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Bible. N.T. Matthew 27.57-60; Mark 15.46; Luke 23.53. John 19.38-42. The two criminals are sometimes portrayed crucified differently to Christ; here however only one hangs by his armpits; the other is crucified as Christ would have been. On the ground the Virgin laments over the body with four others. Mary Magdalene cradles its feet. Behind them men on horseback move towards the city. At the left of the picture, four old men, perhaps Jewish elders, survey the scene

1 print : chiaroscuro woodcut ; image 34.8 x 27.4 cm

Lamentation over the dead Christ on the mount of Golgotha. Woodcut by J.B. Jackson, 1738, after Rembrandt.

She has the Bible on her lap and points to a ceramic tile showing the Crucifixion of Christ within a sequence of tiles showing the narrative of the gospels

1 print : engraving ; platemark 23.1 x 14.7 cm

Philip Doddridge as a child being taught the Old and New Testaments by his mother using ceramic tiles around the fireplace. Engraving by G. Presbury after J. Franklin.

Bible. N.T. John 19.16. Drops of blood run down Christ's cheeks, from the crown of thorns. A woman moves to cover his head with a sheet of linen. A rope is tied around his waist. The criminals have their hands tied behind their backs; they are threatened with spears

1 print : line engraving with etching ; image 35.7 x 28.5 cm

Christ on the way of the cross; the two Maries sorrow with the swooning Virgin. Engraving.

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A defence of the dissertation on the eclipse mentioned by Phlegon: Wherein is further shewn, That that Eclipse had no Relation to the darkness which happened at our Saviour's passion: And Mr. Whiston's Observations are particularly considered. By Arthur Ashley Sykes, D. D.

Bible. N.T. Matthew 27.57-60; Mark 15.46; Luke 23.53. John 19.38-42. Joseph of Arimathaea is the Hebraic figure bearing Christ on the left. Mary Magdalene holds Christ's hand; Nicodemus holds his feet. The figure in the top centre may be John the Evangelist. No figure is readily identifiable as the Virgin, though there are three women

1 print : lithograph ; image 33.1 x 44.1 cm

Christ is laid into a tomb. Lithograph by M. Fanoli after E.R. Wehnert, 1849.

Christ's agony improved. In a sermon on Mark XIV. 34. My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death. Preached (in part) at a public lecture in Attleborough, Jan. 5th, 1741,2. By Elias Haven, A.M. Pastor of the Second Church in Wrentham.

1 print : photogravure, printed in colours ; 63.5 x 42.5 cm

The altruism of a soldier killed in World War I compared to the death of Christ on the cross. Colour process print after J. Clark, 1914.

The stained glass in the window shows the crucifixion of Christ

1 print : engraving, printed in russet ; image 51.8 x 34.4 cm

St Margaret's Westminster: the east window. Engraving by J. Basire, 1768.

A short defence of the doctrine of atonement for sin by the death of Christ. With remarks upon some late publications on that subject.

A discourse on the Christian's reasons for glorying in the cross of Christ: containing a vindication of Christian societies and ministers who insist on the great importance of preaching Christ crucified. By Edward Williams, D.D.

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Lamentation over the dead Christ on the mount of Golgotha. Woodcut by J.B. Jackson, 1738, after Rembrandt.

Philip Doddridge as a child being taught the Old and New Testaments by his mother using ceramic tiles around the fireplace. Engraving by G. Presbury after J. Franklin.

Christ on the way of the cross; the two Maries sorrow with the swooning Virgin. Engraving.

A defence of the dissertation on the eclipse mentioned by Phlegon: Wherein is further shewn, That that Eclipse had no Relation to the darkness which happened at our Saviour's passion: And Mr. Whiston's Observations are particularly considered. By Arthur Ashley Sykes, D. D.

Christ is laid into a tomb. Lithograph by M. Fanoli after E.R. Wehnert, 1849.

Christ's agony improved. In a sermon on Mark XIV. 34. My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death. Preached (in part) at a public lecture in Attleborough, Jan. 5th, 1741,2. By Elias Haven, A.M. Pastor of the Second Church in Wrentham.

The altruism of a soldier killed in World War I compared to the death of Christ on the cross. Colour process print after J. Clark, 1914.

St Margaret's Westminster: the east window. Engraving by J. Basire, 1768.

A short defence of the doctrine of atonement for sin by the death of Christ. With remarks upon some late publications on that subject.

A discourse on the Christian's reasons for glorying in the cross of Christ: containing a vindication of Christian societies and ministers who insist on the great importance of preaching Christ crucified. By Edward Williams, D.D.

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Lamentation over the dead Christ on the mount of Golgotha. Woodcut by J.B. Jackson, 1738, after Rembrandt.

Philip Doddridge as a child being taught the Old and New Testaments by his mother using ceramic tiles around the fireplace. Engraving by G. Presbury after J. Franklin.

Christ on the way of the cross; the two Maries sorrow with the swooning Virgin. Engraving.

A defence of the dissertation on the eclipse mentioned by Phlegon: Wherein is further shewn, That that Eclipse had no Relation to the darkness which happened at our Saviour's passion: And Mr. Whiston's Observations are particularly considered. By Arthur Ashley Sykes, D. D.

Christ is laid into a tomb. Lithograph by M. Fanoli after E.R. Wehnert, 1849.

Christ's agony improved. In a sermon on Mark XIV. 34. My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death. Preached (in part) at a public lecture in Attleborough, Jan. 5th, 1741,2. By Elias Haven, A.M. Pastor of the Second Church in Wrentham.

The altruism of a soldier killed in World War I compared to the death of Christ on the cross. Colour process print after J. Clark, 1914.

St Margaret's Westminster: the east window. Engraving by J. Basire, 1768.

A short defence of the doctrine of atonement for sin by the death of Christ. With remarks upon some late publications on that subject.

A discourse on the Christian's reasons for glorying in the cross of Christ: containing a vindication of Christian societies and ministers who insist on the great importance of preaching Christ crucified. By Edward Williams, D.D.

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