Biblical Stories Illustrated

Dramatic antique illustrations depicting scenes from the Old and New Testaments, featuring figures in vivid, dark settings with themes of flight, prophecy, and divine encounters.

Jacob and his family on the way to Egypt. Old Testament. Antique bible illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)
Jacob and his family on the way to Egypt. Old Testament. Antique bible illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)
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Jesus Transported by a Spirit onto a High Mountain (Jésus transporté par l'esprit sur une haute montagne) James Tissot (French, 1836-1902). Jesus Transported by a Spirit onto a High Mountain (Jésus transporté par l'esprit sur une haute montagne), 1886-1894. Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper, Image: 10 7/16 x 7 1/4 in. (26.5 x 18.4 cm). In James Tissots epic The Life of Christ, a set of 350 watercolors, his naturalistic style coexists with a decidedly mystical or hallucinatory one, which earned him comparisons to William Blake. These three examples visualize miraculous moments in the narrative. Tissot was a successful society painter who, after experiencing a religious vision in 1885, devoted the rest of his career to spiritual subject matter. He made two trips to Egypt, Syria, and Palestine, where he created extensive figure and landscape studies for his project, believing that this “pencil reporting from the life of Christ” would endow his scenes with historical acc
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Balaam and the Angel From an edition of John Browns Self Interpreting Bible first published in 1778
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First day of creation, God the creator of the world, Psalm 19, Old testament, Bible, sky, rays of light, historical illustration 1890, black and white
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The caption for this illustration reads: "And these were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night." The Christian religion celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, the central figure of the religion, on December 25. The birth is often referred to as "the Nativity" and the three main figures are Jesus, his mother Mary, and Mary's husband Joseph. In this 19th century depiction, an angel is shown telling shepherds to honor Jesus, who is lying in a manger. The shepherds are shown with their sheep and the star of Bethlehem lighting up the sky.
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Dante Alighieri 'Inferno', first part of his 'Divina Commedia' (Divine Comedy) 1863. Canto XIV: Third compartment of the seventh circle where three kinds of violence punished; against God, against Nature and against Art. 'Unceasing was the play of wretched hands,/ Now this, now that way glancing to shake off/The heat, still falling fresh'. Virgil and Dante look down upon souls in torment. From 1863 edition illustrated by Gustave Dore. Wood engraving.
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Biblical History, Cain and Abel, Historical Steel Engraving from 1860
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Illustration for Paradiso, the Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri Canto by Gustave Dore 1832-1883, French artist, Inferno, Hell, Paradise, Angel, Damnation, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from an original from the 19th century, Record date not stated..
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JOHN THE BAPTIST
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The destruction of the Moabites at Ein Gedi, viewed by Jehoshaphat, 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. Jehoshaphat, the King of Judah was the fourth king of the Kingdom of Judah, and successor to his father. His children included Jehoram, who succeeded him as king. the Moabites formed a great and powerful confederacy with the surrounding nations, and marched against Jehoshaphat. The allied forces were encamped at Ein Gedi. they quarrelled among themselves, and slew one another, leaving to the people of Judah only to gather the rich spoils of the slain.
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Illustration for Purgatorio by Dante Alighieri Canto, by Gustave Dore 1832-1883, French artist, Inferno, Hell, Paradise, Angels, Damnation, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated
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The Parable of the Ten Virgins by Victor Delhez, print
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The Resurrection, Currier and Ives, color lithograph, 1857-1907, USA, Washington, D.C., Library of Congress
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Ezra laments in prayer, 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. Ezra (fl. 480440 BCE), was a Jewish scribe and a priest. He returned from Babylonian exile and reintroduced the Torah in Jerusalem
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Jesus walking on the sea, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870
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Symbols -Masonic Chart, Masonic
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Frontispiece of the first book of 'Magia Naturalis' (Of the Causes of Wonderful Things), showing the four elements (Earth, Air, Fire and Water), and the seven planets with their associated humours. Dated 16th Century
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Vintage Photograph. Composite of statue of jesus shining light onto globe with church in center.
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Jesus walking on the water. Matthew 14:25. Illustration from Gustave Dore's 'Bible', 1866. Wood engraving
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Lord Save Me - 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.
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Shepards and Angels Nostalgia Cards
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The Descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles. Illustration for The life of Our Lord Jesus Christ written by the four evangelists, 1853
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Historia sagrada. Condenado crucifijado en aspa. Grabado de 1862.
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A night on the Sea of Galilee
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Jacob wrestling with the Angel. Engraving by Laplante. The Bible in pictures by Gustave Dore. 19th century. Colored.
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"The Second Calendar", illustration for the Arabian Nights.
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Picture lesson published by the American Baptist Publication Society, between 1900 and 1913. show scene from Old Testament Biblical stories about Moses's life. The Jews flee Egypt and cross the parted waters of the Red Sea
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Engraving depicting Thor, son of Odin, god of thunder and lighting in Norse mythology
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Abruzzo, L'Aquila, Fossa, S. Maria delle Grotte, Italy, 20th century, photo, photography, Europe
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Saint Margaret. Coloured lithograph by G. Sensi y Baldachi after Titian.
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Ex voto in the sanctuary, oneta, Italy
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Jesus stills the raging waters of the Sea of Galilee to save the life of disciple Peter at Magdala Spirituality Center on the shoreline of the Sea of Galilee, Israel.
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Jesus and the Fishermen Fortunino Matania (b.1881 Italian)
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Laozi (Lao Tzu, c. 6th century BCE) was a mystic philosopher of ancient China. His association with the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching) has led him to be traditionally considered the founder of Taoism (also spelled 'Daoism'). He is also revered as a deity in most religious forms of the Taoist religion, which often refers to Laozi as Taishang Laojun, or 'One of the Three Pure Ones'. Laozi translated literally from Chinese means 'old master' or 'old one', and is generally considered honorific.
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Illustration for Paradiso, the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri Canto by Gustave Dore 1832-1883, French artist, Inferno, Hell, Paradise, Angels, Damnation, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated
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Ezekiel's vision of chariot in sky and a hand in the clouds holding out a book to him, c.614 BC. 'Bible': Ezekiel II:9. One modern explanation is that Ezekiel, on of the four great Hebrew prophets, observed parhelia (mock suns), a phenomenon caused by reflection from water droplets or minute particles in the earth's atmosphere. Copperplate engraving 1804
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Saint Paul and the Viper From an edition of John Browns Self Interpreting Bible first published in 1778; Acts 28:3
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The temptation of St. Anthony, detail showing the city in flames and demons, by Jan Mandyn (1500-1560).
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Vintage Photograph. Composite of globe with statue of jesus in center over crowd
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The Annunciation by Lu Hung Nien, 20th Century
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Saladin Salah ed Din Yusuf Sultan during the Second Crusade, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated
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Idols of the Mandan Indians, Illustration in Wied-Neuwied, Karl Bodmer (1809-1893 Swiss)
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The Miraculous Draught of Fishes (La pêche miraculeuse) James Tissot (French, 1836-1902). The Miraculous Draught of Fishes (La pêche miraculeuse), 1886-1896. Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper, Image: 6 3/4 x 9 11/16 in. (17.1 x 24.6 cm). In Lukes account of the calling of the first apostles, the fishermen return empty-handed after a long night of fishing in their boats. At Jesus command, they lower their nets once more and harvest more fish than their boats can hold, prompting Peter to confess his unworthiness in Jesus presence. While the other fishermen struggle with their hefty catch, Peter bows on bended knees before Jesus, a gesture that underscores his primacy among the disciples in Lukes Gospel. In response to Peters wonder at the miracle, Jesus assures his new apostle: “Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.” Peter and his companions leave behind their fishing boats to follow Jesus in his ministry. European Art 1886-1896
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Angel and Devil in Friendship Cartoon Cartoon Humorous Illustration of Angel and Devil in Friendship Copyright: xZoonar.com/IgorxZakowskix 3731672
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1800s 1881 SANTA PEEKING IN ON SLEEPING BABY GREEN HOLLY IN HIS CAP ILLUSTRATION THOMAS NAST DRAWING ANOTHER STOCKING TO FILL - kx13217 NAW001 HARS HOME LIFE COPY SPACE PERSONS CARING MALES SAINT 1800s HEAD AND SHOULDERS HIS MERRY DREAMING EXCITEMENT SANTA CLAUS HOLLY DECEMBER FILL DECEMBER 25 KRIS KRINGLE ST. NICK BABY BOY ELDERLY MAN ANOTHER FATHER CHRISTMAS GROWTH JOLLY JOYOUS JUVENILES NICHOLAS 1881 CAUCASIAN ETHNICITY NAST OLD FASHIONED