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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. Luke 19.1-10. Zacchaeus, a "chief publican" or tax collector, promises to give half of his goods to the poor, "and if I have taken anything from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold" (Luke 19.8) Zacchaeus is unusual among the list of reluctantly penitent publicans in the New Testament in that he is not encouraged to give up everything; Jesus is happy with his pledge

1 print : etching ; platemark 22.4 x 28.8 cm

Christ feasts in Zacchaeus's well-stocked house. Etching by J.B. Vrints after P. van der Borcht.

Bible. N.T. Mark 16.12; Luke 24.13-27. The pilgrim with his back to us bears traditional pilgrim's attributes: hat, staff and scallop shell tied onto the hat. Jesus appears to bless the bread, in a modification of the last supper

The risen Christ shares supper with two men at Emmaus. Engraving.

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.

Bible. N.T. Mark 16.12; Luke 24.13-27. Christ bears the attributes of a pilgrim: hat and cloak; staff resting against the wall. He holds bread in his left hand

The risen Christ, dressed as a pilgrim, shares supper with two men at Emmaus. Woodcut.

48 pages : colour illustrations, charts ; 30 cm

A report on the use of frozen foods in catering today / Ross Foods Limited.

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.

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
Bible. N.T. Matthew 26; Mark 14; Luke 7; John 12. On the right, a man complains at Mary's scene. In the Gospel of Luke he is Simon the Pharisee, whereas in John's Gospel he is Judas

1 painting : gouache with ink and gum arabic, cut out ; approximately 7.5 x 8.5 cm

Saint Mary Magdalene washes Christ's feet at supper. Gouache painting.

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A letter from a gentleman to his friend, Concerning the Custom of giving and taking vails.

1 print : line engraving ; image 10.5 x 5.9 cm

The sense of taste: diners around a feasting table containing a swan and a human skeleton, above, scenes of communion and Abraham and the three angels. Engraving after G. Collaert, 1630, after N. van der Horst.

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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 feasts in Zacchaeus's well-stocked house. Etching by J.B. Vrints after P. van der Borcht.

The risen Christ shares supper with two men at Emmaus. Engraving.

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

The risen Christ, dressed as a pilgrim, shares supper with two men at Emmaus. Woodcut.

A report on the use of frozen foods in catering today / Ross Foods Limited.

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.

Saint Mary Magdalene washes Christ's feet at supper. Gouache painting.

A letter from a gentleman to his friend, Concerning the Custom of giving and taking vails.

The sense of taste: diners around a feasting table containing a swan and a human skeleton, above, scenes of communion and Abraham and the three angels. Engraving after G. Collaert, 1630, after N. van der Horst.

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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 feasts in Zacchaeus's well-stocked house. Etching by J.B. Vrints after P. van der Borcht.

The risen Christ shares supper with two men at Emmaus. Engraving.

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

The risen Christ, dressed as a pilgrim, shares supper with two men at Emmaus. Woodcut.

A report on the use of frozen foods in catering today / Ross Foods Limited.

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.

Saint Mary Magdalene washes Christ's feet at supper. Gouache painting.

A letter from a gentleman to his friend, Concerning the Custom of giving and taking vails.

The sense of taste: diners around a feasting table containing a swan and a human skeleton, above, scenes of communion and Abraham and the three angels. Engraving after G. Collaert, 1630, after N. van der Horst.

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