Adam naming the animals. Etching by G. Scotin and J. Cole after H. Gravelot and J.B. Chatelain, 1743.

In the Garden of Eden, while the serpent curls around the tree of knowledge, Eve is about to taste the apple. Coloured etching, 17--.

The serpent entwines itself around the body of Eve; it whispers in her ear, enticing her to eat the forbidden fruit. Photogravure by Lemercier and co. after Walter Crane, 1899.

A classical courtyard filled with natural philosophers, scientists and artists. Engraving after S. Le Clerc.

God, as a triangle representing the Trinity, pours light upon the Garden of Eden. Engraving.

The angel Raphael appears among the animals in the garden of Eden to gaze upon Adam and Eve. Aquatint with etching by R. Pollard, 1792, after C. Metz.

The holy family prepare to flee for Egypt. Engraving by F. Poilly after G. Reni.

Adam and Eve are driven from Eden by an angel. Etching by J.E. Ridinger after himself, c. 1750.

Adam prays in the Garden of Eden. Etching by J.E. Ridinger after himself, c. 1750.

Daniel and the four fantastic beasts. Engraving, 1634.

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1 print : line engraving ; platemark 19.1 x 26.8 cm

Adam and Eve conceal their nakedness; in the distance they receive clothes from God. Line engraving by J. Haeyler after C. van den Broeck.

<p>Bible. O.T. Daniel 4. Nebuchadnezzar has a dream which Daniel interprets as a harbinger of madness. A year later, he is proudly speaking of how he built his wonderful palace "with the might of my power", when God's voice falls from heaven, announcing that "the kingdom is departed from thee". From this moment Nebuchadnezzar becomes temporarily mad, as in the dream</p>

1 print : line engraving ; image 10.5 x 13.4 cm

Nebuchadnezzar, gone mad, grovels like a beast of the earth; he gropes for his crown. Engraving, 16--.

1 print : photogravure, with decorative guard tissue ; platemark 41.7 x 30.9 cm

1 print : etching, with line engraving ; platemark 39.5 x 54.3 cm

<p>Only eleven apostles are represented</p>

1 print : line engraving with etching ; platemark 26.7 x 37.9 cm

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Adam and Eve conceal their nakedness; in the distance they receive clothes from God. Line engraving by J. Haeyler after C. van den Broeck.

Nebuchadnezzar, gone mad, grovels like a beast of the earth; he gropes for his crown. Engraving, 16--.

The serpent entwines itself around the body of Eve; it whispers in her ear, enticing her to eat the forbidden fruit. Photogravure by Lemercier and co. after Walter Crane, 1899.

Adam prays in the Garden of Eden. Etching by J.E. Ridinger after himself, c. 1750.

Jesus appoints Peter as head of the church; he instructs him to 'feed his lambs'. Engraving by M. Sorello after Raphael.

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Animals in the Bible

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Adam and Eve conceal their nakedness; in the distance they receive clothes from God. Line engraving by J. Haeyler after C. van den Broeck.

Nebuchadnezzar, gone mad, grovels like a beast of the earth; he gropes for his crown. Engraving, 16--.

The serpent entwines itself around the body of Eve; it whispers in her ear, enticing her to eat the forbidden fruit. Photogravure by Lemercier and co. after Walter Crane, 1899.

Adam prays in the Garden of Eden. Etching by J.E. Ridinger after himself, c. 1750.

Jesus appoints Peter as head of the church; he instructs him to 'feed his lambs'. Engraving by M. Sorello after Raphael.

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