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Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint
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Still imageInitial Letter P
An initial letter "P" featuring Christ in the manger before the Virgin Mary and Jospeh.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn initial letter "P" featuring Christ in the manger before the Virgin Mary and Jospeh. -
Still imageInitial Letter S
An initial letter "S" featuring the Holy Spirit appearing to the Apostles and the Virgin Mary.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn initial letter "S" featuring the Holy Spirit appearing to the Apostles and the Virgin Mary. -
Still imageInitial Letter S
An initial letter "S" featuring the Vigin Mary supporting the infant Jesus Christ atop an altar while another figure approaches. This is possibly a depiction of the circumcision of Jesus. A lion (upper left) and pelican (lower right) are depicted in the margins outside the initial.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn initial letter "S" featuring the Vigin Mary supporting the infant Jesus Christ atop an altar while another figure approaches. This is possibly a depiction of the circumcision of Jesus. A lion (upper left) and pelican (lower right) are depicted in the margins outside the initial. -
Still imageInitial Letter S
An initial letter "S" featuring the Vigin Mary holding the infant Jesus Christ with a bird in the upper left corner.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn initial letter "S" featuring the Vigin Mary holding the infant Jesus Christ with a bird in the upper left corner. -
Still imageInitial Letter V or U
An initial letter "V" or "U" featuring the ascension of Jesus Christ before the Apostles and the Virgin Mary.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn initial letter "V" or "U" featuring the ascension of Jesus Christ before the Apostles and the Virgin Mary. -
Still imageInitial letter with the Three Wise Men
Baldung, Hans, -1545A woodcut initial letter "E" including the scene of the three Wise Men bringing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to Jesus and the Virgin Mary.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut initial letter "E" including the scene of the three Wise Men bringing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to Jesus and the Virgin Mary. -
Still imageInsigne altare a Paulo V. Pont. Max. in magnificentissimo suo Basilicae Liberianae sacello ex inaurato duntaxat aere pulcherrimaq[ue] varietate pretiosorum lapidum atque gemmarum ad ornatum augustae imaginis Sanctae Mariae a B. Luca pictae constructum
An engraving depicting the altar commisioned by Paul V to house the Salus Populi Romani, believed to be painted by Saint Luke. Above the altar is a depiction of Pope Liberius outlining the original foundations of the basilica.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting the altar commisioned by Paul V to house the Salus Populi Romani, believed to be painted by Saint Luke. Above the altar is a depiction of Pope Liberius outlining the original foundations of the basilica. -
Still imageJesus Christ Crucified
A woodcut depicting the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, featuring the figures of the Virgin Mary, St. John, and a third figure.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, featuring the figures of the Virgin Mary, St. John, and a third figure. -
Still imageNativity
Illuminated painting depicting the Nativity and Epiphany. Three angels in the starry night sky look down on the manger scene. Jesus is swaddled in the manger with Mary reclining beside him. There is a horse and ox eating from the manger on the left. The Three Wise men are also on the left, presenting their gifts. TheSubject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESIlluminated painting depicting the Nativity and Epiphany. Three angels in the starry night sky look down on the manger scene. Jesus is swaddled in the manger with Mary reclining beside him. There is a horse and ox eating from the manger on the left. The Three Wise men are also on the left, presenting their gifts. The -
Still imageOriginal Altar of Gregory containing pieces of the Cradle of Jesus
An engraving depicting the Altar of Gregory, built as dictated by a vision of Mary to contain pieces of Jesus' cradle as relics, as it originally looked according to older accounts.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting the Altar of Gregory, built as dictated by a vision of Mary to contain pieces of Jesus' cradle as relics, as it originally looked according to older accounts. -
Still imagePresentation at the Temple
Illuminated painting depicting the Presentation in the Temple. Mary stands on the left of the image, hands outstretched to Simeon on the right, who holds the infant Jesus. Joseph stands behind Mary holding their sacrifice of two doves, while the prophetess Anna stands behind Simeon.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESIlluminated painting depicting the Presentation in the Temple. Mary stands on the left of the image, hands outstretched to Simeon on the right, who holds the infant Jesus. Joseph stands behind Mary holding their sacrifice of two doves, while the prophetess Anna stands behind Simeon. -
Still imageRemoval of Jesus from the Cross
A woodcut depicting Mary and Joseph of Arimathea taking the body of Jesus down from the cross. The crown of thorns lies on the ground beside Jesus and the inscription "INRI" appears above the cross.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting Mary and Joseph of Arimathea taking the body of Jesus down from the cross. The crown of thorns lies on the ground beside Jesus and the inscription "INRI" appears above the cross. -
Still imageRestored Altar of Gregory containing pieces of the Cradle of Jesus
An engraving depicting the Altar of Gregory, built as dictated by a vision of Mary to contain pieces of Jesus' cradle as relics, as it appeared after restoration was done.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving depicting the Altar of Gregory, built as dictated by a vision of Mary to contain pieces of Jesus' cradle as relics, as it appeared after restoration was done. -
Still imageThe Circumcision
Goltzius, Hendrik, 1558-1617The scene of Christ's circumcision described in Luke 2:21 (after the style of Albrecht Dürer). The text beneath the image engraved by C. Schonaeus reads: "Cernis ut octava sit circuncisus Iesus / Luce puer, tenero accipiens in corpore vulnus, / Ad normam veteris legis, ritumque receptum, / Isacidis multos observatumque per annos."Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESThe scene of Christ's circumcision described in Luke 2:21 (after the style of Albrecht Dürer). The text beneath the image engraved by C. Schonaeus reads: "Cernis ut octava sit circuncisus Iesus / Luce puer, tenero accipiens in corpore vulnus, / Ad normam veteris legis, ritumque receptum, / Isacidis multos observatumque per annos." -
Still imageThe Column of the Virgin
An engraving of the Column of the Virgin, which originally supported part of the Basilica of Constantine and was moved by Pope Paul V to the Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore across from the eastern face of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. Surrounding the depiction of the column iteslf are four panels showing the inscriptions that appear on each side of the column's base.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESAn engraving of the Column of the Virgin, which originally supported part of the Basilica of Constantine and was moved by Pope Paul V to the Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore across from the eastern face of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. Surrounding the depiction of the column iteslf are four panels showing the inscriptions that appear on each side of the column's base. -
Still imageThe Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
A woodcut of Christ crucified with the Virgin Mary (left) and John the Evangelist (right). A skull sits at the base of the cross and the inscription INRI appears above it.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut of Christ crucified with the Virgin Mary (left) and John the Evangelist (right). A skull sits at the base of the cross and the inscription INRI appears above it. -
Still imageThe Visitation
Goltzius, Hendrik, 1558-1617The scene described in Luke 1:39-45 where Mary visits Elizabeth in Judah (in the style of Parmigianino). Text beneath the image engraved by Franco Estius: "Plena Deo virgo, coelesti Pnenmate foeta, / Cognatum Helisaben montana per aspera visit; / Exultat sterilis saecunda, exultat et infans / Iam tunc in gravidae genitricis ventre Prophetes."Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESThe scene described in Luke 1:39-45 where Mary visits Elizabeth in Judah (in the style of Parmigianino). Text beneath the image engraved by Franco Estius: "Plena Deo virgo, coelesti Pnenmate foeta, / Cognatum Helisaben montana per aspera visit; / Exultat sterilis saecunda, exultat et infans / Iam tunc in gravidae genitricis ventre Prophetes." -
Still imageThe crucifixion of Christ
A woodcut depicting the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, including a crowd of onlookers surrounding the Virgin Mary.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, including a crowd of onlookers surrounding the Virgin Mary. -
Still imageThe crucifixion of Christ
Burgkmair, Hans, 1473-1531A woodcut depicting the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, with the Virgin Mary baring a breast on the left and God (or possibly Moses) on the right holding the tablets bearing the Ten Commandments.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESA woodcut depicting the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, with the Virgin Mary baring a breast on the left and God (or possibly Moses) on the right holding the tablets bearing the Ten Commandments. -
TextWyder den Wittenbergischen Abtgot Martin Luther
Alveldt, Augustin von, active 16th centurySummary: The Franciscan Augustine of Alveldt wrote this polemical tract in response to Luther's pamphlet "Widder den newen Abgott und alten Teuffel" which criticized the recent canonization of Bishop Benno of Mainz.Subject - Time PeriodDate CreatedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESSummary: The Franciscan Augustine of Alveldt wrote this polemical tract in response to Luther's pamphlet "Widder den newen Abgott und alten Teuffel" which criticized the recent canonization of Bishop Benno of Mainz. -
TextXII. Predig
Luther, Martin, 1483-1546Summary: This collection includes ten sermons from 1522 and two from 1523. Two are indicated from an earlier collection. This collection is a step toward the completion of a postil for saints' festival days.Subject - Time PeriodDate Issued or PublishedCollectionCopyrightNO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATESSummary: This collection includes ten sermons from 1522 and two from 1523. Two are indicated from an earlier collection. This collection is a step toward the completion of a postil for saints' festival days.