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Still imageEngraving of John Wesley, James Hamilton, M.D., and Rev. Joseph Cole
A framed engraving of John Wesley, James Hamilton, M.D., and Revd. Joseph Cole with the inscription, "Ninty [sic] four years have I sojourned upon this earth endeavouring to do good" [sic, Wesley died at age 87].Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA framed engraving of John Wesley, James Hamilton, M.D., and Revd. Joseph Cole with the inscription, "Ninty [sic] four years have I sojourned upon this earth endeavouring to do good" [sic, Wesley died at age 87]. -
Still imageEngraving of John Wesley, James Hamilton, M.D., and Rev. Joseph Cole
Longacre, J. B.An engraved portrait of John Wesley, James Hamilton and Joseph Cole, inscribed "eighty-seven years have I sojourned on this earth endeavoring to do good." The engraving was presented by Thirteenth Street Methodist Episcopal Church (Philadelphia). The image is based on 95-001-023.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightCOPYRIGHT UNDETERMINEDAn engraved portrait of John Wesley, James Hamilton and Joseph Cole, inscribed "eighty-seven years have I sojourned on this earth endeavoring to do good." The engraving was presented by Thirteenth Street Methodist Episcopal Church (Philadelphia). The image is based on 95-001-023. -
Still imageEngraving of a medallion or coin featuring James II on the face
An engraving of a medallion or coin featuring James II of England on the face, framed by the inscription "IACOBUS II DEI GRA ANG SCOT FRAN ET HIB REX" ("James II, by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, [France?], and [Hibernia]"). On the back, there is a scene of a naval battle behind a set of Roman style armaments beneath the inscription "GENUS ANTIQUUM".Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving of a medallion or coin featuring James II of England on the face, framed by the inscription "IACOBUS II DEI GRA ANG SCOT FRAN ET HIB REX" ("James II, by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, [France?], and [Hibernia]"). On the back, there is a scene of a naval battle behind a set of Roman style armaments beneath the inscription "GENUS ANTIQUUM". -
Still imageEnviron 350 Personnes tuées près d'Altzey par par ordre de l'Empereur, A. 1529
Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712An engraving depicting the execution and torture of some 350 people in Alzey on the orders of the Holy Roman Emperor. The image shows a man having his fingers removed with a chisel (right), a man being blindfolded in preparation for beheading (center), and a bound man with a cross burned onto his forehead (left).Subject - Time PeriodCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting the execution and torture of some 350 people in Alzey on the orders of the Holy Roman Emperor. The image shows a man having his fingers removed with a chisel (right), a man being blindfolded in preparation for beheading (center), and a bound man with a cross burned onto his forehead (left). -
Still imageEnviron 80 Vaudois brulez à Strasbourg, A. 1215
Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712An engraving depicting the burning of eighty Waldensians in Strasbourg. The image shows a number of individuals already tied to stakes (right) while others are being prepared to be led to the pyres (left).Subject - Time PeriodCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting the burning of eighty Waldensians in Strasbourg. The image shows a number of individuals already tied to stakes (right) while others are being prepared to be led to the pyres (left). -
Still imageEst lauros palmasque Super
Chauveau, François, 1613-1676An engraved headpiece to the first, seventh, and thirteenth books of Moyne's epic, "Saint Louys," depicting a pair of cherubim holding a crown of thorns above an interwoven pair of initials ("SL") which sit above a laurel crown and crossed palm fronds. Above the scene is a banner with the Latin motto, "est lauros palmasque Super" (It [Crown of thorns] is above laurels and palms).Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraved headpiece to the first, seventh, and thirteenth books of Moyne's epic, "Saint Louys," depicting a pair of cherubim holding a crown of thorns above an interwoven pair of initials ("SL") which sit above a laurel crown and crossed palm fronds. Above the scene is a banner with the Latin motto, "est lauros palmasque Super" (It [Crown of thorns] is above laurels and palms). -
Still imageEugenius IIII Papa Venetus
Soye, Philippe deAn engraved portrait of Pope Eugene IV, who sat as pope from 1431-1447. The portrait shows Eugene IV wearing a simple miter with his coat of arms featured in the upper right corner. The portrait is labeled "EVGENIVS. IIII. PAPA. VENETVS".Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraved portrait of Pope Eugene IV, who sat as pope from 1431-1447. The portrait shows Eugene IV wearing a simple miter with his coat of arms featured in the upper right corner. The portrait is labeled "EVGENIVS. IIII. PAPA. VENETVS". -
Still imageEulalie, brulée et suffoquée avec des lampes et des flambeaux à Villa Nova en Portugal, A. 302
Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712An engraving depicting the Eulalia kicking over an alter to a Roman god in an event preceeding her martyrdom. In the image, the crowd around Eulalia appearing outraged.Subject - Time PeriodCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting the Eulalia kicking over an alter to a Roman god in an event preceeding her martyrdom. In the image, the crowd around Eulalia appearing outraged. -
Still imageF. Pogge. Florentin
Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733An engraving depicting a portrait of Poggio Bracciolini hanging in a window above a stack of books on the windowsill with the city of Florence in the distance.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting a portrait of Poggio Bracciolini hanging in a window above a stack of books on the windowsill with the city of Florence in the distance. -
Still imageFacies occidentalis Liberianae Basilicae addita utrinque orthographia lateris item occidentalis sacellorum qua Maximi Pontifices Sixtus V ad dexteram s.mo dni nostri praesepi Paulus V ad lavam ipsi deipara magnifico opere extruxerunt
An engraving of the western facade of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving of the western facade of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. -
Still imageFall and Restoration in the Catholic Church
Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733A set of six engravings depicting various examples of separation and reconciliation in the Catholic Church. The upper engravings show the degradation and restoration of a bishop. The middle engravings show the extinguishing of a candle, symbolizing excommunication, and the restoration of the excommunicated person to the church . The lower engravings show a heretic seeking reconciliation and being led to the altar by a bishop.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA set of six engravings depicting various examples of separation and reconciliation in the Catholic Church. The upper engravings show the degradation and restoration of a bishop. The middle engravings show the extinguishing of a candle, symbolizing excommunication, and the restoration of the excommunicated person to the church . The lower engravings show a heretic seeking reconciliation and being led to the altar by a bishop. -
Still imageFeed My Sheep
Raphael, 1483-1520An engraving depicting Jesus asking Peter three times if he loves him and then insisting he care for Jesus's sheep.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting Jesus asking Peter three times if he loves him and then insisting he care for Jesus's sheep. -
Still imageFelicitas, de Tuburbi en Mauritanie, mise, à mort A. 201
Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712An engraving depicting the martyrdom of Saint Felicity. The image shows Felicity being approached by a guard holding a set of keys, her hands clasped in prayer and chained to the prison wall by her neck. According to tradition, Felicity was martyred alongside Saint Perpetua, was an enslaved woman, and was pregnant at the time.Subject - Time PeriodCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting the martyrdom of Saint Felicity. The image shows Felicity being approached by a guard holding a set of keys, her hands clasped in prayer and chained to the prison wall by her neck. According to tradition, Felicity was martyred alongside Saint Perpetua, was an enslaved woman, and was pregnant at the time. -
Still imageFelicitas, mise à mort avec ses 7 fils à Rome, A. 164
Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712An engraving depicting the martyrdom of Saint Felicitas and her seven sons. The image shows five of the seven sons already dead, with one beheaded and another kneeling as the executioner prepares to behead him (left). On the right, Felicitas watches with her final son bound behind her (left).Subject - Time PeriodCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting the martyrdom of Saint Felicitas and her seven sons. The image shows five of the seven sons already dead, with one beheaded and another kneeling as the executioner prepares to behead him (left). On the right, Felicitas watches with her final son bound behind her (left). -
Still imageFelix IIII Dictus V Dux Sabaudiae
Soye, Philippe deAn engraved portrait of Antipope Felix V, who was elected by the Council of Basel-Ferrara-Florence and held the office from 1439-1449. The portrait shows Felix V wearing a papal miter with his coat of arms featured in the upper left corner. The portrait is labeled "FELIX. IIII. DICTVS. V. DVX. SABAVDIAE".Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraved portrait of Antipope Felix V, who was elected by the Council of Basel-Ferrara-Florence and held the office from 1439-1449. The portrait shows Felix V wearing a papal miter with his coat of arms featured in the upper left corner. The portrait is labeled "FELIX. IIII. DICTVS. V. DVX. SABAVDIAE". -
Still imageFerre patieter iniuriam
Galle, Philippe, 1537-1612The act of patiently bearing those who wrong you, illustrated and accompanied by scriptural references.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESThe act of patiently bearing those who wrong you, illustrated and accompanied by scriptural references. -
Still imageFour Catholic Trials
Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733A series of four engravings depicting four different Catholic trials: trial by hot iron (top left), by boiling water (top right), and two by cold water (bottom).Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA series of four engravings depicting four different Catholic trials: trial by hot iron (top left), by boiling water (top right), and two by cold water (bottom). -
Still imageFrançois Pierre, Cardinal de Foix
Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733An engraving depicting a portrait of Pierre de Foix topped with a galero and surrounded by a cherub holding an olive branch and leaning on a column above a multi-headed dragon that has been decapitated. There is an inscription at the bottom reading, "Il finit le Schisme et donna la paix au Siege de Rome."Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting a portrait of Pierre de Foix topped with a galero and surrounded by a cherub holding an olive branch and leaning on a column above a multi-headed dragon that has been decapitated. There is an inscription at the bottom reading, "Il finit le Schisme et donna la paix au Siege de Rome." -
Still imageFrederic Willemsz, pris et brulé hors d'Asperen, A. 1569
Luiken, Jan, 1649-1712An engraving depicting Dirk Willems, who as later burned at the stake, rescuing his pursuer from an icy body of water.Subject - Time PeriodCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting Dirk Willems, who as later burned at the stake, rescuing his pursuer from an icy body of water. -
Still imageFrederic, Duc D'Austriche
Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733An engraving depicting a portrait of Frederick IV, Duke of Austria, with his coat of arms below the portrait.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting a portrait of Frederick IV, Duke of Austria, with his coat of arms below the portrait. -
Still imageFrederick-Guillaume, Roi de Prusse
Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733An engraving depicting a portrait of Frederick William I of Prussia, possibly after a painting by Antoine Pesne, with a crown, scepter, and orbis cruciger on a cushion to the right of the portrait.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting a portrait of Frederick William I of Prussia, possibly after a painting by Antoine Pesne, with a crown, scepter, and orbis cruciger on a cushion to the right of the portrait.