Religious Woodcuts

Historical prints depicting biblical scenes such as the crucifixion and adoration of the Magi. Dark lines and detailed figures evoke a somber mood.

The Pope 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 facees de la Mort", 1538. "Vie Militaire et Religieuse au Moyen Age et a l'Epoque de la Renaissance". Paris, 1877.

The cross-decrease, master of the Delbecq-Schreiber passion (attributed to), 1503 print Mary with John, and Christ who is taken from Kruis by three men. Low Countries paper descent from the cross: Christ is taken down from the cross, usually by Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathaea who are standing on the ladders (both arms of Christ detached)

German 15th Century, The Adoration of the Magi, probably 1486 The Adoration of the Magi

The Pope 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 facees de la Mort", 1538. "Vie Militaire et Religieuse au Moyen Age et a l'Epoque de la Renaissance". Paris, 1877.

Christ heals a possessed man. Christ with followers and possessed man where devil comes out of mouth.

The thorn crown. Christ crowned with thorn wreath by three men and gets staffed.

Torture death of Mattëus, Michel Wolgemut (workshop of), 1493 print Apostle Mattëus is beaten to death with an ax. At the back left is a devil of his pedestal. The print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing martyrdom and death of Matthew

Depicts the Adoration of the Shepherds, showing shepherds paying homage to the infant Jesus, created as a woodcut by Jan Swart van Groningen.

The calling of Mattheus. Mattheus with money bag in hand, hangs out window. Christ, with Peter next to him and other disciple, beckons him.

Stenigen van Stefanus; Lapidatio Sancti Stephani; Liber chronicarum. The holy stefanus, praying on his knees. Two men kill him with stones. On the right is a man with turban and sword. The print is part of an album.

The Mocking of Christ. 1509. Graf, Urs, approximately 1485-approximately 1527. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection

The calling of Mattheus, Master of Delft (attributed to), 1503 print Mattheus with money bag in hand, hangs out of window. Christ, with Peter and other disciple next to him, beckons him. Low Countries paper 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)

This 1516 woodcut by Meister IS mit der Schaufel depicts Christ healing a leper, showing the interaction between Christ and a sick man, highlighting compassion and miraculous healing in a religious scene.

Saint Philip. Woodcut.

A 1485 woodcut by Konrad Dinckmut depicting Saint John witnessing the crucifixion and burial of Christ, showing figures and detailed composition.

Priest and death; Dance dance. A priest walks a church with a Monstrans. Death is at the forefront of a lantern and he is a bell. Behind the priest walk clergymen, one of them has a bucket with a weighing charm. The text Sapien VII is in the margin above the print.

One man is rolling a circular object on a length of fabric on a stretcher as others work at a bench. Woodcut.

Christ Before Herod. 1509. Graf, Urs, approximately 1485-approximately 1527. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection

Title page () depicting Johannes Teuschlein offering his book to the Bishop of W, print maker: Erhard Schön, (attributed to), Neurenberg, 1506 and/or 1517, paper, h 165 mm × w 146 mm, h 255 mm × w 173 mm

Christ Before Pilate. 1509. Graf, Urs, approximately 1485-approximately 1527. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection

Christ heals the servant of the centurio of Kafarnaüm, Master of Delft (attributed to), 1503 print Christ speaks to three men. In the background, the healed servant of the chief of Kafarnaüm stands up from bed. Low Countries paper the servant (or son) of the centurion of Capernaum is healed

Peter and Johannes the Evangelist for the High Priest, Master of Delft (Attributed to), 1503 print Low Countries paper the apostle Peter, first bishop of Rome; possible attributes: book, cock, (upturned) cross, (triple) crozier, fish, key, scroll, ship, tiara. the apostle John the Evangelist; possible attributes: book, cauldron, chalice with snake, eagle, palm, scroll

The Entombment. 1509. Graf, Urs, approximately 1485-approximately 1527. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection

Murder of Simon van Trente, Michel Wolgemut (workshop of), 1493 print The ritual murder of the child Simon van Trente. The show is part of the Liber Chronicarum. The text of this book describes how Simon was killed by a group of Jews because of his Christian blood. The boy stands on a table and is surrounded by Gruneta, Israel, Samuel, Mayir (Meyer), Seligman, Tobias, Moses and Angelus. Moses cuts the youngsters his genitals. Others cut him in his chest and arm to collect his blood. The print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing violent death ~ maltreatment, torture

St Stephen, first Christian martyr: Found guilty of blasphemy by the Sanhedrin, supreme council of the Jews, and stoned to death: 'Bible' Acts 7:57. Woodcut from Hartmann Schedel 'Liber chronicarum mundi' (Nuremberg Chronicle) Nuremberg, 1493.

Woodcut by Meister der Wunder von Mariazell showing the healing of a woman from Olmütz, depicting figures, gestures, and religious symbolism, created around 1520.

Parable of the king who asks account, Master of Delft (attributed to), 1503 print King on throne. Christ and group of men opposite him. Low Countries paper the unmerciful servant: the king forgives him his debts ~ parable of Christ (Matthew 18:23-35)

Society of Christ, Anonymous, Hans Wechtlin (i), 1490 - 1526 print paper flagellation by soldiers, Christ usually tied to a column (Matthew 27:26; Mark 15:15; John 19:1)

Christ crowned with Thorns, from The Passion Lucas Cranach the Elder German. Christ crowned with Thorns, from The Passion 434511

Ecce Homo Christ Being Shown to the People. 1509. Cranach, Lucas, 1472-1553. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection

Christ preaches divorce, master of Delft (attributed to), 1503 print Low Countries paper 'every one who divorces his wife ... makes her an adulteress' ~ doctrine of Christ on adultery (Matthew 5:32, 19:9; Mark 10:11; Luke 16:18)

Christ expands the money exchangers from the temple. Printed of three blocks. Christ with whip and four money exchangers in temple. Left and right of the show Architectural Ornamentation.

The Ascension of Christ. Christ rises to heaven, his lower body is still visible. Maria, Petrus and the other eleven apostles look.

A 1507 woodcut by Hans Baldung showing the direction of the cross, focusing on the crucifixion and Christ's figure.

Arts and Death, Hans Holbein (II), 1538 print Death gives a doctor a bottle with urine from an old man who leans on his stick awaits the doctor's judgment. On the table on the left with the doctor is an hourglass. In the margin above the print is the text LVC IIII. paper physician, doctor. dance of Death; Death together with one or more human beings

The Small Passion: The Betrayal of Christ. Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528). Woodcut;

The gospel is proclaimed by the disciples in all countries. Three scenes in which two apostles always proclaim the gospel to a group of people.

The Ascension of Christ, Master of the Delbecq-Schreiber passion (attributed to), 1503 print Christ rises to heaven, his lower body is still visible. Maria, Peter and the other eleven apostles watch. Low Countries paper Christ ascends into heaven; apostles (and Mary) beneath

The Parable of the Marriage of the King's Son. 1509. Graf, Urs, approximately 1485-approximately 1527. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection

Woodcut by Lucas Cranach the Elder depicting the crowning of Christ during the Passion, created in 1509, showing figures, crowns, gestures, and ceremonial composition.

This 1516 woodcut by Meister IS depicts Christ encountering a corpse train in Naim, created using verso type pressure techniques.

Crucifixion of Christ. The cross is on the ground. Soldiers nail Christ to hands and feet.

The flowering staff of Joseph, Master of Delft (attributed to), 1503 print Joseph, priest and men in the temple. Joseph holds a flowering walking stick with bird on it. This recognizes him as a future groom of Maria. Low Countries paper Joseph is chosen as husband because his rod is flowering (sometimes a dove on it)

Christ and the Samaritan woman. Printed of three blocks. Christ and Samaritan woman at well. Left and right of the show Architectural Ornamentation.

The Song of Songs. Who is this that comes up from the desert, full of delights leaning on her beloved. Old 19th century engraved illustration from Jesus Christ by Veuillot 1890

Abdis and Death, Hans Holbein (II), 1538 print An abbess is dragged to her habit by death from the monastery while she folds her hands in prayer and holds a rosary. Death carries feathers on his head. On the left on the ground is an hourglass. In the margin above the print is the text ecle. IIII. paper abbot. dance of Death; Death together with one or more human beings

The Descent from the Cross. 1509. Graf, Urs, approximately 1485-approximately 1527. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection

Probably French 16th Century, The Flagellation The Flagellation

Death comes for the Preacher Woodcut by Georg Scharffenberg after Hans Holbein the Younger From Der Todten Tanz or The Dance of Death published Basel 1843

Netherlands, Master of the Virgo inter Virgines, Master of the Delbecq-Schreiber Passion, Master of Delft, Christ at Zacchaeus' House; Zacchaeus in the Fig Tree, Printed from two blocks. Left: Christ at table with Zacchaeus and other men. Right: Zacchaeus in tree and Christ with retinue looking up., print, engraving, book illustration, prints, height 75 mm, width 142 mm, Northern Netherlands, unknown, 1480 - 1500, fourth quarter 15th century, first quarter 16th century, paper, woodcut, Southern Netherlands

A 1485 woodcut by Konrad Dinckmut depicting Saint Peter praying the Lord's Prayer, showing devotional posture and detailed composition.

The Annunciation to Joachim. 1515. Altdorfer, Albrecht, approximately 1480-1538. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection

Netherlands, Master of the Virgo inter Virgines, Master of the Delbecq-Schreiber Passion, Master of Delft, The Visitation, Mary and Elizabeth outside the city gate. Elizabeth has her hand on Mary's belly., print, book illustration, prints, height 94 mm, width 67 mm, Northern Netherlands, unknown, 1480 - 1500, fourth quarter 15th century, first quarter 16th century, paper, woodcut, Southern Netherlands

The dance of death: the abbess. Woodcut by Hans Holbein the younger.

A woman in bed recovering from childbirth, a midwife washes the baby while another attendant looks after the mother. Woodcut.

An anonymous print depicts the Holy Agathe, emphasizing figure, posture, and religious iconography.

Woodcut by Hans Wechtlin around 1508 (edition 1522) showing a coronation ceremony with monarch, attendants, crown, and ceremonial hall.

Christ's Entry into Jerusalem left. Dated: c. 1450/1460. Medium: engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Master of St. Erasmus.

Hans Baldung's 1505 colored woodcut depicts the capture of Christ, highlighting figures, posture, and narrative composition.

Christ heals the blind bartimeus. Three scenes with Christ and the blind bartimeus. Christ followed blind. At the top right: Christ heals the blind. Top left: healed man follows Christ.

Christ with three disciples.

Noli Me Tangere, master of the Delbecq-Schreiber passion (attributed to), 1503 print Christ, with shovel in the left hand appears to Maria Magdalena in the garden. Low Countries paper Mary Magdalene kneeling before Christ, who is usually represented as a gardener with a hoe and/or a spade; 'Noli me tangere'

The Flagellation. 1509. Graf, Urs, approximately 1485-approximately 1527. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection

Old man and death; Dance dance. A crooked old man with a walking stick is meant by death and stands on the edge of an open grave. Death bears a musical instrument. The text IOB XXII is located in the margin above the print.

Copper engraving by Israhel van Meckenem depicting the foot washing, created in the last third of the 15th century, showing figures, posture, gestures, and setting.

Bruiloft te Kana, Master of Delft (attributed to), 1503 print Printed from three blocks. Christ and Mary with five jugs with water. She shows Christ that there is no more wine. Bride and four guests at the table. Left and right of the performance Architectural ornamentation. Low Countries paper Christ orders (six) jars to be filled with water ~ marriage-feast at Cana

Netherlands, Master of the Virgo inter Virgines, Master of the Delbecq-Schreiber Passion, Master of Delft, Christ and the Canaanite Woman, Christ with two disciples and a Canaanite woman in front of a house. Daughter of a woman bound in a room., print, book illustration, prints, height 98 mm, width 142 mm, Northern Netherlands, unknown, 1480 - 1500, fourth quarter 15th century, first quarter 16th century, paper, woodcut, Southern Netherlands

Stenigen van Stefanus; Ten commandments explained with biblical stories. Saint Stefanus kneels on the floor while men throwing stones to him. This show serves to illustrate the commandment you will not abuse the name of God. The main character Stefanus is punished according to the Bible story by the Jews Court, but precisely because of his respect for (the name of) God: He is a martyr. This event therefore does not fit well into the series.

Tobit buries a dead man, 1645 - 1646 print Tobit stands outside the city at a grave he duged by a murdered man and gives money to the poor. The kneeling praying man is possible Tobias, the son of Tobit. The print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing Tobit buries a dead man at night. the piety of the old Tobit (Tobit 1:10-22). blessed are the merciful. the (seven) Acts of Mercy

Colored woodcut by an anonymous artist depicting the flagellation of Christ, showing figures and composition of the scene.

Christ is nailed to the cross. Christ, nailed by three men on the cross.

Netherlands, Master of the Virgo inter Virgines, Master of the Delbecq-Schreiber Passion, Master of Delft, Christ healing the blind Bartimaeus, Three scenes with Christ and the blind Bartimaeus. Christ and his retinue meeting a blind man. Top right: Christ healing the blind man. Top left: healed man follows Christ., print, book illustration, prints, height 175 mm, width 143 mm, Northern Netherlands, unknown, 1480 - 1500, fourth quarter 15th century, first quarter 16th century, paper, woodcut, Southern Netherlands

Christus voor Kajafas, Master of the Virgo inter Virgines (attributed to), 1503 print Printed from two blocks. Left: landscape. Right: Christ brought by two soldiers for Kajafas and Annas (). Low Countries paper Christ before the Sanhedrin with Caiaphas as high priest, and possibly Annas; maybe a soldier about to strike Christ because he keeps silent (Matthew 26:57-66; Mark 14:53-64; Luke 22:54, 22:66-71). landscape with other man-made constructions not mentioned above, e.g.: graveyards, playgrounds, etc.

Woodcut depicting Medieval Monk. Dated 16th Century

Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah by earthquake c.1900 BC: Lot's wife turned to pillar of salt for disobeying God's order not to look back. Evidence of extensive quake in area at this date, and legend of fire and brimstone could well have arisen from escape of petroleum gases. From Hartmann Schedel 'Liber chronicarum mundi' (Nuremberg Chronicle), Nurembereg, 1493. Woodcut.

Christ in the Winepress, with the Virgin of Sorrows and the Instruments of the Passion. Woodcut after H.J. Wierix, ca. 1700.

Pope surrounded by bishops and other clergy, Anonymous, 1480 - 1517 print Pope, surrounded by bishops and cardinal standing on a cloud consisting of thistle plants. Above them the Holy Spirit floats in the form of a pigeon. Germany paper Christian religion (+ Holy Ghost (as a dove)). hierarchy of jurisdiction ~ Roman Catholic church

Ramon Llull (1235-1316). Spanish writer and philosopher. Blanquerna, ca. 1293. Engraving depicting Ramon Llull preaching or talking to two people or disciples.

German 15th Century, Pilate Washing His Hands, c 1470 1480 Pilate Washing His Hands

Black and White Illustration; Coronation and Unction of a King; 13th century; Source; MS Cambridge University Library Ee iii 59.

Netherlands, Master of the Virgo inter Virgines, Master of the Delbecq-Schreiber Passion, Master of Delft, The gospel is preached in all lands by the disciples, Three scenes in which two apostles each preach the gospel to a group of people., print, book illustration, prints, height 175 mm, width 142 mm, Northern Netherlands, unknown, 1480 - 1500, fourth quarter 15th century, first quarter 16th century, paper, woodcut, Southern Netherlands

Germany, Reuwich, Erhard, Hier na volghet gheprint die figuer en ghestant der griecken, De Grieken, Illustration for the book by Bernhard von Breidenbach, Reise ins Heilige Land. The print is one of the images of the 'nationes christianorum oriantalium', in the chapter on religious communities in the world. Seven Greek men and a priest with a rosary are standing together, a dog is sniffing on the ground. Above the print text in Dutch, next to the figures text in Latin., print, prent, book illustration, prints, height 82 mm, width 116 mm, height 96 mm, width 126 mm, Noord-Nederlands, 1445 - 1505, print maker, prentmaker, 1486 - 1488, fourth quarter 15th century, paper, papier, houtsnede

The Church failing to speak out against injustice.

Witches feasting at the sabbat are waited on by demons Date: 1626

Pope surrounded by bishops and other clergy. Pope surrounded by bishops and cardinal standing on a cloud consisting of thistle plants. Above them, the Holy Spirit floats in the form of a pigeon.

Scriptura and man; That man. Scriptura. A man kneeling. A woman looks into the book, behind her a bookcase. She is the personification of the scriptura, from the Bible. Christ as a Salvator Mundi appears in heaven.

Woodcut by Hans Burgkmair from 1510 depicting Christ visiting Mary Magdalene, Martha, and Lazarus, showing figures, gestures, and interior architectural elements.

The Babylonian whore rides the seven-headed beast, the angels lock the devil in the abyss, Nuremberg Bible, 1483, Historical, digitally restored repro...

The Ascension of Maria, Master of Delft (attributed to), 1503 print Printed from three blocks. Mary and two angels rise to heaven with angels and holy trinity. Left and right of the performance Architectural ornamentation. Low Countries paper the assumption of Mary ('assumptio corporis'): she is borne into heaven by angels

Woodcut by Urs Graf the Elder, 1506, depicting Jesus accepting the cross, illustrating submission and the beginning of the Passion path to crucifixion.

SPEED OF CHRIST, MONURGRAMIST AG (15th century), 1475 - 1500 print Christ, tied to a column, is flashed by four men. Two people watch through a window. Sixth print from a series of twelve. Germany paper engraving flagellation by soldiers, Christ usually tied to a column (Matthew 27:26; Mark 15:15; John 19:1)

Death and the Nun, from the Dance of Death by Hans Holbein the Younger, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century original

A 1516 woodcut by Meister IS mit der Schaufel depicting the miracle at the wedding at Cana, showing Christ transforming water into wine with detailed figures and composition.

German 15th Century, The Betrayal of Christ, c 1460 1465 The Betrayal of Christ

Wisdoms of Jesus Sirach, Boven, Gerard de Jode, 1547 - 1591 print Ornamental frame with medallions in which from left to right: a man, in prayer, looking up at a jet wreath. In front of him on a table is the crown of wisdom.; Landscape with three men. A poor man stands between two rich gentlemen.; Interior with a rich gentleman, sitting at a table on which bags with money. Death in the doorway, with an arrow and an hourglass in his hand (Sir. 14). Antwerp paper engraving the book of Ecclesiasticus, the wisdom of Jesus Sirach (with BOOK CHAPTER:VERSE)

Christ Bearing the Cross. Dated: c. 1490. Medium: hand-colored woodcut. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: German 15th Century.

Pelgrim at a shrine, Anonymous, Jörg Breu (I), 1490 - 1534 print Print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing road side shrine

Monsieur Perrukesmore a French cavalier, & Sir Penitent Pig-back a Catalonian pilgrim. British cartoon Prints collection . Human curiosities,1720-1750. , Dwarfs,1720-1750.

Saint Peter and Saint Paul. Woodcut.

Urs Graf's woodcut 'Christ before Pilate' (c. 1506) portrays Christ standing before Pontius Pilate, emphasizing themes of judgment and innocence.

Gregoriusmis, Albrecht Dürer (circle of), 1503 print Saint Gregorius for an altar on which Christ appears. Nuremberg paper the mass of St. Gregory the Great: Christ appears above the altar with the instruments of the Passion; maybe blood spouts from Christ's side

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