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Infants in the Bible

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  • While the holy family rest on the way to Egypt, an angel bends a palm tree to provide them with dates. Etching.
  • The presentation of the infant Jesus at the temple. Etching by A. Campanella, 1771, after Fra Bartolommeo.
  • Solomon judges the case of the two harlots and their babies. Line engraving by J. Eisenhardt, 1847, after E. von Steinle.
  • An angel rescues Hagar and Ishmael in the wilderness. Etching by E. Rooker after C. Le Brun.
  • Joseph reads from the Bible while the Virgin Mary breast feeds Jesus. Etching by S. della Bella.
  • An infant dies, surrounded by mourners. Engraving.
  • The holy family prepare to flee for Egypt. Engraving by F. Poilly after G. Reni.
  • The Virgin Mary prays to the infant Jesus, who is being carried by four kneeling angels; they all stand in a circle around the sun drawn on the ground. Aquatint with etching by C.M. Metz after D. Ghirlandaio.
  • Simeon holds the Christ child, who is holding an apple. Mezzotint by H. Dawe after G. Reni.
  • The birth of Christ; the Virgin kneels before the manger. Engraving by S.A. Bolswert after P.P. Rubens.
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    The adoration of the magi next to a ruined temple. Etching by chevalier H. d'Avice after N. Poussin.

    Q41554 | Reference: 24020i
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    Solomon judges the case of the two harlots and their babies. Line engraving by J. Eisenhardt, 1847, after E. von Steinle.

    Eduard von Steinle | Date: 1847 | Reference: 18567i
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    The three kings bring offerings to the infant Jesus. Engraving by N. Dorigny after C. Maratta.

    Carlo Maratta | Reference: 24059i
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    Hagar and Ishmael saved by an angel. Coloured mezzotint by R. Dunkarton, 1798, after J.S. Copley.

    Copley, John Singleton, 1737-1815. | Date: 2 July 1798 | Reference: 20805i
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    The shepherds adoring the Christ Child. Drawing by F. Rosaspina.

    | Reference: 11760i
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Related topics

Christianity
Donkeys
Angels
Jesus Christ - Nativity
Egypt - In the Bible
Jesus Christ - Flight into Egypt
Escapes
Childbirth - Religious aspects
Animals in the Bible
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