Scene from the parable of the marriage feast (Matthew 22:11-14; The ki...
Anonymous, Netherlandish, 16th century Public domain scan of 16th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
St. Nicholas and the Three Daughters of the Poor Gentleman
Public domain image, 16th-17th century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Jan Swart van Groningen - De rijke man en Lazarus
Rechter deel van een prent met Lazarus en de rijke man: de rijke man aan tafel.
Jan Swart van Groningen - Aanbidding der drie koningen
Maria met Christuskind op schoot in ruïne. Drie koningen met geschenken, waarvan één geknield voor Christus.
Jan Swart van Groningen - Evangelist Lucas
Lucas, staand en naar rechts gedraaid, met boek in hand. Os ligt achter hem.
Jan Swart van Groningen - Zittend paar in een interieur
Titelpagina van een traktaat over de naaikunst. Kamer met vrouw zittend met schaar en stuk stof in handen, achter haar zit man.
Jan Swart van Groningen - Titelblad van traktaat over de naaikunst
Titelblad met tekst in Engels, omlijst door architectonische versieringen en vijf mensen die handwerk verrichten, waaronder weven, naaien en borduren.
Jan Swart van Groningen - Christus predikt vanuit het schip
Public domain photo of Dutch art print, 16th-17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Jan Swart van Groningen - Rijke man en Lazarus
De rijke man zit met zijn vrouw en gasten aan een banket in een soort loggia. Op de voorgrond ligt de arme Lazarus met een Lazarusklep in de hand. Drie honden likken zijn wonden. Ontwerp voor een prent.
Jan Swart van Groningen - Maaltijd van Esther en Ahasverus
Ontwerp voor een glaspanaeel. Public domain scan German Renaissance print, art, 15th-16th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Jan Swart van Groningen - Drie boogschutters te paard
Uit serie van vijf prenten met een stoet van Turken. Drie mannen te paard, met tulband op hoofd en koker met pijlen en boog.
Jan Swart van Groningen - Drie Mamelukken te paard
Uit serie van vijf prenten met een stoet van Turken. Public domain scan of Dutch Golden Age 15th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Jan Swart van Groningen - Soleiman de Grote
Uit serie van vijf prenten met een stoet van Turken. Soleiman de Grote (1495-1566) was sinds 1520 heerser over het Ottomaanse rijk. Afgebeeld als ruiter op stappend paard, achter het paard een Moor te voet met een lans.
Jan Swart van Groningen - Drie trompetters te paard
Uit serie van vijf prenten met een stoet van Turken. Drie mannen te paard, blazend op drie veschillende blaasinstrumenten.
Cyrus laat de Israëlieten terugkeren naar Jerusalem
Illustraties uit de Vorsterman Bijbel. Public domain scan of Dutch Golden Age 15th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Jan Swart van Groningen - Portret van Christiaan II van Denemarken
Eén van zeven portretten van heersers. Public domain scan German Renaissance print, art, 15th-16th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Jan Swart van Groningen - Maaltijd van Esther en Ahasverus
Ahasverus zit onder een baldakijn; Esther is op de rug gezien. Naast haar Haman. Links naast de tafel twee muzikanten; rechts komt een bediende aan met een pastei. Ontwerp voor een glaspaneel.
Jan Swart van Groningen - Lot met één van zijn dochters
Lot zit met een van zijn dochters voor een boom. Hij houdt een drinkschaal in de rechterhand en legt zijn linkerarm om de schouder van zijn dochter.
Jan Swart van Groningen - Portret van Karel V
Eén van zeven portretten van heersers. Public domain scan German Renaissance print, art, 15th-16th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Jan Swart van Groningen - Titelblad Nieuwe Testament
Gedrukt van acht blokken. Titelblad voor Nieuwe Testament met tien voorstellingen rond een tekst. Met de klok mee: Petrus, Aanbidding der herders, Paulus, Mattheüs de evangelist, drukkersmerk van Martinus de Ke... More
Jan Swart van Groningen - Roundel with the Hanging of Haman
Style of Jan Swart van Groningen (Netherlandish, Groningen ca. 1490/1500–1553 or later Antwerp) (?)
Ruit van musicerend paar met op de voorgrond twee wapens
Ronde ruit van gebrandschilderd glas met voorstelling van musicerend paar zittende op een bank. Links een jonge man die een dwarsfluit bespeelt. Hij is gekleed in een kostuum met splitmouwen, heeft een muts op ... More
Joseph Making Himself Known to His Brethren
Style of Jan Swart van Groningen (Netherlandish, Groningen ca. 1490/1500–1553 or later Antwerp)
Jan Swart van Groningen - Lot en zijn dochters
Ontwerp voor een glaspaneel. Public domain scan of 16th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Jan Swart van Groningen - Suzanna en de twee ouderlingen
De naakte Suzanna zit met haar voeten in een meertje. Ze kijkt verschrikt op naar de twee oude mannen die zich toegang tot de hof hebben verstrekt en zich naar haar overbuigen. Rechtsvoor een stenen sokkel waar... More
Jan Swart van Groningen - Ruit met de Bruiloft te Kana
Ruit met de Bruiloft te Kana. Christus staat op de voorgrond waar vaten worden gevuld.
Cassandra treurt over de verwoesting van Troje
Cassandra zit op de voorgrond, haar hoofd gewend naar de beschouwer. Zij treurt over de verwoesting van de stad Troje die op de achtergrond in vlammen opgaat. Rechtsonder een gebroken zuil.
Moses Delivering God's Commandments to the Israelites
Public domain image, 16th-17th century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Jan Swart van Groningen - Bruiloft te Kana
De "Bruiloft te Kana" (Johannes 2:1-12) bestaat uit twee onderdelen. Een rechthoekig glaspaneel met de hoofdvoorstelling erop en een kleiner paneel met een ronde bovenkant waarop de architectuur en het verhaal ... More
MCC-61091 Den Bibel tgeheele Oude en Nieuwe Testament met grooter naer...
Nederlands: Den Bibel ‘tgeheele Oude en Nieuwe Testament… Antwerpen,Willem Vorsterman, 1528 ABM pi39 De Vorstermanbijbel is de meest gelezen bijbel in de eerste helft van de zestiende eeuw, door zowel katholie... More
MCC-61091 Den Bibel tgeheele Oude en Nieuwe Testament met grooter naer...
Nederlands: Den Bibel ‘tgeheele Oude en Nieuwe Testament… Antwerpen,Willem Vorsterman, 1528 ABM pi39 De Vorstermanbijbel is de meest gelezen bijbel in de eerste helft van de zestiende eeuw, door zowel katholie... More
Jan Swart van Groningen - De maand juli, 1555, Groeningemuseum, 004144...
De maand juli (Jan Swart van Groningen, 1555); collection: Musea Brugge - Groeningemuseum
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.15)
Noah lies on the ground drunk discovered by his three sons; in the background a goat stands on its hind feet feeding on a grape vine; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.18)
Abraham sacrificing Isaac; Abraham, whole-length, holds a sword aloft and an angel intervenes; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.20)
Jacob's ladder; Jacob lies on the ground asleep and three angels climb a ladder towards God emerging from the heavens; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.21)
Joseph and Potiphar's wife; Potiphar's wife sits up in bed and grabs Joseph's cloak as he attempts to flee; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.25)
Joseph blessing Ephraim and Manasseh; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.26)
Moses and the burning bush; Moses, seated lower right, looks up at a burning bush surmounted by God; beyond at right Moses holds a snake by the tail; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 15... More
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.28)
Passover; an Israelite family stand around a table with a lamb lying on a plate; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.29)
Israelites crossing the Red sea; Moses, seen from behind, carries a staff on his shoulder and looks back to witness the drowning of the soldiers at left; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp... More
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.35)
Two men carrying a large bunch of grapes on a pole; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.41)
Joshua, whole-length, wearing armour and holding a spear; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.46)
Samson and Delilah; Samson lies fast asleep with his head in Delilah's lap; she cuts his hair with scissors; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.47)
Dagon falls into pieces before the ark of the covenant; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.52)
A messenger announcing Uriah's death to David; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.57)
Jezebel promises Naboth's vineyard to Ahab who lies in a bed; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.58)
Ascension of Elijah; God sits in a coach amidst the clouds and Elijah holds on to His cloak; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.60)
Cyrus permitting the exiled Israelites to return to Israel; a bearded male figure kneels before Cyrus, wearing a crown; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.61)
Blindness of Tobit; the elderly Tobit sits in a chair at left with Tobias standing at a doorway; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.62)
Tobias holds a large fish on a riverbank accompanied by an angel; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.63)
Judith stands holding the head of Holoferenes with a maid holding open a sack before a tent; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.64)
Esther before Ahasueras; Esther bows before the King, sitting on a throne at right, and he places his sceptre on her head; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.68)
Daniel's dream of four beasts; a winged lion standing upright approaches a bear-like monster devouring three crowned figures (Daniel 7); illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.70)
Daniel's vision of the ram; two horned rams charge at each other; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.71)
The Archangel Gabriel appearing to Daniel, kneeling at left; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.81 1)
At left, a building construction for the Tabernacle with horizontal bars, a brick wall in the background; at right, a curtain for the Tabernacle decorated with angel's heads Verso: at top left, a box with two ... More
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.81)
At left, a building construction for the Tabernacle with horizontal bars, a brick wall in the background; at right, a curtain for the Tabernacle decorated with angel's heads Verso: at top left, a box with two ... More
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.82)
At left, an altar standing in a room, four horns on the top corners, pots lying in the left foreground; at right, a fountain standing in a room, water coming from three small human heads; letterpress around im... More
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.85)
The house of the Lord, a small landscape in the right background; letterpress around image and on verso; illustration to capittel 3 of the Third Book of the Kings of Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 15... More
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.87)
King Solomon seated on his throne, holding a book in his one hand and a staff in his other hand, lions on the steps in the foreground; letterpress around image and on verso; illustration to capittel 1 of the P... More
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.88)
St Matthew, seated at his desk, an angel holding the Scripture in front of him; surrounded by ornamental border; letterpress around image and on verso; illustration to the New Testament of Willem Vorsterman's ... More
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.90)
St Peter, standing slightly turned to left, holding a large key; letterpress around image and on verso; illustration to the New Testament of Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1531) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, title-page (BM 1895,0122.170)
Title-page with title written at centre, surrounded by small scenes of the Old and New Testament (Sts Peter and Paul, nativity, four evangelists, crucifixion, Adam and Eve); letterpress on verso; title to a La... More
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, title-page (BM 1929,0416.121.1)
Title-page with title written at centre, surrounded by small scenes of the New Testament (Sts Peter and Paul, nativity, four evangelists); letterpress on verso; title-page to Hendrick Peetersen van Middelborch... More
Jan Swart van Groningen - Arabische (BM 1936,1010.33)
Three warriors with long spears on horseback, riding to left, part of the cortege of Süleyman, [1526] Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Haiden (BM 1951,1120.3)
Three turbaned archers on horseback, riding to left, part of the cortege of Süleyman, [1526] Woodcut with traces of flesh colouring
Jan Swart van Groningen - Mamalucke (BM E,6.15)
Three Mameluke riders with pennants on long spears on horseback, riding to left, part of the cortege of Süleyman, [1526] Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print (BM 1895,0408.68)
Three trumpeters on horseback, riding to left, part of the cortege of Süleyman, [1526] Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.11)
Creation of Eve; Eve kneels before God in Paradise; Adam lies on the ground resting his head in his hand; the circular design is surrounded by swirling waves and fishes and a ring of clouds containing stars an... More
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.12)
Adam and Eve; Temptation and Expulsion; in the foreground Eve stands with her arm around the tree of knowledge entwined by a snake and offers Adam, seated at left, an apple; in the background they are expelled... More
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.13)
Cain murdering Abel with a jawbone; in the background Cain and Abel kneel before a pyre; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut Cain and Abel - the first two sons of Adam and E... More
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.14)
Noah's ark surviving the great flood; a dove with a twig in its beak flies overhead; in the foreground are the dead bodies of drowned animals and humans; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp... More
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.16)
Melchizedek giving Abraham wine and bread; Melchizedek wears armour and holds a spear, accompanied by soldiers at right; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.17)
Abraham kneels before three angels; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.19)
Isaac blessing Jacob; Isaac sits in a chair and his son kneels before him; beyond are two huntsmen; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.23)
Joseph explaining the Pharaoh's dream; the Pharaoh lies in bed wearing a crown; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.24)
Joseph banqueting with his brothers; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.27)
The plagues of hail and grasshoppers in Egypt; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.30)
Israelites gathering the manna; an encampment; a woman holds aloft a basket to catch the food falling from the skies; in the foreground two women and a child gather the manna in a sack; illustration to Willem ... More
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.31)
Moses striking the rock; Moses stands with a rod and water gushes from a rockface; a man kneels to drink and another holds a flaggon (recto; woodcut is 55.00 x 85.00 mm); Moses holding up his arms against the ... More
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.32 1)
Moses receiving the tablets of the law; Moses kneels atop a mount and God, emerging from clouds, passes him the stone tablets with the commandments; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.32)
Moses receiving the tablets of the law; Moses kneels atop a mount and God, emerging from clouds, passes him the stone tablets with the commandments; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.33)
Worship of the golden calf; the Israelites kneel before a column with a golden calf atop; Moses, whole-length at right, raises the tablet in anger; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.34)
Nadab and Abihu cast into the flames; Aaron's sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and added incense; and they offered unauthorized fire before the Lord, contrary to his command. So fire c... More
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.36)
Korah, Dathan and Abiram consumed by the earth; Moses and Aaron stand at right; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.37)
Moses and the brazen serpent; Moses points his rod at a snake entwined around a tree trunk; on the ground several victims grapple with the snakes; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.38)
Balaam riding an ass encountering an angel; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.39)
Battle between the Israelites and the Midianites; in the foreground a soldier holds his spear horizontally and pierces the armour of his opponent; amidst the raging battle a soldier bites into a standard; illu... More
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.40)
The body of Moses laid into a tomb by two angels at his head and feet; God stands over the body holding an orb and making a blessing gesture; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.42)
The fall of Jericho; in the foreground priests carry the ark of the covenant and others blow horns causing the buildings of the city to collapse (Joshua 6); illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antw... More
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.43)
Joshua observes the hanging bodies of the five kings of the Amorites; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.44)
Samson wrestling with the lion and wrenching open its jaws; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.45)
Gideon and the fleece; he kneels in the foreground in armour and the sun's rays dries the animal pelt; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.48)
The crowning of Saul; he kneels and a crown is placed over his head by two figures; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.49)
The crowning of David; three male figures observe the ceremony at left; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.50)
David and Goliath; the youthful David holds a staff and a sling and faces the armoured, massive figure of Goliath; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.53)
Death of Absalom; Absalom hangs from a tree branch by the hair and Joab drives a lance into his back; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.54)
Joab stabs Amasa in the back; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.55)
Judgement of Solomon; a soldier holds a baby by the leg upside down and holds a sword as two women plead with Solomon, seated on a throne at left; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut
Jan Swart van Groningen - Print, book-illustration (BM 1923,1112.56)
Elijah fed by a raven; illustration to Willem Vorsterman's 'De Bibel' (Antwerp, 1528) Woodcut