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National Gallery of Art

1,161 works

Engraving of Christ calling Matthew from a tax table by the harbor, with sailing ships behind and robed figures in the foregr

The Calling of Matthew

Léonard Gaultier, probably c. 1576/1580

Illuminated initial T showing monks singing before an altar, with a kneeling man at a lion-head water spout below.

Initial T with a group of Benedictine monks singing before an altar from which issues water

Master of the Cypresses, 1430s

Etching of the Last Supper with Christ haloed at a central table surrounded by apostles, German verse below.

The Last Supper

Augustin Hirschvogel, 1547

Engraving of a haloed figure preaching from a colonnade to a crowd, with a walled town and tavern scene behind.

The Parables of the Lost Sheep, the Woman with Pieces of Silver and the Prodigal Son

Léonard Gaultier, probably c. 1576/1580

Illuminated letter A with blue dragons, pink wolves and green scrolling foliage on a gold background.

Initial A

Master of the Cypresses, 1430s

Etching of Christ with a crown of thorns shown on a balcony before a crowd, with a town of towers and houses behind.

Ecce Homo

Augustin Hirschvogel, 1549

Engraving of soldiers killing infants in a town street while mothers grieve, with houses and horsemen in the background.

The Massacre of the Innocents

Léonard Gaultier, probably c. 1576/1580

Illuminated initial L with gold ground, blue patterned panel, pink flowers and green scrolling foliage.

Initial L

Master of the Cypresses, 1430s

Etching of Christ mocked before a robed high priest and soldiers, with onlookers in arched niches and a German verse below.

Christ is Mocked, and Caiaphas Rends His Garments

Augustin Hirschvogel, 1549

Circular print of the Virgin Mary holding the dead Christ, both haloed, with radiating rays and architecture behind them.

Maria Kneeling over Corpse of Christ

Hans Baldung Grien

Engraving of a hooded figure beside a seated blind man near a well, with a village and a cart in the background.

The Parable of the Blind Man

Léonard Gaultier, probably c. 1576/1580

Engraving of four men whipping a nude bound figure tied to a column, with a tiled floor and German text below.

The Flagellation

Augustin Hirschvogel, 1548

Sepia-toned drawing of a tree-lined avenue with a fountain, stone urns, strolling figures and classical buildings.

View from the Old Royal Palace of the Hermesstreet

Themistokles von Eckenbrecher, 1890

Engraving of a shepherd with a crook and sheep, a dog facing a wolf, and a farmhouse with a figure on a ladder.

The Parable of the Good Shepherd

Léonard Gaultier, probably c. 1576/1580

Etching of three armored soldiers guarding a stone sarcophagus in a chamber, with German verse text below.

Christ in the Tomb

Augustin Hirschvogel, 1548

Ink and wash drawing of the Erechtheion's caryatid porch on the Acropolis, with a standing man at right among ruins.

Erechtheion

Themistokles von Eckenbrecher, 1890

Engraving of a traveler tending a wounded man by a road, with a grazing horse, large trees and a distant town.

The Good Samaritan

Léonard Gaultier, probably c. 1576/1580

Etching of Christ ascending among clouds while kneeling apostles gaze up and gesture, with German verse below.

The Ascension

Augustin Hirschvogel, 1547

Gilded decorative initial letter with green and orange foliage and flowers inside purple and blue borders on cream paper.

Initial U (?)

Master of the Cypresses, 1430s

Engraving of a biblical scene with figures before a columned temple, a man extending a hand, and a distant city.

The Man Healed of the Withered Hand

Léonard Gaultier, probably c. 1576/1580

Etching of The Last Judgment with nude figures, sheep and a rainbow, and Christ enthroned on clouds above.

The Last Judgment

Augustin Hirschvogel, 1549

Kneeling crowned figure in red robe praying inside a gilded illuminated initial with blue ornament and an open book.

Initial N (?) with David in Prayer

Master of the Cypresses, 1430s

Engraving of a crowned king presiding over a banquet in an arched hall, with servants and guests around a long table.

The Parable of the Marriage Feast

Léonard Gaultier, probably c. 1576/1580

Etching of four winged cherub heads blowing clouds around a circle inscribed with WEE, with German verse below.

Woe is Pronounced on Covetousness

Augustin Hirschvogel, 1549

Seated bearded king in a gold crown and blue robe, resting his head on his hand, inside a gilded decorated initial C.

Initial C with David (King Saul?)

Master of the Cypresses, 1430s

Engraving of Christ speaking with a woman at a well, with a walled city, tree, flocks and seated men in the background.

Christ and the Woman of Samaria

Léonard Gaultier, probably c. 1576/1580

Etching of winged figures at four corners of a circle repeating the word Wee, with German verse text below.

Woe is Pronounced on the Scribes and Pharisees

Augustin Hirschvogel, 1549

Illuminated initial L with gold border showing a bearded prophet in blue robe seated at a desk with a book and scroll.

Initial L with Old Testament Prophet

Master of the Cypresses, 1430s

Engraving of the Raising of Lazarus: Christ and a crowd beside a tomb, with a walled town and tree behind.

The Raising of Lazarus

Léonard Gaultier, probably c. 1576/1580

Engraving of the Transfiguration: angels on a cloud, bearded figures above with a dove, and awed men below before a river lan

The Transfiguration

Augustin Hirschvogel, 1548