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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

16,102 works

Engraving of Christ kneeling in a rocky garden as an angel appears above, with sleeping disciples in the foreground.

The Agony in the Garden, from "The Passion of Christ"

Nicolas Cochin, mid 17th century

Engraving of Judas kissing Christ as soldiers with torches and spears arrest him at night, with a fallen man in the foregroun

The Betrayal of Christ, from "The Passion of Christ"

Nicolas Cochin, mid 17th century

Engraving of Christ before the high priest Caiaphas at night, with soldiers, torches, a fireplace and a Latin caption below.

Christ Before Caiaphus, from "The Passion of Christ"

Nicolas Cochin, 17th century

Engraving of Christ before a seated ruler under an ornate canopy, with soldiers and onlookers and a Latin inscription below.

Christ Before Pilate, from "The Passion of Christ"

Nicolas Cochin, mid 17th century

Engraving of Christ bound to a column being whipped, with onlookers, a torch bearer, and a Latin verse below.

The Flagellation of Christ, from "The Passion of Christ"

Nicolas Cochin, mid 17th century

Engraving of Christ seated and mocked by soldiers under a stone arch, with a city and church tower visible beyond.

The Crowning with Thorns, from "The Passion of Christ"

Nicolas Cochin, mid 17th century

Etching of a stooped elderly woman in a headscarf leaning on a walking stick, seen from behind against shaded ground.

A Poor Old Woman

comte de Caylus Anne Claude Philippe de Tubières, 1742

Etching of a rat catcher in a tall hat and cloak, carrying wooden traps on a pole over his shoulders, with a caption below.

The Rat Catcher

comte de Caylus Anne Claude Philippe de Tubières, 1746

Etching of a knife sharpener in a tricorn hat working a foot-powered grinding wheel in a wooden frame.

Knife Sharpener

comte de Caylus Anne Claude Philippe de Tubières, 1742

Etching of a woman in bonnet and apron standing beside a magic lantern box, seen from behind.

The Magic Lantern

comte de Caylus Anne Claude Philippe de Tubières, 1737

Etching of a young street vendor in a tricorn hat unrolling a printed placard, with a satchel over his shoulder.

Picture Seller

comte de Caylus Anne Claude Philippe de Tubières, 1738

Engraving of the crucifixion of Christ between two thieves, with soldiers, mourners and a Latin inscription below.

Christ on the Cross, from "The Passion of Christ"

Nicolas Cochin, mid 17th century

Engraving of the entombment of Christ, with men lowering his body into a stone tomb as grieving women look on.

The Entombment, from "The Passion of Christ"

Nicolas Cochin, mid 17th century

Etching of a stone cutter in a cap and apron working on a stone block beside a wall, with tools on the floor.

Stone Cutter

comte de Caylus Anne Claude Philippe de Tubières, 1737

Etching of a cloaked figure under a large billowing cloth shaped like an umbrella, with shoes visible at the base.

A Sort of Umbrella

comte de Caylus Anne Claude Philippe de Tubières, 1746

Hardware Peddler

comte de Caylus Anne Claude Philippe de Tubières, 1746

Etching of a young man leaning on a wooden sawing trestle on a tiled floor, captioned Scieur de Bois.

Wood Cutter

comte de Caylus Anne Claude Philippe de Tubières, 1742

Etching of a woman in a cap and apron leaning on a broom on a tiled floor, with a large vase in the background.

Sweeper

comte de Caylus Anne Claude Philippe de Tubières, 1746

Etching of a woman in a dim interior beside a large multi-paned window with curtains.

The Dressmaker

Henri de Braekeleer, ca. 1863

Etching of a woman in a striped dress reading an open book beside a table, with a candelabra and vase on a shelf behind her.

The Reader

Henri de Braekeleer, ca. 1870

Engraving of Christ kneeling in prayer before an angel while three disciples sleep in the foreground, with soldiers approachi

The Agony in the Garden, from "The Passion of Christ"

Abraham Hogenberg, ca. 1598-1653

Engraving of a standing man in cloak and feathered hat, one hand resting on a wooden chair, on a tiled floor.

Civil Garb of the French Citizen

Jacques-Louis David, 1794

Etching of a standing man in a feathered hat and cloak, holding a document, with a sash reading Peuple Français and Liberté.

The Representative of the French People in Office

Jacques-Louis David, 1794

Etching of a standing man in a long draped robe and flat cap, holding a rolled scroll, titled The Legislator in Office.

The Legislator in Office

Jacques-Louis David, 1794

Engraving of a standing man in period costume with a sash and cloak, leaning on a wooden cabinet with a hat.

Inside Attire of the French Citizen

Jacques-Louis David, 1794

Engraving of a fallen tyrant above kings and nude men striking a corpse, framed by biblical vignettes and Latin text.

Punitio Tirannorum, from "Allegories of the Christian Faith, from Christian and Profane Allegories"

Hendrick Goltzius

Engraving of a seated central woman with a dove above, surrounded by biblical women, fountain, and falling fruit in an ornate

Benedicta tu in Mulieribus, from "Christian and Profane Allegories"

Hendrick Goltzius

Fine etching of a young woman with a hair ribbon carrying a draped tray of small round objects, signed Ernst Oppler.

Beatus

Ernst Oppler, 1920

Etching of a woman in a wide hat and fur stole, with a man in a top hat behind her, both seemingly in motion.

Pursuit

Ernst Oppler, n.d.

Drypoint etching of a dancer in a ruffled costume with one arm extended, set against curved stage forms.

Lillebil Christensen IV

Ernst Oppler, 1920