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John baptises Christ; the holy spirit descends. Etching by J. Mynde, c. 1737.

Boer War: the grave of men of the Naval Brigade who were killed in the battle of Graspan. Halftone, c. 1899, after H. E. Miles.

The resurrected Christ rises over terrified soldiers. Engraving after A. Dürer, 1512.

The cross bearing Christ is hoisted up before a multitude of lamenters and soldiers. Engraving by N-H. Tardieu after B. Audran after C. le Brun.

Saint Peter is crucified upside down. Engraving by C. Tinti, 1784, after G. Reni.

John the Baptist preaches in the wilderness. Etching by C. Dupuis after C. Maratta.

Saint Sebastian with the infant Saint John the Baptist, Saint Francis, Saint Antony of Padua or Saint Bernardino and Saint George. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, c. 1830, after G. Francia.

The Virgin Mary with the Christ Child and Saint John the Baptist (as a child), Saint Paul and Saint Mary Magdalene. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, c. 1830, after G. Francia.

Christ carries his cross to Golgotha. Etching by H. Kipp after J.F. Overbeck, 1846.

Saint Mary Magdalene clasps her hands before the crucified Christ. Watercolour painting.

<p>Bible. N.T. Matthew 27.57-60; Mark 15.46; Luke 23.53. John 19.38-42. The two criminals are sometimes portrayed crucified differently to Christ; here however only one hangs by his armpits; the other is crucified as Christ would have been. On the ground the Virgin laments over the body with four others. Mary Magdalene cradles its feet. Behind them men on horseback move towards the city. At the left of the picture, four old men, perhaps Jewish elders, survey the scene</p>

1 print : chiaroscuro woodcut ; image 34.8 x 27.4 cm

Lamentation over the dead Christ on the mount of Golgotha. Woodcut by J.B. Jackson, 1738, after Rembrandt.

<p>Bible. N.T. John 19.16. Drops of blood run down Christ's cheeks, from the crown of thorns. A woman moves to cover his head with a sheet of linen. A rope is tied around his waist. The criminals have their hands tied behind their backs; they are threatened with spears</p>

1 print : line engraving with etching ; image 35.7 x 28.5 cm

Christ on the way of the cross; the two Maries sorrow with the swooning Virgin. Engraving.

La Pinacoteca della Pontificia Accademia delle Belle Arti in Bologna

1 drawing : pencil ; border 23 x 15.5 cm.

John the Baptist as a youth in the wilderness. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, c. 1830, after G. Bugiardini.

1 print : line engraving, with watercolour ; border 16.6 x 12.5 cm

A nun from the Hospital of Santo Spirito, Rome. Coloured line engraving by C. Duflos.

1 drawing : pencil ; image 19.9 x 16.6 cm.

Saint Jerome, Mary the Blessed Virgin, Saint John the Baptist and an angel with a lily. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, c. 1830, after F. Francia.

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Lamentation over the dead Christ on the mount of Golgotha. Woodcut by J.B. Jackson, 1738, after Rembrandt.

Christ on the way of the cross; the two Maries sorrow with the swooning Virgin. Engraving.

John the Baptist as a youth in the wilderness. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, c. 1830, after G. Bugiardini.

A nun from the Hospital of Santo Spirito, Rome. Coloured line engraving by C. Duflos.

Saint Jerome, Mary the Blessed Virgin, Saint John the Baptist and an angel with a lily. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, c. 1830, after F. Francia.

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Lamentation over the dead Christ on the mount of Golgotha. Woodcut by J.B. Jackson, 1738, after Rembrandt.

Christ on the way of the cross; the two Maries sorrow with the swooning Virgin. Engraving.

John the Baptist as a youth in the wilderness. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, c. 1830, after G. Bugiardini.

A nun from the Hospital of Santo Spirito, Rome. Coloured line engraving by C. Duflos.

Saint Jerome, Mary the Blessed Virgin, Saint John the Baptist and an angel with a lily. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, c. 1830, after F. Francia.

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