The birth of Christ; outside the crumbling cave, an angel announces the event to three shepherds. Lithograph by M. Fanoli after J. Führich.

1 print : engraving ; platemark 31.8 x 25.2 cm

Christ being led away from Pontius Pilate as Pilate washes his hands. Line engraving by A. Petrak after J. Führich.

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The birth of Christ; outside the crumbling cave, an angel announces the event to three shepherds. Lithograph by M. Fanoli after J. Führich.

Christ being led away from Pontius Pilate as Pilate washes his hands. Line engraving by A. Petrak after J. Führich.