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Christ winnowing evil from the human heart; a penitent bathing in the blood and water from Christ's side; an angel locking a dragon in hell. Engraving by H. Goltzius, 1578.

Saint Mary Magdalene. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, c. 1830, after T. Viti.

Two faces expressing dejection. Etching by B. Picart, 1713, after C. Le Brun.

Antiochus IV of Syria, sick and injured by a fall from his chariot, dictates his will as surgeons bandage his leg. Etching by N. Hallé, 1738.

Head of the penitent Magdalene. Drawing, c. 1794.

Enoch in the clouds above a group of people at a festival. Etching.

A preacher standing inside a barrel and preaching repentance arouses guilt, alarm and confusion in the minds of his audience. Engraving by T. Sanders after Tim Bobbin (John Collier).

For the benefit of seamen : To the honor and glory of Christ the Redeemer, and to all those who patiently wait for, and love his appearing.

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Saint Mary Magdalene. Drawing by F. Rosaspina, c. 1830, after T. Viti.

Head of the penitent Magdalene. Drawing, c. 1794.

Christ winnowing evil from the human heart; a penitent bathing in the blood and water from Christ's side; an angel locking a dragon in hell. Engraving by H. Goltzius, 1578.

Two faces expressing dejection. Etching by B. Picart, 1713, after C. Le Brun.

For the benefit of seamen : To the honor and glory of Christ the Redeemer, and to all those who patiently wait for, and love his appearing.