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Images of the Virgin and Child were among the most popular images for private devotion and these were primarily small religious paintings suitable as a focus for private worship, as opposed to larger altarpieces intended for public display.
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After his baptism, Jesus Christ retired to the wilderness to fast and pray. After 40 days the devil came to him and tempted him three times. In this panel the central portion is occupied by Jesus and on the right the devil holds out stones to him.
This watercolour depicts the body of Jesus Christ, which was placed in a cave (his tomb or sepulchre) following his death by crucifixion. When Mary Magdalene visits, she is startled to find two angels sitting at the head and feet 'where the body of Jesus had lain'.
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This is a V & A Images licensable image titled 'Bible scene depicting the crucifixion of Jesus. Italy, mid-15th century' by V & A Images All rights reserved. You may not copy, publish, or use this image except for sample layout ('comp') use only.
The traditional story of the birth of Jesus Christ is one that is regularly told through stained glass images. Generally referred to as the nativity of Christ, this story is recorded in both the Gospels of Matthew and Luke in the Bible's New Testament.
