Biblical Narratives and Jesus' Teachings

Illustrations of biblical stories featuring key events such as Esther's coronation, the wedding at Cana, and Jesus defending an accused woman, presented in historical engravings.

The Last Supper Heinrich Hoffmann (1824-1911 German)

Biblical story, Esther is crowned queen, Queen Esther, according to the Old Testament book of Esther a Jewish orphan, Historical steel engraving from the year 1860

The wedding at Cana. Jesus at the wedding of Cana transforms water into wine. John book, New Testament Sacred biblical history. Old engraving

Biblische Szene, Bibel, Jesus lehrt im Tempel. Jesus Lehrtätigkeit im Tempel in Jerusalem wird in der Bibel mehrfach beschrieben, Illustration, Reproduktion von einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert. Authentisch, Datei restauriert für optimale Verwendnung, genaues Datum der Vorlage unbekannt, Historisch Jesus teaching in the temple

Christ and the adulterous woman. Jesus defends the woman taken in adultery (John 7:53-8:11) New Testament. Antique bible illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

'The Woman Taken in Adultery', c1860. Artist: Anon

Scene from the biblical story, Jesus in front of Pilate, describes how the chief priests hand Jesus over to the Roman governor Pontius Pilate, accuse him of incitement, tax refusal and the claim to be king of the Jews, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900

Jesus Christ with the Doctors in the temple

Jesus Crowned with Thorns, after a work by Durer, 1512. The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance by Paul Lacroix, 1874

La Transiguration.

Jesus and the woman taken in adultery. (John 8:6,7). Engraving. Bible Illustration by Gustave Dore. 19th century.

The Last Supper Heinrich Hoffmann (1824-1911 German)

Biblical History, The Celebration of Holy Mass in the Catacombs of Rome, Historical Steel Engraving from 1860

Gregorio Fernández / Retablo mayor de la Iglesia de San Miguel Arcángel de Vitoria, 1626-1632.

Marriage of the Virgin, mosaic, facade of Orvieto cathedral, Umbria, Italy, 14th-16th century.

Nativity scene. The three wise men with the Holy Family. One presents a gift to the infant Jesus. From The Holy Bible published by William Collins, Sons, & Company in 1869. Chromolithograph by J.M. Kronheim & Co.

Scene from the biblical story, The Adoration of the Magi describes the biblical motif in which wise men from the East bring gifts to the baby Jesus, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900

The alms of the poor widow, historic steel engraving from 1860

New Testament. Gospel of Luke. Chapter XVIII. Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican. Gustave Dore's drawing. Engraving 19th century.

'PARABLE OF THE TEN VIRGINS.' A WALL-PAINTING IN THE CHURCH OF LYNDHURST, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, BY F. LEIGHTON, A.R.A., 1866

Scene from the biblical story, Moses knocks water out of the rock, a central miracle in the Old Testament, in which the thirsty Israelite tribe in the desert is saved by God's direction by Moses hitting a rock with his staff and letting life-giving water spring out, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historic, around 1900

John Young, 1755-1825, British, Christ giving sight to the blind, 1816. Etching, unfinished proof.

Jordi Arenas / "La presencia del maná en el desierto" (The presence of manna in the desert), 1960, Fresco painting, chapel of the sacrament, church of Santa Anna de Mataró. Author: JORDI ARENAS I CLAVELL.

Genesis. The great flood, Arca Noe. Covenant of God with Noah. Covenant of God with Noah. And God said, I put my bow in the clouds

Mysteries of the Rosary, by Campi Vincenzo, 16th Century, oil on canvas. Italy, Emilia Romagna, Busseto, Parma, San Bartolomeo Collegiate Church. Whole artwork. Dispute Infant Jesus: Christ Child: Baby Jesus: Child Jesus temple Virgin Mary Madonna mother men doctors scholars books crowd: multitude listeners: audience pink yellow green red black.

Christ as a boy discussing with the doctors in the Temple. Luke:2. Mid-19th century chromolithograph. Colour

Charlemagne was crowned Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III on December 25, 800 in St. Peter's Church in Rome, school painting, authentic reproduction of a school mural, around 1911, exact date unknown, historical

Simeon's Prophecy to Mary, Rembrandt, Harmensz van Rijn, 1628.

Scene from the biblical story, transfiguration, transfiguration, in the Bible is the event in which Jesus appeared in front of the apostles Peter, James and John on a mountain in brilliant light, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900, Jesus standing with disciples in holy robes and a peaceful atmosphere, blessed presence

Christ Preaching (La petite Tombe). Dated: c. 1652. Dimensions: plate: 15.4 x 20.7 cm (6 1/16 x 8 1/8 in.) sheet: 15.9 x 21.1 cm (6 1/4 x 8 5/16 in.). Medium: etching, engraving, and drypoint. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Rembrandt.

Scene from the biblical story, The story of Jesus as a twelve-year-old in the temple is the only biblical tradition from his youth, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900

Judas betraying Christ with a kiss (Matthew 26,49) New Testament. Antique digitally colored Biblical illustration by Gustave Doré (1832-1883)

Rome, Italy, Detail of one of a Biblical painting inside the Pantheon

Biblische Szene, Bibel, Ananias und Sapphira waren ein Ehepaar aus der frühen christlichen Gemeinde in Jerusalem, das laut dem biblischen Buch der Apostelgeschichte Apg 5,1 11 plötzlich starb, nachdem es vor den Aposteln Peter und den anderen Aposteln gelogen hatte, Illustration, Reproduktion von einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert. Authentisch, Datei restauriert für optimale Verwendnung, genaues Datum der Vorlage unbekannt, Historisch Ananias and Sapphira

Jesus predicts the destruction of Jerusalem. Engraving, 19th century.

Scene from the biblical story, The Resurrection of Jesus Christ, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900

New Testament. Jesus in the synagogue. Gospel of Luke, Chapter IV, Verses 16-21. Gustave Dore drawing. Engraving. 19th century.

Ezra the Scribe shows the ten commandments on tablets to the People. Old Testament. Antique digitally colored Biblical illustration by Gustave Doré (1832-1883)

Joseph sold by his brothers. The Bible. Genesis. Engraving by Gustave Dore, 1866.

Augustus Caesar - Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (63 BC-14 AD), first Roman Emperor from 27 BC. The Tiburtine Sibyl announcing to Augustus the coming of Jesus. Chromolithograph after miniature in 'Historia romana excerpta ex libris Pauli Orosii', 16th cen

Jordi Arenas / "Las bodas de Caná" (The weddings of Cana) (detail), 1960, Fresco painting, chapel of the sacrament, church of Santa Anna de Mataró. Author: JORDI ARENAS I CLAVELL.

The Disciples Plucking Corn On The Sabbath Carlos Marko (1805-1871 Hungarian)

Ezra the Scribe shows the ten commandments on tablets to the People. Old Testament. Antique bible illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

Jesus before Pilate. "Bible" John 18. Mid-19th century chromolithograph

Scene from the biblical story, sacrifice of Noah, first action of Noah after he and his family had left the ark after the flood, authentic reproduction of a school wall painting, historical, around 1900

Jordi Arenas / "La presencia del maná en el desierto" (The presence of manna in the desert) (detail), 1960, Fresco painting, chapel of the sacrament, church of Santa Anna de Mataró. Author: JORDI ARENAS I CLAVELL.

Stations of the Cross, Holy Image, historic steel engraving from 1860

Scene from the biblical story, story of how the apostle Peter is saved by an angel, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900

New Testament. Jesus at the home of Martha and Mary. Luke Gospel. Engraving, 19th century. Later colouration.

Sermon on Mount by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld, print, (1794-1872)

Child Jesus in Temple by Duccio di Buoninsegna, (1255/60-1315/18)

Roman Empire of the West. Invasion of the Huns of Italy. 5th century BC. Attila stopped in the Po Valley. A Roman embassy met him. Atfter the meeting Attila began the troop withdrawal without entering in Rome. The Roman ambassadors were Praefectus Trigecio, the consul Avienus and Pope Leon I. Chromolithography. La Civilizacion (The Civilization), volume III, 1882.

Peter and John at the Gate of the Temple - page from the bible by the Reverend John Brown of Haddington (1722-1787), a Scottish minister well know for his theological works. The illustrations in the bible are engravings some of which were hand colored in each copy of the bible.

JESUS OF NAZARETH crowned with thorns Date: 6 BC - 30 AD

Jordi Arenas / "Fresco Painting (Chapel of the Sacrament, Church of Santa Ana)", S.XX. Museum: Iglesia de Santa Ana, Plaça Santa Anna, 1, Mataró, Barcelona, España.

Scene from the biblical story, On the Day of Jesus' Resurrection, two disciples, one of them named Cleopas, wander from Jerusalem to the village of Emmaus about eleven kilometers away, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900

Christ raising the daughter of Jairus, Governor of the Synagogue, from the dead. 'Bible' Mark V. Chromolithograph by Kronheim c1860.

Jesus we pruned. Capella at sacro Monte di Varese, Italy Jesus we pruned. Capella, Sacro Monte di Varese, Varese, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Passion Play in Oberammergau in 1882 with Jesus and the main characters of the biblical story of the Crucifixion, Bavaria, Germany, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, Europe

Skiopticone image. Religious motive.

Christ raising Lazarus. Engraving by Bossi after G. Brandi.

Scene from the biblical story, The Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900

Tongues of fire descend on the apostles at Pentecost. Lithograph.

New Testament. Gospel of Luke, Chapter X. Jesus in the House of Martha and Mary. Gustave Dore's drawing. Engraving by Pannemaker. Colored.

Christ Blessing the Little Children Engraved by S Allen after Overbeke From The National Illustrated Family Bible published c1870

The Descent from the Cross (La descent de croix) James Tissot (French, 1836-1902). The Descent from the Cross (La descent de croix), 1886-1894. Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper, Image: 13 1/4 x 9 9/16 in. (33.7 x 24.3 cm). In an image that recalls centuries of precedents, Christs loved ones have gathered to draw down his body for burial. Each nail is carefully removed, Tissot explains, before the legs are swathed in linen and the body, held in a long band of material, is slowly lowered into the upraised arms of the Virgin Mary, who is clad in blue. She is joined by the Magdalene, who once more wipes the feet of Jesus, and Saint John the Evangelist, who stands at the foot of the cross holding the shroud with which Jesus will be wrapped. European Art 1886-1894

Colored skiolet icon with religious motifs.

Diogenes Maillart (1840-1926). "Death of Saint Monique". Sketch for the Saint-Augustin church. Oil on canvas. Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris, Petit Palais. 37172-1 Bible, Saint-Augustin Church, sketch, death, holy, oil on canvas

Baby Jesus in for a check up, Christian Illustration

Vintage Photograph. Painting of "The Burial of Christ" by P. Cornelius.

Jesus talks about tribute money and utters the phrase Give to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's ( Matthew 22:37) New Testament. Antique digitally colored Biblical illustration by Gustave Doré (1832-1883)

Christ and the Tribute Money - page from the bible by the Reverend John Brown of Haddington (1722-1787), a Scottish minister well know for his theological works. The illustrations in the bible are engravings some of which were hand colored in each copy of the bible.

Unbelieving Thomas by Antonio Ciseri, (1821-1891)

Scene from the biblical story, story of the raising of the daughter of Jairus, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900

Christ Sending Forth His Disciples Illustration

Biblische Szene, Bibel, Das Gespräch von Christus mit Nikodemus. Das Gespräch zwischen Jesus und Nikodemus im Johannesevangelium Johannes 3 handelt von der Notwendigkeit der Wiedergeburt aus Wasser und Geist, um in das Reich Gottes zu gelangen, Illustration, Reproduktion von einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert. Authentisch, Datei restauriert für optimale Verwendnung, genaues Datum der Vorlage unbekannt, Historisch Christs conversation with Nicodemus

Jesus Walking on Solomon's Porch James Tissot (1836-1902/French)

Christ with Apostles and a Roman Soldier. Dimensions: overall: 49.8 x 25.7 cm (19 5/8 x 10 1/8 in.). Medium: watercolor over graphite on laid paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Ernest Zacharias Platner.

Saint Paul preaching - Raphael, 1515

Christ raising the daughter of Jairus, governor of the Synagogue, from the dead. 'Bible' Mark 5. Mid-19th century chromolithograph

New Testament. Passion. Insulted Jesus. Engraving. Holy Bible, 19th century. Author: Lleo Comeleran.

Jesus Heals a Paralytic. New Testament. Antique digitally colored Biblical illustration by Gustave Doré (1832-1883)

Saint Valentine

I am he - Jesus Christ betrayed in the Garden of Gethsemane

Woe Unto You Scribes & Pharisees James Tissot (1836-1902 French)

Scene from the biblical story, The Kiss of Judas, Judas Kiss, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900

Christi Himmelfahrt, biblische Szene, Historisch, digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert

Carmelite Church of St. Joseph. Way of the cross. Sation 6. Veronica wipes the face of Jesus. Regensburg. Germany.

New Testament. Jesus preaching to the crowd. Gospel of Matthew, Chapter IV, Verses 17-22. Engraving. 19th century. Colored.

Resurrection of Lazarus. (John 11:43). Engraving. Bible Illustration by Gustave Dore. 19th century.

Abruzzo L'Aquila L'Aquila Museo Nazionale d'Abruzzo94. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Tabernacle from S. Maria delle Grotte in Fossa with scenes of the Presentation at the Temple, the Flagellation, the Annunciation, and the Betrayal by Judas. Museo Nazionale housed in Castle: several exterior views (The Archeological Museum is one gallery (Sala IV) of the Museo). Remaining views of museum collection, including paintings, processional crosses, reliquaries, chalices, ceramics, textiles, manuscripts, and a number of eighth century Abruzzan Madonna sculptures. Works from the church Madonna del Soccorso also stored in Museo. Museo Nazionale d'Abruzzo Roman inscriptions, sculpture and relief German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans

Scene from the biblical story, Jesus Blessing the Children, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900

Fresco depicting the St Francis's challenge to the Sultan of Egypt. St Francis stood before the Sultan Al-Kamil of Egypt offering trial-by- fire in order to prove the veracity of the Christian Gospel. Created by Giotto, Italian painter and architect from Florence. Dated 14th Century

France, Lyon, The wrong path

Historic Palestine, Tomb of the Virgin Mary, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from an early 19th century original, date unknown

The Treasures of the Orient, Conquered by the Crusaders, Crusades were strategically, religiously and economically motivated wars sanctioned by the Latin Church between 1095-99 and the 13th century, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date unknown

HAMMURABI (1792-1730 BC). King of Babylonia (1798-1756 BC). Babylonian medicine. Towards 1900 BC Hammurabi Code sets standards for the medical profession, thus leaving thereafter subject to professional liability. Painting.

New Testament. Feeding the multitude. Miracle of Jesus. Engraving, 19th century.

Egfrith offering the Bishopric of Hexham to Cuthbert, 678, (c1920). Artist: William Bell Scott

Jesus and the Adulteress Fortunino Matania (b.1881-d.1936,Italian)

Gustave Doré; The Prophet Micah, the Morasthite, reproving the Israelites for idolatry

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