Biblical Narratives in Art

Engravings illustrating key biblical stories with intricate landscapes and figures, capturing pivotal moments in a classic artistic style.

Bilam and the donkey with the angel, Herman van Swanevelt, 1629 - 1641 print In a hilly landscape with tree parties, Bilam is shown on the left in the foreground sitting on a recessed donkey. In his right hand he holds a sword and in front of him is an angel who pulls a sword out of the sheath. Rome paper etching an angel holding a sword bars the way and causes Balaam's ass to turn aside; the angel is invisible to Balaam
Bilam and the donkey with the angel, Herman van Swanevelt, 1629 - 1641 print In a hilly landscape with tree parties, Bilam is shown on the left in the foreground sitting on a recessed donkey. In his right hand he holds a sword and in front of him is an angel who pulls a sword out of the sheath. Rome paper etching an angel holding a sword bars the way and causes Balaam's ass to turn aside; the angel is invisible to Balaam