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Concept

Worship

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  • The seven-headed beast is worshipped by men of all nations, as told in the Book of Revelations. Engraving.
  • The shepherds observe the newly-born Jesus Christ. Etching by Annibale Carracci, ca. 1606.
  • Shiva with the Ganges flowing from his head and Parvati seated on a tiger skin with Ganesha, Skanda and Nandi bull surrounded by devotees. Gouache drawing.
  • Trunk and branch of a sacred, East Indian "dragtoe" tree, in separate plates. Line engraving after C. de Bruin, 1706.
  • Durga on a lotus with all her weapons surrounded by devotees. Gouache drawing.
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    The three kings bring offerings to the infant Jesus. Engraving by N. Dorigny after C. Maratta.

    Maratti, Carlo, 1625-1713. | Reference: 24059i
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    Saint Mary Magdalen anoints Christ's feet at the meal of Simon the Pharisee. Etching by F.A. Ludy after J.F. Overbeck.

    Overbeck, Johann Friedrich, 1789-1869. | Reference: 23556i
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    Two faces expressing veneration and rapture. Etching, c. 1760, after C. Le Brun.

    Le Brun, Charles, 1619-1690. | Reference: 32364i
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    Trunk and branch of a sacred, East Indian "dragtoe" tree, in separate plates. Line engraving after C. de Bruin, 1706.

    Bruyn, Cornelis de, 1652-1727. | Date: [1718] | Reference: 20300i
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    A girl asking the Virgin and Christ Child for their blessing. Engraving, 186-.

    | Date: 1860-1868 | Reference: 31099i
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