Biblical Scenes and Illustrations

Engravings capturing significant biblical moments, portraying profound messages from the Old and New Testaments with historical elements.

Cleansing the Temple by Gustave Dore, 1832-1883

Joseph makes himself known to his brothers, First Book of Moses, Chapter 45, Verses 1-15, Old Testament, Bible, space, brothers, recognise, Egypt, woman, kiss of hands, God, Benjamin, group, pillars, palace, historical illustration 1890, Africa

The first disciples of Jesus. Our Lord Jesus calls the first apostles. John book, New Testament Sacred biblical history. Old engraving from the book Historia Sagrada 1920 Juan Lagui Lliteras

Cleansing the Temple by Gustave Dore, 1832-1883

Cleansing of the Temple. Jesus expelling the merchants and the money changers from the Temple. (Luke, 19:46). Engraving. Bible Illustration by Gustave Dore. 19th century.

Old Missel Roman. Historical illustration. Saint Peter receiving the keys from Jesus.

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

Priests and Levites pronounce a judgement, judge, court, judgement, speak, pronounce, group, priest, sit, kneel, staff, Scripture, Bible, Old Testament, Book of Deuteronomy, Chapter 17, Verse 9

Gudrun is one of the main characters of early Germanic literature, centred on the hero Sigurd, son of Sigmund. She appears as Kriemhild in the Song of the Nibelungs and as Gutrune in Wagner's The Ring of the Nibelungs, here together with her maidens, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Woodcut, Israel's entry into Egypt, Genesis 46, 29, creation of the world, Old Testament, Catholic Pciture-Bible

Martyrdom of Julietta and Quriaqos, Tarsus, c 304AD. Engraving from c 1780 edition of The New Book of Martyrs by Rev Dr Henry Southwell LLD

The people of Lystra take Paul and Barney as gods. Acts of the Apostles book, New Testament Sacred biblical history. Old engraving from the book Historia Sagrada 1920 Juan Lagui Lliteras

Old Testament. Joseph makes himself known to his brethren. Drawing by Gustave Dore. 19th century.

Rome send ambassadors to emperor Friedrich I.

Woodcut, Worship of the Wise, The Three Magi, The Three Wise Men, 2, 1, New Testament, Catholic Picture-Bible

Woodcut, Paul and Barnabas at Lystra, Acts of the Apostles 14, 14, New Testament, Catholic Picture Bible

Historic steel engraving by Ferdinand Rothbart, 1823 - 1899, a German illustrator, The Sultan of Indostan, Schach-Gebal, the golden mirror or the Kings of Scheschian, a novel by Christoph Martin Wieland

The elders of Moab come to Balaam, group, old men, princes, gold, greed, kneel, age, divination, staff, Balak, interior, camel, Bible, Old Testament, Book 4 of Moses, Chapter 22, Verse 7, historical illustration c. 1850

DAVID ES UNGIDO POR REY. Grabado de 1889. Álbum de Historia Sagrada (La Santa Biblia en imágenes). Dibujo de Julio Schnorr de Carolsfeld.

The poor widow, Gospel of Luke, chapter 21, verse 3, New Testament, Jerusalem, tax, duty, money, coin, wealth, poverty, Jesus speaks, small amount, great deed, woman, child, many people, temple, Bible, historical illustration 1850

Lazarus and the Rich Man, New Testament Parable

The mockery of Jesus, Gospel of Matthew, chapter 27, mockery, suffering, crown of thorns, New Testament, men, lonely, Bible, historical illustration 1886

Woodcut, The Visitation, Gospel of Luke, 1, 40, New Testament, Catholic Pciture-Bible

Judas with the purse, historic steel engraving from 1860

Paul preaches at Athens. Draughtsman: Bernard Picart. Dating: 1709. Measurements: h 87 mm × w 165 mm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

Spiritus sanctus, Pentecost, the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ while they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks, 1880, woodcut, Israel, Asia

The Martyrdom of Eleazar, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866. In 1866, the French artist and illustrator Gustave Doré (18321883), published a series of 241 wood engravings for a new deluxe edition of the 1843 French translation of the Vulgate Bible, popularly known as the Bible de Tours. This new edition was known as La Grande Bible de Tours and its illustrations were immensely successful.

Charlemagne, 2 April 742, 28 January 814, also known as Charlemagne, Carolus or Karolus Magnus or Charles I. Imperial Coronation in St. Peters, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Christ mocked and the Crown of Thorns placed on his head, by Gustave Dore (1832-1883) French artist and illustrator. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Ilustración Artística 1882

On Christmas Day, Charlemagne is crowned Holy Roman Emperor in St Peter's, Rome, by Leo III, initiating a long era of struggle for supremacy between the papacy and the empire. Date: 25 December 800

LA VISITACION. Grabado de 1889. Álbum de Historia Sagrada (La Santa Biblia en imágenes). Dibujo de Julio Schnorr de Carolsfeld.

Engraving depicting Moses destroying the golden calf. After forty days he came down the mountain with the tablets inscribed with the Ten Commandments and found that the Israelites were worshipping the golden calf. Dated 19th century

Judaism Jewry and persecution of the Jews pogrom in Austria June 1298 wood engraving after drawing by Friedrich Hottenroth late 19th century,

Martin Luther's Conversation with Zwingli on the Question of the Sacraments, Marburg Castle, interior, theologians, dispute, Swiss Reformer, Protestantism, Landgrave, group, religion, Christianity, 16th century, historical illustration c. 1860

The Inquisition in Session, Illustration, Ridpath's History of the World, Volume III, by John Clark Ridpath, LL. D., Merrill & Baker Publishers, New York, 1897

Woodcut, Jesus is sentences to death, Gospel of John, 19, 6, New Testament, Catholic Picture-Bible

Christ gives keys of heaven to St. Peter. Raphael (Italian, 1483-1520) (cartoon creator) painter Lefebvre, Pierre (French, b.1579-d.1669) (workshop) weaver c. 1650 Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: French Weaving Center: Paris Ownership History: Cardinal (Jules) Mazarin (d. 1661) coll. (9 pieces). Marquis de Mancini coll. (9 pieces ). Crown of Italy, Palazzo reale (Milan) (7 pieces). Additional panel in set documented in archives in Monaco. Italy, Marches, Pesaro e Urbino, Urbino, Palazzo Ducale. Christ, having just given kneeling Peter key to heaven, stands with flock of lambs; group of apostles stand behind Peter (John 21:15-17) (UPR BRD) coat of arms flanked by putti heads & festoons tethered to corbels (L, R & LWR BRD not visible in photo) There are 7 panels at the Palazzo ducale, Urbino. This set may have been woven to complete the partial Mobilier set which Mazarin acquired from the sale of Charles I's goods (Campbell). The 16th century Brussels panels show this com

David did not want to drink the water and spilled it as a gift to the Lord. Samuel book. Sacred biblical history Old Testament. Old engraving

Moses hands over the law to the Levite, hand over, sit, seat, scripture, book, God, witness, warrior, mountains, Bible, Old Testament, Book of Deuteronomy, Chapter 31, Verse 25 and 26

St Peter and St John healing the cripple, 1841

Prophet Samuel anointed David as the future king of Israelite. 1 Samuel 16. Old Testament, Old 19th century engraved illustration from History of the Bible 1883

New Testament. Parable of the Prodigal Son. The prodigal son in the arms of his father. Gospel of Luke. Chapter 15. Verses 11 to 32. Engraving by Pannemarker. Gustave Dore's drawing.

Der blaue Koenig macht dem weissen seine Untertanen absprenstig, from Der Weisskunig, The White King is one of the two autobiographical publications of Emperor Maximilian I. Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown

Bible, Joseph is sold by his brothers. Genesis 1, 37, 25, Moses, Old Testament, Genesis, brother, crowd, camels, young, men, woman, historical illustration 1885

The 1906 caption reads:"Henry the LIon kneels to Barbarossa. Barbarossas turn did not come until years later. He was defeated in Italy, through Henrys defection. Returning to Germany he declared Henry a traitor, and after a long war crushed him to submission. Henry knelt at his monarchs feet in despair, but they had been friends in youth, and remembering this, Frederick pardoned his subjugated vassal and restored part of his former possessions."

The twelve-year-old Jesus in the temple, Luke, chapter 2, verse 46, Jerusalem, teachers of law, scholars, discussion, speaking, wisdom, child, wonder, writings, interior, Christian religion, Bible, New Testament, steel engraving Doré, historical illustration 1885

Woodcut, Salomon's Idolatrousness, First Book of Kings, 11, 4, Old Testament, Catholic Picture-Bible

The Parable of the Lost Sheep, New Testament, steel engraving 1853, digitally restored

Woodcut, Jesus and the Sinner, Gospel of Luke, 7, 47, New Testament, Catholic Picture-Bible

Genesis. Rebecca is chosen. Please, lower your jug for me to drink. Drink, and I will also give your camels to drink, the one you have designated for your servant Isaac. Sacred biblical history Old Testament. Old engraving from the book Historia Sagrada 1920 Juan Lagui Lliteras

San Paulino de Nola (354-431), senador romano de origen galo, obispo de Nola. Grabado de 1852.

Woodcut, Eli's Death, First Book of Samuel, 4, 17;18, Old Testament, Catholic Picture-Bible

Scene from the biblical story, Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900

Isaiah promises recovery to King Hezekiah, Second Book of Kings, Chapter 20, Verses 1-11, Old Testament, Bible, Judah, Prophet Isaiah, Ahs, sickbed, interior, curtain, group, table, sundial, stele, celebration, smoke, royal crown, historical illustration 1890

Saul is anointed king. Samuel pulled out a knob with oil and spilled it on Saul head. Samuel book. Sacred biblical history Old Testament

Hannibal Barca (247-183 BC). Carthaginian general and statesman. Hannibal in the Temple of Carthage with his father Hamilcar Barca, at the age of nine, taking an oath of eternal hatred of Rome by dipping his hands in the blood of the sacrificed animal. Engraving. "Historia Universal", by Cesar Cantu. Volume II, 1854.

Antony and Cleopatra as the Gods Osiris and Isis, Marcus Antonius, 83 B. C. 30 B. known as Mark or Marc Antony and Cleopatra VII Philopator, 69 B. the...

Saint Peter and Saint John healing a lame man. New Testament. Antique bible illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

The inhabitants of Jerusalem are chosen by lot, Jerusalem, people, holy city, dwell, draw lots, crowd, chest, queue, Bible, Old Testament, The Book of Nehemiah, chapter 11, verse 1, historical illustration circa 1850

The Egyptians Urge Moses to Depart

The prophet Nathan in front of David, Nathan, speak, man, anoint, Israel, save, Saul, king, throne, sit, pensive, support head, point finger, angry, angry, interior, Bible, Old Testament, Second Book of Samuelis, chapter 12, verse 7, historical illustration circa 1850, Middle East, Asia

Martin Luther is solemnly ordained priest, Germany, celebration, consecration, church room, columns, cloak, 16th century, historical illustration c. 1860, Europe

SAINT GENEVIEVE - her death Date: 422-500

Louis IV (920-954). King of France. Arrival of Louis IV at England. Engraving.

Esther (c450 BC) before her husband King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) of Persia, 1866. Artist: Gustave Doré

A triumphant competitor feted by his home town. Date: BC

Jehaziel comforts King Jehoshaphat and the people, city, crowd, outdoors, Zechariah, son, Jehiel, Mathaniah, plead, despair, uncertainty, Bible, Old Testament, Second Book of Chronicles, chapter 20, verse 14, historical illustration circa 1850, Near East

The baptism of Clovis, historic steel engraving from 1860

religion christianity Jesus Christ ""Jesus in the Temple"" wood engraving Germany 19th century,

Christ's charge to Saint Peter. Engraving by T. Holloway, R. Slann and T.S. Webb, 1810, after Raphael.

Woodcut, Victory over the Amalekites, Second Book of Moses, Exodus 17, 12, Old Testament, Catholic Picture-Bible

SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI on his deathbed Date: 1182 - 1226

The child Hannibal Barca, 247 - circa 183 BC swears to his father, Hamilcar Barca, circa 275 - 228 BC that he will never be a friend of Rome's.

Martyrdom of Saint Stephen. Engraving by F.G. Aliamet, 1773, after E. Le Sueur.

The interest coin, Gospel of Matthew, chapter 22, money, tax, coin, Jesus, halo, Pharisees, Herodians, city, palm tree, New Testament, Bible, historical illustration 1886

Woodcut, David's generosity towards Saul, First Book of Samuel, 24, 7, Old Testament, Catholic Picture-Bible

Joab brings the number of the people to the king, Israel, census, sword, throne, king, men, Bible, Old Testament, First Book of Chronicles, chapter 21, verse 5, historical illustration c. 1850, Asia

Harold, earl of Wessex, is crowned king of England despite the claim of William, duke of Normandy

Illustration depicting the death of Socrates, a classical Greek philosopher credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy

The Vow of Louis the Saint, Louis IX of France, born 25 April 1214, King of France from 1226 to 1270 of the Capetian dynasty, Historical, digital reproduction of a 19th century original

Building of the first temple on Mount Moriah, King Solomon, building a house, priest, crane, workers, stairs, Bible, Old Testament, First Book of Kings, Chapter 6, Verse 1, historical illustration c. 1850, Near East

Plato teaching in his open-air school. Not far from Athens was a beautiful plantation that was called the academy, after one of the Greek heroes Academus, who had once owned the place. Here, amid the plane and olive trees, Plato gathered his disciples and held his open-air school, and in this picture we see him teaching his followers, many of whom were old men. After Plato died, the academy was for many centuries still used as a place in which philosophers taught their disciples.

Rollo (c. 860 - c. 932) was the leader of the Norman pirates. Rollo, also known as Rolt, ravaged the Seine River area. To secure peace, Charles III of France made a treaty with him, surrendering to Rollo the land on the Lower Seine. The treaty was concluded at St. Clair sur Epte in 911. The land Rollo received was afterward called Normandy. Rollo swore an oath of fidelity to Charles, and was baptized into the Christian religion ( pictured here), and received the name of Robert.

Reception in the Atrium of the Roman Consul, 400 AD the History of Ancient Rome, Roman Empire, Italy, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Europe

Esther (c450 BC) before her husband King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) of Persia denouncing Haman as the enemy who would have her and her people (Jews) killed: Esther 1-10. From Gustave Dore's illustrated "Bible" 1866. Wood engraving

Woodcut, David's Heroes, Second Book of Samuel, 23, 16, Old Testament, Catholic Picture-Bible

Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (1544-1616). Escritor español. Redimido del cautiverio de Argel por los padres trinitarios en 1580 por 500 escudos. Grabado de 1880.

Saul attacking David. Saul sought to pin David to the wall with the spear, but he eluded Saul, so that he struck the spear into the wall. Old Testament. Antique bible illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

Uzziah burning incense in the temple and becoming a leper, wrath, incense, several priests, altar of incense, interior, Bible, Old Testament, Second Book of Chronicles, chapter 26, verse 19, historical illustration c. 1850

The arrest of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. Detail of a roman soldier. Engraving. Holy Bible, 19th century.

Engraving from The Dore Bible illustrating Matthew xxvii 29 and 30 The Crown of Thorns by Gustave Dore 1832-1883 French artist and illustrator

New Testament. Life of Jesus. Engraving, 19th century.

Jephta and his daughter, Book of Judges, Chapter 11, Verses 29-40, Old Testament, Bible, landscape, mountains, horses, soldiers, weapons, spears, lances, shields, helmets, Gilead, children of Ammon, city wall, city gate, woman, men, dispute, historical illustration 1890

The Vow of Louis the Saint, Louis IX of France, born 25 April 1214, King of France from 1226 to 1270 of the Capetian dynasty, Historical, digital repr...

Elijah, Old Testament prophet, denouncing Ahab, idolatrous king of Israel, in Naboth's vineyard. 'Bible' I Kings. Engraving

'The Shadow of the Cross', 1926.Artist: William Holman Hunt

Presentation of the child Jesus in the temple. The presentation of Jesus and the praise of Simeon and Anna. Book of Luke, New Testament, Old 19th century engraved illustration from History of the Bible 1883

The Raising of Jairus daughter from the dead. New Testament. Antique bible illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

Woodcut, the angel's warning, Gospel of Matthew, 2, 13, New Testament, Catholic Picture-Bible

Sermon on Mount by Jean-Michel le Jeune Moreau, print, (1741-1814)

Jesus presented to the people during his trial, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866. In 1866, the French artist and illustrator Gustave Dore (18321883), published a series of 241 wood engravings for a new deluxe edition of the 1843 French translation of the Vulgate Bible, popularly known as the Bible de Tours. This new edition was known as La Grande Bible de Tours and its illustrations were immensely successful.

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