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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.

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

A girl asking the Virgin and Christ Child for their blessing. Engraving, 186-.

Two faces expressing veneration and rapture. Etching, c. 1760, after C. Le Brun.

Traveller with an ass carrying a shrine, which is venerated by a couple. Engraving by R. Corbould after X. Le Prince.

The Virgin and Christ Child blessing a boy. Engraving, 186-.

Saint Mary Magdalen anoints Christ's feet at the meal of Simon the Pharisee. Etching by F.A. Ludy after J.F. Overbeck.

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

Saint Mary Magdalen anoints Christ's feet at the meal of Simon the Pharisee. Etching by F.A. Ludy after J.F. Overbeck.

Two faces expressing veneration and rapture. Etching, c. 1760, after C. Le Brun.

Trunk and branch of a sacred, East Indian "dragtoe" tree, in separate plates. Line engraving after C. de Bruin, 1706.

A girl asking the Virgin and Christ Child for their blessing. Engraving, 186-.