, spindle, spinning, lute, 15th century, historical illustration c. 1860, Europe

Medical History. 16th centry. Doctors with a patient. Engraving by Expositio Ugonis Senensis super Aforismos Hippocratis, 1518, Pavia.

Antwerp, Galle, Philips, Florence, Straet, Jan van der, Collaert, Adriaen, Passio, mors et resurrection dn. Nostri Iesu Christ, Passion, death and resurrection of Christ, Christ before Herod, verso bottom center - stamped, Christ is brought before Herod. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a series on the life of Christ., print, prints, 338, recto top right - written, verso, height 194 mm, width 264 mm, South Netherlands (before 1775), 1560 - 1618-06-29, print maker, printmaker, 1585 - 1586, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, South Netherlands, 1523 - 1605-11-02, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, 1537 - 1612-03-29, publisher

Martyrdom of St Catherine of Alexandria as she is borne by bears to Mount Sinai. Saint Catherine of the Wheel was, according to tradition, a Christian saint and virgin, who was martyred in the early 4th century at the hands of the pagan emperor Maxentius.

SAINT THOMAS THE APOSTLE who is said to have travelled to Southern India where he was killed by someone sticking a lance through him Date: 1st century

Stadtleben im 15. Jahrhundert, bei einem patrizischen Tanzfest, die Oberschicht, bestehend aus Mitgliedern des niederen Adels, wohlhabenden Kaufleuten...

View of the southwest corner of the crucifix of the Domkerk in Utrecht with two bays on the left of the southern arm of the cross and two windows of the Hungarian chapel above, from the northeast.

Christ entombment, Saint Pierre abbey. Solesmes, Sarthe. France. Old 19th century engraved illustration from Jesus Christ by Veuillot 1890

Illustrations to the Revelations of Saint Brigitte, the Crucifixion, woodcut by Albrecht Duerer, historical, digital improved reproduction of an old woodcut

When Henri IV is murdered, his 8-year old son is crowned as Louis XIII, but his mother, the ghastly Marie de Medicis, will seize power and rule as his regent. Date: 14 May 1610

Carl V presents his 'Interim' proposals in an attempt to reconcile Catholics and Protestants. A brave try, but the two are still at odds five centuries later. Date: 1548

Men with a narroller hood on the head. Meeting of men, who all wear a narrower hood.

Einsegnung des Ehebettes durch den Bischof waehrend des Beilagers, 15th century, digital improved reproduction from a publication of the year 1880, Benediction of the marriage bed made by a bishop, Einsegnung des Ehebettes durch den Bischof waehrend des Beilagers, digital improved reproduction from a publication of the year 1880

Humours of May Day - Cartoon print showing bawdy women revelers dancing in the street before a doorway inscribed "Lows.", circa 1778

Stillicho ( - 408) Roman soldier and statesman, depicted as a consul presiding over the consular games

King Richard II overseeing an Appeal of Treason. This process was used three times during Richard's reign, the first one being in November 1387, when the Duke of Gloucester, the Earl of Arundel and the Earl of Warwick accused five of the king's favourites, including Edward De Vere, Nicholas Brembre and the Archbishop of York, of wrongdoing. Date: November 1387

First published representation of people of the New World. Human flesh is being eaten (top left), and part of a human body is hanging from a beam (centre top). According the author of the text, the natives of America eat each other, live to 150.

Engraving depicts the coronation of Henry VI of France (1553-1610) The first French monarch of the House of Bourbon. Dated 1589

Farewell Elizabeth of her man in an excerpt of the Holy Land, St. Louis says goodbye to his woman Elizabeth, 1227, reproduction of a woodcut from the year 1880, digitally improved, Farewell Elizabeth of her man in an excerpt of the Holy Land, St. Louis says goodbye to his woman Elizabeth, reproduction of a woodcut from the year 1880, digitally improved

A company in the garden playing chess, in the 15th century, Germany, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date not known, Europe

Execution of a Criminal, From a MS of Froissart's Chronicles, Fifteenth century, Illustration from the Book, "John Cassels Illustrated History of England, Volume II", text by William Howitt, Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, London, 1858

The Apocalypse, the adoration of the lamb and the hymn of the chosen, woodcut by Albrecht Durer, historical, digital improved reproduction of an old woodcut..

Illustration depicting the Massacre of the Innocents from The New Evangelical Family Bible. Dated 19th Century

Martin Luther: Preface to the Revelation of John ( 1522): Vorrede zur Offenbarung Johannes (1522). Apocalypse in figures; Woodcut by Albrecht Durer; The opening of the fifth and sixth seals

Saint Peter leading Girolamo Savonarola by the hand, engraving from Compendium of Revelations (Compendio de revelatione) Florence edition (Tuscany), April 23, 1496, Italy.

Woodcuts to complete the great Passion, the Resurrection of Christ, woodcut by Albrecht Duerer, historical, digital improved reproduction of an old woodcut

King David and his choir make music inside an illuminated letter C. Date: Early 15th century

Capture of Nicaea, ca 1095, by the Crusaders, today Iznik, Turkey, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date not known, Asia

geography / travel, Mexico, Aztec Empire, Spanish conquistadors entering Aztec temple in Mexico, after Aztec drawings,

Scene from a poor man's bible showing David slaying Goliath and Christ releasing souls of the Patriarchs from purgatory. Dated 16th century

Various methods of torture. One victim lies in Lissa's iron coffin while others are tied to the pillory or stoned in the background, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Woodcut depicting a court room scene where the clerk is taking down evidence given by a witness. Dated 16th Century

Antwerp, Cock, Hieronymus, Bruegel, Pieter (I), Galle, Philips, The seven virtues, Fides, Faith, verso - stamped, The female personification of Faith (Fides), dressed as a nun, stands on the open tomb of Christ in a church. She points to the opened Bible and the dove of the Holy Spirit. On her head are the tablets of the law. The sacraments are administered in the church (mass, marriage, baptism, confession, eucharist). The instruments of the passion lie around the tomb. Below the image a two-line text in Latin., print, prent, prints, prenten, Frederik Muller Historieplaten, height 224 mm, width 293 mm, Zuid-Nederlands, 1537 - 1612-03-29, print maker, printmaker, 1559 - 1562, third quarter 16th century, paper, papier, engraving, graveren (drukprocedé), 1525 - 1569-09-05, intermediary draughtsman, after a drawing by, Publication (Event), Publicatie, 1518 - 1570-03-10, publisher

The Field of the Cloth of Gold, summit meeting between King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France, 1520 The Field of the Cloth of Gold, summit meeting between King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France, 1520 Copyright: xZoonar.com/Heinz-DieterxFalkensteinx 21665053

Noble knightly male traditional costume, cap with hood or gugel, A gugel was a type of hood with trailing lace that was popularly worn in medieval Germany, ca. 1300, Fashion History, Costume History, Historical, digital reproduction of an original 19th century pattern

Netherlands, The misse der ijpocrijten, La messe des Hijpocrits, The mis der hypocrieten, 1566, The mis der hypocrieten. The Roman mass is celebrated by foxes in the roles of the priest and altar boys. On the altar an image of Saint Jude and the symbols of the pope. In the foreground on the left singing foxes, on the right a fox plays the organ. On the right an owl on a stick with a staff with a rosary. Above 2 cartouches with 3 lines each in Dutch and French. Cartoon on the mass and the Roman church, ca. 1560., print, picture, cartoon, prints, pictures, Frederik Muller History plates, height 152 mm, width 233 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1566 - 1566, third quarter 16th century, paper, woodcut, letterpress printing, letterpress

St. Joachim's sacrifice refused by priest. unknown c. 1505-1535 Tapestry Dimensions: H 5.40 x W 5.20 m Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Ownership History: Given to Cathedral by Archbishop Robert de Lenoncourt (c.1509-1532). France, Marne, Reims, Notre-Dame, Cathedral. Inscriptions: Several inscriptions in central field on banderoles; center: Adam et Eve hors Paradis.. SS. Joachim & Anna (Anne) standing in temple before priest; Old Testament prefigurations (top corners); Prophets standing beneath banderoles with inscriptions (bottom corners) (UPR BRD) scrolling vines joined together by alternating fleur-de-lys & winged-angels' faces Possibly woven in Tournai (Cavallo). This set comprises 17 panels; only 15 are represented in the Photo Study Collection. The 2 that are not represented are "Birth of Virgin Mary" & "Annunciation" (Dimitrova). Guy, Tapisseries de Reims (1973), 5-35, no.2 Loriquet, Tapisseries de la cathédrale de Reims (1882), 59-143, no.2

Athansius Kircher, China monumentis, 1667 Jesuits in china

The deposition, depositio cornuum, taking off the horns, a semi-official initiation ritual which was common at universities throughout Europe from the Middle Ages until the 18th century, woodcut, France, Europe

religion chritianity Jesus Christ at the cross besides Virgin Mary and John the Apostle woodcut ""Missale Romanum"" Venice 1494,

Hezekiah's illness and recovery. unknown c. 1560-1580 Tapestry Dimensions: H 12' x W 13'1" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Brussels Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from American Art Association, Anderson Galleries (New York) 4/3/1930 (Vitall Benguiat & Leopold Benguiat sale); sold to Bob Jones University 9/28/1960. Inscriptions: City mark on lower guard, right; unidentified weaver mark on right guard, bottom Inscriptions: Inscriptions in central field, identifying figures on hems of garmets: IEHISK IA.. & IESAIA Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border banderole: HIC DEVS EST.. Inscriptions: Inscription in lower guard, center: MISERATIO In bedchamber, Isaiah standing before Hezekiah who asks for sign to prove that God will heal him (2 Kings 20:1-11; Isaiah 38); female attendants surround bed as 2 men enter (BRD) garland of oversize flowers & fruit, brackets in corners with standing & seated male figures; (UPR BRD) headed by banderole w

Germany : Before the wedding can take place, the bride's dowry is brought in a cart to the groom's home Date: early 16th century

Saint Cunegonde of Luxembourg, 975, 1040, also called Kunigunde, Kunigunde and Kunigunde, Latin Kunigunde or Kinigundis, was Empress of the Holy Roman...

CONQUISTA DE MEXICO-TRES HECHICEROS GUARDAN LOS CUERPOS DE LOS SACRIFICADOS - ENCONCHADO 1698. Author: JUAN y MIGUEL GONZALEZ PINTORES siglo XVII. Location: MUSEO DE AMERICA-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

Murals of the underground church of St. Clement in Rome, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1878.

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