Circumcision Collection

Jewish circumcision. Artist: Luyken, Jan (Johannes) (1649-1712)
Jewish circumcision. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The circumcision of Christ. Artist: Barocci, Federigo (1528-1612)
The circumcision of Christ. Private Collection

Book of the procession in honour of circumcision of Prince Mehmed, Topkapi Palace Library, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630681 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

The presentation at the Temple. Painting by Guillaume Ernest Greve, 1612. Oil on canvas, cm 200 x 210
JEB4879179 The presentation at the Temple. Painting by Guillaume Ernest Greve, 1612. Oil on canvas, cm 200 x 210. Great seminary of Avignon.; (add.info.: The presentation at the Temple)

Judaism: the throne of the prophete Elijah, occasionally uses circumcisions. Synagogue of Carpentras. 18th century
JEB4885026 Judaism: the throne of the prophete Elijah, occasionally uses circumcisions. Synagogue of Carpentras. 18th century; (add.info.: Judaism: the throne of the prophete Elijah)

The circumcision of Jesus Christ, 1859 (chromo)
PCT4824068 The circumcision of Jesus Christ, 1859 (chromo); (add.info.: The circumcision of Jesus Christ: page of the book "The life and mysteres of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of God")

The Circumcision (tempera on panel) (b/w photo)
ALI279489 The Circumcision (tempera on panel) (b/w photo); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Alinari.

The circumcision, 1725-1726. Creator: Tiepolo, Giambattista (1696-1770)
The circumcision, 1725-1726. Found in the Collection of the Museo Civico, Bassano del Grappa.

The Holy Family, between c. 1621 and c.1622. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
The Holy Family, between c. 1621 and c.1622

Costumes de Différents Pays, Negre Circoncis de Bar, Près Gorée, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Negre Circoncis de Bar, Pres Goree, c1797

Circumcision of Christ, Left Wing of an Altarpiece, on verso is the Virgin from an Annunciation scen Creator
Circumcision of Christ, Left Wing of an Altarpiece, on verso is the Virgin from an Annunciation scene, c.1515-c.1525. Other Title(s): Circumcision of Christ, Left Wing of an Altarpiece

Panel of an Altarpiece with Circumcision of Christ, on verso is Resurrection of Christ, c.1520-c.1535. Attributed to Master of Alkmaar

Altarpiece Wing with the Circumcision. On the outside are John the Baptist with the Lamb of God, c.1 Creator: Anon
Altarpiece Wing with the Circumcision. On the outside are John the Baptist with the Lamb of God, c.1570

The Circumcision, c. 1500. Creator: Bellini, Giovanni (1430-1516)
The Circumcision, c. 1500. Found in the collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

The Circumcision. Creator: Unknown
The Circumcision

The Circumcision, 1460/1480. Creator: Master of the Borders with the Four Fathers of the Church
The Circumcision, 1460/1480

Landscape with the Circumcision of Moses Son. Creator: Anthonie Waterloo
Landscape with the Circumcision of Moses Son

The circumcision of Christ, ca 1475. Creator: Butinone, Bernardino (active 1450-1510)
The circumcision of Christ, ca 1475. Found in the collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

The Circumcision, c. 1513. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
The Circumcision, c. 1513

La Circoncision, c1666. Creator: Pierre Mignard
La Circoncision, c1666

The Circumcision, c. 1513. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
The Circumcision, c. 1513

The Circumcision, 1601. Creator: Abraham Bloemaert
The Circumcision, 1601

The circumcision of Christ, ca 1522. Creator: Mazzolino, Ludovico (1480-1528)
The circumcision of Christ, ca 1522. Found in the Collection of the Fondazione Cini, Venezia

The circumcision of Christ, ca 1522. Creator: Mazzolino, Ludovico (1480-1528)
The circumcision of Christ, ca 1522. Found in the Collection of the Fondazione Cini, Venezia

Die Beschneidung Christi, 1536. Creator: Palmezzano, Marco (1456-1539)
Die Beschneidung Christi, 1536. Found in the Collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Die Beschneidung Christi, 1536. Creator: Palmezzano, Marco (1456-1539)
Die Beschneidung Christi, 1536. Found in the Collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Circumcision of the Christ Child (recto); Marriage of the Virgin (verso), c.1577

The circumcision of Christ, from The Life of the Virgin, c. 1505. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
The circumcision of Christ, from The Life of the Virgin, c. 1505. Private Collection

Circumcision, sculpture work from Giambologna's school, collocated in the great portal panel of the Cathedral of Pisa Pisa Low Relief, Basrelief, Tile Mannerism

The Circumcision as represented in an illuminated page. Work by the Master of the Domenican Effigies, preserved at the Municipality Library, in Poppi

Sepulchre of Galeazzo Caracciolo by Giovanni Domenico D'Auria inside the Chapel of Caracciolo Di Vico. Church of S. Giovanni a Carbonara, Naples

The circumcision of Christ. Drawing from the School of Mantegna, in the Royal Library of Turin Turin Royal Library Drawing Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Presentation of Jesus to the Temple, detail of the leather casket with gilded reliefs representing the Stories of the Redeemer

The Circumcision: historiated initial from a Choir Book preserved in the Piccolomini Library in Siena Siena Cathedral, Piccolomini Library Illumination Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Scenes from the lives of Christ and the Virgin. Polychrome tiles, in the sacristy of the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Alatri, in the province of Frosinone Alatri Church of Santa Maria Maggiore

Detail of the decoration of the central door of Pisa Cathedral, sculptural work by the followers of Giambologna. The circumcision is represented at the top part of the panel Pisa Low Relief

Panel of pulpit by Nicola Pisano, with the Circumcision of Jesus Christ. Work preserved in the Baptistry of Pisa Pisa Baptistry High Relief Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Muslim boys in the days before their circumcision, 1790
Muslim boys in the days before their circumcision, and goats destined for sacrifice. Figli Musulman. Animali pei sacrifici. 18th century

Circumcision Procession, Tangier
This painting shows a marching procession of people in Tangier, Morocco, wearing colourful hats and robes, in celebration of the circumcision of a young boy. Date: circa 1915

Tapestry, Circumcision and Adoration of the Magi, made possibly in France, 1512 (wool)
3576197 Tapestry, Circumcision and Adoration of the Magi, made possibly in France, 1512 (wool) by French School, (16th century); 167.6x350.5 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

The Circumcision, 1630 (Etching)
7393414 The Circumcision, 1630 (Etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 8, 9 x 6, 4 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Circumcision, 1500 circa, Giovanni Bellini (oil on panel)
7064141 Circumcision, 1500 circa, Giovanni Bellini (oil on panel) by Bellini, Giovanni (c.1430-1516); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Circumcision, 1500 circa)

Circumcision, 1510 circa, Benvenuto Tisi, known as il Garofalo (oil on panel)
7064197 Circumcision, 1510 circa, Benvenuto Tisi, known as il Garofalo (oil on panel) by Garofalo, Benvenuto Tisi da (1481-1559); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

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The Circumcision of Jesus (oil on canvas)
868052 The Circumcision of Jesus (oil on canvas) by Bissolo, Francesco (c.1470-1554); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: La circoncisione di Gesu); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Scenes from the life of Christ, 1463-64 circa, (tempera on panel)
7146579 Scenes from the life of Christ, 1463-64 circa, (tempera on panel) by Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

The circumcision of Jesus (oil on canvas)
CUL4902172 The circumcision of Jesus (oil on canvas) by Brazilian School, (18th century); (add.info.: The circumcision of Jesus - BRAZIL. PERNAMBUCO. Recife. Church of Guararapes)

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"Circumcision: A Rich Tapestry of Tradition and Artistic Depictions" Throughout history, the practice has held deep cultural and religious significance for various communities. From ancient rituals to biblical accounts, this age-old tradition has been captured by artists who sought to immortalize its importance. One such artist is Jan Luyken, whose intricate etching portrays a Jewish circumcision ceremony. His attention to detail allows us to witness the solemnity and reverence surrounding this sacred event. Similarly, Federigo Barocci's masterpiece depicts the circumcision of Christ himself, reminding us of the spiritual connection between faith and bodily sacrifice. Intriguingly, books documenting processions in honor of circumcisions shed light on how different cultures celebrated this rite of passage. The procession honoring Prince Mehmed showcases the grandeur with which these events were commemorated in Ottoman times. Moving beyond written records, tangible artifacts like tapestries offer glimpses into historical practices. The woolen tapestry from 1512 displays both the Circumcision and Adoration of the Magi side by side – two pivotal moments intertwined within Christian iconography. Renowned painters Giovanni Bellini and Benvenuto Tisi (il Garofalo) also explored this theme through their oil paintings. Their works capture not only the physical act but also convey emotions associated with this significant event in religious narratives. The life of Christ series painted around 1463-64 further emphasizes how central circumcision was within his story. These tempera panels provide viewers with a comprehensive visual narrative that spans Jesus' birth to his crucifixion. As we delve deeper into artistic interpretations spanning centuries, it becomes evident that depictions serve as more than mere representations; they are windows into cultural traditions and beliefs that have shaped societies worldwide. Through artistry across mediums - canvas, panel or tapestry - we gain insight into an ancient ritual that continues to hold profound meaning for many communities today.