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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.

The three kings bring offerings to the infant Jesus. Engraving by N. Dorigny after C. Maratta.

Simeon holds the Christ child, who is holding an apple. Mezzotint by R. Earlom, 1778, after G. Farington after G. Reni.

The adoration of the magi next to a ruined temple. Etching by chevalier H. d'Avice after N. Poussin.

Hagar and Ishmael saved by an angel. Coloured mezzotint by R. Dunkarton, 1798, after J.S. Copley.

The shepherds adoring the Christ Child. Drawing by F. Rosaspina.

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Infants in the Bible

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Images about Infants in the Bible

Works from the collections

The adoration of the magi next to a ruined temple. Etching by chevalier H. d'Avice after N. Poussin.

Solomon judges the case of the two harlots and their babies. Line engraving by J. Eisenhardt, 1847, after E. von Steinle.

The three kings bring offerings to the infant Jesus. Engraving by N. Dorigny after C. Maratta.

Hagar and Ishmael saved by an angel. Coloured mezzotint by R. Dunkarton, 1798, after J.S. Copley.

The shepherds adoring the Christ Child. Drawing by F. Rosaspina.

Infants in the Bible

Images from the collections

Images about Infants in the Bible

Works from the collections

The adoration of the magi next to a ruined temple. Etching by chevalier H. d'Avice after N. Poussin.

Solomon judges the case of the two harlots and their babies. Line engraving by J. Eisenhardt, 1847, after E. von Steinle.

The three kings bring offerings to the infant Jesus. Engraving by N. Dorigny after C. Maratta.

Hagar and Ishmael saved by an angel. Coloured mezzotint by R. Dunkarton, 1798, after J.S. Copley.

The shepherds adoring the Christ Child. Drawing by F. Rosaspina.

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