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  • Fallen angels with animalized characteristics tumble from heaven under the sword of Michael. Engraving by R. Sadeler, 1583, after M. de Vos.
  • The newly born Virgin Mary is washed by maids; her mother lies in white on the bed. Coloured engraving by P. Bouttats.
  • The newly born Virgin Mary is washed by maids; her mother lies in white on the bed. Coloured engraving by P. Bouttats.
  • Christ carrying the cross amidst a long procession. Engraving by N. Larmessin after Raphael.
  • John the Baptist receiving his first bath, Elizabeth is recovering in bed while Zacharias is recording the child's name. Line engraving, c. 1700, after G. Bonasone after G. Pontormo.
  • Christ raises Jairus' daughter. Etching by J.J. Sartor.
  • Anne teaching the young Mary to read. Engraving by Catenacci.
  • The birth of the Virgin (?). Line engraving after a fresco in Santa Maria Novella, Florence.
  • A wet-nurse attempts to breast feed John the Baptist who is held by the Virgin(?); Elizabeth is recovering in bed, Zacharias looks on proudly. Engraving.
  • God creating Eve out of Adam and blessing her as she emerges into the splendors of Eden. Wood engraving.
  • John the Baptist receiving his first bath, Elizabeth is recovering in bed while Zacharias is recording the child's name. Line engraving, c. 1700, after G. Bonasone after G. Pontormo.
  • The announcing angel salutes the Virgin. Engraving.
  • Lamentation over the dead Christ on the mount of Golgotha. Woodcut by J.B. Jackson, 1738, after Rembrandt.
  • The birth of the Virgin Mary, Anna receives refreshments from attendants while the midwife gives Mary her first bath. Woodcut after A. Dürer, 1503.
  • The birth of the Virgin Mary, Anna rests in bed while Mary is looked at in wonderment. Engraving by B. Eredi after G. Perraccini after A. Carracci.
  • The Dormition of the Virgin Mary. Chromotypograph.
  • While the holy family rest on the way to Egypt, Joseph bends over a palm tree to provide them with dates. Engraving by F. Brizio after A. Allegri, il Correggio.
  • Christ cures a woman with a haemorrhage. Etching, 17--.
  • The Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Mezzotint by V. Green, 1776, after J. Boydell after E.B. Murillo.
  • Tongues of fire descend on the apostles at Pentecost. Lithograph.
  • The Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Woodcut.
  • Tamar giving birth to Pharez and Zarah aided by a midwife and many assistants. Engraving by H. Muller after M. van Heemskerck.
  • The aged Anne, mother of the Virgin Mary, meets Joachim by the Golden Gate at Jerusalem. Engraving by H. Wierix.
  • The martyrdom of Saint Agnes: she is stabbed, and an angel receives the martyr's palm from Christ for bestowal upon her. Engraving by G. Audran after D. Zampieri, il Domenichino.
  • The Virgin Mary is borne upwards to a heaven crowded with angels. Engraving by F. Rosaspina, 1830, after himself after L. Sabbatini.
  • Christ's body is carried to its tomb; Mary faints in grief. Chiaroscuro woodcut by A. Andreani, 1585, after R. Motta da Reggio.
  • Decapitation of Saint John the Baptist. Etching by J. Kip after G. Freman.
  • The Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalene sit outside the tomb of Christ. Mezzotint by T.W. Huffam after Ph. Veit.
  • God creating Eve out of Adam amidst all the wonders of Eden. Woodcut.
  • Adam and Eve cover their nakedness as God makes his wrath felt in the Garden of Eden. Etching by J.E. Ridinger after himself, c. 1750.