Early Christianity Collection

EARLY CHRISTIAN: CHRIST. Head of Christ, from the catacomb of St. Priscilla, Rome, Italy. 2nd or 3rd century A. D
EARLY CHRISTIAN: CHRIST. Head of Christ, from the catacomb of St. Priscilla, Rome, Italy. 2nd or 3rd century A.D

ST. JUSTIN (c100-c165). Also known as Saint Justin Martyr. Greek theologian. Color engraving, French, 1584

Reliquary of Brescia, back view (ivory)
LRI3606354 Reliquary of Brescia, back view (ivory) by Italian School (4th century); 22x32x25 cm; Museo Civico Cristiano, Brescia, Italy; (add.info.: The Brescia Casket or Lipsanotheca)

Stephen stoned to death in 36 AD
Apostle Stephen stoned to death for preaching Christianity, 36 AD. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Gustave Dore illustration

Ulfilas, Christian missionary to the Visigoths
Bishop Ulfilas translating the Bible into Gothic, 4th century AD. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Early Christians in the Roman Empire
Christians in the time of ancient Rome. Antique hand-colored print

Agapae, or early Christian love-feast, ancient Rome
Agapae or Christian love-feast, in the Catacombs of ancient Rome. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a wall painting in the crypt of Callistus

SAINT PETER (c. 67 A. D. ). Woodcut by Hans Sebald Beham, c1530
SAINT PETER (c. 67 A.D.). Woodcut by Hans Sebald Beham, c1530

SAINT PAUL IN PRISON. Saint Paul writing his epistle to the Ephesians while in prison (Ephesians 3: 1-6)
SAINT PAUL IN PRISON. Saint Paul writing his epistle to the Ephesians while in prison (Ephesians 3:1-6). Wood engraving, 19th century, after Henri F

Saint Jerome translating the Bible into Latin, known as the Vulgate. Hand-colored engraving of a painting by Ghirlandaio

Apostle preaching Christianity, a medieval depiction
Preaching of the first missionary Apostles, as depicted in a 1402 tapestry. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of the tapestry

Catacomb of Cappucins buried beneath Palermo, Sicily
Burial chamber in the Catacomb of Cappuccini, beneath Palermo, Sicily. 19th-century photograph

SAINT VALENTINE. Late 3rd century Christian martyr. Woodcut from an Alsatian plague sheet, c1470-80, invoking Saint Valentine to protect the purchaser from the plague

ST. PAUL: CONVERSION. The conversion of St. Paul (Acts 9:3-5). Woodcut, c1508, by Hans Baldung Grien (c1485-1545)

SAINT CHRISTOPHER. Early Christian martyr. St. Christopher and the Christ child. Illumination from a Book of Hours, English, c1325

SAINT PETER (c. 67 A. D. ). Woodcut by Hans Sebald Beham, c1530
SAINT PETER (c. 67 A.D.). Woodcut by Hans Sebald Beham, c1530

SAINT PAUL. Woodcut, c1530, by Hans Sebald Beham

ST. PAUL AND MESSENGER. Saint Paul handing an epistle to a messenger. Woodcut from the Cologne Bible, 1478-80

SAINT PETER (d. 67). One of the Twelve Apostles and traditionally the first bishop of Rome
SAINT PETER (d.67). One of the Twelve Apostles and traditionally the first bishop of Rome. Woodcut, Venetian, 1592

SAINT SEBASTIAN. Third-century Christian martyr. Saint Sebastian assisted by angels. Oil on canvas by Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640)

ST. PAUL: CONVERSION. The conversion of St. Paul (Acts 9:3-5). Woodcut, c1508, by Hans Baldung Grien (c1485-1545)

ST. BARNABAS (1st century A. D. ). Apostolic Father of the Church
ST. BARNABAS (1st century A.D.). Apostolic Father of the Church. Mural from the Church of the Holy Cross, Platanistasa, Cyprus, 15th century

SAINT JAMES OF COMPOSTELA. Also known as Saint James the Greater. One of the 12 apostles. Oil on panel, 1516, by Albrecht Durer

SAINT PAUL (d. 67 A. D. ). Apostle to the Gentiles. Paul on the road to Damascus, at left
SAINT PAUL (d.67 A.D.). Apostle to the Gentiles. Paul on the road to Damascus, at left. At center, fallen to the ground before the vision of Christ. Illumination from a Carolingian Bible

SAINT VALENTINE. Late 3rd century Christian martyr. Woodcut from the Nuremberg Chronicle, German, 1493

SAINT CLEMENT I (c30-c100). Pope c90-c99. Woodcut, Venetian, 1592

SAINT ALEXANDER (d. c116). Pope, c107-c116. Woodcut, Venetian, 1592

SAINT CHRISTOPHER. Early Christian martyr. St. Christopher and the Christ child. Pen-and-ink drawing from an English psalter, late 12th century

SAINT CHRISTOPHER. Early Christian martyr. Woodcut, German, 1423. Text reads: Each day that thou the likeness of St. Christopher shall see / That day no frightful form of death shall make an end of

ST. ANTHONY (c250-355). First Christian monk. The legendary temptation of St. Anthony by the forces of evil. Woodcut, 1506, by Lucas Cranach the Elder, Munich, Germany

Name of two Christian martyrs, one a Roman priest and physician, the other bishop of Turni. Woodcut, German, 1493
ST. VALENTINE (3rd CENTURY). Name of two Christian martyrs, one a Roman priest and physician, the other bishop of Turni. Woodcut, German, 1493

TERTULLIAN (c160-c230). Latin ecclesiastical writer. Line engraving, 1584

MARTYRDOM OF ST. STEPHEN. St. Stephen stoned to death in Jerusalem, c35 A. D. Wood engraving, American, c1840
MARTYRDOM OF ST. STEPHEN. St. Stephen stoned to death in Jerusalem, c35 A.D. Wood engraving, American, c1840

IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH (c35-110). Christian martyr and saint. Ignatius given to the lions at the Roman Colosseum in 110. Wood engraving from an 1832 American edition of John Foxes Book of Martyrs

SAINT JOHN THE EVANGELIST. Saint John on the island of Patmos, Greece. Wood engraving, 19th century

CLEMENT OF ALEXANDRIA (c150-c220 A. D. ). Greek theologian of the early Christian church. Line engraving, 16th century
CLEMENT OF ALEXANDRIA (c150-c220 A.D.). Greek theologian of the early Christian church. Line engraving, 16th century

ROME: CHRISTIAN WIDOW and her child honor her martyred husband in the catacombs of Rome: colored line engraving, 19th century

SAINT CECILIA, d. 230. Christian martyr and patron saint of music. Engraved title-page of Parthenia, London, England, c1611

ROME: CHRISTIAN WIDOW Christian widow and her child honor her martyred husband in the catacombs of Rome. Line engraving, 19th century

ST. PAUL: CONVERSION. The conversion of St. Paul (Acts 9: 3-5). Wood engraving, 19th century, after Gustave Dor
ST. PAUL: CONVERSION. The conversion of St. Paul (Acts 9:3-5). Wood engraving, 19th century, after Gustave Dor

ST PETER AND ST JOHN. St Peter and St John at the Beautiful Gate (Acts 3: 6): wood engraving after Gustave Dor
ST PETER AND ST JOHN. St Peter and St John at the Beautiful Gate (Acts 3:6): wood engraving after Gustave Dor

ST. ANTHONY (c250-355). First Christian monk. The Temptation of St. Anthony : line engraving, 1509
ST. ANTHONY (c250-355). First Christian monk. " The Temptation of St. Anthony" : line engraving, 1509, by Lucas van Leyden (1494-1533)

SAINT PAUL (d. 67 A. D. ). Apostle to the Gentiles. Line engraving, English, 1716
SAINT PAUL (d. 67 A.D.). Apostle to the Gentiles. Line engraving, English, 1716

SAINT PETER (d. 67). One of the Twelve Apostles and traditionally the first bishop of Rome. Copper engraving, 17th century

ORIGEN (185?-254?). Christian theologian. French line engraving, 1584

CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL. Oil on canvas by Niccolo dell Abate, after 1551

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Bishop Ambrose rebukes Roman Emperor Theodosius I for atrocities in Thessalonica, 390 AD. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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Saint Patrick journeying to Tara to convert the Irish, 5th century AD. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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"Exploring the Origins: Early Christianity Unveiled" Step back in time to witness the remarkable journey of early Christianity, a transformative period that shaped the course of history. St. Justin Martyr, an influential Greek theologian, emerges as a guiding light amidst this era's intellectual pursuits and theological debates. Immerse yourself in the vivid imagery captured by a French color engraving from 1584 depicting St. Whose profound teachings continue to resonate today. Marvel at the intricate Reliquary of Brescia, revealing an ivory masterpiece that symbolizes devotion and reverence. Travel further into antiquity as you encounter Stephen's tragic fate - stoned to death in 36 AD for his unwavering faith. Witness Ulfilas' noble mission as he spreads Christianity among the Visigoths, leaving an indelible mark on their culture and beliefs. Delve into ancient Rome's vibrant tapestry with Agapae - early Christian love-feasts where believers gathered in fellowship and unity. These gatherings exemplified compassion and solidarity within a society grappling with change. Saint Peter, one of Jesus Christ's closest disciples, is brought to life through Hans Sebald Beham's woodcut from c1530 – capturing his unwavering commitment to spreading Christ's message even amid persecution. Discover Saint Paul imprisoned but undeterred; writing his epistle to the Ephesians (Ephesians 3:1-6) while confined serves as a testament to his unyielding dedication towards nurturing nascent Christian communities. Marvel at the enduring image of Christ himself – depicted through a captivating head sculpture discovered within Rome's catacomb of St. Priscilla dating back to the 2nd or 3rd century AD – offering solace and inspiration for generations past and present. Enter Saint Jerome’s world; explore how this revered scholar dedicated his life translating biblical texts into Latin – shaping the future of Christianity's spread.