Paper Religious Items

Framed late 15th century illuminated Book of Hours manuscript circa 1500, France. Gouache, ink gold wash and gold burnishing on vellum. Framed within large decorative matt. In very g...

Antique print titled 'Platte Grond van de Stad Babilon, volgens Herodotus en A. Kircherus'. This original antique print shows a view of ancient Babylon with the tower of Babel...

Italian lead pencil drawing, entourage of Ciro Ferri, depicting an offering scene in front of a temple, in the manner of the antiquity. Measurements: 7.8/5.9 inches ...

An Eastern European Kethubah Strikingly Decorated in Papercut Form, and with the Central Traditional Hebrew Text of a Most Uncommon Petite Appearance. Uni...

An evocative and finely preserved antique printed sheet containing the Brachot (blessings) recited by the Ba’al Tokeah, the shofar blower, on Rosh Hashanah. This piece was an essenti...

Dutch missal with solid silver mount, 1843 Gulpen, printed in Dutch 9.8 x 15.2 cm, thickness 4.2 cm

Antique print titled 'The Nativity'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Lorenzo di Credi. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1890.

Set of old religious books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are called " Sermons ". These beautiful books are perfect...

La Sainte Bible qui contient le Vieux et le Nouveau Testament edited by: Z.CHatelain & Fils, Arkstee & Merkus, Marc Michel Rey. A.D. 1770. Subtitle: 'Le nouveau Testament, cést à di...

Set of old religious books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These beautiful books are perfect to fill a nice library. Sizes may v...

Antique print titled ‘Histoire Sainte, Ancien Testament, David montrant à Saül le Morceau de son Manteau.’ This plate shows a scene from the Old Testament; David showing Saul the tip...

We don't know much about it but we acquired it from a certified antiques dealer, apparently it could have been in a church fire because of the burn on the back of its neck. Through t...

Antique print, titled: 'Vue du l'Interieur du Temple Chinois, a Coupang, Sur l'Ile Timor.' - ('View of the interior of the Chinese Temple of Coupang, Timor Island'). Source: 'Voyage ...

“You shall be blessed when you come, and you shall be blessed when you depart “- translated Hebrew lettering engraved on the front. This is an incredibly intricate hand crafted 925 s...

Crucifix on Calvary, called 'Pestis Christi' or Crucifiix Pestis 'Plague of Christ' or Plague Crucifix). The sculpture is composite, made with heterogeneous materials: wax, wood, papier-mâché. The octagonal base is slightly raised and supports the calvary, symbolized by rocks, from which the crucifix rises, made with intentionally unfinished boards and with marked veins. The depicted Christ is peculiar: he shows scarified skin all over his body. Masterfully crafted in wax. They are the plagues of the plague that Christ, 'Agnus Dei' takes charge of with salvific value, for the salvation of the world. At his feet the ordeal full of symbols: evil (snake) with the apple, the 'Memento mori' of human bones...

This is a beautiful and masterfully done silver oriental tube with hand written Quran excerpts parchment roll inside. The Tube has been hand crafted in 19th century and the scroll it...

Antique print titled 'The Adoration of the Magi'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Ghirlandajo. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1890.

Signs and Symbols in Christian Art by George Ferguson. Published by Oxford University Press, USA, New York, 1955. 2nd Ed hardcover with dust jacket. This comprehensive book remains t...

Here I have to offer a fine antique classic early 20th century Glass Display Case with a beautiful Monastery Work inside. A wonderful decorative item, in very nice as is condition. T...

Antique print titled 'The Nativity'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Francia. Source unknown, to be determined. Publishe...

This exquisite five-volume miniature Bible set is a remarkable and rare artifact, handcrafted in pre-1948 Israel. Encased in beautifully hand-carved olivew...

Della Robbia: Sculpting with Color in Renaissance Florence by Marietta Cambareri. MFA Publications, Museum of Fine Arts Boston, 2016. Stated 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. For exhibition August 9–December 4, 2016. The glazed terra-cotta technique invented by Luca della Robbia...

Antique map titled 'Carte des Douze Tribus D'Israel (..).' Map of the Holy Land showing the twelve tribes of Israel's. Tribes are all named...

Title: Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of a Conceptionist Nun, 19th Century Description: This finely detailed nineteenth-century hand-colored engraving depicts a Conceptionist nu...

Antique print titled 'Bénédictin Anglais, au Choeur'. Print of an English Benedictine in choir dress. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religieux'. Artists...

Antique print titled 'Soeur du Tiers Ordre des Servites'. Print of a Sister of the Third Order. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religieux'. Artists and...

Description: Three religious images on one sheet titled 'Verscheide Manieren van Kruysigen'. Various methods of crucifixion. This print depicts religious punishments and originates...

Frans van de Casteele (Kasteels) called Francesco da Castello (Brussels, ca. 1541 - Rome, 1621) Adoration of the shepherds Crowning with thorns First decade of the 17th century. Tempera and gold on parchment, 290 x 240 mm (with frame). Original wooden frame with trimmed silver foil applications; in the corners, medallions with the four evangelists. The two refined miniatures of the Adoration of the Shepherds and the Crowning with Thorns are works of the artist's full maturity, dating from the first decade of the 17th century, characterized by formal simplification and pure colors in the invoice of the garments that stand out from the eburoral incarnations of the characters. Among the numerous motifs comparable to those of other miniatures by Francesco da Castello, the small medallions with the Evangelists barely outlined on a golden background, closely recall the miniatures, of reduced dimensions, inserted in the compartments of the frame of the altar with the Mysteries del Rosario, as well as those of another box with compartments with the Tree of Jesse...

Antique map titled 'Geographiae Sacrae ex Veteri et Novo Testamento Desumptae Tabula Prima quae Totius Orbis Partes Continet.' Map of the lands described in the Old and New Testame...

Antique print titled 'The Adoration of the Magi'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Luini. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1890.

Antique print titled 'Ursuline'. Print of an Ursuline Sister. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religieux'. Artists and Engravers: Author: Abbé Tiron. ...

A single two-sided Qur'an manuscript leaf with beautiful hand inked calligraphy with gilt borders and a gilt cartouche with calligraphic decoration. No...

Antique print, titled: 'P. Guilielmus Cuperus (…)' - Portrait of the Jesuit Willem (Guilielmus) Cuperus (1686 - 1741). Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: ...

Antique print of a horse drawn float with religious figures. Double page with joined sheets and original folding lines. This print originates fro...

Here I have to offer a fine antique classic early 20th century Glass Display Case with a beautiful Monastery Work inside. A wonderful decorative item, in very nice as is condition. T...

Large antique print of the Last Supper. Published by Mosella-Verlag, 1913. This print originates from a series titled 'Kathol. Schulbibelwerk von Dr. Ecker'.

Large antique print of Moses and the Burning Bush. Published by Mosella-Verlag, 1913. This print originates from a series titled 'Kathol. Schulbibelwerk von Dr. Ecker'.

Antique print, titled: 'Puzza ou la Cybele des Chinois (…)' - This plates hows Puzza, Sibyl of China and Puzza sitting on a Lotus flower. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists...

Antique print titled 'De Twee groote Synagogen der Hoogduitsche Jooden en het Oude-Zyds-Huiszitten-Aalmoesseniers-Huis van agteren, in 't verschiet'. Old print depicting two large large synagogues of German jews...

Antique print religion titled 'Tulit Igitur Mulier de Fructu Illius, et Comedit (..)'. This print depicts Temptation and Expulsion. Originates from 'Frescoes in the Sistine Chapel'. ...

Antique print titled 'Congregation des Prêtres de la Mission'. Print of a Member of the Congregation of the Mission. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religieux'. The Congregation of the Mission (Latin: Congregatio Missionis) is a Roman Catholic society of apostolic life founded by Vincent de Paul...

Large antique print of the Blessing of Christ. Published by Mosella-Verlag, 1913. This print originates from a series titled 'Kathol. Schulbibelwerk von Dr. Ecker'.

Here I have to offer a fine antique classic early 20th century Glass Display Case with a beautiful Monastery Work inside. A wonderful decorative item, in very nice as is condition. T...

Original Drawing, Circle of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo 1696-1770 Venice, Italy Although we offer this old master drawing as circle of Tiepolo, we are convinced, based on the composi...

Antique print titled 'Chanoine régulier de Saint Antoine'. Print of a member of the Order of Saint Anthony. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religieux'. ...

Antique print titled 'Carme Déchaussé, en Manteau'. Print of a Carmelite wearing a mantle. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religieux'. Artists and Engr...

Antique print titled 'The Crucifixion'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Tintoretto. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1890.

Description: Antique print titled 'A perspective View of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre at Jerusalem and other Structures'. A view of the Holy Sep...

Antique print titled 'Evae ex Costa Adami productio (..). This original antique print shows a scene from Genesis in the Old Testament; Eve is made from Adam's rib. Originates from 'Physica Sacra' by Johann Jakob Scheuchzer. Scheuchzer believed that the Old Testament was a factual account of the history, of the world...

Set of old religious books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These beautiful books are perfect to fill a nice library. Sizes may v...

Antique print titled 'Deucalion & Pyrrha (..)'. This print depicts Deucalion and Pyrrha. Deucalion, who reigned over the region of Phthia, had been forewarned of the flood by his...

Antique print, titled: 'Majorinus Numida' Majorinus was a bishop of Carthage in dispute with Ceacilianus. He favored the so-called Donatist sect. Het died ca. 329 AD. The background to the controversy was the wave of persecutions of Christians by the Roman Emperor Diocletian. At that time some Church leaders - unwilling to endure torture or death and become martyrs - had been ready to take such acts as worshipping the gods of the old pantheon, considered idols by Christians, or surrendering church books and property to the imperial authorities. Such people became known as 'traditors' ("surrenderers"). One of these "traditors", named Caecilian, had returned to the fold of the Church once the persecutions ended, and was consecrated Bishop of Carthage and Primate of North Africa. Those of the faithful who refused to accept the authority of such a spiritual leader raised Majorinus as a rival bishop; however, Majorinus died shortly after being consecrated, and it fell to Donatus to take his place and continue the struggle. This rare print originates from: 'Historie der Kerken en Ketteren van den beginne des Nieuwen Testaments tot aan het Jaar onses Heeren 1688. Onzydig in 't Hoogduytsch beschreeven, door den Hoog-geleerden Heer Godfried Arnold, Voor deezen Hoog-Leeraar in de Historien tot Giesen. In het Neederduyts vertaald. Vercierd met verscheyde Koopere Plaaten door den Heer Romeyn de Hooghe.' (transl.: History of Churches and Heretics from the start of the New Testament until the year of our lord 1688 ...), by Godfried Arnold, Dutch edition published by Sebastiaan Petzold, Amsterdam 1701. This edition contains portraits of heretic figures, etched by the reknown Romeyn de Hooghe. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Romeyn de Hooghe' after an anonymous artist. Gottfried Arnold (pseud. Christophorus Irenaeus) was an important representative of the so-called radical Pietism, publicist, church historian and chants writer (so he was believed to have written the well-known Church song 'O Durchbrecher aller Bande'). Arnold studied theology in Wittenberg. From the Lutheran Orthodoxy he converted, through writings of Spener, to Pietism, associating later into a circle around the court preacher Sprögel, who was influenced by Jakok Böhm. Many medieval mystics were later re-issued by him. In addition he was clearly influenced by Grotius and the early enlightenment. His quest for the 'true' Christianity rightly brought him in the early Church. So he arranged an edition containing the sermons of the desert father Macarius. Arnold was a skilled patristicus, although he did not escape from the creation of an ideal image of the Christian life in the early Church, in his view a flowering time which ended with the reign of Constantine. His first study of the early Church ('Die erste Liebe der Gemeinen Jesu Christi') provided him a professor position in Gießen, a post which he soon left, disappointed by what he called the 'Ruhmsachtige Vernunftwesen des akademischen Lebens'. He continued as an individual scientist and he published books and poems. His main work is 'Unparteiischen Kirchen- und Ketzerhistorie' (1699-1700), of which this is the Dutch translation. He adapts in this study the reformatory decay theory, where the censure lies no longer with Constantine, but the post-Apostolic time. The decay is temporarily lifted with the Reformation, but occurres again soon, so that even the contemporary institutional Protestantism lies under the fire of his criticism. On the other hand he favours the 'Church of the spirit' that existed in all times (invisible) and is characterised by avoiding the world and asceticism. Not the orthodoxy, but the subjectivity of religious man...

Antique print titled 'Pietà'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Francia. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1890.

Antique religion print titled 'Joshua makes a convenant with God'. This print originates from 'Figures de la Bible'. Published by P. de Hondt. Illustrated by G. van der Gouwen.

Antique print titled 'Phinée délivré des Harpyes (..)'. This print depicts Phineus delivered from the Harpies by Calais & Zethes. Phineas was said to be a son of Poseidon, or of Phoenix, and had the gift of prophecy. Zeus, angry that Phineas revealed too much of the plans of the gods, punished him by blinding him and setting him on an island with a buffet of food. However, he could eat none of it because the harpies, vicious, winged women, stole the food out of his hands right before he could eat. This continued until the arrival of Jason and the Argonauts...

Antique print titled 'Abside de la Cathedrale de Fribourg'. Antique print depicting the Chancel End of Freyburg Cathedral. Fribourg Cathedral (French: Cathédrale Saint-Nicolas de Fribourg) is a Roman Catholic...

Antique print titled 'De Twee groote Synagogen der Hoogduitsche Jooden en het Oude-Zyds-Huiszitten-Aalmoesseniers-Huis van agteren, in 't verschiet'. Old print depicting two large large synagogues of German jews...

Antique print titled 'The Academy Cartoon'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Leonardo da Vinci. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1890.

Antique map titled: Byzondere afbeelding der landschappen, van de Apostelen bevaren en doorwandelt, om het Evangelium J.C. te prediken. Scarce map of the Mediterranean and contigu...

Antique print titled 'The Holy Family'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Palma Vecchio. Source unknown, to be determined...