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Bible. N.T. Matthew 2.1-12. Horses and camels can be seen on the left. Soldiers stand and kneel behind the kings. One of the kings is black, referring the tradition that the three magi each came from one of the three kingdoms of the world

1 print : etching ; platemark 38.6 x 41.7 cm

The adoration of the magi next to a ruined temple. Etching by chevalier H. d'Avice after N. Poussin.

1 print : line engraving ; platemark 29.3 x 40.1 cm

Solomon judges the case of the two harlots and their babies. Line engraving by J. Eisenhardt, 1847, after E. von Steinle.

The text from Isaiah ("And nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising") is compared with the story from Matthew 2.2 about the kings following the star to Bethlehem. Light emanates from the finger of the Christ child. The kings all hold vases; a crown and a sceptre lie on the ground. One king looks Arabian. A broken wooden roof joins with a large pillar

1 print : line engraving with etching ; platemark 55.5 x 33.1 cm

The three kings bring offerings to the infant Jesus. Engraving by N. Dorigny after C. Maratta.

1 print : mezzotint, with watercolour ; platemark 69.9 x 50.4 cm

Hagar and Ishmael saved by an angel. Coloured mezzotint by R. Dunkarton, 1798, after J.S. Copley.

The shepherds adoring the Christ Child. Drawing by F. Rosaspina.

Anna, the prophetess mentioned in Luke 2.36, stands with her hands open above Simeon, Mary and Joseph, who kneel
In Luke 2.25-35, Simeon is described as an old, devout man "waiting for the consolation of Israel" (in later iconographic tradition he is identified with the high priest of the Temple) who is told by the Holy Spirit that he will see the saviour before he dies. In this scene he looks upon the infant herald of Christianity and utters 'Nunc dimittis'; now he can die. Death and birth and the relations of Christianity to Judaism resonate in this scene

Simeon recognises the infant Jesus as saviour. Etching by C.W. Weisbrod after Rembrandt, 1627-8.

Mary is thrice crowned; she wears an elaborate dress. The shepherd on the right appears to be carrying a bagpipe of some sort

1 print : line engraving with etching ; image 36.5 x 26.8 cm

The birth of Christ; in the background, shepherds are hailed by an angel. Engraving.

Bible. N.T. Matthew 2.12-15. Joseph is warned in a dream to take Mary and Jesus to Egypt; thus they avoid Herod's massacre of the holy innocents (Matthew 2.16)

1 print : line engraving ; platemark 44.6 x 32.3 cm

The holy family prepare to flee for Egypt. Engraving by F. Poilly after G. Reni.

The youngest angel has insect's wings, as opposed to the feathery wings of the other two

1 print : line engraving with etching ; platemark 42.6 x 32 cm

The birth of Christ; the Virgin kneels before the manger. Engraving by S.A. Bolswert after P.P. Rubens.

Bible. N.T. Luke 2.25-39. Towards the right Mary is kneeling with Simeon, who holds the baby. In the centre, Anna, the prophetess mentioned in Luke 2.36-38, stands in the shaft of light emanating from the top-right; the dove of the Holy Spirit is caught in the light, beating its wings above Anna's head. A dog sits on the ground towards the left; behind the Temple is illuminated, filled with people
In Luke 2.25-35, Simeon is described as an old, devout man "waiting for the consolation of Israel" (in later iconographic tradition he is identified with the high priest of the Temple) who is told by the Holy Spirit that he will see the saviour before he dies. In this scene he looks upon the infant herald of Christianity and utters 'Nunc dimittis'; now he can die. Death and birth and the relations of Christianity to Judaism resonate in this scene

1 print : etching ; platemark 21.2 x 28.8 cm

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The adoration of the magi next to a ruined temple. Etching by chevalier H. d'Avice after N. Poussin.

Solomon judges the case of the two harlots and their babies. Line engraving by J. Eisenhardt, 1847, after E. von Steinle.

The three kings bring offerings to the infant Jesus. Engraving by N. Dorigny after C. Maratta.

Hagar and Ishmael saved by an angel. Coloured mezzotint by R. Dunkarton, 1798, after J.S. Copley.

The shepherds adoring the Christ Child. Drawing by F. Rosaspina.

Simeon recognises the infant Jesus as saviour. Etching by C.W. Weisbrod after Rembrandt, 1627-8.

The birth of Christ; in the background, shepherds are hailed by an angel. Engraving.

The holy family prepare to flee for Egypt. Engraving by F. Poilly after G. Reni.

The birth of Christ; the Virgin kneels before the manger. Engraving by S.A. Bolswert after P.P. Rubens.

Simeon holds the infant Jesus in his arms. Etching by Rembrandt, ca. 1639.

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The adoration of the magi next to a ruined temple. Etching by chevalier H. d'Avice after N. Poussin.

Solomon judges the case of the two harlots and their babies. Line engraving by J. Eisenhardt, 1847, after E. von Steinle.

The three kings bring offerings to the infant Jesus. Engraving by N. Dorigny after C. Maratta.

Hagar and Ishmael saved by an angel. Coloured mezzotint by R. Dunkarton, 1798, after J.S. Copley.

The shepherds adoring the Christ Child. Drawing by F. Rosaspina.

Simeon recognises the infant Jesus as saviour. Etching by C.W. Weisbrod after Rembrandt, 1627-8.

The birth of Christ; in the background, shepherds are hailed by an angel. Engraving.

The holy family prepare to flee for Egypt. Engraving by F. Poilly after G. Reni.

The birth of Christ; the Virgin kneels before the manger. Engraving by S.A. Bolswert after P.P. Rubens.

Simeon holds the infant Jesus in his arms. Etching by Rembrandt, ca. 1639.

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