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Christ curses the Pharisees. Etching by F.A. Ludy after J.F. Overbeck, 1843.

Elymas (also known as Bar-Jesus) the magician is rendered blind by Paul in front of the proconsul of Cyprus. Engraving by C. Dubosc after Raphael.

Elymas the sorcerer struck with blindness. Engraving by T. Holloway, J. Holloway, R. Slann and T.S. Webb, 1820, after Raphael.

Two prayers to the three magi for protection from disease; with pictures of the adoration of the magi and the magi with the holy family in heaven. Engraving on red silk.

Three scenes: a woman undergoing a trial for adultery, a Jewish burial and circumcision ceremony. Etching after a woodcut, 1682.

Elymas (also known as Bar-Jesus) the magician is rendered blind by Paul in front of the proconsul of Cyprus. Mezzotint by J. Simon after Raphael.

Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian tending the frail and the sick. Line engraving by N. Picart, 1675.

Ahalya the nymph being released from a curse by Rama and Lakshman. Chromolithograph by R. Varma.

Hands in various gestures, including prayer and benediction. Engraving after C. Le Brun.

Benjamin Franklin presents his young son to Voltaire for benediction. Halftone.

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Benjamin Franklin presents his young son to Voltaire for benediction. Halftone.

Elymas the sorcerer struck with blindness. Engraving by T. Holloway, J. Holloway, R. Slann and T.S. Webb, 1820, after Raphael.

Two prayers to the three magi for protection from disease; with pictures of the adoration of the magi and the magi with the holy family in heaven. Engraving on red silk.

Elymas (also known as Bar-Jesus) the magician is rendered blind by Paul in front of the proconsul of Cyprus. Mezzotint by J. Simon after Raphael.

Christ curses the Pharisees. Etching by F.A. Ludy after J.F. Overbeck, 1843.