Biblical Historical Illustrations

Engravings featuring key biblical narratives, including significant events and figures from the Old and New Testament, rich in detail and historical context.

War Against Heresy, Inquisitor Conrad of Marburg, unknown artist, illustration
War Against Heresy, Inquisitor Conrad of Marburg, unknown artist, illustration
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ancient world Germanics alliance of two tribes relief from Column of emperor Marcus Aurelius Rome circa 180 - 195 wood engraving 19th century,
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The ancient Teutons or Germanic tribes in their homeland, 10 BC the history of ancient Rome, Roman Empire, Italy, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Europe
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Saint Isaac of Cordoba (d. 851). Monk and martyr in the hispanic province of Andalusia, in times of Muslim rule. Engraving by Coderch in Christian Year, 1852.
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The healing of St Remy, Bishop of Reims, 11th century. St Remy healing a sick man by invocation of the sacrament on the alter. The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance by Paul Lacroix, 1874
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The Pharisees challenge Jesus over allowing his disciples to pick grain on the SabbathT (Mark, 2:27). Drawing by Gustave Dore and engraving by Adolphe Francois Pannemaker (1822-1900).
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Pontius Pilate presents Jesus to the people. New Testament. Antique bible illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)
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The Flood, at God's command Noah enters the ark, First Book of Genesis, Chapter 8, Verses 15-19, Old Testament, Bible, God, enter, woman, children, Shem, Sam, Japheth, historical illustration 1890
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San Salustiano (siglo IV), mártir, eremita, obispo de Albi y confesor en Cerdeña. Grabado de 1852.
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The Oath of Rutli (or Grutli) is taken by Swiss leaders in a meadow ; its guarantee of Swiss independence is the (legendary) foundation of Swiss policy ever since.
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Auszug aus Ägypten, der Exodus, die im Buch Exodus Kapitel 1-15 aufgeschriebene Erzählung von der Rettung der Israeliten aus der Sklaverei des Pharaos Ägyptens, Historisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion von einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Record date not stated 1f-4903315
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The Divine Comedy (1307-1321). Italian narrative poem by the Italian poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321). Inferno (Hell). "When we find a whole host of souls..." Illustration by Yann Dargent (1824-1899). Engraving. Published in Paris, 1888. Author: Jean-Edouard Dargent. known as Yann Dargent (1824-1899). French artist.
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Jean-François de Galoup, Comte de La Pérouse (August 23, 1741-1788) was a French explorer and naval officer. In 1785, the King of France commissioned La Perouse to head an expedition to explore the Pacific Ocean, to investigate whaling and fur prospects, and to establish French claims in this area. La Pérouse had admired the explorer James Cook, and wanted to continue his work. La Perouse was assigned two 500-ton ships called the Astrolabe and the Boussole. His crew of 114 included sailors, scientists, a physicist, three draftsmen, three naturalists, clergymen, and a mathematician. They left France in August, 1785. La Perouse mapped the west coast of North America in 1786, and visited Easter Island and Hawaii. His ships reached the west coast of Alaska in 1786 and did extensive mapping of the North American west coast from Alaska to Monterey, California. Next La Pérouse landed at Botany Bay (Port Jackson), Australia, before heading for the Solomon Islands. La Pérouse took the opportuni
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Human sacrifice by the Khonds, tribe from the Near East, women in the 19th century, Historical, digital reproduction of an original 19th century origi...
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People of the Softas and Ulemas tribe, Turkey, c. 1800, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date not known, Asia
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A prayer addressed to the bosses of brotherhood, St. Jacques and St. Philip, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1880.
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The hermit saint Saturius of Soria, kneeling, receives the visit of the also hermit Prudentius of Armentia, future Bishop of Tarazona. Sixth century. Nineteenth century engraving.
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Portrait of General Belisarius (500-565) a general of the Byzantine Empire.
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Asia. Persia. Persian musicians, 19th century.
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Worship, to Serapis, a Greek-Egyptian god, the story of ancient Rome, Roman Empire, Italy, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Europe
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China handcraft barber barbers with costumes wood engraving 19th century,
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Saint Jerome (c342-420) Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus: Leading father of the Christian church. Prepared first Latin translation of the Bible from Hebrew (Vulgate) Adrian Collaert (c1520-67) Engraving
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Adam and Eve at work, children, God's blessing, Psalm 128, Old Testament, Bible, landscape, plants, animals, trees, field, historical illustration 1890
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Christ in Majesty. Mosaic in Hagia Sophia Constantinople. Publication of the book Meyers Konversations-Lexikon Christ in Majesty. Mosaic in Hagia Sophia Constantinople. Publication of the book Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, Volume 7, Leipzig, Germany, 1910 Copyright: xZoonar.com/SergeyxKohlx 21639709
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San Juan Bautista (7 aC-36), profeta, predicador ambulante judío, hijo de Zacarías e Isabel, bautizó a Jesus de Nazaret. Grabado de 1852.
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Doctor Faustus and Mephistopheles. Date: 1600
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Christ, from the Last Judgement, by Peter von Cornelius, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original template, exact original date not known
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Indrajit the son of Ravana brings Indra the Head of Heaven as a captive before his father Ravana with the riches and the nymphs of Indra - Loka India Copyright: xDilipxRajgor/DinodiaxPhotox
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Indian haren and slave of a haren. Engraving. Iconographic Enclyclopaedia of science, Literature and Art. 19th century. Author: HENRY WINKLES. Johan George Heck.
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Kublai Khan gives the Polo brothers a "p'ai-tzu," or official tablet of authority. Marco Polo was also given a tablet.
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Pierre Sonnerat (1748-1814) was a French naturalist and explorer who made several voyages to Southeast Asia between 1769 and 1781. He published this two-volume account of his voyage of 1774-81 in 1782. Volume 1 deals exclusively with India, whose culture Sonnerat very much admired, and is especially noteworthy for its extended discussion of religion in India, Hinduism in particular. Volume 2 covers Sonnerat's travels to China, Burma, Madagascar, the Maldives, Mauritius, Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka), Indonesia, and the Philippines. The book is illustrated with engravings based on Sonnerat's drawings. Among the most interesting illustrations are Sonnerat's pictures of various Hindu deities. Sonnerat was also a dedicated ornithologist and bird collector, and the book describes and depicts a number of species that he was the first to identify.
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Beheaded of Saint Hermenegild (564-586). Engraving by Coderch in Christian Year, 1852. Colored.
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Saints Justa and Rufina (Ruffina) Santa Justa y Santa Rufina, are venerated as martyrs. They are said to have been martyred at Hispalis (Seville) during the 3rd century.
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religion pilgrimage pilgrims rest on the way to Santiago de Compostela engraving by Lucas van Leyden (1494 - 1533),
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St Sebastian, Christian martyr, mid 19th century. Artist: Unknown
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Abyssinia, a woman from Galla and a woman from Gondar spinning wool, 1869, Ethiopia, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century origi...
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St Jerome (c342-420) Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus: Leading father of the Christian church. Prepared first Latin translation of the Bible from Hebrew (Vulgate). Engraving by Adrian Collaert (c1520-1667).
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St. Francis of Assisi, Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, 1181 or 1182 to 3 October 1226, the founder of the Order of Friars Minor, Ordo fratrum minorum, St. Francis of Assisi in the Wilderness, praying in front of a crucifix. Etching, 1730, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original
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Muenchener Bilderbogen, costumes (l) (r), in front of Christ, winner Olypian Games, Bachus priest, Greek king, lyre, laurel wreath, jug, men, three persons, portrait, coloured historical illustration 1890, Greece, Europe
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Lictors, were originally in the Roman Empire those servants who were supposed to protect the king as bodyguards, later ushers who preceded the higher state officials with empire at public appearances or also served them as bodyguards, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown
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Moses destroys the tablet. Exodus 32:15, 19. The Bible. Old Testament. From an engraving by the Dalziel Brothers after a work by Edward Armitage.
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Roman Empire. Persecution of Christians. Amphitheatre. Christians martyrs. Engraving, Color. 19th century.
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Life in ancient Greece, from left: a woman's life, funeral mourning, historical illustration
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Jesus Christ gives Saint Peter the keys and Charlemagne the banner. Old 19th century engraved illustration from Jesus Christ by Veuillot 1881
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Presentation at the Inca temple of three virgins to be consecrated to the sun. Colored engraving, 1820.
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fashion ancient world Roman Empire citizen with toga drawing 19th century,
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Saul Sacrifices the Oxen James Tissot (1836-1902 French) Jewish Museum, New York City
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God's promise to Abraham, First Book of Moses, Chapter 15, Verses 1-6, Old Testament, Bible, Abram, Heaven, God, Rays of light, Sacrifice, Fire, Smoke, Kneel, Hut, Landscape, Wages, Historical illustration 1890
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Pope Gregory VII, drawing by Otto Knille, historical depiction
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Old vintage photo of birth of shakuntala India Copyright: xAjayxGoyal/DinodiaxPhotox
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Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Blandine and the lions, Blandina of Lyon (150; - around 177 in Lyon) is an early Christian martyr and saint, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Blandine and the lions, Blandina of Lyon (150; - around 177 in Lyon) is an early Christian martyr and saint'.
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Grand Pontiff, by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur (1757-1810), engraving from Ancient Rome, or The historical and pictorial description of everything related to the Roman people, their military, customs, religious and public life, 1825.
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The Negus Theodore II held a hearing, vintage engraved illustration. Le Tour du Monde, Travel Journal, (1865).
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Saint Genevieve and Attila, c451 AD, (19th century). St Genevieve (419-512 AD), the patron saint of Paris, prevents Attila the Hun (406-453 AD) from attacking the city. Card from a series produced by the chocolate factory at the Monastery of Aiguebelle.
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Alban beheaded for his Christian beliefs.
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The Martyrdom of Thomas Iveson in 1555 from The Burning of the Martyrs 1741