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Jesus Christ--Parables

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  • The month April and the sign of Taurus, represented by a village in spring, and by the parable of the sower. Engraving by A. Collaert after H. Bol, 1585.
  • The blind leading the blind. Oil painting after Pieter Bruegel.
  • The wise virgins take their lamps to the newly married couple; the foolish virgins sleep. Colour wood engraving by E. Evans after D.H. Friston.
  • The prodigal son returns home by boat to a large party. Etching by J. Wachsmuth after C.J. Vernet and J.C. Tardieu.
  • The month November and the sign of Sagittarius, represented by winter activities, a fire in a city, and by the parable of the great supper. Engraving by A. Collaert after H. Bol, 1585.

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    The month April and the sign of Taurus, represented by a village in spring, and by the parable of the sower. Engraving by A. Collaert after H. Bol, 1585.

    Bol, Hans, 1534-1593. | Date: 1585 | Reference: 46406i
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    Men lie sleeping under a tree; one sows seeds; representing the biblical parable of the sower. Etching by F. Keller after J.F. Overbeck.

    Overbeck, Johann Friedrich, 1789-1869. | Reference: 23560i
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    Christ tells an apostle how a mustard seed grows into a tree. Etching.

    | Reference: 23951i
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    A procession of blind men along a country road. Woodcut by J. Wohlfart, 1927.

    Wohlfart, Johannes, 1900-1975. | Date: [1927?] | Reference: 2855934i
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    The poor widow gives money to the treasury of the Temple; Jesus points out her virtue. Engraving by J-M. Delattre, 1794, after W. Artaud.

    Artaud, William, active 1795-1800. | Date: Jan.y 26th 1794 | Reference: 22794i

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