Renaissance Religious Imagery

Detailed woodcuts depicting religious themes, including the martyrdom of St. Catherine and a conflict against the papacy, marked by dramatic scenes and intricate settings.

Line drawing of a King going Hawking from the frontispiece of a work on Falconry. The author is depicted in the foreground presenting his book to the King. In the top left of the drawing hooded birds are receiving medicine. In the top right of the drawing trainers are teaching the birds to come to the lure. Dated 15th Century

Martyrdom of Saint Catharina, Anonymous, Hans Sebald Beham, 1510 - 1550 print paper the wheel of St. Catherine of Alexandria is destroyed by a thunderbolt from heaven, or by angels with a sword

Drawing, Fight against the Papacy, woodcut from 1522, digital improved reproduction of an original from 1880

Fight against the papacy, woodcut from 1522, France, Europe

Depicts the healing of a person associated with a bike, created as a woodcut around 1520 by Meister der Wunder von Mariazell, showing figures and miraculous context.

Hans Holbein the Younger's woodcut 'The Cardinal' (c. 1525-1540) portrays a cardinal in a detailed Renaissance portrait, emphasizing religious attire and status.

Copper engraving by Monogrammist AG, late 15th century, depicting the scourge scene with human figures, gestures, and detailed composition.

Master of the Miracles of Mariazell, Ein frau aus Marhern , c 1503 Ein frau aus Marhern ...

Line drawing of a King going Hawking from the frontispiece of a work on Falconry. The author is depicted in the foreground presenting his book to the King. In the top left of the drawing hooded birds are receiving medicine. In the top right of the drawing trainers are teaching the birds to come to the lure. Dated 15th Century

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

Title woodcut, book from 1500, to warn of beggars

The martyrdom of Johannes de Evangelist, Albrecht Dürer, 1496 - 1497 print For a man on a throne, John the Evangelist is sitting with his hands folded in a kettle that stands on a fire. A man keeps the fire high with a bladder ball, another man pours over John with a large spoon of boiling oil. Many bystanders watch. Nuremberg paper martyrdom of John in front of the Porta Latina: he is put in a cauldron of boiling oil, but remains unharmed

Pope Joan, legendary female pope, is condemned to the jaws of hell for fornication, having blown her cover by giving birth to a child during a procession through the streets of Rome (until then, she had successfully passed herself off as a man). She is thought to have reigned for a time during the Middle Ages, but this is probably a fabrication, as there is no contemporary evidence. Date: circa 9th century

Queen. Medium: woodcut. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Hans Holbein the Younger.

Hans Holbein the Younger (German, 1497-1498 - 1543), Physician, woodcut

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Laurentius is roasted alive at torture, Hans Baldung Grien, 1505 - 1507 print The naked Laurentius is roasted alive under the watchful eye of a Roman prefect and its entourage. Men rake the fire under the grid and fuel it with a bladder ball. A man pushes Laurentius with a fork in a lying pose on the schedule. Nuremberg paper St. Laurence is roasted on a gridiron

Netherlands, Master of the Virgo inter Virgines, Master of Delft, Master of the Delbecq-Schreiber Passion, The Last Supper, Christ and twelve disciples around table. John at the breast of Christ., print, engraving, book illustration, prints, engravings, height 91 mm, width 68 mm, Southern Netherlands, unknown, 1490 - 1500, fourth quarter 15th century, first quarter 16th century, paper, woodcut, Northern Netherlands

Hans Holbein the Younger, Der Künig Der Künig

Mehmed II (1432-1481). Ottoman sultan. His soul is seized by the devil. His two sons, Bajazet and Cem, in front of the deathbed. Engraving after "Description du siége de la ville de Rhodes", 1496. "Vie Militaire et Religieuse au Moyen Age et à l'Epoque de la Renaissance". Paris, 1877.

Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471 - 1528), Ecce Homo, c. 1498-1499, woodcut

Hans Holbein the Younger, The Counsellor The Counsellor

Lützelburger, Hans, Holbein, Hans (II), Dance of Death, Priest and Death, A priest walks outside a church with a monstrance. Death walks in front with a lantern and he rings a bell. Behind the priest walk clerics, one of whom has a bucket with a holy water brush. In the margin above the print is the text Sapien VII., print, prent, book illustration, prints, images, height 65 mm, width 50 mm, German, 1498 - 1543-11-29, print maker, printmaker, 1524 - 1526, first quarter 16th century, second quarter 16th century, paper, woodcut, - 1526-06-23, block cutter, 1538 - 1538

Nederlanden, Fight between two knights on horseback, verso lower left - stamped, Sheet printed with two blocks on top of each other. Top: spectators look from a building, figures playing music on the building. Bottom: two knights on horseback fighting with swords. Woman on horseback holding up a shield., print, picture, book illustration, prints, pictures, height 225 mm, width 126 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1517 - 1517, first quarter 16th century, second quarter 16th century, paper, woodcut

Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528). "Saint Christophe with the flight of birds; Bartsch 104". Wood engraving, around 1503-04. Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris, Petit Palais. Catholic, Christian, Christ, Water, Child, Wooden Engraving, Porter, Saint, cross

Nuremberg, Dürer, Albrecht, The Little Passion, Christ before Annas, verso lower left - stamped, Christ is led before Annas by armed men. This print is part of the print series 'The Little Passion', consisting of a title print and 36 biblical scenes (mainly from the Passion)., print, prints, height 126 mm, width 98 mm, German, 1471-05-24 - 1528-04-05, print maker, printmaker, 1508 - 1509, first quarter 16th century, paper, woodcut

Christ and theMagdalene. Artist: Hans Leonard Schaufelein, German, 1480-1538

Virgil the Magician Hanging in the Basket 1541-1542 Germany. In stories told during the Renaissance the ancient Roman poet Virgil was known as a magician or sorcerer. In one legend, he became enamored of Emperor Augustusís daughter. Uninterested in him, she tricked him into climbing into a basket to gain entry to her chambers. After pulling him halfway up the tower, she literally left him hanging, an object of public ridicule.. Engraving in black on ivory laid paper . Georg Pencz

The Martyrdom of Saint John, from The Apocalypse 1511 Albrecht Dürer German. The Martyrdom of Saint John, from The Apocalypse 397054

Saint Erasmus. Dated: c. 1470/1480. Medium: metalcut, hand-colored in green, yellow, and red. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: German 15th Century.

Christ Scourged, from The Doctrine, Life, and Passion of Jesus Christ. Artist: Hans Schäufelein (German, Nuremberg ca. 1480-ca. 1540 Nördlingen). Dimensions: Sheet: 5 3/8 × 4 1/16 in. (13.7 × 10.3 cm). Publisher: Christian Egenolff (German, Hadamar 1502-1555 Frankfurt). Date: 1537. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. Author: Hans Schäufelein.

CARCEL DE AMOR GRABADO POR ROSEMBACH EN 1493-ORIGINAL EN MUS BRITANICO. Author: DIEGO DE SAN PEDRO (1437-1498). Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

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Germany, Cranach, Lucas (I), Martyrdom of the Twelve Apostles, Simon Zelotes Sawn in Half, verso lower left - stamped, The apostle Simon Zelotes is sawn in half while tied head down to a construction of wooden poles. Two men hold the saw by the ends and move it up and down at the height of the saint's torso. Men on horseback and soldiers witness this martyrdom. In the background are buildings on rocks. In the center above are two shields with the electoral and ducal arms of Saxony., print, prints, height 162 mm, width 126 mm, German, 1472 - 1553-10-16, print maker, printmaker, 1510 - 1514, first quarter 16th century, paper, woodcut

Marskramer and Death, Hans Holbein (II), 1538 print A Marskramer walks with a large basket of merchandise on his back and he is stopped by the death that pulls him on his sleeve. Behind the two, a skeleton is playing on a string instrument. A dog runs next to the Marskramer. In the margin above the print is the text Matth. XI. paper quack, charlatan, mountebank, 'saltimbanco'. dance of Death; Death together with one or more human beings

The Martyrdom of Saint John, from The Apocalypse, Latin Edition 1511 ca. 1496 Albrecht Dürer German. The Martyrdom of Saint John, from The Apocalypse, Latin Edition 1511 388587

Copper engraving by Sebald Beham depicting farmers standing behind a hedge, showing figures, rural environment, and attire.

Duchess and Death, Hans Holbein (II), 1538 print A duchess sits on her bed and looks at death that pulls her skirts. Another skeleton plays on a violin. In the margin above the print is the text IIII. Rois I. paper dance of Death; Death together with one or more human beings

A tooth-drawer extracting a tooth from a seated patient, in the open air. Woodcut by J. Amman.

Illustration of the 'History of Vespasian'. Edition printed in Zaragoza in 1495. Engraving.

Pilate Washing His Hands, from The Fall and Redemption of Man Made 1510-1518 Germany. Woodcut in black on ivory laid paper . Albrecht Altdorfer

A 1517 woodcut depicting Theuerdank and Ehrenhold being welcomed at a city gate by the second captain.

Anonymous woodcut titled 'The Host Without Guests' showing an empty table with a host waiting, representing social or moral themes in early 16th-century print art.

Peasants Behind the Hedge from The Peasants' Feast or the Twelve Months 1546-47 Sebald Beham German Peasant at right vomits; at left a kissing couple is watched by a figure standing above them. From a series of ten prints.. Peasants Behind the Hedge from The Peasants' Feast or the Twelve Months 403892

Master of the Miracles of Mariazell (German, active early 16th century), Ein fraw zu Peham Kirchen, c. 1503, woodcut

The Parable of the Sower, 1511 - 1515, Woodcuts, approx. 2 11/16 x 2 3/16 in. (6.8 x 5.5 cm), Paper/Sheet approx. 2 11/16 x 2 3/16 in. (6.8 x 5.5 cm), Mat/Mount approx. 3 x 2 3/8 in. (7.6 x 6 cm)

Woodcut by an anonymous artist, Figure 79 from Theuerdank (1517), depicting Theuerdank engaged in a gunfight in front of city walls.

Andrew from the Martyrdom of the Twelve Apostles Lucas Cranach the Elder German. Andrew from the Martyrdom of the Twelve Apostles 435300

Woodcut by Johann Schöffer from 1507-1508 depicting a judge and an ewer, showing figures, gestures, and objects in a legal or ceremonial context.

Death comes for Queen woodcut from Georg Scharffenberg to Hans Holbein d. J. from the Death Dance, published Basel 1843 / Death Comes for the Qoodcut by Georg Scharffenberg after Hans Holbein the Younger from the dead dance or the dance of Death Published Basel 1843, historically, digitally restored reproduction of a template from the 19th century, Record Date Not Stated,

Departure of the Lost Son, Hans Sebald Beham, 1540 print Boven de Voorstelling Staat de latijnse tekst Father give me pigion Svbstatiae qvae to me returns paper engraving leave-taking and departure of the prodigal son

Hans Holbein the Younger (German, 1497-1498-1543), Old Man, woodcut

Adelphi, from The Comedie of Terence, 19th century reprint n.d. Albrecht Dürer German. Adelphi, from The Comedie of Terence, 19th century reprint 387787

Lützelburger, Hans, Holbein, Hans (II), Dance of Death, Merchant and Death, Merchants in a harbor are startled by Death while they are engaged in trading goods. A merchant kneels among goods and counts money on a bale. In the margin above the print is the text Proverbes XXI., print, book illustration, prints, height 65 mm, width 50 mm, German, 1498 - 1543-11-29, print maker, printmaker, 1524 - 1528, first quarter 16th century, second quarter 16th century, paper, woodcut, - 1526-06-23, block cutter, 1538 - 1538

The Adoration of the Kings n.d. Albrecht Dürer German. The Adoration of the Kings 387759

Der Tod kommt zum Doktor Holzschnitt von Georg Scharffenberg nach Hans Holbein d. J. Aus Der Todten Tanz, erschienen Basel 1843, Death comes to the Doctor Woodcut by Georg Scharffenberg after Hans Holbein the Younger From Der Todten Tanz or The Dance of Death published Basel 1843, Historisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion von einer Vorlage aus dem 19. century, Record date not stated

A Butcher. Woodcut from 'Calendarum Romanum Magnum', 1518.

'Y - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz', c1520-1521, (1908). Creator: Hans Weiditz.

The Deposition. Dated: c. 1550. Medium: engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Jean Duvet.

The Martyrdom of Saint John. Lucas Cranach the Elder (Germany, Kronach, 1472-1553). Germany, 1510. Prints; woodcuts. Woodcut

Leonhard Beck (German, c. 1480-1542), Three Men and a Boy in the Court of a Castle, to the Right Three Men on a Staircase, 1514-1516, woodcut

Evening prayer, Albrecht Dürer (Circle of), 1503 print A man kneels in prayer by his bed. Nuremberg paper prayer at going to bed, or at getting up

Antonio Campi (Italian, 1524 - 1587). Mucius Scaevola, 16th century. Woodcut from key block for a chiaroscuro woodcut.

Depicts Saint Florian by Meister HL as a woodcut from the early 16th century, showing the saint in traditional attire, often associated with fire protection.

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

Royal couple and a love couple, Anonymous, Hans Weiditz (II), 1514 - 1532 print Print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing married couple of unequal wealth. marriage, married couple, 'matrimonium'. (lovers) embracing each other, 'symplegma'

Scene at a university in Germany, with tutor and three students. Date: 1553

Luna, 1531. Artist: Sebald Beham

Christ before Caiaphas. Dated: probably c. 1509/1510. Medium: woodcut. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: ALBRECHT DURER.

Torture of the wheel, executed by demons. Engraving after "Le grant Kalendrier et compost des Bergiers", Troyes, 1529. "Moeurs, usages et costumes au moyen-ge et à l'époque de la Renaissance", by Paul Lacroix. Paris, 1878.

This 1516 woodcut by Meister IS illustrates the parable of the meal without guests using verso type pressure printing techniques.

The Poet Virgil in a Basket. Artist: Lucas van Leyden (Netherlandish, Leiden ca. 1494-1533 Leiden). Dimensions: sheet: 16 3/8 x 11 3/8 in. (41.6 x 29 cm). Date: 1512. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

The Schoolmaster. Engraving after a drawing by Soquand. Paris, 1528. Sciences & Lettres au Moyen Age et a l'epoque de la Renaissance. Paris, 1877.

Albrecht Altdorfer, Christ Bearing the Cross, c 1513 Christ Bearing the Cross

The Shepherd's Calendar; March; Illustration to the Poem of the same name by Edmund Spenser, 1579; Black and White Illustration;

Woodcut engraving depicting a schoolboy being birched. Dated 16th century

Netherlands, Master of the Delbecq-Schreiber Passion, Master of Delft, Master of the Virgo inter Virgines, Christ before Caiaphas, Printed from two blocks. Left: a group of soldiers. Right: Christ brought before Caiaphas and Annas () by two soldiers., print, engraving, book illustration, prints, height 108 mm, width 146 mm, Northern Netherlandish, unknown, 1480 - 1500, fourth quarter 15th century, first quarter 16th century, paper, papier, woodcut, Southern Netherlandish

Hans holbein the younger: Totentanzfolge Series from a dance with death 1523

Netherlands, Master of the Virgo inter Virgines, Master of the Delbecq-Schreiber Passion, Master of Delft, Meal at Bethany, Printed from three blocks. Christ at table with men. Mary Magdalene anoints his feet. Architectural ornamentation to the left and right of the representation., print, engraving, book illustration, prints, engravings, height 104 mm, width 146 mm, Northern Netherlands, unknown, 1480 - 1500, fourth quarter 15th century, first quarter 16th century, paper, woodcut, Southern Netherlands

The oil maker. Facsimile after a drawing and engraving by Jost Amman in the 16th century. "Moeurs, usages et costumes au moyen-age et a l'epoque de la Renaissance", by Paul Lacroix. Paris, 1878.

A woodcut by Hans Schäufelin circa 1510 depicting the story of Pyramus and Thisbe, showing two figures, gesture, and interaction in narrative composition.

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

G. Reisch, Margarita philosophica

Saint Sebastian. Dated: c. 1480. Medium: metalcut, hand-colored in green, rose, and yellow. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: German 15th Century.

Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471 - 1528), The Nativity, probably c. 1509-1510, woodcut

The Ship of Fools by Sebastian Brant, 1494, late medieval moral satire. Being a fool but not wanting to admit it. Marsyas who was defeated in a musical contest with Apollo and is now flayed as punishment, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Stilicho Governor of Rome. Of Vandal origin, he rose to be commander-in-chief of the Roman army, and married the emperorís niece, Serena. In 894, Theodosius appointed him governor at Rome. After defeating Alaric, king of the Goths, in two great battles, in 402 and 403

Weisskunig Wirbt um die Hand des Koenig von Portugal, the courtship of Emperor Frederick III, based on an autobiographical publication by Emperor Maximilian I. Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Lucas Cranach the Elder, Christ and the Woman of Samaria Christ and the Woman of Samaria

Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471 - 1528), The Martyrdom of the Ten Thousand, c. 1496-1497, woodcut

CARCEL DE AMOR.NARRA AMORES LERIANO Y LAUREOLA-GRAB. POR ROSEMBACH1493-ORIG. MUS. BRIT. Author: DIEGO DE SAN PEDRO (1437-1498). Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

Ladies and noblemen dancing. unknown c. 1530-1550 Tapestry Dimensions: H 9'2" x W 10'5" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Flemish Weaving Center: Tournai Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from E. Ruegg, invoiced, 10/9/1930. Inscriptions: Inscription in central field, on building façade: DELO backwards N Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border cartouche: SVS TEMBOVRS ET VIOLONS / IOVES ET NOVS DENSERONS In landscape, groups of figures dancing to music of violin & drum played by musicians; building façade with inscription; stag-hunt in background (UPR BRD) vines of fruit tied with ribbons flank central cartouche with inscription Left, bottom & right borders missing. French & Co. stock sheet in archive, 37390

Albrecht Dürer, Noli Me Tangere, probably c 1509 1510 Noli Me Tangere

The flight to Egypt. Printed of three blocks. Maria with Christ child on donkey. Joseph walking next to it. Left and right of the show Architectural Ornamentation

Israhel van Meckenem, The Flagellation, c 1480 The Flagellation

Hans Holbein the Younger, Traffic in Indulgences Traffic in Indulgences

Company picks flowers and fruit, Anonymous, Hans Weiditz (II), 1514 - 1532 print The figures are looking for sweet flavors and scents. Print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing sweet taste, represented allegorically or symbolically. sweet (taste). picking fruit

The Parable of the Pearl, the Hidden Treasure, and the Net Let Down into the Sea. 1509. Graf, Urs, approximately 1485-approximately 1527. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection

Der Tod kommt fuer den Raeuber Nach Hans Holbein d.J. Aus Der Todten Tanz oder Der Tanz des Todes erschienen Basel 1843, Death comes for the Robber After Hans Holbein the Younger From Der Todten Tanz or The Dance of Death published Basel 1843, Historisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion von einer Vorlage aus dem 19. century, Record date not stated

Peregrino da Cesena, Abraham and Isaac on Their Way to Mount Moriah, c 1490 1510 Abraham and Isaac on Their Way to Mount Moriah

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