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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.

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The necessity of humiliation: a sermon, preached at St. John's Chapel, in the city of Bath, on the 13th of December, 1776, ̀̀being the day appointed by Proclamation for a General Fast and Humiliation before Almighty God, for obtaining Pardon of Our Sins, and for averting those heavy Judgments, which Our manifold Provocations have most justly deserved.'' By the Rev. Charles Steuart Eccles, Rector of Birts-Morton, in Worcestershire.

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.

1 print : etching ; platemark 25 x 27.9 cm

Christ tells the apostles that to be as humble as a child makes one the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Etching by A. Pflugfelder after J.F. Overbeck, 1846.

He crosses his hands on his chest in a gesture of humility

Saint Carlo Borromeo. Line engraving by F. Spagnoli after C. Belgiojoso.

With his elbows extended, he holds his hat over his heart

1 print : etching ; platemark 22.3 x 15.8 cm

An affected man, making a gesture of humility. Etching by R. Brichet, 1784, after J.F. de Göz.

Bible. N.T. Matthew 27.26; Mark 15.15; Luke 23.16; John 19.1. The torturer holds a whip behind his back. He restrains the man facing us, who has his fist clenched

1 print : etching ; platemark 28.4 x 20.7 cm

Christ lies on the ground, beaten and mocked. Etching by L. Simonneau after himself.

Humility represented in the character of St. Paul. The chief springs of it opened, and its various advantages display'd; together with some occasional views of the contrary vice. By I. Watts, D.D.

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

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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.

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

Christ tells the apostles that to be as humble as a child makes one the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Etching by A. Pflugfelder after J.F. Overbeck, 1846.

Saint Carlo Borromeo. Line engraving by F. Spagnoli after C. Belgiojoso.

An affected man, making a gesture of humility. Etching by R. Brichet, 1784, after J.F. de Göz.

Christ lies on the ground, beaten and mocked. Etching by L. Simonneau after himself.

Humility represented in the character of St. Paul. The chief springs of it opened, and its various advantages display'd; together with some occasional views of the contrary vice. By I. Watts, D.D.

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

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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.

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

Christ tells the apostles that to be as humble as a child makes one the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Etching by A. Pflugfelder after J.F. Overbeck, 1846.

Saint Carlo Borromeo. Line engraving by F. Spagnoli after C. Belgiojoso.

An affected man, making a gesture of humility. Etching by R. Brichet, 1784, after J.F. de Göz.

Christ lies on the ground, beaten and mocked. Etching by L. Simonneau after himself.

Humility represented in the character of St. Paul. The chief springs of it opened, and its various advantages display'd; together with some occasional views of the contrary vice. By I. Watts, D.D.

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

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