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Biblical Narrative Prints

Engravings illustrating key biblical stories with figures like Jacob and Paul, showcasing dramatic moments and expressive character depictions.

Jefta gives his daughter permission to go into the mountains, Nicolaes Ryckmans, after Pieter de Jode (I), 1646 print Jefta's daughter kneels for her father. He gives her permission to go into the mountains with her girlfriends for two months before she will be sacrificed by him. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Ri. 11:37. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Jephthah's daughter retreats to the mountains with her companions to bewail her virginity

Decapitation of James de Multiple; Acts of the Apostles; Acta Apostolorum. The apostle James The multiple is executed in Jerusalem. Apostle Petrus is arrested in the background and locked up in prison. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a 34-part series with the actions of the apostles as the subject.

Copper engraving by Raphael Sadeler the Elder, 1615, depicting a saint, showing figure, gesture, religious iconography, and traditional composition.

Copper engraving by Jacob Matham, 1595-1596, showing the Adoration of the Magi with Jesus, Mary, kings, gifts, and attendants.

Death bed of the poor Lazarus; Van den Rycken Man and Lasarus; Parable of the rich man and the poor Lazarus; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Lazarus is on a strawbed and blows out its last breath. In the air three angels that the poor Lazarus to heaven. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 16:22. This print is part of an album.

Parable of the treasure in the field; Similarities from the New Testament; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. A man buys after he has found a treasure the field of the owner in a field. In the background you can see how the man finds the treasure and buries again. In the foreground the man is in hand with a stickship to negotiate and buy the field. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 13:44. This print is part of an album.

The justified man puts into the test and the death of man; Heilsweg of man. Two biblical allegories in architectural frame. On the left man, who is helped by the personnifications of faith, with cross and chalice, hope, hope, and patience. The personification of persecution, with a sword, is stopped by patience. Man is drawn to his leg by the old Adam, his old sinful nature. On the right man dies the lovely death that is behind him as skeleton with Zeis. In addition to humans, a preacher, who reads him out of the gospel. In the foreground a coffin. The show depicts how man is preserved by faith. Under both performances a four-line verse in the Nederduits and a four-line text in Latin. Number 23 and 24 from a reformational series about the sinity and justification of humans.

Christ and his bride under an apple tree, Anonymous, Johann Sadeler (I), After Maerten de Vos, 1646 print The bride of Christ (the church) is under an apple tree in a flower garden and receives flowers from Christ that stands next to her. Left and right people from the Old Testament. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Hoogl. 2: 1. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Song of Solomon, Song of Songs (with BOOK CHAPTER:VERSE) (+ Christ bearded). garden. groups of persons from the Old Testament. 'Ecclesia' as bride of Christ (the Lamb), 'Ecclesia sponsa Dei', 'sponsus-sponsa'

Israel honors the Baäl van Peor and Pinechas kill Zimri and Kozbi; History of Moses after the Exodus; History of Balaam; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. The Israelites deal with Moabite women and go worship their God, the Baal van Peor. The Israelites kneel down for the idolation image and participate in sacrificial ceremonies in the background. Moses had instructed to kill all worshipers of the Baal. In the foreground, Pinechas responds to this assignment by the Israelite Zimri and the Midjanitische Vrouw Kozbi, who are in a tent to make love. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Num. 25: 3. This print is part of an album.

Judas Iskariot at the high priests; Of the Lyden and Passion Christi; Passion of Christ; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Judas Iskariot stands for the seated high priests and negotiates with them about what he will get if he is selling Christ to them. Thirty silver pieces are paid to him in the background. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Mat 26:14. At the bottom right of the letter: a. This print is part of an album.

Petrus preaches in Jerusalem; Acta Apostolorum; Acts of the Apostles; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. The Holy Spirit descends to Mary and the apostles, which are together in a top hall. The apostle Petrus is outside the house and proclaims the message of Christ. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in hand. 2:14. This print is part of an album.

Jozef tells his dreams to his brothers, Giovanni Lanfranco, After Rafaël, 1607 print Jozef explains his dream to his brothers. He says that in his dream the choir sheaves of his brothers bowed for his own sheaf and that the sun, moon and stars also bowed for him. paper etching story of Joseph (part I). first dream of Joseph: the eleven sheaves of wheat of his brothers form a circle round Joseph's sheaf and bow down

Christ's feet anointed by a sinner, 1585 print Christ is a guest for the meal in the house of Simon de Pharisee. A sinner is anointing the feet of Christ and dries them with her hair. The ointment pot is next to her. Christ is in conversation with Simon. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 7. This print is part of an album. paper engraving a woman washes Christ's feet with her tears, and wipes them with her hair

Christ heals a blind one, 1643 print Christ smears mud and saliva in the eyes of a blind -born man. Some of Christ's disciples stand behind him and watch. On the right you can see how the blind wash in a river (Siloam). On the left, the healed man and his parents are questioned by the Pharisees. On the far right in the background, the healed man kneels before Christ, after being chased away by the Pharisees. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in John. 9: 1. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving healing of a man born blind: Christ touches his eyes with an 'ointment' of dust and spittle (John 9). the man born blind washes his eyes in the pool of Siloam, and throws away his stick

Noli Me Tangere, Johannes Wierix, After Gerard van Groeningen, 1573 print Part of an album with a title print and a series of 50 prints concerning the life and passion of Christ. paper engraving Mary Magdalene kneeling before Christ, who is usually represented as a gardener with a hoe and/or a spade; 'Noli me tangere'

Jonah proclaims the fall of Nineve; History of Jonah; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. Jonah walks the streets of Nineve and proclaims the downfall of the city due to idolatry. The inhabitants and the animals of Nineve kneel on the ground and begged God repented forgiveness. The king also throws itself on the ground. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Jonah 3: 4. This print is part of an album.

Parable of the rich man and the poor Lazarus, 1585 print A rich man is sitting at the table with his family and guests. Beyond the house, the beggar Lazarus begges, whose swears are licked by a dog. In the background, the continuation of the story is depicted. When the rich man and Lazarus died, Lazarus is sitting on his lap in heaven near Abraham. The rich man is in the flames of hell. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text. This print is part of an album. paper engraving the rich man (Dives) is feasting, while poor Lazarus is starving at the gate (dogs licking Lazarus' sores) (Luke 16:19-31)

The grafting servant lets his debtor imprison, 1643 print The servant, whose debts have just been abandoned by the king, meets another servant who is guilty of a hundred denarie and claims this amount from him. The man kneels and begs for postponing. But the merciless servant instructs soldiers to take the man to prison. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 18:28. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving the unmerciful servant attacks his fellow-servant who owes him money, and casts him into prison ~ parable of the unmerciful servant

Flight to Egypt; From the Wysen uyt the east; Youth of Christ; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Maria gives Christ the chest while she sits on the donkey during the flight to Egypt. Joseph leads the donkey. In the background the child murder in Betlehem and the legend of the fast growing choirs. Some soldiers on horseback asking a farmer if he saw a family passing by. The farmer says he saw the family when he blured the corn. Then the soldiers must conclude that that must be very long ago and they stop the search. Right against the tree a pointing man with a sun on his head. Perhaps a idolation image that will soon fall off his base. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 2:14. This print is part of an album.

The martyrdom of Simon and Judas Thaddeus; The martyrdom of Christ and the Apostles. Simon and Judas Thaddeus are attacked by soldiers with different weapons (sword, ax, halberd); On the left side of this scene they are depicted again, Simon with a saw and Judas Thaddeus with a reverse cross in hand. Under the show twice two lines of Latin. This print is part of a series of 13 prints of Christ (unnumbered) and the apostles (numbered), more specifically from the torture they have undergone.

Paul conversion; Conversions of sinners; Thesaurus Novi Testamenti Elegantissimis Iconibus Expressus Continens Historias Atque Miracula Doni Nostri Iesu Christi. Paul falls from his horse when he is blinded by the appearance of Christ on the way to Damascus. His men are scared and pull their weapons. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in hand. 9. This print is part of an album.

Christ heals ten lepers, Johannes Wierix, after Gerard van Groeningen, 1585 print Christ meets ten people who suffer from skin freezer and gives them the assignment to show themselves to the priests. If they do that it turns out that they have been healed. Only one of the ten, a Samaritan, returns to the left in the background and kneels before Christ to thank him. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text. Antwerp paper engraving Christ sends ten lepers to the priest (Luke 17:11-19). one leper, a Samaritan, sent to the priest by Christ, returns and kneels before him

Woman from Sunem drives on a donkey to Elisa, Hans Collaert (I), After Maerten de Vos, 1646 print The woman from Sunem drives on a donkey to the prophet Elisa. Her husband is at the gate. In the background on the right she begs the prophet for help because her son died. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2 Kon. 4:24. This print is part of an album. paper engraving the Shunammite woman rides out with her donkey to Elisha, bows down before him and taking hold of his feet, entreats him to come with her

Crossing, Antonie Wierix (II), After Maerten de Vos, 1646 print Christ falls to Golgota while wearing his cross. Simon van Cyrene helps him wear the cross. A Roman soldier encourages him to get up. A woman and her little child look sad. Under the show a four -line verse in Latin. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Christ collapsing ~ carrying of the cross

Jacobus Neeffs engraved 'Christ before Pilate' between 1620 and 1680, depicting Jesus presenting himself before Pontius Pilate with surrounding figures in copper engraving and etching format.

Christ heals a possessed man; Attachmenth dereee by miracles; Miracles of Christ; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Christ heals a possessed man in the area of the Graasen. The unclean ghosts leave the man through his mouth and pull in a herd of pigs, which inherit and drown more. Christ's disciples. In the background the continuation of the story is depicted: the pig heafs hit the flight and tell in the city what happened. Then the residents come to Christ and ask him to leave their area. On the left in the background, Christ leaves in a boat and remains the cured man on the scaffolding. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 8:28 and Mar. 5: 2. This print is part of an album.

Sacred Juan Diego blesses a boy while Christ appears to him, Simon Guillain (II), After Annibale Carracci, 1646 print print maker: Romeafter painting by: Romeafter drawing by: Romepublisher: Romeprinter: RomeItaly paper etching saints Our Lady of the Sacred Heart

Multiplication of the loaves and the fish; Miracles of Christ; Thesaurus Novi Testamenti Elegantissimis Iconibus Expressus Continens Historias Atque Miracula Doni Nostri Iesu Christi. Christ blesses the loaves and the fish, brought to him by a little boy. In the background, the apostles share the breads and fish on the crowd. Further to the background a more with sailing ships. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text. This print is part of an album.

Copper engraving by Grégoire Huret from 1664 depicting Christ being scourged, showing figures, gestures, expressions, and instruments of punishment in a biblical scene.

Jozef's brothers with Benjamin for Jozef, 1643 print Jozef's brothers and their little brother Benjamin returned to Egypt and kneel for Joseph. He invites them for a meal. At the back left the brothers are sitting at Joseph to the meal. Entirely in the background, the continuation of the story can be seen: the silver cup of Joseph is found in Benjamin's pocket. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 43. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving Joseph receives his brothers and Benjamin. the feast at Joseph's house: the amazement of his brothers at being seated according to their age; Benjamin is honoured with extra food. the missing cup ~ story of Joseph (Genesis 44-45)

Christ touches his bride, 1643 print The bride of Christ (the church) sits on a throne in a temple. Christ is standing outside with his cross in a garden and through a window his hand touches her shoulder. In the background, spectators look at a high priest who preaches over 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 Hoogl. 5: 1. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving Song of Solomon, Song of Songs (with BOOK CHAPTER:VERSE) (+ Christ bearded). Tabernacle, Temple, Synagogue, and other sanctuaries ~ Jewish religion. 'Ecclesia' as bride of Christ (the Lamb), 'Ecclesia sponsa Dei', 'sponsus-sponsa'

King Josia has the Code read to the people, 1643 print King Josia stands on the staircases of the temple and lets the recovered code of God read to the people of Israel. Josia raises his hand and swears that he will follow God and keep his laws. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2 Kon. 23: 2. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving the book of Law is discovered ~ story of Josiah

David plays on his harp / David kills the lion and the bear / David by Samuel anointed / David speaks with soldiers about Goliat; Bona Indoles Recte Culta / Fidei Tirocinia / Modestia Probata / Virtus Ultro Incitata; David, Hoc Est Virtutis Exercitatissimae Probatum deo Spectaculum, ex David Pastoris Militis Ducis ExUPRIS AC Prophetae Exemplis; Den Grooten Emblemata Sacra, consisting of more than four hundred by Belsche figures, as des old as des Nieuwen Testaments. Four performances on an album leaf about the life of David, numbered one to four. At the top left, David is depicted as shepherd and he plays in his harp in the middle of the animals. At the top right David kills De Leeuw and De Beer. At the bottom left, Samuel points to David, the youngest son of Jesse, as a suitable successor to follow King Saul. At the left rear of the same show David is anointed by Samuel. In the front view, David speaks with the soldiers about Goliat. The soldier opposite him is possible his brother El

Baptism of Christ; History of John the Baptist. John the Baptist baptizes Christ in the Jordaan. Christ kneels on a stone that lies in the water, John keeps him his hand above the head. The Holy Spirit drops like a pigeon on Christ. Links teach a group of scribes. Right along the water caps. In the background Christ's departure to the desert. Under the show an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Christ in the pre-assigned; DESCENDIT AD INFERNA TERTIA Die Resurrexit a Mortuis; Van 't Gelove and Sijn Twaelf Artycelen; Apostolic creed; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Illustration of the fifth belief item (Christ that has descended down to Helle; the third day risen from the dead) of the apostolic creed. Christ decreases after his death to the pre-borne. He broken the gates of hell and reaches the hand to Old Testament Saints. In addition to him, Adam and Eva are. In the background right the resurrection of Christ. This print is part of an album.

Petrus Geneest Eneas in Lydda, 1643 print The apostle Petrus heals the paralyzed Andeas in Lydda. He blesses him and orders him to get up in bed. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in hand. 9:33. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving Peter in Lydda heals Aeneas, who had been confined to his bed for eight years (Acts 9:32-35)

Joachaz, Jojakim and Jojachin; Kings of Judah; Thesaurus Sacrarum HistoriaRu M Veteris Testame N Ti, Elega N Tissimis Imaginibus Expressu M Excelle N Tissimoru M in Hac Arte Viroru M Opera: now N C Primu M Luce M Editus. The kings Joachaz, with spear in hand, Jojakim, with sword in hand, and the young king Jojachin. In the background important events from their lives. On the left in the background the imprisonment of Joachaz by the army of Pharaoh Necho. In the middle of the background Jojakim was taken by the army of King Nebuchadnezzar. On the right in the background the imprisonment of Jojachin through the army of King Nebuchadnezzar. Under the show explanations in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Church father Gregorius the Great, 1585 print The H. Gregorius is working in his study. He writes in a book and is dressed in the papal robe with the tiara on his head. Under his arm the pontifical cross staff. There is a crucifix on the table. A sleeping dog on the floor. Under the performance an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album. paper engraving St. Gregory the Great as Doctor of the Latin Church, with book, pen, and dove (divine inspiration)

Daniël scatters ash on the temple floor; History of Daniel, bell and the dragon. To prove that not the image of God calling the food, but the priests, decreases Daniël ash on the floor of the temple. King Cyrus makes the door of the temple seal so that nobody can come in unnoticed.

Christ heals the sick person of Betzata (Bethesda), Johannes Wierix, after Gerard van Groeningen, 1643 print Christ heals a man who has been sick for thirty -eight years, at the bath of Betzata. A man is immersed in the bath. Sick, blind, cripple and deformed are around the water. An angel flies in the air. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in John. 5: 2. print maker: Antwerppublisher: Amsterdam paper engraving Christ says to a paralytic man: 'Rise, take up your pallet (bed)'. sick people lying near the pool of Bethesda ~ Christ healing paralytics (John 5:1-9)

Capturing king sedekia; History of Jeremiah; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. If King Sedekiah omed the city at night in the direction of the Jordan Valley, he will be captured by the Chaldean army on the plain of Jericho. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Jer. 39. This print is part of an album.

Jakob negotiates with Laban, 1579 print Jakob is negotiating with his father -in -law Laban about his wages right. Laban agrees to give all the black and spotted cattle in Jakob. In the background a landscape with figures and Labans cattle. Print is part of a series about the Ten Commandments and shows a violation of the tenth commandment: you will not be desirable to possess your neighbor. At the bottom of the margin a reference to the Bible text in Latin. Print is part of an album. paper engraving Laban agrees to give Jacob all the black and spotted sheep and goats as wages. 'you shall not covet' ~ separate representation of the tenth of the ten commandments

Entry of Christ in Jerusalem, 1585 print Christ drives into Jerusalem on a donkey and is received by a crowd of people who honor him. A man spreads his cloak on the floor. Palm trees in the background. Under the show a four -line verse in Latin. This print is part of an album. paper engraving 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)

Unbelieving Thomas touches wounds Christ, Philips Galle (workshop or), After Gerard van Groeningen, 1573 print Part of an album with a title print and a series of 50 prints concerning the life and passion of Christ. paper engraving Thomas touching or stretching out his hands to touch the wound in Christ's side, sometimes Christ leading Thomas' hand

Solomon by Sadoc to Koning Anointed, Pietro Aquila, After Rafaël, 1675 print Solomon is anointed by the high priest Sadoc. There is a group of men with beards around. In the foreground on the right a horizontal figure (possibly a river god). Bible verse under the show. Print is part of an album. paper etching story of Solomon

Gideon demolishes the altar of Baäl; History of Gideon. Gideon demolishes the altar of Baal from GOD with ten servants. In the background the axle paper is cut and transported. An altar is built from the pole, on which Joas's bull, the father of Gideon, is sacrificed in the distance. In the margin a single-line caption in Latin.

King David and the avenge angel / gifts for the construction of the Temple / Adonia throws himself as king on / death of David, 1653 - 1654 print Four performances on an album magazine about the life of David, numbered 45 to 48. In the top left of the appearance of the avenge of God to King David. At the top right, David receives gifts for the construction of the temple. At the bottom left are guests at Adonia at the table who throw herself as a king. Solomon is crowned king in the background. At the bottom right the dying David with his funeral on the right in the background. The magazine is part of an album. paper engraving story of David. David sees the avenging angel in Jerusalem; he prays to God. David exhorts the elders to help Solomon to build the temple. Adoniah is told of Solomon's kingship by Abiathar's son Jonathan. Adoniah constitutes himself as king. David proclaims Solomon king. David's death. David's burial

Gravestone of Christ; Of the Lyden and Passion Christi; Passion of Christ; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Christ is placed by Josef van Arimatea and Nikodemus in the rotation. Around The Grave The Grieving Holy Women. In The Foreground The Passion Tools. Under the show a four-line fresh in Latin. At the bottom right of the letter: k. This print is part of an album.

Paulus OP Malta, 1643 print During the journey to Rome, the ship of Paulus Schipwracht leads off the coast of Malta (rear right). The inhabitants of Malta have fired a fire for the shipwrecked people. Paul is bitten by a poisonous snake, but remains unharmed. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in hand. 28: 1. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving Paul bitten by a viper (when throwing wood on the fire). after the shipwreck Paul and his men are kindly received by the inhabitants of Malta, who make fire

Moses and Jetro; From Moys and Pharaoh; History of Moses for the Exodus; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Moses says goodbye to his father-in-law Jetro to go back to Egypt. Links shepherds. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in ex. 4:18. This print is part of an album.

. The priests of Bubble eat it to the God bell off food. They come and go through a secret corridor under the table. While they secretly take the food, their footsteps remain in the shaft scattered by Daniel on the ground. At the bottom of the margin a reference to the Bible text and the title in Greek, English, Latin, German, French and Dutch.

Joachaz, Jojakim and Jojachin, Anonymous, Maerten de Vos, 1646 print The kings Joachaz, with a spear in hand, Jojakim, with a sword in his hand, and the young king Jojachin. In the background important events from their lives. Left in the background the capture of Joachaz by the army of Pharaoh Necho. In the middle of the background, Jojakim is taken into the army of King Nebuchadnessar. On the right in the background the capture of Jojachin by the army of King Nebuchadnessar. Under the performance references to the Bible texts in 2 Kon. 23-24 in Latin. This print is part of an album. paper engraving story of Jehohahaz (Joahaz), son of Josiah, king of Judah (2 Kings 23:31-34; 2 Chronicles 36:1-4). story of Jehoiakim (Joakim), son of Josiah, king of Judah (2 Kings 23:34 - 24:6; 2 Chronicles 36:5-8). story of Jehoiachin (Joachin), son of Jehoiakim, king of Judah (2 Kings 24:8-16, 25:27-30; 2 Chronicles 36:9-10). Jehohahaz is taken prisoner by King Necho II and brought to Egypt. Nebuchad

Isaac blessed Jacob; From Iacob and Esau; History of Jakob and Esau; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). The old and blind Isaac bless Jacob, who kneels at the bed. With the help of his mother Rebekah, who is on the edge of the bed, he disguised himself as his brother Esau to receive the blessing. In his neck and his hands, Jacob carries the sheet of a mess to look like his hairy brother. In the background Esau returns from hunting. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 27. This print is part of an album.

Saul focuses his spear on David, Anonymous, After Maarten van Heemskerck, 1646 print Saul is overwhelmed by jealousy and focuses his spear on David, who plays his harp for him. A few courtiers and bodyguards watch. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1 SAM. 18. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Saul casts his spear at David when the latter is playing his harp before the king (1 Samuel 18:11)

Second vision of Ezra: Ezra comforted by the angel; Visions of Ezra; Thesaurus Sacrarum historiarum Veteris Testamenti (...). The angel Uriël comfort Ezra and helps him up. In addition to Ezra his vision of the radiant woman Zion. If she disappears, Ezra's city built in the background. Under the show a reference in Latin to the apocryphal Bible text in 4 Ezra 10.

Jefta is welcomed by his daughter, Nicolaes Ryckmans, after Pieter de Jode (I), 1646 print Jefta returns after his victory over the Ammonites and is festively welcomed by his daughter and musician women. Jefta is about to tear up his clothes in despair, because he had promised God to sacrifice the first to face him from his house. This turns out to be his daughter. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Ri. 11:34. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Jephthah's daughter dances with tambourines to meet her father on his return from the battle; Jephthah rends his clothes in despair. other percussion instruments (with NAME)

Cleaning the temple in Jerusalem, Johannes Wierix, after Gerard van Groeningen, 1579 print Judas Makkabeus orders a number of legal priests to clean the sanctuary and to drain the stones that the altar has avoided to an unclean location. The negligent altar of burnt offering is being demolished. 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)

Last judgment, 1643 print Illustration of the seventh article of faith (hence he will come and judge the living and the dead) of the apostolic creed. Christ sits on a rainbow in the clouds with the Virgin Mary and John kneeling next to him. He judges the world during the last judgment. The apostles around them. All the dead from their graves reside on the earth. They are led by angels to heaven (left) or led by devils to hell (right). This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving 'inde venturus est iudicare vivos et mortuos' ~ articles of faith. comprehensive representation of Last Judgement: Christ (with sword and lily), often surrounded by elders and sometimes accompanied by Mary and John the Baptist, appears in the sky with trumpeting angels (and sometimes angels holding the instruments of the Passion); after the resurrection of the dead the blessed are led to heaven by angels, and the damned are dragged into hell by devils

Society of Christ, 1660 print Christ is tied to a column and is flashed by two men. Others watch. In front of him is a boy with a torch. This print is part of an album. paper etching / engraving flagellation by soldiers, Christ usually tied to a column (Matthew 27:26; Mark 15:15; John 19:1)

Worship by the Wise, Circumcision and Conversion of Paul surrounded by eight saints, Laurent de la Hire, 1616 - 1656 print France paper etching story of the conversion of Paul (Acts 9:1-18). circumcision of the Christ-child by the priest in the temple (Luke 2:21). adoration of the kings: the Wise Men present their gifts to the Christ-child (gold, frankincense and myrrh). saints

Dream of nebuchadnezzar; History of Daniel; Historia Danielis (...); Thesaurus Sacrarum HistoriaRu M Veteris Testame N Ti, Elega N Tissimis Imaginibus Expressu M Excelle N Tissimoru M in Hac Arte Viroru M Opera: now N C Primu M Luce M Editus. Daniel stands for the throne of King Nebuchadnezzar and explains the dreams of the king. The dreams of the king can be seen at the top. A guard drops left from heaven and gives a command to chop the big tree. On the right the dream of the image with the head of gold and feet of iron and clay. Daniel tells that the first dream means that the king will be rejected and seven years as an animal will live. In the background you can see how nebuchadnezzar is sent away. Left in the landscape lives nebuchadnezzar as an animal and eats grass. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in. 2. The dream then. 4. However, in this representation is central. Print is part of an album.

Holy Antiochus as a recluse, Thomas de Leu, after Johann Sadeler (I), in or after 1598 - 1614 print paper engraving anchorite, hermit. male saints (with NAME). horse. forest, wood

Copper engraving and etching by François de Poilly the Elder from 1640-1693 depicting an angel presenting the Christ child, showing gestures, facial features, drapery, and symbolic religious elements.

Prison from Paul in Jerusalem; Pauli Lyden in Ierusalem and elsewhere; Acta Apostolorum; Acts of the Apostles; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). When the apostle Paul wants to enter the temple in Jerusalem, he is being worked against and beaten by the Jews. Roman soldiers remove the rotomers and arrest Paul. In the background Paul speaks the Jewish crowd, just after his arrest. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in hand. 21:31. This print is part of an album.

Copper engraving by Philipp Galle depicting scenes from the actions of the apostles, created in 1582, illustrating 16th-century European religious art and biblical narrative.

Wedding in Kana, 1643 print Christ instructs the wedding in Kana to fill jugs with water. The bridal couple and the guests are sitting at the table. Maria is at the back left at the table. On the left in the background, the water master of the water that has changed into wine tastes. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in John. 2: 1. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving the marriage-feast at Cana (John 2:1-11)

Christ for Kajafas; Of the Lyden and Passion Christi; Passion of Christ; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Soldiers lead Christ for Kajafas. The high priest tears his robe and accuses Christ of blasphemy. Under the show a four-line verse in Latin. At the bottom right of the letters: DD. This print is part of an album.

Urialy required by David from the war; From David and Bathseba; History of David and Batseba; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). King David has recalled Uria, the man of Batseba, from the war. Uria kneels, dressed in his armor, before him. David urges Uria to relax and to adopt the wine brought by servants. Urialy, however, does not go home to sleep Batseba with his wife. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2 SAM. 11: 7. This print is part of an album.

Heavenmen and Satan make their appearance with God, 1563 print The sky residents and Satan make their appearance with God. God holds a globe under his arm. God gives Satan permission to do whatever He wants with jobs. Under the performance an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album. paper engraving the 'sons of God' (angels) with Satan gather before God (Job 1:6-12). God gives Satan permission to test Job's virtue

Parable of the Royal Wedding Party: The man without party clothing is punished, 1643 print At a long table, the guests of the king are on the wedding meal. They are people from the street: the woman in the middle of in front has crutches next to her. The king instructs the left to hide the man without party clothes and throw him in the extreme darkness. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 22:11. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving the king sees a guest without a wedding garment: 'bind him hand and foot .. and cast him into the outer darkness' ~ parable of the royal wedding-feast

The landlord inspects the fields; Parable of the sower; Thesaurus Novi Testamenti Elegantissimis Iconibus Expressus Continens Historias Atque Miracula Doni Nostri Iesu Christi. The servants, both with a halberd in hand, ask the landlord or they must weigh the weeds between grain. The landlord provides an answer that the grain and weed must continue to grow until the harvest. A boy holds the rug of the landlord. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 13. This print is part of an album.

Creation of Eva; I believe in God the Father Almighty, creator of Heaven and Earth ; Apostolic Creed ; The theater biblical sacred history of the Old and New Testament, the tables smaller Expressae. Belief illustration of the first item ( 1 believe in God, the almighty Father , the Creator of Heaven and Earth ) from the Apostolic Creed. God The Father creates Eve from Adam Rib. In the background the entire creation . This print is part of an album.

The three kings in a dream warned; Youth of Christ; Thesaurus Novi Testamenti Elegantissimis Iconibus Expressus Continens Historias Atque Miracula Doni Nostri Iesu Christi. The three kings are warned in a dream not to return to Herod. Next to the bed of every king is an angel who influences them. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 2. This print is part of an album.

Creation of EVA; Creation and fall; Historia Creationis Mundi (...); Thesaurus Sacrarum HistoriaRu M Veteris Testame N Ti, Elega N Tissimis Imaginibus Expressu M Excelle N Tissimoru M in Hac Arte Viroru M Opera: now N C Primu M Luce M Editus. God the Father creates Eve from the Sleeping Adam and helps her up. On the left in the background, God points Adam and Eva on the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. On the right in the foreground a dog. At the bottom of a reference to the Bible text in Latin. Print is part of an album.

Christ in the house of Marta and Maria; Thesaurus Novi Testamenti Elegantissimis Iconibus Expressus Continens Historias Atque Miracula Doni Nostri Iesu Christi. Christ visiting the house of Marta and Maria. Maria is at the feet of Christ and listens to him. Marta, with poultry under her arm, complains to Christ, because Maria does not help her with the household. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 10. This print is part of an album.

Return of the Apostles, Melchior Küsel (I), After Johann Wilhelm Baur, 1682 print Text in German in the lower margin. Numbered in the bottom right: 8. Print is part of an album. Augsburg paper etching return of the apostles from their mission (Mark 6:30; Luke 9:10)

Abraham drives Hagar and Ismaël, Adriaen Collaert (attributed to), after Maerten de Vos, 1585 print Abraham gives Hagar and Ismaël loaves and a jug of water and sends them away. On the right in the background, the cause of this reversal can be seen: Ismaël mocked Isaäk. That is why Sara asked Abraham to reject Hagar and Ismaël. On the left in the background Hagar and Ismaël in the wilderness. Ismaël is located under a tree, the empty jug on the floor. An angel points the desperate Hagar to a source. Under the performance a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 21. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Abraham provides Hagar and Ishmael with bread and a jug of water. Hagar sits weeping after having put Ishmael under a bush to die. an angel appears and reveals a well of water to Hagar

Fillip is sent by an angel; Acta Apostolorum; Acts of the Apostles; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. An angel appears for Philip and sends the apostle to the abandoned road between Jerusalem and Gaza. Once there, he is noticed by the Holy Spirit in the form of a pigeon on an eunuch in a travel truck. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in hand. 8:14. This print is part of an album.

Return of the Lord, 1643 print The Lord, seated in a carriage, returns home. Soldiers accompany him and a boy with trumpet announces his arrival. His servants are waiting for him in the house. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 25:19. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving the talents or pounds ~ parable of Christ (Matthew 25:14-30; Luke 19:12-27). two-wheeled vehicle drawn by two animals

Christ for Pilate, Philips Galle (workshop or), After Gerard van Groeningen, 1573 print Part of an album with a title print and a series of 50 prints concerning the life and passion of Christ. paper engraving Christ before Pontius Pilate (Matthew 27:11-26; Mark 15:2-15; Luke 23:2-7, 23:13-25; John 18:28 - 19:16)

Annunciatie, Heinrich Ulrich, 1582 - 1671 print Numbered bottom left: 2. Germany paper engraving the Annunciation: Mary, usually reading, is visited by the angel (sometimes a woman overhears the conversation)

King Cyrus shows Daniël the image of the God Bel, 1579 print King Cyrus shows Daniël the Temple of the God Bel. In the middle of the temple is a large image of the sitting deity. There are vases with smell work around it. Servants are busy displaying eating and drinking on a table for the image. Under the performance an explanatory text in Latin. Print is part of an album. paper engraving King Cyrus sets food before the image of Bel; Daniel and his servants strew ashes on the floor of the temple

David returns to Jerusalem in Triumph; Paintings in the Loggia of Rafael; Imagins Veteris AC Novi Testamenti; Rafael Bible. King David and his soldiers return to Jerusalem in Triumph. David stands on a triumphade drawn by two horses. Bible verse under the show. Print is part of an album.

Transfiguration, Jan Collaert (II), After Maerten de Vos, 1646 print Illustration of the second article of faith (I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord) of the Apostolic Creed. The glorification on the mountain: Christ's face shines like the sun. Moses and Elijah appear on either side of Christ and speak with him. John, Petrus and James are sitting on the mountain. This print is part of an album. paper engraving And in Jesus Christ," Articles of Faith. The Transfiguration: Moses and Elijah appear on either side of Christ on Mount wearer (Matthew 17: 1-13; Mark 9: 2-13; Luke 9: 28-36)

. In a house, Christ is surrounded by the sick that have been brought to him. Christ has just healed a lame that has arrested and escapes his mattress. The attendees are looking at how he takes care of the following sick. The print is part of a 53-part series of prints to paintings by Titian and Veronese.

Joachaz, Jojakim and Jojachin; Of the convingen Iuda; Kings of Judah; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). The kings Joachaz, with spear in hand, Jojakim, with sword in hand, and the young king Jojachin. In the background important events from their lives. On the left in the background the imprisonment of Joachaz by the army of Pharaoh Necho. In the middle of the background Jojakim was taken by the army of King Nebuchadnezzar. On the right in the background the imprisonment of Jojachin through the army of King Nebuchadnezzar. Under the show references to the Bible texts in 2 could. 23-24 in Latin. This print is part of an album.

The three kings visiting Herod, Johann Sadeler (I), After Gerard van Groeningen, 1585 print The three kings visit King Herod in Jerusalem. They are interrogated and are instructed by him to return after their visit to the Christ child and report on his birth. The print has a Latin caption with a Bible text. Antwerp paper engraving first visit of the three Wise Men to King Herod. second visit of the three Wise Men to Herod

Worship of the golden calf; Paintings in the Loggia of Rafael; Imagins Veteris AC Novi Testamenti; Rafael Bible. The Israelites dance and kneel for the golden calf. In the background on the left, Moses, out of anger about the idolatry of the Israelites, throws the dining of the law. Bible verse under the show. Print is part of an album.

Daniel for King Nebuchadnezzar; History of Daniel; Thesaurus Sacrarum HistoriaRu M Veteris Testame N Ti, Elega N Tissimis Imaginibus Expressu M Excelle N Tissimoru M in Hac Arte Viroru M Opera: now N C Primu M Luce M Editus. Daniel and three other young Israelites are presented to King Nebuchadnezzar. The king, left on the throne, indicates the assignment to teach them so that they are suitable for joining the king. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in. 1. This print is part of an album.

Copper engraving by Hans Collaert depicting Jesus as the Good Shepherd washing the feet of his disciples, produced between 1540 and 1590.

Christ heals a man with a shriveled hand, Johannes Wierix, after Jan Snellinck (I), 1585 print Christ heals a man with a shriveled hand at the temple on Sabbath. The man extends his hand to Christ. The scribes watch. Two of them are sitting on the ground with legislative books in their hand. In the background in the landscape, Christ heals other people. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 6. Antwerp paper engraving healing of a man with a withered hand (Matthew 12:9-13; Mark 3:1-5; Luke 6:6-10)

Copper engraving by Jérôme David from the 17th century showing Christ healing a sick person, illustrating a biblical scene.

Recha team replies the people; Of rehabeam and Ieroboam; History of Jeroboam and Rechabeam; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). King Rechabeam gives the people of Israel answer their request for lighting their yoke. He stands on a stage and shares the people that he will remember their yoke. People respond frisk. The Israelites break with RechaBeam, who only remains king about the cities of Judah. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1. 12:12. This print is part of an album.

Daniël goes against the condemnation of Susanna, Hans Collaert (I), After Gillis Coignet (I), 1646 print Susanna is led by soldiers to the location of execution. A large crowd follows her. Young Daniël calls loudly that he is not guilty of Susanna's blood. Daniël may then interrogate the elders to reveal the false witness of the two. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text then. 13:45. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Susanna is led away to be executed. the youth Daniel opposes the verdict against Susanna

Ascension, Antonie Wierix (II), After Maerten de Vos, 1646 print Christ, with raised hands, is included in heaven. His students and Maria look full of wonder. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 24:51. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Christ ascends into heaven; apostles (and Mary) beneath

Lot mowing the crowd to calm; Incestus; History of Lot; Theatrum Biblicum (...). For the door of his house, Lot tries to calm the men from Sodom. The men request him to leave his guests out so that they can take them. One of the angels attracts destiny. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 19.

Elisa raises the son of the woman from Sunem from death; From Eliseus and the Sunamitinne; History of Elisa and the woman from Sunem; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). When Elisa has arrived, chazi closes the door of the room on the right. The parents of the died boy remain outside the departure. On the left, Elisa prays with raised poor to God. In the middle he extends over the stewed boy with his mouth on his mouth and his palms on the boy's palms. In this way Elisa wakes the boy to life. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2. 4:34. This print is part of an album.

Christ in debate with the Pharisees on the tax on the emperor, 1585 print Christ in debate with the Pharisees. Behind him are his students. One of the Pharisees shows him a currency and asks Christ if it is permitted to pay taxes to the emperor. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 22. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Christ (in the temple) in debate with Pharisees about the tribute to Caesar (Matthew 22:15-22; Mark 12:13-17; Luke 20:20-26)

King Josia lets the horses and cars remove in honor of the sun; History of King Josia; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. King Josia is standing on a staircase on the temple square and looks at how statues of horses and solar trails are drawn from the templet entrance and burned on the square. The statues were erected in honor of the sun. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2. 23:11. This print is part of an album.

Noah owes God for the rescue of the Ark; History of Noah; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. Noah and his family kneel on the floor and look up to the tetragram, the symbol for God (a shining circle with the Hebrew letters for Yahweh) above them in a cloud. At the rear left of the ark, from which the animals go to land on a walkway. At the bottom of a reference to the Bible text in Gen. 7:10 in Latin. This print is part of an album.

Arrest of Christ; Passion, death and resurrection of Christ; Passio, Mors et resurrection DN. Noostri Iesu Christ. Christ is arrested by the soldiers. Peter defends him and want to discharge the ear of a soldier. Christ tries to stop him (Matthew 26:51). The print has a Latin caption and is part of a series about the passion, death and resurrection of Christ

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