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Engravings from the Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection
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Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library Description: Printed with a work by Martin Luther on the Decalog, here the horned Moses appears with the two stone tablets of the law -
Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library Description: In this title-page woodcut, God extends a crown over the head of Jacob, thus indicating his selection of Jacob over his twin brother Esau. The coat of arms for the Holy Roman Emperor is set in the top left corner. The artist/engraver of the woodcut is Daniel Hopfer (ca.1470-1536), who was active... -
Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library Description: Courtesan with a grotesque figure combining features of several animals, including a rabbit -
Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library Description: Solomon appears at table with his attendants, when two women approach, each claiming custody of the baby. Solomon's servant stands with drawn sword to divide the child between the two women -
Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library Description: Saint Jerome strikes himself with a stone, while gazing at a cruficix. A lion is at his feet, the cardinal's hat nearby, and a city is visible in the background. Hieronymus (or 'Jerome') Hölzel (the printer; fl. 1500-1525) regarded St. Jerome as his patron saint -
Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library Description: King David raises his hands to heaven in adoration as a harp lies beside him on the ground. The artist of these engravings was the monogrammist HA -
Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library Description: Jesus is cicumcised at the Temple. The artist of these engravings was the monogrammist HA -
Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library Description: The Israelites receive the ten commandments. The artist of these engravings was the monogrammist HA -
Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library Description: A rendering of Boaz, Naomi, and Ruth (?)