Edition: 1538.NT.fre.MC.a
General
| Title | Le nouveau Testament, de nostre Seigneur Jesu Christ. [...] (A1r) |
| Bible books in edition | New Testament complete |
| Printer/Publisher | Crom, Matthias |
| Place of publication | Antwerp |
| Year of publication | 1538 |
| Remarks | |
| Related persons | Crom, Matthias [Crom, Matthieu] |
| Language | French |
| Translation | Jacques Lefvre d'taples |
| Contains illustrations | yes |
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Bibliography
| Format | 8 |
| Number of pages | unknown |
| Prologue | no |
| Epilogue | no |
| Preface on bible book | yes, very short prefs. on Epistles and Rev |
| Authorisation | no |
| Announced on title page | preface (very short prefs. on Epistles and Rev) |
| Volumes | |
| Title | Le nouveau Testament, de nostre Seigneur Jesu Christ. [...] (A1r) |
| Imprint | |
| Colophon | Imprime en Anvers par Matthieu Crom. An. M.D. xxxxviii. [!] (++4r) |
| Collation | A-Z8 a-p8 2p8 q-s4 +8 ++4 (336 fol.) |
| Fingerprint | 000008 - b1 A3 aiz$ : b2 s2 $le$c - c1 +1 u : c2 ++3 nde$ba |
| Contents | A1r title; A1v-F7v Mat; F8r-K2r Mk; K2v-P8r Luk; P8v-V3v Jo; V4r-b4v Acts; b4v pref. on Rom; b5r-d4v Rom; d5r pref. on 1Cor; d5r-f4v 1Cor; f4v pref. on 2Cor; f4v-g7r 2Cor; g7v pref. on Gal; g7v-h4v Gal; h4v pref. on Eph; h4v-i2r Eph; i2r pref. on Philip; i2r-i6r Philip; i6r pref. on Col; i6r-k1v Col; k1v pref. on 1Thess; k2r-k5r 1Thess; k5r pref. on 2Thess; k5v-k7r 2Thess; k7r pref. on 1Tim; k7v-l3r 1Tim; l3v pref. on 2 Tim; l3v-l6r 2Tim; l6v pref. on Tit; l6v-l8r Tit; l8r pref. on Phil; l8v-m1r Phil; m1r pref. on Hebr; m1r-n4v Hebr; n5r pref. on Jam; n5r-o1r Jam; o1v ill; o2r pref. on 1Pet; o2r-o6r 1Pet; o6r pref. on 2Pet; o6r-p1r 2Pet; p1r pref. on 1Jo; p1r-p5r 1Jo; p5v pref. on 2Jo; p5v-p6r 2Jo; p6r pref. on 3Jo; p6r-v 3Jo; p6v pref. on Jude; p6v-p8r Jude; p8r pref. on Rev; p8r-s4v Rev; +1r-++4r liturgical calendar; ++4r colophon; ++4v blank |
| Place of publication | Antwerp |
| Year of publication | 1538 |
| Remarks on place/year | Chambers 72: 'Although the date "M.D.xxxxviii" appears in the colophon, this is now regarded as erroneaously containing an extra "x" (Clair). Crom, an Antwerp printer of Reformist sentiments, was apparently dead by September 1546 (Rouzet, 50).' |
| Text area | 134 x 72 (height x width); 35 lines |
Typography
| Foliated | no |
| Signed | Sign. 5/8 |
| Number of columns | 1 column |
| Book headings | yes; Le S. Evangile de Jesu Christ selon sainct Marc. |
| Chapter headings | yes; Le premier Chapitre. |
| Running heads | yes; S. Marc.; Chapitre .ii. |
| Summaries of chapters | yes |
| Printed annotations | no |
| Scriptural references | yes; outer margin |
| Numbered verses | no |
| Ornaments | yes |
| Ornamental initials | yes |
| Primary typeface | Gothic |
| Specific typeface | 76 x 2 |
Illustrations
| Iconclass | 11H(JAMES THE GREAT) |
| Description | the apostle James the Great; possible attributes: book, pilgrim's cloak, hat, shell, staff, and wallet, scroll, sword |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 11H(LUKE)12x11Q651x1
| Iconclass | 11H(LUKE)12,11Q651 |
| Description | St. Luke writing his gospel, usually a (winged) ox present, crucifix ~ personal devotion |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 11H(MARK)122x1
| Iconclass | 11H(MARK)122 |
| Description | St. Mark writing the Gospel, inspiratory figure present, e.g. hand of God, Sophia |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 11H(MATTHEW)12x73B132x73B21x73B14x6
| Iconclass | 11H(MATTHEW)12,73B132,73B21,73B14 |
| Description | St. Matthew writing the Gospel, usually the angel present, dictating or assisting him, care of the new-born Christ-child, e.g. swaddling, adoration of the Christ-child by Mary, annunciation of Christ's birth to the shepherds at night; a host of singing angels in the air |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 11H(PAUL)12x4
| Iconclass | 11H(PAUL)12 |
| Description | St. Paul writing his epistles |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 11H(PAUL)12x47H463x2
| Iconclass | 11H(PAUL)12,47H463 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | St. Paul writing his epistles, weaving-loom |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 11H(PETER)x7
| Iconclass | 11H(PETER) |
| Description | the apostle Peter, first bishop of Rome; possible attributes: book, cock, (upturned) cross, (triple) crozier, fish, key, scroll, ship, tiara |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 11Vx1
| Iconclass | 11V |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | the (seven) Acts of Mercy |
| Pages |  |
Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 48A98311(+21)x11G1911x1
| ORNAMENTCODE | 48A98311(+21),11G1911 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | symmetrical framing decorations, cherubs, i.e. children's heads with wings |
| Pages |       |
Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 48A9846(+21)x31A221x31A534x1
| ORNAMENTCODE | 48A9846(+21),31A221,31A534 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | symmetrical framing decorations, head (human), beard |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 71E13741x73E5x11D312x1
| Iconclass | 71E13741,73E5,11D312 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Moses covers his face with a veil: Pentecost: the Holy Ghost descends upon (Mary and) the apostles, sometimes Paul and/or representatives of the nations present (Acts 2:1-4), 'Vera Icon', 'Sudarium', Veronica-portrait |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73A2x2
| Iconclass | 73A2 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | ancestors and parents of Christ |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73A522x11I62(MOSES)x1
| Iconclass | 73A522,11I62(MOSES) |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | the Annunciation: Mary sitting; Moses (not in biblical context); possible attributes: rays of light or horns on his head, rod, Tables of the Law |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73B23x10
| Iconclass | 73B23 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | adoration of the Christ-child by Mary and Joseph |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73B42x1
| Iconclass | 73B42 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Simeon, holding the Christ-child, sings his canticle: 'Nunc dimittis' |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73B57x73B55x1
| Iconclass | 73B57,73B55 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | adoration of the kings: the Wise Men present their gifts to the Christ-child (gold, frankincense and myrrh), the star appears again and guides the three Wise Men to Bethlehem |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73B63x73B641x73B6421x2
| Iconclass | 73B63,73B641,73B6421 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | the massacre of the innocents: the flight into Egypt: Mary, Joseph, the child (and sometimes others) on their way; Mary usually riding on an ass, falling of the idols ~ miracles during the flight into Egypt |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C112x2
| Iconclass | 73C112 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | John the Baptist disputing |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C113x1
| Iconclass | 73C113 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | John the Baptist identifies Christ as the Lamb of God ('Ecce Agnus Dei') (John 1:29, 1:36) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C1334x73C133x73C1335x73C134x2
| Iconclass | 73C1334,73C133,73C1335,73C134 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Salome is given the head of John the Baptist by the executioner, Salome dancing during the banquet of Herod, Salome gives the head of John the Baptist to her mother, lamentation and burial of John the Baptist |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C221x73C222x73C223x8
| Iconclass | 73C221,73C222,73C223 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | 'command these stones to become loaves of bread' ~ temptation of Christ in the wilderness, 'throw yourself down' (from the temple) ~ temptation of Christ in the wilderness, 'all these will I give you' (= the glory of the world) ~ temptation of Christ in the wilderness |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C311x73C312x4
| Iconclass | 73C311,73C312 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Christ in a boat with the apostles, talking or sleeping, the apostles awake Christ |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C321x73C322x1
| Iconclass | 73C321,73C322 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Christ praying on the mountain: the disciples waiting in a boat, a storm arises; Christ returns, walking on the water |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C33x73C331x3
| Iconclass | 73C33,73C331 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | the miraculous draught of fishes (before the Resurrection) on the Lake of Gennesaret (Sea of Galilee); James and John helping to bring in the nets (Luke 5:1-11), Christ in Peter's boat preaching to the people |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C411x2
| Iconclass | 73C411 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | healing of the blind of Bethsaida (Mark 8:22-26) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C413x1
| Iconclass | 73C413 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | healing of two blind men who followed Christ into a house (Matthew 9:27-31) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C414x1
| Iconclass | 73C414 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | healing of two blind men, or one (Bartimaeus), sitting near Jericho (Matthew 20:29-34; Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C4214x73C421x73C4211x3
| Iconclass | 73C4214,73C421,73C4211 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | the paralytic man is cured and walks away: sick people lying near the pool of Bethesda ~ Christ healing paralytics (John 5:1-9), an angel stirs up the water of the pool of Bethesda |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C4221x73C4223x1
| Iconclass | 73C4221,73C4223 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | a paralytic is let down through the roof of the house where Christ is preaching, the paralytic takes up his bed and walks away ~ Christ healing paralytics |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C423x4
| Iconclass | 73C423 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | the centurion of Capernaum, kneeling before Christ, begs him to heal his paralytic servant (or son) (Matthew 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-10; John 4:46-54) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C431x3
| Iconclass | 73C431 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | a Canaanite woman kneels before Christ, asking him to heal her daughter; the metaphor of the dogs and bread (Matthew 15:21-28; Mark 7:24-30) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C434x73C4341x1
| Iconclass | 73C434,73C4341 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | healing of two (or one) possessed at Gerasa (Gadara) (Matthew 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-20; Luke 8:26-39), the demons enter into a herd of swine, which leap into the sea ~ healing of two possessed at Gerasa |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C451x1
| Iconclass | 73C451 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | healing of one leper, who kneels before Christ (Matthew 8:1-4; Mark 1:40-45; Luke 5:12-16) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C462x73C4x2
| Iconclass | 73C462,73C4 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | healing of a man with a withered hand (Matthew 12:9-13; Mark 3:1-5; Luke 6:6-10), miracles of Christ ~ healing the sick |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C463x73C826x2
| Iconclass | 73C463,73C826 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | healing of a man with dropsy (Luke 14:2-4): ass or ox fallen into a well ~ parables of Christ (Luke 14:5) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C464x1
| Iconclass | 73C464 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | healing of a woman with an issue of blood: she kneels before Christ after having touched his robe (Matthew 9:20-22; Mark 5:25-34; Luke 8:43-48) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C4x73C7251x73C819x1
| Iconclass | 73C4,73C7251,73C819 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | miracles of Christ ~ healing the sick: two disciples of John the Baptist are sent to Christ (Matthew 11:2-6; Luke 7:18-23), other parables and proverbial sayings of Christ ~ agriculture |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C511x8
| Iconclass | 73C511 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Christ touches the bier of the son of the widow of Nain: the young man sits up |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C523x5
| Iconclass | 73C523 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | the raising of Lazarus ('Lazarus, come out') |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C611x73C6112x73C6113x1
| Iconclass | 73C611,73C6112,73C6113 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | the marriage-feast at Cana (John 2:1-11), Mary tells Christ that there is no more wine ~ marriage-feast at Cana, Christ orders (six) jars to be filled with water ~ marriage-feast at Cana |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C6121x73C6123x73C727x2
| Iconclass | 73C6121,73C6123,73C727 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Christ blessing the bread and fish brought by a boy, apostles gather the pieces left over ~ multiplication of loaves and fishes, Christ's sermon on the mount (Matthew 5-7) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C7121x5
| Iconclass | 73C7121 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Christ sends apostles out in pairs (Matthew 10:1-16; Mark 6:7-11; Luke 9:1-5) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C713x73C7134x1
| Iconclass | 73C713,73C7134 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | the Transfiguration: Moses and Elijah appear on either side of Christ on Mount Tabor (Matthew 17:1-13; Mark 9:2-13; Luke 9:28-36), Christ and three disciples descend from the mountain |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C721311x73C75x1
| Iconclass | 73C721311,73C75 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Christ calls a child and sets it in the midst of the apostles (disciples): 'unless you ... become like children', representations of Christ's doctrine and sayings |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C72132x73D11x1
| Iconclass | 73C72132,73D11 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | request of the mother of the sons of Zebedee (Matthew 20:20-21): Christ foretelling his Passion (at various occasions) (Matthew 16:21, 17:22-23; Mark 8:32, 9:31; Luke 9:22, 9:44) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C721411x1
| Iconclass | 73C721411 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | discussion with Pharisees about the plucking of corn |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C7216x71E3242x3
| Iconclass | 73C7216,71E3242 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Christ talking with Nicodemus at night (John 3:1-21), a serpent of brass is made and is set on a pole |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C72212x4
| Iconclass | 73C72212 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Christ and the woman of Samaria: sitting at Jacob's well he asks her for a drink from her jug |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C72221x73C72222x73D312x1
| Iconclass | 73C72221,73C72222,73D312 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Christ points to or writes on the ground: the Pharisees slink away when Christ says: 'Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her' ~ woman accused of adultery, Christ's prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane during the night |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C72232x73C72231x1
| Iconclass | 73C72232,73C72231 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Martha complains to Christ about Mary, Martha serving or preparing food in the kitchen; Mary sits at Christ's feet, listening |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C7224x1
| Iconclass | 73C7224 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Christ blessing children brought by their mothers, usually with some disciples disapprovingly looking on (Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-17) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C7232x73C72321x1
| Iconclass | 73C7232,73C72321 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | brothers of Christ advise him to go to Judea for the Feast of the Tabernacles (John 7), Christ goes to the feast of the Tabernacles in secret |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C72473x1
| Iconclass | 73C72473 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Christ in the temple in debate with Pharisees about the tribute to Caesar (Matthew 22:15-22; Mark 12:13-17; Luke 20:20-26) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C72631x73C7263x4
| Iconclass | 73C72631,73C7263 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | calling of Zacchaeus, who is sitting in a fig-tree (Christ passing through Jericho): meal at the house of Zacchaeus, the tax-collector (Luke 19:1-10) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C727x73C4x2
| Iconclass | 73C727,73C4 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Christ's sermon on the mount (Matthew 5-7), miracles of Christ ~ healing the sick |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C731x73C811x1
| Iconclass | 73C731,73C811 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Christ preaching from a boat: the sower ~ parable of Christ (Matthew 13:3-9; Mark 4:3-9; Luke 8:5-8) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C732x73C72441x1
| Iconclass | 73C732,73C72441 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Christ preaching in the temple, Christ, having been chased out of Nazareth, passes unharmed through the multitude |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C7458x1
| Iconclass | 73C7458 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | 'Be merciful ...' ~ doctrine of Christ on love, etc. (Luke 6:36) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C749x1
| Iconclass | 73C749 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | sayings of Christ: discourse on the last things (Matthew 24; Mark 13; Luke 21) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C761x1
| Iconclass | 73C761 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Christ curses the cities at the Lake of Gennesaret (Chorazin, Bethsaida, Capernaum) (Matthew 11:20-24; Luke 10:13-15) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C7x73C721x73C8184x1
| Iconclass | 73C7,73C721,73C8184 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Christ as teacher (part I): explaining his doctrine; teaching ~ parables and proverbs, Christ explaining his doctrine to the apostles and disciples: '... every plant, which my heavenly Father has not planted, will be rooted up' ~ proverbial saying of Christ (Matthew 15:13) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C812x73C8122x73C8123x1
| Iconclass | 73C812,73C8122,73C8123 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | tares among the wheat ~ parable of Christ (Matthew 13:24-30), while the sower and his servants slept, his enemy (the Devil) sowed tares among the wheat, in time of the harvest the tares are bound and burned, but the wheat is gathered and put in the barn of the lord |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C8152x73C8151x2
| Iconclass | 73C8152,73C8151 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | at the end of the day the lord pays all the labourers equally; those that worked all day object, the lord sends labourers to the vineyard73C8151 the lord sends labourers to the vineyard |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C8172x73C8171x2
| Iconclass | 73C8172,73C8171 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | at last the lord sends his son, '... they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him', the wicked husbandmen kill the servants of the lord, who are sent to gather the fruits |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C8212x73C8214x73C8215x3
| Iconclass | 73C8212,73C8214,73C8215 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | 'thieves and robbers' climb on the roof of the sheepfold ~ parable of the good shepherd, the hireling is not the shepherd, he runs away when the wolf is coming ~ parable of the good shepherd, 'I have other sheep, that are not of this fold' ~ parable of the good shepherd |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C832x73C8321x73C8322x2
| Iconclass | 73C832,73C8321,73C8322 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | the unmerciful servant: the king forgives him his debts ~ parable of Christ (Matthew 18:23-35), the unmerciful servant attacks his fellow-servant who owes him money, and casts him into prison ~ parable of the unmerciful servant, the king reproaches his servant for his mercilessness and delivers him to the tormentors ~ parable of the unmerciful servant |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C833x2
| Iconclass | 73C833 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | the steward who is to be dismissed, has the debtors of his lord change their debts (Luke 16:1-8) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C8413x5
| Iconclass | 73C8413 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | the wise virgins are let into the house with the bridegroom (Christ); the foolish virgins are shut out |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C851x1
| Iconclass | 73C851 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | the rich fool, whose death comes when he has saved all his money to build new barns (Luke 12:16-21) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C852x73C8521x73C8522x2
| Iconclass | 73C852,73C8521,73C8522 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | the rich man (Dives) is feasting, while poor Lazarus is starving at the gate (dogs licking Lazarus' sores) (Luke 16:19-31): Lazarus dies: his soul is carried into Abraham's lap by angels, Dives dies; his soul is brought into hell by devils |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C8613x73C8612x73C8615x2
| Iconclass | 73C8613,73C8612,73C8615 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | a Samaritan tending the wounds of the traveller, a priest and/or a Levite passing by without attending to the wounded man ~ parable of the Good Samaritan, the Samaritan pays the innkeeper |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C8631x73C8632x73C8633x1
| Iconclass | 73C8631,73C8632,73C8633 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | first invitation to the feast ~ parable of the royal wedding-feast: second invitation to the royal wedding-feast: the servants are slain, when informed of the slaying the king takes revenge on the unwilling guests by setting their city on fire ~ parable of the royal wedding feast |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C86461x73C86463x73C8645x73C86451x2
| Iconclass | 73C86461,73C86463,73C8645,73C86451 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | the prodigal son kneels before his father who takes him in his arms, preparations, e.g. the prodigal son is given new robes; slaughtering of the fatted calf; the elder son objects, the prodigal son tends the swine and eats from their trough, the prodigal son repents his former life and prays |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73C882x3
| Iconclass | 73C882 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | the praying Pharisee and the repentant publican in the temple (Luke 18:10-14) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73D11x1
| Iconclass | 73D11 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Christ foretelling his Passion (at various occasions) (Matthew 16:21, 17:22-23; Mark 8:32, 9:31; Luke 9:22, 9:44) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73D12x3
| Iconclass | 73D12 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Caiaphas and the priests conspiring against Christ (Matthew 26:3-5; Mark 14:1-2; Luke 22:2; John 11:47-53) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73D132x5
| Iconclass | 73D132 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Christ's feet are anointed by Mary (Magdalene) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73D14x7
| Iconclass | 73D14 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | entry into Jerusalem: people spreading their clothes before Christ on the ass, and waving palm branches (Matthew 21:1-11, 21:14-16; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-40; John 12:12-19) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73D14x73D142x1
| Iconclass | 73D14,73D142 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | entry into Jerusalem: people spreading their clothes before Christ on the ass, and waving palm branches (Matthew 21:1-11, 21:14-16; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-40; John 12:12-19), the disciples take the ass along after initial protests of its owner ~ Christ's entry into Jerusalem |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73D15x73D151x2
| Iconclass | 73D15,73D151 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | purification of the temple ('first' and 'second'): Christ driving the money-changers from the temple with a whip (Matthew 21:12-13; Mark 11:15-17; Luke 19:45-46; John 12:12-19), Jews ask for a sign after the purification of the temple by Christ |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73D231x1
| Iconclass | 73D231 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Christ washes Peter's feet |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73D241x73D26x1
| Iconclass | 73D241,73D26 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | announcement of the betrayal of Christ, and the reaction of the apostles: Judas goes out to the chief priests, betrays Christ and receives the reward (Matthew 26:14-16; Mark 14:10-11; Luke 22:4-6) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73D311x1
| Iconclass | 73D311 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Christ on his way to (or in) the Garden of Gethsemane (not yet praying) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73D31211x73D3121x2
| Iconclass | 73D31211,73D3121 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | agony of Christ; three (or eleven) apostles sleeping: agony of Christ: to comfort him one or more angels appear to Christ with chalice and/or cross |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73D313x73D316x1
| Iconclass | 73D313,73D316 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | the kiss of Judas: accompanied by soldiers with torches and lanterns, he kisses Christ, the disciples forsake Christ and flee |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73D321x73D33x73D325x1
| Iconclass | 73D321,73D33,73D325 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Christ before Annas (Hanna); maybe a soldier about to strike Christ (John 18:13, 18:19-24): story of the denial of Peter (Matthew 26:58, 26:69-75; Mark 14:54, 14:66-72; Luke 22:55-62; John 18:15-18, 18:25-27), Christ brought from one judge to another |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73D32311x73D3233x1
| Iconclass | 73D32311,73D3233 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | choice between Christ and Barabbas, Pilate washing his hands (in innocence) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73D323x73D343x1
| Iconclass | 73D323,73D343 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Christ before Pontius Pilate (Matthew 27:11-26; Mark 15:2-15; Luke 23:2-7, 23:13-25; John 18:28 - 19:16), Judas hanging himself |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73D324x73D325x2
| Iconclass | 73D324,73D325 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Christ before King Herod; sometimes a gorgeous robe is brought (Luke 23:8-11), Christ brought from one judge to another |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73D351x73D352x3
| Iconclass | 73D351,73D352 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | flagellation by soldiers, Christ usually tied to a column (Matthew 27:26; Mark 15:15; John 19:1): the crowning with thorns: soldiers with sticks place a thorny crown on Christ's head and give him a rod (Matthew 27:27-31; Mark 15:16-20; John 19:2-3) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73D42x73D412x1
| Iconclass | 73D42,73D412 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Christ is led to Golgotha, the cross is carried by others, Simon the Cyrenian compelled to help Christ to bear the cross |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73D55x2
| Iconclass | 73D55 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | the erection of the cross: Christ is nailed to the cross which lies on the ground |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73D6271x73D622x73D623x2
| Iconclass | 73D6271,73D622,73D623 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | one of the soldiers (Stephaton) gives Christ vinegar on a sponge attached to a pole or lance, soldiers throwing dice for Christ's seamless garment ~ Christ's death on the cross, bystanders, usually priests and scribes among them, insulting Christ ~ Christ on the cross |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73D633x11
| Iconclass | 73D633 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Longinus pierces Christ's side with a lance |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73D712x73D71x2
| Iconclass | 73D712,73D71 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Christ is laid down ~ descent from the cross: descent from the cross: Christ is taken down from the cross, usually by Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathaea who are standing on the ladders (both arms of Christ detached) |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73E21x1
| Iconclass | 73E21 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | angel(s) in or at the empty tomb of Christ |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73E23x73E33x73D661x3
| Iconclass | 73E23,73E33,73D661 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | angel(s) addressing the holy women ~ Resurrection of Christ, Christ appearing to the holy women, usually the three Maries, the three crosses with the crucified, without bystanders |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73E251x1
| Iconclass | 73E251 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Peter and/or John make sure that the tomb of Christ is empty |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73E31x5
| Iconclass | 73E31 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Mary Magdalene kneeling before Christ, who is usually represented as a gardener with a hoe and/or a spade; 'Noli me tangere' |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73E341x73E343x2
| Iconclass | 73E341,73E343 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Cleopas and Peter meet Christ (sometimes they are dressed as pilgrims): the supper at Emmaus: Christ is recognized while blessing or breaking the bread |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73E364x2
| Iconclass | 73E364 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Thomas touching or stretching out his hands to touch the wound in Christ's side, sometimes Christ leading Thomas' hand |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73E375x73E374x73E373x2
| Iconclass | 73E375,73E374,73E373 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | Christ at table with the apostles: he gives them fish and bread: the catch is brought ashore: Peter carries the heavy net with fishes ~ Lake of Gennesaret, Peter throws himself into the sea and swims or wades towards Christ |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73E411x1
| Iconclass | 73E411 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | mission of the apostles after the Resurrection |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73E6x73E5x73E63x1
| Iconclass | 73E6,73E5,73E63 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | the apostles, inspired by the Holy Ghost, address the representatives of the nations ~ Pentecost (Acts 2:5-41): Pentecost: the Holy Ghost descends upon (Mary and) the apostles, sometimes Paul and/or representatives of the nations present (Acts 2:1-4), the apostles take leave, and depart in all directions |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73F2113x73D343x1
| Iconclass | 73F2113,73D343 |
| Artist | Witte, Lieven de |
| Description | the lot falls on Matthias ~ substitution of Judas, Judas hanging himself |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G11x6
| Iconclass | 73G11 |
| Description | John (writing) on the island of Patmos, possibly the eagle beside him |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G12x7
| Iconclass | 73G12 |
| Description | Christ between seven golden candlesticks appears to John, who falls to the ground; a sword comes out of Christ's mouth and he holds seven stars in his hands |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G211x4
| Iconclass | 73G211 |
| Description | God on his throne, surrounded by the twenty-four elders (wearing crowns and playing harps) and the four Beasts |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G311x8
| Iconclass | 73G311 |
| Description | the four horsemen of the Apocalypse |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G312x3
| Iconclass | 73G312 |
| Description | opening of the fifth seal: white robes are given to (the souls of) the martyrs under the altar |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G313x1
| Iconclass | 73G313 |
| Description | opening of the sixth seal: a great earthquake, the sun turns black, the the moon red as blood, and the stars fall on earth; mankind hiding in caves |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G324x73G3241x73G322x6
| Iconclass | 73G324,73G3241,73G322 |
| Description | the fourth of the seven angels sounds the trumpet: the sun, the moon and the stars are partially darkened, an angel (or eagle) crying the three woes ~ the seven angels with trumpets, the second of the seven angels sounds the trumpet: a great burning mountain is cast into the sea |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G325x73G3251x4
| Iconclass | 73G325,73G3251 |
| Description | the fifth of the seven angels sounds the trumpet: the falling star opens up the bottomless pit: smoke comes out, the plague of the monstrous locusts with crowns, led by Apollyon |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G326x73G3261x2
| Iconclass | 73G326,73G3261 |
| Description | the sixth of the seven angels sounds the trumpet: the four angels of destruction are released, the army of horsemen ~ the seven angels with trumpets |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G33x73G331x1
| Iconclass | 73G33,73G331 |
| Description | the four winds are restrained by four angels, sealing of the tribes of Israel, the 144-thousand |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G34x73G341x4
| Iconclass | 73G34,73G341 |
| Description | the mighty angel with the little open book in his hands: he is wrapped in a cloud; his legs are pillars of fire, which stand one on land and one in the sea ~ Apocalypse, John takes the little book from the angel and eats it |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G36x73G363(+0)x73G35x1
| Iconclass | 73G36,73G363(+0),73G35 |
| Description | the two witnesses of God (Enoch and Elijah) ~ Revelation, variant, John measuring the temple |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G411x73G412x2
| Iconclass | 73G411,73G412 |
| Description | a pregnant woman, clothed with the sun and standing on the moon, appears; she is threatened by a red dragon with a long tail and seven heads, Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon and his followers; the dragon (Devil, Satan) is cast out of heaven |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G431x4
| Iconclass | 73G431 |
| Description | the two-horned beast out of the earth and the beast out of the sea are worshipped |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G44x73G45x4
| Iconclass | 73G44,73G45 |
| Description | adoration of the Lamb on Mount Sion by the 144-thousand ~ Apocalypse, the three angels proclaiming the day of judgement |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G46x73G462x73G463x4
| Iconclass | 73G46,73G462,73G463 |
| Description | the Son of Man (Christ) with the sickle, an angel thrusts his sickle into the earth, and gathers the vine, the vine of the earth is cast into the wine-press of the wrath of God; blood is squeezed out |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G48x73G481x7
| Iconclass | 73G48,73G481 |
| Description | the seven angels with the seven vials, bringing disasters and destruction upon the earth and mankind, John sees three unclean spirits like frogs coming out of the mouths of a dragon, a beast and a false prophet |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G491x3
| Iconclass | 73G491 |
| Description | the scarlet woman, the whore of Babylon; she is usually sitting on a scarlet beast with seven heads and ten horns |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G4932x73G4933x73G4931x10
| Iconclass | 73G4932,73G4933,73G4931 |
| Description | lament over the fall of Babylon, a mighty angel casting a great (mill)stone into the sea, an angel announces the fall of Babylon |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G532x73G552x1
| Iconclass | 73G532,73G552 |
| Description | battle between the beast (Antichrist), the false prophet, and the horseman with his army, fire from heaven devours Satan, Gog and Magog, and Satan is cast into a lake of fire |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G541x3
| Iconclass | 73G541 |
| Description | an angel with a key and a chain binds the dragon (Satan) and casts him into the pit |
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Illustration Biblia Sacra ID 73G571x1
| Iconclass | 73G571 |
| Description | an angel shows John the New (Heavenly) Jerusalem coming down from heaven; sometimes Christ is shown leading his lambs to the city |
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References
Literature references
Claire, Colin 1962 p. 155 ff. "A Misdated Testament Printed by Crom", in: The Library, Fifth Series, vol. XVII (1962), pp. 155-156.
Long, Isaac le 1764 p. 336 Boek-zaal der Nederduitsche bybels, geopent, in een Historische verhandelinge van de overzettinge der Heilige Schriftuure in de Nederduitsche taale. 2nd ed. Hoorn: T. Tjallingius.
Bibliographic references
Chambers 72 Chambers, Bettye Thomas. Bibliography of French Bibles. Fifteenth- and Sixteenth-Century French-Language Editions of the Scriptures. Genve, 1983.
BT 7917 Cockx-Indestege, Elly and Genevive Glorieux. Belgica typographica, 1541-1600. 4 vol. Nieuwkoop, 1968-94.
NK 4470 Nijhoff, Wouter and M.E. Kronenberg. Nederlandsche bibliographie van 1500 tot 1540. 3 vol. 's-Gravenhage, 1923-71.
NAT I.1 Nijhoff, Wouter. L'art typographique dans les Pays-Bas pendant les annes 1500 1540. La Haye, 1926-35.
Van Eys (N)49 Bibliographie des Bibles et des Nouveaux Testaments en langue franaise des Xvme et XVIme sicles. 2 vol. Genve, 1900-01.
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