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Bible. N.T. Matthew 26; Mark 14; Luke 7; John 12. On the confused identity of Mary Magdalene, see L. Réau, 'Iconographie de l'art chrétien', Paris, 1957, vol. 2, p. 326. She is identified as a sinner, a courtesan, and as both Mary of Magdala and Mary of Bethany

1 print : etching ; platemark 25.2 x 27.5 cm

Saint Mary Magdalen anoints Christ's feet at the meal of Simon the Pharisee. Etching by F.A. Ludy after J.F. Overbeck.

Bible. N.T. John 13.1-20. For Mary Magdalene washing Christ's feet, see: Matthew 26.6-13; Mark 14.3-9; Luke 7.36-50; John 12.1-8. The inset above the main scene shows Mary Magdalene washing Christ's feet at the dinner of Simon the Pharisee. There are four figures around a table, with Mary kneeling before Christ. The image leads into a sunlit country scene with a farmer washing the feet of a cow or bull in a trough

1 print : line engraving with etching ; image 13.4 x 7.6 cm

Christ washes the feet of the apostles; Mary Magdalene washes Christ's feet; a farmer washes his cattle's feet. Engraving.

Bible. N.T. Matthew 3.13-17; Mark 1.9-13; Luke 3.21-22. John 1.29-32. Jesus leaves his sandals on the bank

1 print : line engraving ; platemark 25 x 28 cm

The baptism of Christ; two angels bear witness, the crowd points and the holy spirit descends. Engraving by F. Keller after J.F. Overbeck.

1 print : etching ; platemark 24.9 x 27.1 cm

Christ washes the feet of the apostles. Etching by R. Stang after J.F. Overbeck, 1847.

The washing of poor men's feet by the Pope on Holy Thursday. Etching after B. Picart.

Possibly Teresa Orsini di Gravina, wife of Prince Luigi Giovanni Andrea V Doria Pamphili (1779-1829): she was known for good works, founded the church institution of the Suore Ospedaliere and of the Dame Lauretane, and active in the recovery of prostitutes and assisting pilgrims

1 print : lithograph ; image 38.4 x 30 cm

The Princess Doria washing the feet of peasants in Rome (?). Lithograph by J. Nash, 1846, after D. Wilkie, 1825.

Bible. N.T. Matthew 26; Mark 14; Luke 7; John 12. On the identity of Mary Magdalene, see L. Réau, 'Iconographie de l'art chrétien', Paris, 1957, vol. 2, p. 326. She is identified as a sinner, a courtesan, and as both Mary of Magdala and Mary of Bethany

1 print : etching ; platemark 15.2 x 27.6 cm

Saint Mary Magdalene washes Christ's feet at supper. Etching by B. Picart after G. Robusti, il Tintoretto.

God appears radiantly behind a black cloud as Moses swings an incense burner; four people are washing their feet and hands in preparation. Etching.

Bible. N.T. John 11.1-46. A scene in miniature on either side of the main image: a blind man kneeling before Christ, who places his finger on his eye; Mary Magdalene washing the feet of Jesus

1 print : etching with line engraving ; image 19 x 13.7 cm

Christ raises Lazarus from his tomb. Engraving.

Bible. N.T. Matthew 26; Mark 14; Luke 7; John 12. On the confused identity of Mary Magdalene, see L. Réau, Iconographie de l'art chrétien, Paris, 1957, vol. 2, p. 326. She is identified as a sinner, a courtesan, and as both Mary of Magdala and Mary of Bethany

Saint Mary Magdalene holds an ointment jar; in the background she washes Christ's feet with the ointment and dries them with her hair. Engraving by J. Saenredam after H. Goltzius.

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Saint Mary Magdalen anoints Christ's feet at the meal of Simon the Pharisee. Etching by F.A. Ludy after J.F. Overbeck.

Christ washes the feet of the apostles; Mary Magdalene washes Christ's feet; a farmer washes his cattle's feet. Engraving.

The baptism of Christ; two angels bear witness, the crowd points and the holy spirit descends. Engraving by F. Keller after J.F. Overbeck.

Christ washes the feet of the apostles. Etching by R. Stang after J.F. Overbeck, 1847.

The washing of poor men's feet by the Pope on Holy Thursday. Etching after B. Picart.

The Princess Doria washing the feet of peasants in Rome (?). Lithograph by J. Nash, 1846, after D. Wilkie, 1825.

Saint Mary Magdalene washes Christ's feet at supper. Etching by B. Picart after G. Robusti, il Tintoretto.

God appears radiantly behind a black cloud as Moses swings an incense burner; four people are washing their feet and hands in preparation. Etching.

Christ raises Lazarus from his tomb. Engraving.

Saint Mary Magdalene holds an ointment jar; in the background she washes Christ's feet with the ointment and dries them with her hair. Engraving by J. Saenredam after H. Goltzius.

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Saint Mary Magdalen anoints Christ's feet at the meal of Simon the Pharisee. Etching by F.A. Ludy after J.F. Overbeck.

Christ washes the feet of the apostles; Mary Magdalene washes Christ's feet; a farmer washes his cattle's feet. Engraving.

The baptism of Christ; two angels bear witness, the crowd points and the holy spirit descends. Engraving by F. Keller after J.F. Overbeck.

Christ washes the feet of the apostles. Etching by R. Stang after J.F. Overbeck, 1847.

The washing of poor men's feet by the Pope on Holy Thursday. Etching after B. Picart.

The Princess Doria washing the feet of peasants in Rome (?). Lithograph by J. Nash, 1846, after D. Wilkie, 1825.

Saint Mary Magdalene washes Christ's feet at supper. Etching by B. Picart after G. Robusti, il Tintoretto.

God appears radiantly behind a black cloud as Moses swings an incense burner; four people are washing their feet and hands in preparation. Etching.

Christ raises Lazarus from his tomb. Engraving.

Saint Mary Magdalene holds an ointment jar; in the background she washes Christ's feet with the ointment and dries them with her hair. Engraving by J. Saenredam after H. Goltzius.

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