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Apostles

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  • Jesus Christ raises Lazarus from his tomb. Coloured woodcut, ca. 1510.
  • Jesus calls the fishermen from the sea to be his apostles. Etching by J. Wachsmuth after J.C. Tardieu and C.J. Vernet.
  • Christ stands among sick people ('The hundred guilder print'). Etching after Rembrandt, 1649.
  • The transfiguration of Christ; Moses and Elijah appear alongside him. Etching by M. Küssell after J.W. Baur.
  • The apostles Peter and John heal the lame man. Process print after Raphael.
  • Christ cures a deaf mute man with his hands. Woodcut.
  • The Four Gospels, 1495, Gospel of St John 4: 43-46, showing marginal ornament in the form of a sphinx
  • Christ heals the dumb and blind demoniac. Etching.
  • The risen Christ shows his lance wound to Saint Thomas. Engraving by J. Sturt.
  • Christ stands among sick people and Pharisees ('The hundred guilder print'). Etching after Rembrandt, 1649.
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Works

  • view The Dormition of the Virgin Mary, surrounded by the apostles. Engraving by B. Eredi after C. Maratta.
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    The Dormition of the Virgin Mary, surrounded by the apostles. Engraving by B. Eredi after C. Maratta.

    Maratti, Carlo, 1625-1713 | Reference: 21253i
  • view The Assumption of the Virgin. Etching by G.M. Mitelli after A. Carracci.
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    The Assumption of the Virgin. Etching by G.M. Mitelli after A. Carracci.

    Carracci, Annibale, 1560-1609 | Reference: 21594i
  • view The resurrected Christ appears with a flag before the apostles; God spreads his hands above. Woodcut.
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    The resurrected Christ appears with a flag before the apostles; God spreads his hands above. Woodcut.

    | Reference: 23293i
  • view Christ raises Jairus' daughter. Engraving.
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    Christ raises Jairus' daughter. Engraving.

    | Reference: 23887i
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    Peter denies knowledge of Christ; men play cards. Engraving by R. Delaunay after Marchais after D. Teniers.

    Teniers, David, 1610-1690 | Reference: 22993i
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