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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

3,907 works

Engraving of the Virgin Mary cradling the dead Christ, with Mary Magdalene and another mourner grieving beside him.

Mater Dolorum

Robert van Audenaerde, 1701

Brown-toned print of a man being raised from a bench as a crowd with raised arms reacts beneath columns and a flaming urn.

The Miracle of Naim

Adam von Bartsch, 1786

Engraved print of the crucified Christ with crown of thorns, INRI sign, skull and bones at base, and distant figures.

Crucifixion

Robert van Audenaerde, 1670-90

Pen drawing of a woman with a basket facing a seated bearded man among rocks and trees, with figures in background.

Christ appearing to Mary Magdalen (?)

Giuseppe Canale, 1740-1802

Engraving of Saint John preaching to a seated crowd under trees, arms raised toward a cloudy sky.

Predication de St. Jean

Engraving of a kneeling monk with halo embracing a crucifix in a rocky grotto, with a Latin inscription below.

St. Francis (?)

Theodor Verkruis

Engraving of the death of Saint Joseph on a bed, with a veiled woman, a kneeling man and two angels above.

The Death of St. Joseph

Robert van Audenaerde

Engraving of a martyrdom scene in a columned hall, with a bound man on a trestle, soldiers, and a crowd watching.

Martyrdom of Saint Andrew

Carlo Maratti, 1645-60

Engraving of the Holy Family's flight into Egypt, Mary on a donkey with the Christ Child, Joseph leading, angels above.

The Flight into Egypt

Antonio Tempesta

Engraving of Saint Bartholomew holding a knife, with a halo, beside small scenes of flaying and healing below.

St. Bartholomew, from "Christ, Mary, and the Apostles"

Antonio Tempesta, ca. 1590-1610

Engraving of the Virgin Mary with arms outstretched, haloed, among clouds, with small scenes of angel and apostles below.

The Virgin, from "Christ, Mary and the Apostles"

Antonio Tempesta, ca. 1590-1610

Engraving of standing Christ blessing, with robes, clouds, small scenes of an angel, soldiers and a Nativity, and Latin text.

Standing Christ, Blessing from "Christ, Mary and the Apostles"

Antonio Tempesta, ca. 1590-1610

Engraving of a haloed bearded apostle holding an axe and book, with small scenes of martyrdom and a kneeling king below.

St. Judas Thaddeus, from "Christ, Mary, and the Apostles"

Antonio Tempesta, late 16th century

Engraving of Saint Simon the Apostle holding a saw and book, with a halo, flanked by small scenes of martyrdom and serpents.

St. Simon, from "Christ, Mary, and the Apostles"

Antonio Tempesta, ca. 1590-1610

Engraving of Saint Matthew seated on a book with an angel offering a dish, a dragon and figures below, Latin inscriptions.

St. Matthew, from "Christ, Mary, and the Apostles"

Antonio Tempesta, ca. 1590-1610

Engraving of St. Matthias holding a spear and book, with a halo, flanked by small scenes of flames and a kneeling martyr.

St. Matthias, from "Christ, Mary, and the Apostles"

Antonio Tempesta, ca. 1590-1610

Engraving of St. Andrew holding a fish and X-shaped cross, with fishermen in a boat on the sea behind him.

St. Andrew, from "Christ, Mary and the Apostles"

Antonio Tempesta, ca. 1590-1610

Engraving of Saint John the Evangelist holding a chalice with a serpent, with small scenes of a cauldron and a writing figure

St. John the Evangelist, from "Christ, Mary and the Apostles"

Antonio Tempesta, ca. 1590-1610

Engraving of a haloed saint with a staff and book, with scenes of a stoning and a falling figure below.

St. James Minor, from "Christ, Mary and the Apostles"

Antonio Tempesta, ca. 1590-1610

Engraving of Saint Thomas holding a spear, with a halo, small scenes of martyrdom and fire, and Latin inscriptions.

St. Thomas, from "Christ, Mary and the Apostles"

Antonio Tempesta, late 16th century

Engraving of Saint Philip holding a tall cross, with small background scenes of crucifixion and a dragon attack.

St. Philip, from "Christ, Mary and the Apostles"

Antonio Tempesta, ca. 1590-1610

Engraving of St. James Major with halo, staff and book, with a kneeling figure, soldiers and a distant city in the background

St. James Major, from "Christ, Mary, and the Apostles"

Antonio Tempesta, late 16th century

Engraving of a plumed commander on horseback directing soldiers in battle, with chariots and a burning city in the background

Plate 4: Moses Ordering the Israelites to Attack the Ethiopians, from "The Battles of the Old Testament"

Antonio Tempesta, ca. 1590-1610

Etching of a chaotic cavalry battle with rearing horses, armored riders, fallen soldiers, and a distant hilltop town.

Plate 6: The Israelites Defeated by the Canaanites for Having Disobeyed Moses, from "The Battles of the Old Testament"

Antonio Tempesta, ca. 1590-1610

Etching of an angel descending over a battlefield with fallen soldiers, horses, and tents, with a Latin caption below.

Plate 21: The Angel of the Lord Vanquishing the Army of Sennacherib, from "The Battles of the Old Testament"

Antonio Tempesta, ca. 1590-1610

Engraving of the Crucifixion with Christ between two thieves, mourning women at the base, soldiers on horseback and a city be

Christ crucified between the two thieves, the three maries at the foot of the cross

Antonio Tempesta, 1612

Engraving of a tiered classical funerary monument with columns, a pediment with coat of arms, and figures in a central niche.

Cœnotaphiorum (2)

Hans Vredeman de Vries, 1563

Engraving of an ornate tomb with a reclining armored effigy, winged figures, lions and candles, with Latin verses below.

Cœnotaphiorum (6)

Hans Vredeman de Vries, 1563

Engraving of an ornate sarcophagus with sea battle reliefs, a sculpted figure, and a coat of arms in an architectural interio

Cœnotaphiorum (11)

Hans Vredeman de Vries, 1563

Etched design of a tiered classical funerary monument with columns, sculpted figures, a skull, and a Latin inscription below.

Cœnotaphiorum (21)

Hans Vredeman de Vries, 1563