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  • Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library
    Description: This engraving is the seventh in a series of twelve illustrating the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop-elect, with his head and hands wrapped in two long linen cloths is offered the bishop’s crozier or staff by the presiding bishop. A priest continues to hold the book of the Gospels open...
  • Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library
    Description: An angel is in midair with an open book. Near it are two other angels and the symbols of the four gospels (eagle, bull, winged lion, and human figure), and above the all is a lamb with a cross-staff. Below this heavenly scene is the landscape of the earth with its cities, many of which are in ruins.
  • Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library
    Description: The angel presents a book to John, who kneels before him.
  • Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library
    Description: The Apostle John sits and gazes at a vision of the Madonna and child, as he writes in a book. His attribute, an eagle, stands nearby.
  • Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library
    Description: Matthew sits at a desk and writes in a book, and an angel appears nearby.
  • Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library
    Description: Mark sits at a desk and writes in a book, as a lion with luminous head lies nearby.
  • Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library
    Description: Luke sits at a desk and writes in a book, as an ox with luminous head lies nearby.
  • Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library
    Description: The Apostle John sits and gazes at a vision of the Madonna and child, as he writes in a book. His attribute, an eagle, stands nearby.
  • Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library
    Description: Amos sits and reads from a book to a Jewish audience in a synagogue.
  • Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library
    Description: A rendering of a queen holding a crucifix and an open book.