Biblical Scenes with Herod and the Magi

Illustrations depicting biblical narratives involving Herod, the Magi, and themes of adoration and tragedy, characterized by vibrant colors and medieval manuscript styles.

Christ teaching at the Nazareth school, Romanesque painted ceiling, c. 1150, Grisons canton, Switzerland, detail

Herod and the Magi. 1401 - 1500. Wolgemut, Michael, 1434-1519. Prints. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection

Adoring the Magi, Herrod and the massacre of the innocents, miniatures from the Gospels of the great festivities, manuscript, France 13th Century.

Massacre if the Innocents. Herod the Great sitiing in the throne. Miniature. Psalter, 15th century.

The Plagues of Egypt / Jewish Illumin.

Christ teaching at the Nazareth school, Romanesque painted ceiling, c. 1150, Grisons canton, Switzerland, detail

St Denis before Sisinnius, 1317. St Denis, St Eleutherius and St Rusticus are taken before Sisinnius, attended by his high priest. Manuscript illustration from a work on the life of St Denis (died c258 AD), written by Yves, a monk at the Abbey of St Denis. The book depicts the torture and martyrdom of the saint by the Roman governor Fescenninus Sisinnius. The lower scene depicts people on the bridge over the River Seine; showing four men pulling a barrel on wheels, a pilgrim, and a boat laden with coal. From the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris. The artist is unknown.

Banquet at the court of a king. Conspiracy and murder, miniature from Guyart des Moulins and Peter Comestor's Bible, manuscript, end 13th Century-beginning 14th Century.

Burial Scene.

Doctrine chreti_nne (Christian Doctrine) (13th c.). Folio I: The artist presenting his book to the King of France. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. SPAIN. Valencia. Valencia University Library.

David's Triumph/ Illumination

Coronation and unction of a king, from a French 'life' of Edward the Confessor (d1066) of c1245. Probably portrait of Henry III of England crowned 1216 at Gloucester and 1220 at Westminster. Chromolithograph after medieval manuscript.

Cristoforo de Predis (1440-1486). Italian miniaturist. Miniature depicting Jesus, in purple robes, tortured and mocked. In Stories of Saint Joachim, Saint Anne, Virgin Mary, Jesus, the Baptist and the End of the World, 1476, written by Galeazzo Maria Sforza (1444-1476). Royal Library, Turin, Italy.

The Adoration of the Magi, from Altarpiece of the Incarnation

St George declaring his faith in Christ before the court of Diocletian, miniature from Passio Sancti Georgii Passio Sanctae Margaretae, manuscript, code parchment, second half 13th century.

Christ is sought by his mother and brothers, master of Antwerp (i) (attributed to), 1485 - 1491 print Christ preaches people sitting for group. Maria and two disciples are at the gate of home. Low Countries paper Christ sought by mother and brothers (Matthew 12:46-50; Mark 3:31-35; Luke 8:19-21)

Llull, Ramon (1233-1315 or 1316). Majorcan writer and philosopher. "Conversion of Ramon Llull". 1) Preaching of Bishop in the convent of the Friars Minor in Majorca. 2) Ramon Llull into the habit "Electorium Parvum Seu Breviculum". Codex St. Peter. Parchment 92. Fol. 2r (facsimile). Library of Baden in Karlsruhe. Germany.

Saint Hedwig Refusing to Drink Wine; Saint Hedwig Praying before an Altar. Unknown maker

BIBLIA S XIII- TOMO I -181V-ABSALON PARTE PARA HEBRON Y SE DESPIDE DE SU PADRE EL REY DAVID. Location: ACADEMIA DE LA HISTORIA-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN. ABSALOM. DAVID REY SIGLO XI AC.

Tacuinum Sanitatis. 14th century. Medieval handbook of health. Silk clothing. Folio 106r.

First Crusade. Urban II preaching the First Crusade in the Council of Clermont (1095). Picture of the Chronicle by Guillaume de Tyr (13th c.). Gothic art. SWITZERLAND. Geneva. Public and University Library.

The universal judgement, miniature from the Breviary of Love by Matfre Ermengau, Provencale Code Manuscript folio 102 recto, France late 13th Century-Early 14th Century.

MTI1-CANTIGA DE SANTA MARIA Nº63 - F92R - LA VIRGEN SALVA A UN CABALLERO EN LA BATALLA DE SAN ESTEBAN DE GORMAZ - 1ª VIÑETA DE LA 1ª FILA- - FOTO AÑO. Author: ALFONSO X EL SABIO (1221-1284). Location: MONASTERIO-BIBLIOTECA-COLECCION. SAN LORENZO DEL ESCORIAL. MADRID. SPAIN. VIRGIN MARY. FERNAN GONZALEZ HIJO. CONDE DON GARCIA FERNANDEZ. CONDE GARCIA FERNANDEZ.

As the rabbi of the synagogue (Jairo) talks with Jesus, a man warns him that his daughter has died. Jesus calms down, go home from this and raises his daughter. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy.

Christ is wanted by his mother and brothers, Christ preaches for a group of seated people. Mary and two disciples stand at the gate of the house, Christ sought by mother and brothers (Matthew 12: 46-50, Mark 3: 31-35, Luke 8: 19-21), Meester van Antwerpen (I) (attributed to), Nederlanden, 1485 - 1491, paper, h 95 mm × w 131 mm

Herod ordering the massacre of the innocents, miniature from a medieval psaltery, manuscript, England 13th Century.

MANUSCRITO MOZARABE-PRONOSTICOS FUTUROS DE S JULIAN S XII. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN. JESUS. VIRGIN MARY.

The Story of the Two Men and the Two Shrines.

Episodes from the Life and Passion of Christ. Dated 16th Century

Sixth vision: one of the four living creatures (here as the lion of St. Mark) hands out vials containing seven plagues to angels; an angel pours out the first plague causing malignant sores to the bearers of mark.. 1425 - 1450. Religious books, Manuscripts. Manuscripts and Archives Division. Angels, Devil

Adam and Eve expelled from the Garden of Eden. From Armenian Evangelistery, 1587.

Christ carries the Cross / Illumination

Caesarean section. Miniature. Faits de Romains (Acts of Romans) Chronicles the life of Julius Caesar. Medival Work. 1213-1214. (Photo by: PHAS/UIG)

Philip the Good listening to a mass sung by the choir of Burgundy, miniature from the Treaty on Sunday Prayer, manuscript folio 9 recto, The Netherlands 15th Century.

DE PREDIS, Cristoforo (1440-1486). Stories of Saint Joachim, Saint Anne, Virgin Mary, Jesus, the Baptist and the End of the World. 1476. Jesus is led as a prisoner before the High Priest Annas, where Peter was too. Renaissance art. Quattrocento. Miniature Painting. ITALY. PIEDMONT. Turin. Royal Library.

Netherlands, Master of Antwerp (I), Christ and the adulterous woman, verso center - stamped, Christ writes with his finger on the floor. Before him stands the adulterous woman, held by two men., print, engraving, book illustration, prints, engravings, height 94 mm, width 127 mm, print maker, engraving maker, 1485 - 1491, fourth quarter 15th century, paper, papier, woodcut, hand colouring

SAN HUGO DE CLUNY (1024-1109) RESUCITA A UNA PERSONA DE ENTRE LOS MUERTOS - MANUSCRITO DE 1190. Location: NATIONAL LIBRARY. France.

Illuminated page from the Life of Saint Radegunda, illumination from Poitiers, Abbey of Saint Croix, manuscript folio 24 recto, France 11th Century.

Jesus is abandoned by his disciples, who fled, except a young man who clings to his clothes. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy.

AZULEJO DE LA CRUCIFIXION - SIGLO XVI. Location: BASILICA DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL PRADO. TALAVERA DE LA REINA. Toledo. SPAIN. JESUS. VIRGIN MARY. CRISTO CRUCIFICADO. SAN JUAN EVANGELISTA Y APOSTOL.

Canticles of Holy Mary. 13th century. Written in medieval Galician-Portuguese language. Reign Alfonso X the Wise. Detail Miniature. Cantiga 187. F257r. Help of the Virgin in the defense of the Chincoya castle. Library of the Escorial. Madrid. Spain. Patrimoni Nacional (National Heritage).

Barlaam Departs as Josaphat Watches him Sadly.

Mary, countess of Bearn, daughter of Viscount Pedro de Bearn, rendering vassalage to the king Alfonso II of Aragon (1154-1196) . He will not marry without his consent, 1170. Miniature. Folio 12v. Liber Feudorum Maior. 12th century. Spain.

Radegunda kneeling in prayer and being conducted by King Chlothar, miniature from the Life of Saint Radegunda, illumination from Poitiers, Abbey of Saint Croix, manuscript, France 11th Century.

Liber Feudorum Ceritaniae. Commendation ceremony, the lord grasps the vassal's hands between his own. 12th century. Roman Miniature, folio 64 V . Barcelona, Archive of the Crown of Aragon. Location: ARCHIVO DE LA CORONA DE ARAGON. Barcelona. SPAIN.

Tacuinum Sanitatis. 14th century. Medieval handbook of health. Wine cellar. Two men drinking wine while another man is extracting wine from a barrel. Folio 86v.

Joseph is elected Mary's husband. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy.

Miracle of Adeodatus, Saint Nicholas altarpiece, Gabriel Moger, 1407-1410, tempera on wood, Roser Vell church, Majorca, Spain, Europe

BIBLIA 113 - DAVID MATA A GOLIAT-S XV-ESCUELA DE TOLEDO-HACIA 1434. Location: MONASTERIO-BIBLIOTECA-COLECCION. SAN LORENZO DEL ESCORIAL. MADRID. SPAIN.

MTI1-CANTIGA STA MARIA Nº 9-FOL 17 R- LA VIRGEN CONVIERTE ICONO EN CARNE Y QUE MANE OLEO-S XIII. Author: ALFONSO X EL SABIO (1221-1284). Location: MONASTERIO-BIBLIOTECA-COLECCION. SAN LORENZO DEL ESCORIAL. MADRID. SPAIN. VIRGEN DE SARDONAY.

DE PREDIS, Cristoforo (1440-1486). Stories of Saint Joachim, Saint Anne, Virgin Mary, Jesus, the Baptist and the End of the World. 1476. Jesus is dressed with a purple robe, tortured and mocked. Renaissance art. Quattrocento. Miniature Painting. ITALY. PIEDMONT. Turin. Royal Library.

DE PREDIS, Cristoforo (1440-1486). Stories of Saint Joachim, Saint Anne, Virgin Mary, Jesus, the Baptist and the End of the World. 1476. Jesus is left by his disciples who run away, except by a young man who holds on his dress. Renaissance art. Quattrocento. Miniature Painting. ITALY. PIEDMONT. Turin. Royal Library.

Saint Hedwig Reducing the Feudal Tax of Her Subjects; Saint Hedwig Assuring the Defense of Widows and Orphans. Unknown maker

Tacuinum Sanitatis. 14th century. Medieval handbook of health. A man gives a bouquet to his wife next to the summer's room. Miniature, Folio 97r.

BREVIARIO DE AMOR- S XV- JESUS ANTE HERODES- MINIATURA EN GRISALLA. Author: MATFRE ERMENGAUD DE BEZIERS. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN. JESUS. HERODES ANTIPAS.

Procesión de Renato I de Anjou (1409-1480), rey de Nápoles, en Aix-en-Provence. Miniatura del siglo XV. Facsímil de 1877.

Cologne Style. Devotional Picture with 12 Scenes of the Life of Christ. Cologne, ca.1450-1460. Detail. Wallraf-Richartz Museum. Cologne. Germany.

MTI1-CANTIGA STA MARIA-Nº187-F247R-AYUDA DE LA VIRGEN EN LA DEFENSA DEL CASTILLO DE CHINCOYA-S XIII- 2ª VIÑETA DE LA 2ª FILA-Cj 16627 - F - FOTO AÑO 2. Author: ALFONSO X EL SABIO (1221-1284). Location: MONASTERIO-BIBLIOTECA-COLECCION. SAN LORENZO DEL ESCORIAL. MADRID. SPAIN.

King Avenir, Josaphat and the Pagan Scholars Behold the Personification of Saturn.

Tables Altar of Saint Vincent by Jaume Huguet (1412-1492) Catalan painter. Dated 15th Century

Elevation of the Sacred Host. Page on 'Gospels of Paris to use of Charles, Duke of Angouleme.' Early 16th century. French School. Donation by Cardinal Francisco Javier de Zelada in 1798 to the Cathedral of Toledo, Spain. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. National Library. Proc: SPAIN. CASTILE-LA MANCHA. Toledo. Cathedral.

Maestro de Lluça / Frontal del altar de Santa María de Lluça. Siglo XIII, pintura al temple sobre madera. Museu d'Art Medieval MEV.

Alphonse the Wise: "Book of Games": Two Tric-Trac Players 1282 Manuscript Monastery of San Lorenzo del Escorial, Spain

Rood screen balustrade, Elisabeth legend, St., Saint, Saint

The consecration of east end of the Abbey Churches of the Cluny by Pope Urban II, a former Cluniac monk. Dated 11th Century

St Louis brought as prisoner before the Sultan (top). Bottom left: Louis discourses with Saracens. Bottom right: Sultan assassinated by his courtiers. From 'Le livre de Faiz Monseigneur Saint Louis' (Louis IX of France 1215-1270). Sixth Crusade (1248-1254). 15th century manuscript. Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France.

Illuminated manuscripts - Coronation of Charles V - 1356

Jesus heals the sick on Saturday with his arm prevented. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy.

Colour manuscript of the Mystery of the Vengeance of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Dated 15th Century

Colored woodcut 'Mocking of Christ' by an anonymous artist, depicting the scene of Christ being mocked, including figures, gestures, and architectural elements.

MTI1 - CANTIGA DE SANTA MARIA Nº170V - A-DE LOOR - REY CON CORTEJO DE MUSICOS Y DANZANTES ANTE LA VIRGEN - SIGLO XIII. Author: ALFONSO X EL SABIO (1221-1284). Location: MONASTERIO-BIBLIOTECA-COLECCION. SAN LORENZO DEL ESCORIAL. MADRID. SPAIN.

Llibre Vermell de Montserrat' (Red Book of Montserrat), 14th century. Museum: MONASTERIO DE MONTSERRAT.

Death of a King Description : Illuminated initial of King Henry II on his deathbed and below the writing of his will from the Black Book of the Exchequer Date: 13th century king, illumination, medieval, illuminated, manuscript, initial, 13thcentury, exchequer, henryii, blackbookoftheexchequer

CODICE AUREO - ULTIMA CENA. Location: MONASTERIO-BIBLIOTECA-COLECCION. SAN LORENZO DEL ESCORIAL. MADRID. SPAIN.

BIBLIA S XIII -TOMO I -PAG 120 -TOMA DE JERICO-MINIATURA GOTICA. Location: ACADEMIA DE LA HISTORIA-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN. JOSHUA.

Músicos medievales, Biblia de Dalmau de Mur, siglo XIV. Museum: CATEDRAL DE GIRONA, GERONA, SPAIN.

Procession of Rene I of Anjou (1409-1480), King of Naples, in Aix-en-Provence. Depiction of the procession of the Blessed Sacrament. The archbishop of Aix-en-Provence carrying the Blessed Sacrament under a baldacchino, preceding the King Rene and his court. Chromolithography from a miniature of the "Breviary du Roi Rene", 15th century. "Vie Militaire et Religieuse au Moyen Age et a l'Epoque de la Renaissance". Paris, 1877.

The Mass of Saint Hubert, circa 1480 - Workshop of the Master of the Life of the Virgin

BIBLIA SACRA DE BURGOS - ADAN Y EVA, PECADO ORIGINAL, EXPULSION DEL PARAISO Y CAIN Y ABEL - SIGLO XII - MS 173-F 12V - PROCEDE DE SAN PEDRO DE CARDEÑA. Location: BIBLIOTECA PROVINCIAL. BURGOS. SPAIN. EVE. ABEL. CAIN. Adam. DIOS PADRE.

Nicodemus wise, Jew and Pharisee, visits to Jesus. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy.

Reaping and harvesting the grain, miniature from the Mirror of the Virgin, mManuscript, Germany 12th Century.

Text with rubric and placemarkers. Half-page miniature of Moses, Pharaoh, and the dead livestock.. 1445. Schlapperitzin, Konrad ca. um 1445. text. Religious books, Manuscripts. Manuscripts and Archives Division

Episodes from the Life and Passion of Christ. Dated 16th Century

Coronation of Richard II (6 January 1367 ñ ca. 14 February 1400) was King of England from 1377 until he was deposed on 30 September 1399

Birth of the Virgin and Presentation at the Temple by Master of Cinctorres (1390-1430). Tempera on wood. Dated 15th Century

"Colored woodcut by an anonymous artist circa 1475 depicting the death of the Virgin Mary, showing figures, gestures, and religious iconography."

Benvenuto di Giovanni, Christ Carrying the Cross, probably 1491 Christ Carrying the Cross

Procession for Corpus Christi; Master of James IV of Scotland, Flemish, before 1465 - about 1541; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1510 - 1520; Tempera colors, gold, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 23.2 x 16.7 cm (9 1/8 x 6 9/16 in.), Justification: 10.9 x 7.4 cm (4 5/16 x 2 15/16 in.)

King Astolfo seated in his throne, miniature from The Codex Matritensis leges langobardorum (Madrid codex Lombard Laws), manuscript, 11th Century.

King Avenir Speaks to a Pagan Scholar in Josaphat's Presence.

Italy - 16th century - Pope Clemente VII (born Giulio de' Medici, 1478-1534) founds the Order of Sisters of Charity of Venice. Miniature

BIBLIA SACRA DE BURGOS - ADAN Y EVA CON UNO DE SUS HIJOS - SIGLO XII - MS 173-F 12V - PROCEDE DE SAN PEDRO DE CARDEÑA. Location: BIBLIOTECA PROVINCIAL. BURGOS. SPAIN.

Meal served to a king, folio 32R of Le Livre des Bonnes Moeurs (Book of Good Manners), 15th century French manuscript by Jacques le Grant

The Marriage of Mary and Joseph (Hours of Etienne Chevalier) by Fouquet, Jean (1420ñ1481) / Musee Conde, Chantilly / ca 1455 / France / Watercolour on parchment / Bible /Renaissance

Josaphat Meeting a Blind Man and a Beggar.

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

Evangelair Of Holy Roman Emperor Otto III C.998 AD Manuscripts Illuminated Manuscripts Bavarian National Museum, Munich, Germany

The end of the world and the Last Judgment. The confession of sinners. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy.

Joan of Arc Leads the Storm on Paris in 1429 ca. 1484 Artist Unknown Illuminated manuscript Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France

King Avenir Divides his Kingdom with Josaphat.

Death of Baldwin IV. Coronation of Guy of Lusignan. Miniature from the 'Historia' by William of Tyre by Anonymous / Bibliotheque de Geneve/ 1460s/ France/ Watercolour on parchment/ Medieval art/ History

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