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  • The shorn Samson is rebuffed by Delilah. Engraving by C. Simonneau after F. Verdier, 1698.
  • Peter denies knowledge of Christ; men play dice. Engraving by P.F. Basan after M. Österreich after Valentin de Boulogne.
  • Judith with a sword holding the head of Holofernes. Coloured lithograph by F. Hanfstaengel after A. Varotari, il Padovanino.
  • Christ stands before the high priest; Peter denies knowledge of Christ. Line engraving by B. Bartoccini after F. Overbeck.
  • Subtle the alchemist, posing as an astrologer, being visited by Abel Drugger, in Ben Jonson's 'The alchemist'. Engraving by C. Grignion, 1791, after J. Graham.
  • Elizabeth Gunning astride a cannon firing by the pen of her mother a blast of forged letters at the facade of Blenheim - which a figure defends with a blast of excrement - the Duchess of Bedford offers her petticoat as cover while General Gunning retreats from the battlefield; representing the Gunning scandal. Etching by J. Gillray, 1791.
  • The circumcision of the Shechemites. Engraving by J. Muller (?).
  • A woman beleaguered by four enemies; representing Faith resisting Death, Schism, the World and the Devil. Engraving by Hieronymus Wierix after Maarten de Vos, 156-.
  • Amnon, son of David, simulates illness in order to attract his half sister Tamar, who is preparing a meal; in the corner a physician is examining a urine specimen. Line engraving after M. van Heemskerck.
  • Judith with Holofernes' head; her maid behind her. Line engraving after C. Allori.