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A dilapidated hay wain, pulled by emaciated donkeys (Mental and Physical Weakness) is driven by a young man (Torpor) and carries two women in rags (Poverty and Humility) while three women (Fragility, Patience and Servitude) accompany the cart; representing the attributes of human existence. Engraving by Cornelis Cort, 1564, after M. van Heemskerck.

John baptises Christ in the Jordan. Engraving by P. Galle, 1564, after M. van Heemskerck.

The patriarch Asher milking a goat, men ploughing and sowing the fields, and the goddess Ceres holding a scythe; a cornucopia lies on the ground. Etching by D. Coornhert after M. van Heemskerck.

Satan and the sons of God appear before God and challenge him to induce Job to curse God. Engraving by P .Galle, 1563, after M. van Heemskerck.

The blinding of Tobit by bird-droppings falling on his eyes. Woodcut by M. van Heemskerck.

The burial of Saint Stephen. Engraving by C. de Visscher after M. van Heemskerck.

Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. Engraving by P. Galle after Maarten van Heemskerck.

The graves open on the day of judgement; Christ, apostles and female saints look on. Engraving after M. Heemskerck, 1564.

Tamar giving birth to Pharez and Zarah aided by a midwife and many assistants. Engraving by H. Muller after M. van Heemskerck.

The torments of Job under a swirling sky dominated by God. Engraving by M. van Heemskerck, 1563.

Peter cures the sick by casting his shadow upon them. Engraving by C.J. Visscher (?) after M. van Heemskerck.

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Heemskerk, Martin van, 1498-1574

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The torments of Job under a swirling sky dominated by God. Engraving by M. van Heemskerck, 1563.

Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. Engraving by P. Galle after Maarten van Heemskerck.

Peter cures the sick by casting his shadow upon them. Engraving by C.J. Visscher (?) after M. van Heemskerck.

The patriarch Asher milking a goat, men ploughing and sowing the fields, and the goddess Ceres holding a scythe; a cornucopia lies on the ground. Etching by D. Coornhert after M. van Heemskerck.