The Hortulus Animae is one of a series of woodcuts that was created by German Renaissance artist Hans Baldung Grun in 1511. It depicts the resurrection of Jesus. A woodcut is made by carving a wooden block to the desired design, and then rolling ink over the carved block to print the design on paper.

Hortulus Animae

The Hortulus Animae is one of a series of woodcuts that was created by German Renaissance artist Hans…

"And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he parted from them, and was carried up into heaven." Luke 24:51 ASV
<p>Illustration of Jesus ascending into heaven while surrounded by his disciples. Christ's mother, Mary, kneels with the other disciples on his right. A beam of light descends from the sky and surrounds Jesus.

The Ascension of Jesus at the Mount of Olives

"And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he parted from them, and was carried up into heaven." Luke…

"And when he had said these things, as they were looking, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight." Acts 1:9 ASV
<p>Illustration of Jesus ascending into heaven while his apostles watch from the ground. Eight of the apostles are standing, while three are kneeling. Mountains and palm trees are visible in the background. Jesus is wearing a flowing robe and a halo of light surrounds his head.

The Ascension of Jesus in front of the Apostles

"And when he had said these things, as they were looking, he was taken up; and a cloud received him…

Leiden Christi is a drawing that was printed by German artist Albrecht Pfister in 1470. It depicts Jesus being resurrected from his tomb holding a cross. Below him are two soldiers sleeping.

Leiden Christi

Leiden Christi is a drawing that was printed by German artist Albrecht Pfister in 1470. It depicts Jesus…

This monumental cross is designed with sculptures from the New Testament history. They include "The Crucifixion", "The Resurrection", "The Return of the Prodigal", "The Good Shepherd". The lower half of the cross are busts of St. Peter, St. John, St. James and St. Paul.

Monumental Cross

This monumental cross is designed with sculptures from the New Testament history. They include "The…

This illustration shows the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. This is a Christian church now within the walled Old City of Jerusalem. The ground on which the church rests is venerated by most Christians as Golgotha, the Hill of Calvary, where the New Testament describes that Jesus was crucified.

Holy Sepulchre

This illustration shows the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. This is a Christian church now within the…

"But he, taking her by the hand, called, saying, Maiden, arise. And her spirit returned, and she rose up immediately: and he commanded that something be given her to eat." Luke 8:54-55 ASV
<p>Illustration of Jesus holding the hand of Jairus daughter as she reclines on her deathbed. Her mother is pulling back the shroud from her face. Her father stands behind her and leans over her. Peter, James, and John are standing nearby, watching the scene. The doorway opens on to the city.

Jesus Resurrects the Daughter of Jairus, Ruler of the Synagogue

"But he, taking her by the hand, called, saying, Maiden, arise. And her spirit returned, and she rose…

“When they came to the home of the synagogue leader, Jesus saw a commotion, with people crying and wailing loudly. He went in and said to them, Why all this commotion and wailing? The child is not dead but asleep. But they laughed at him.

<p>After he put them all out, he took the child's father and mother and the disciples who were with him, and went in where the child was. He took her by the hand and said to her, <i>’Talitha koum!’</i> (which means ‘Little girl, I say to you, get up!’). Immediately the girl stood up and began to walk around (she was twelve years old).” —Mark 5:38-42, NIV</p> 

<p>Illustration of Jesus bringing Jairus' recently deceased, 12-year-old daughter back to life. Jesus is holding the hand of the girl as she raises her upper body from the bed. She wears a laurel crown and Jairus stands behind her bed. A woman kneels next to Jesus. Incense is burning. Two onlookers stand in the background.

The Raising of Jairus' Daughter - Jesus Brings a Young Girl Back to Life

“When they came to the home of the synagogue leader, Jesus saw a commotion, with people crying and…

"And when he had thus spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. He that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with grave-clothes; and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go." John 11:43-44 ASV
<p>Illustration of Lazarus rising from his tomb. Jesus is standing over him with raised arm. Lazarus is bound in linens. Several people are gathered behind Jesus.

Jesus Resurrects Lazarus of Bethany

"And when he had thus spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. He that was dead came…

"And when he had thus spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. He that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with grave-clothes; and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go." John 11:43-44 ASV
<p>Illustration of Jesus standing over the open coffin of Lazarus, raising his right hand over the resurrected man. Lazarus is rising from the stone coffin, his hands clasped in prayer. Mary and Martha are on the left, one on her knees. Several people crowd around and two men help move the coffin lid.

The Resurrection of Lazarus of Bethany

"And when he had thus spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. He that was dead came…

"And when he had thus spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. He that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with grave-clothes; and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go." John 11:43-44 ASV
<p>Illustration of Lazarus walking out of his tomb, wearing burial linens. Martha, Mary, and several other family members are gathered around watching.

Lazarus Walks Out of His Tomb When Jesus Raises Him from the Dead

"And when he had thus spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. He that was dead came…

"Another parable set he before them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man that sowed good seed in his field: but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares also among the wheat, and went away." Matthew 13:24-25 ASV
<p>Illustration of a man and his servants sleeping under a tree after having sown a field with good wheat. The man's enemy walks through the field (left) and tosses bad seed, tares, in with the wheat. An axe, a pitcher, and a bag of seed is sitting in the foreground.

The Parable of the Tares - the Enemy Sows Bad Seed Among the Wheat

"Another parable set he before them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man that sowed…

"Now when he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, there was carried out one that was dead, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not. And he came nigh and touched the bier: and the bearers stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise." Luke 7:12-14 ASV
<p>Illustration of Jesus touching the hand of the dead son of a widow at Nain. The young man is lying in a coffin with his mother and family around him as they carry him through the streets. Two men are kneeling at the foot of the coffin, lowering it to the ground. Jesus holds the hand of the dead man. The town walls frame the image.

Jesus Raises the Son of the Widow of Nain

"Now when he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, there was carried out one that was dead, the…

The Resurrection is a woodcut by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1510. It is part of a series called the "Great Passion". It shows Jesus being resurrected after his death. This woodcut was created by carving an image on a wooden block and rolling ink over that surface and then printing it on paper.

The Resurrection

The Resurrection is a woodcut by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1510. It is part of a series called…

"And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled away the stone, and sat upon it. His appearance was as lightning, and his raiment white as snow: and for fear of him the watchers did quake, and became as dead men." Matthew 28:2-4 ASV
<p>Illustration of Jesus emerging from his tomb. He hovers above the ground and appears to glow. He holds a banner in his left hand. An angel (left) holds the stone that once covered the entrance. Two soldiers lie on the ground, one covers his face and turns away. One soldier stands to Christ's left, leaning against a wall with his eyes closed.

The Resurrection of Jesus after the Angel Removed the Stone from the Tomb Entrance

"And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came…

"Now they were Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James: and the other women with them told these things unto the apostles. And these words appeared in their sight as idle talk; and they disbelieved them. But Peter arose, and ran unto the tomb; and stooping and looking in, he seeth the linen cloths by themselves; and he departed to his home, wondering at that which was come to pass." Luke 24:10-12
<p>Illustration of Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and Peter marveling at Jesus' death linens in his empty tomb. The entrance to the cave can be seen behind the group.

Peter Finds the Tomb of Jesus Empty

"Now they were Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James: and the other women with them…

"And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.

4 And it came to pass, while they were perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel:

5 and as they were affrighted and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?" Luke 24:3-5 ASV
<p>Illustration of three women finding an empty tomb when they come to see Jesus. One woman carries a jar. Another leans slightly over the empty tomb. Two angels stand at the end of the tomb, one holding an olive branch. The opening to the cave is uncovered and the lid to the tomb is off.

Mary Magdalene, Mary the Mother of James, and Salome Find Jesus' Empty Tomb

"And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 And it came to pass, while they were…

This pictorial banner features two angels standing on either side of Jesus' empty tomb. The lid of the tomb is resting atop the open tomb. A starry crown wreathed with flowers and a bow hangs over the scene.

Pictorial Banner with Two Angels and Jesus' Empty Tomb

This pictorial banner features two angels standing on either side of Jesus' empty tomb. The lid of the…

"And behold, two of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was threescore furlongs from Jerusalem. And they communed with each other of all these things which had happened. And it came to pass, while they communed and questioned together, that Jesus himself drew near, and went with them. But their eyes were holden that they should not know him." Luke 24:13-16
<p>Jesus walks with two disciples, one named Cleopas, on the road to Emmaus. Two of the men hold walking sticks. There are two palm trees along the road.

Jesus Appears on the Road to Emmaus

"And behold, two of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was threescore furlongs…

"And it came to pass, when he had sat down with them to meat, he took the bread and blessed; and breaking it he gave to them. And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight." Luke 24:30-31 ASV
<p>Jesus sits at a table with two men. He is glowing and one man is throwing his hands up in surprise. There are three plates and bread on the table. The men are Cleopas and another disciple who traveled on the road to Emmaus with Jesus.

Jesus Appears to Cleopas and Another Disciple at Dinner

"And it came to pass, when he had sat down with them to meat, he took the bread and blessed; and breaking…

"And afterward he was manifested unto the eleven themselves as they sat at meat; and he upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them that had seen him after he was risen." Mark 16:14 ASV
<p>Illustration of Jesus standing just inside a room, clothed in a robe over his shoulder, left hand raised, head glowing. Ten of the disciples sit and stand around the room and at a table. One of these has a book in front of him on the bench. One disciple kneels at Jesus' feet and stares up at him. One disciple peers through a curtain at the back of the room

Jesus Appears to Eleven of the Disciples

"And afterward he was manifested unto the eleven themselves as they sat at meat; and he upbraided them…

"Now when he was risen early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons." Mark 16:9 ASV
<p>Illustration of Mary, fallen on her knees, at Jesus' feet as He rounds a corner and walks towards her. Two angels holding olive branches, sit behind her, at the entrance to the empty tomb. Rays of light emanate from Jesus' head. He is carrying the banner of the cross.

Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene After His Resurrection

"Now when he was risen early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from…

"When she had thus said, she turned herself back, and beholdeth Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou hast borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away. Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turneth herself, and saith unto him in Hebrew, Rabboni; which is to say, Teacher. Jesus saith to her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended unto the Father: but go unto my brethren, and say to them, I ascend unto my Father and your Father, and my God and your God." John 20:14-17 ASV
<p>Illustration of Jesus appearing to Mary Magdalene outside of his tomb as an angel sits nearby, watching. Jesus holds the cross-banner in his left hand and Mary kneels on his right. A jar sits on the ground. A fence is in the background.

Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene Outside the Tomb

"When she had thus said, she turned herself back, and beholdeth Jesus standing, and knew not that it…

"And they constrained him, saying, Abide with us; for it is toward evening, and the day is now far spent. And he went in to abide with them. And it came to pass, when he had sat down with them to meat, he took the bread and blessed; and breaking it he gave to them. And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight." Luke 24:29-31 ASV
<p>Illustration of Jesus sitting at a table with two disciples. He is handing them some bread and they are looking at him in awe as they realize he is their risen Lord. One is kneeling, the other is leaning towards Jesus. There is a goblet on the table and a window behind the table. An arch with floral decorations frames the scene.

Jesus Appears to Two of His Disciples and Has Dinner with Them at the Town of Emmaus

"And they constrained him, saying, Abide with us; for it is toward evening, and the day is now far spent.…

"And when he had said this, he showed unto them his hands and his side. The disciples therefore were glad, when they saw the Lord." John 20:20 ASV
<p>Illustration of Jesus showing his pierced hands to the disciples. One disciple is kneeling, while six others stand behind him.

Jesus Shows His Wounds to the Disciples

"And when he had said this, he showed unto them his hands and his side. The disciples therefore were…

"He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of John, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep." John 21:17 ASV
<p>Illustration of Jesus telling Simon Peter to tend his sheep. Peter kneels before Christ and reaches out to take the shepherd's staff being handed to him. Jesus' left hand hovers over a flock of sheep that extend into the background. Two other disciples stand in the background (left). A town is in the distance.

The Restoration of Peter by Jesus after the Resurrection

"He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of John, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he…

This illustration of the painting by Raphael has been inverted. The painting is a cartoon created for a set of tapestries hanging in the Sistine Chapel. In the painting, Paul has been taken to the Areopagus, the high court of Athens, A basilica, buildings, and structures, and a statue of a soldier can be seen in the background. Several people are listening to the sermon. One man leans on a staff and others kneel on the steps.

Saint Paul Preaching at Athens - the Areopagus Sermon

This illustration of the painting by Raphael has been inverted. The painting is a cartoon created for…

"And they heard a great voice from heaven saying unto them, Come up hither. And they went up into heaven in the cloud; and their enemies beheld them." Revelation 11:12 ASV
<p>Illustration of the two witnesses, or prophets, from Revelation being taken up into heaven in a cloud. One man has his hands clasped in a prayer position. Below them is a staircase, columns, pyramid, and trees.

The Two Witnesses Taken to Heaven in a Cloud

"And they heard a great voice from heaven saying unto them, Come up hither. And they went up into heaven…