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Religious Art Depicting Biblical Scenes

Artworks illustrating key Biblical moments, featuring figures in historical attire. The mood is often serious, with dark colors and dramatic lighting.

The Unbelief of Thomas James Tissot (1836-1902/French)

The Temptation of St. Anthony, 17th century, David Teniers, the Younger, Flemish, 1610-1694/96, 19 1/8 x 25 1/8 in. (48.58 x 63.82 cm) (panel)27 1/2 x 33 1/2 x 2 in. (69.85 x 85.09 x 5.08 cm) (framed), Oil on panel, Netherlands, 17th century, Saint Anthony was a hermit in the 300s, rarely emerging from the cave where he lived in the Egyptian desert. But even there, according to legend, his faith in God was fought by the devil. The devil sent demons to beat him and alluring women to distract him from his prayers. Saint Anthony never wavered.

The martyrdom of Tiradentes, the leader of the autonomist movement, hanged in Rio April 21, 1792, painting by Aurelio de Figueredo (1856-1916). Brazil, 18th century.

Adoration of the Shepherds, 1650

Set of paintings of Christ's passion, by Kosheleff, in Russian Hospice, Christ's body taken off the Cross. 1898, Jerusalem, Israel

Coloured illustration from 'OEuvres posthumes' by Alfred de Musset depicting a young man in Victorian clothes looking up to an enormous image of Jesus showing his wounds from the cross. Illustrated by Georges Lepape.

Scene from the biblical story, The birth of Jesus in Bethlehem is the central event of the Christmas story, told in the Bible where Mary and Joseph had to travel there because of a census and Jesus was placed in a manger in a stable or a grotto, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900

Illustration of Jesus hanging on crucifix.

The seer MEGISTIAS foresees the tragic consequences of the battle of Thermopylae, in which 1000 Greeks fought the Persians till the last man fell Date: 480 BC

The Lord's Prayer (Le "Pater Noster") James Tissot (French, 1836-1902). The Lord's Prayer (Le "Pater Noster"), 1886-1896. Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper, Image: 8 1/2 x 6 7/16 in. (21.6 x 16.4 cm). Gathered around Jesus, the disciples ask him to teach them to pray. With arms opened wide and hands upraised in a gesture of humility, Jesus begins his prayer with an acknowledgment of Gods power in heaven and on earth. (Tissot places Jesus between the color-streaked sky and the ground on which his disciples sit, further signifying Jesus place between the human and the divine.) This invocation became the foundational prayer for his followers. European Art 1886-1896

The Nativity. Visitation of the shepherds to the infant Jesus in Bethlehem (Luke chapter II) New Testament. Antique bible illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

Painting depicting Ruth and Naomi. Ruth was a Moabitess, who married into the Hebrew family of Elimelech and Naomi, whom she met when they left Bethlehem and relocated to Moab due to a famine

Últimos momentos de Atala The last Moments of Atala. Date/Period: 1871. Painting. Oil on canvas Oil on canvas. Height: 1,200 mm (47.24 in); Width: 1,620 mm (63.77 in). Author: Luis Monroy.

The Adoration of the Magi (L'adoration des mages) James Tissot (French, 1836-1902). The Adoration of the Magi (L'adoration des mages), 1886-1894. Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper, Image: 9 15/16 x 8 1/8 in. (25.2 x 20.6 cm). Complementing the narrative of the venerations by the humble shepherds, the Magi, guided by a moving star, traveled separately from their individual lands in the east in search of the newborn Jesus. Tissot depicts the Magi at the moment when their retinues meet in the vast, arid landscape of the volcanic hills on the shores of the Dead Sea between Jericho, the Kedron Valley, and Jerusalem. In his commentary, the artist notes that their flowing saffron robesa luxurious counterpoint to the simple woolens of the shepherds signal their status as astronomers. Typically described as wise men and kings, the Magi present the Christ Child with gold, frankincense, and myrrh. In the series of watercolors, the Magi’s visit to the grotto inexplicably appear

Antigone was the daughter of the Greek king of Thebes Oedipus and his wife Jocasta. Oedipus had unknowingly killed his father Laius and married his mother. After Oedipus blinded himself, having discovered the truth about his parentage and his marriage, he left Thebes. Antigone went with him, along with her sister Ismene, and stayed with him until his death. She then returned to Thebes. This early 20th-century illustration shows the blind Oedipus, with his daughter Antigone as guide, in the lands beyond the city of Thebes.

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The revival of the daughter of Jainus. Jainus Daughter Generation. The right is Christ between some of his disciples with outstretched hand to the life-spiked girl, Jain knees his feet, the mother stands next to the bed.

Woman, Behold Thy Son (Stabat Mater) James Tissot (French, 1836-1902). Woman, Behold Thy Son (Stabat Mater), 1886-1894. Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper, Image: 11 11/16 x 6 in. (29.7 x 15.2 cm). As time passed at Golgotha, the sky grew darker, frightening away many of the observers but permitting those in Jesus immediate circle, who had initially kept themselves at a safe distance, to approach, and even to touch his feet. Mary Magdalene hugs the cross. Jesus—facing away and hidden by the beams of the cross—acknowledges the sufferings of his mother, and seeing John standing nearby, he urges her to look to the apostle for comfort, saying, “Woman, behold thy son!” He also urges John to care for the Virgin as part of his own family, saying to him, “Behold, thy mother!” European Art 1886-1894

The Judgment of Solomon refers to a story from the Hebrew Bible in which King Solomon of Israel ruled between two women both claiming to be the mother of a child. illustration by Arthur A. Dixon 1872-1959. From the Precious Gift: Bible Stories for Children by T W Wilson (1910).

The Tomb of Lazarus, Bethany, Holy Land, West Bank, circa 1890, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original.

Bulgaria, Rila Mountains, Rila Monastery, close up of fresco detail in Church of Nativity of Virgin

Royal Basilica of San Francisco el Grande. San Francisco.

Watercolor depiction of the Mocking of Christ, showing figures, gestures, and expressions, 1934.

The Star of Bethlehem. Date/Period: 1885/1890. Painting. Watercolour and bodycolour with scraping on ten sheets of J. Whatman Turkey Mill Kent paper dated 1882 or 1883, on stretcher. Width: 3868 mm. Height: 2560 mm. Author: Edward Burne-Jones.

Jesus' Arrest. 1798. 300 x 200 cms. 18th century. Religious painting. Toledo, cathedral. Author: FRANCISCO DE GOYA. Location: CATEDRAL-INTERIOR. Toledo. SPAIN.

The holy women going to the tomb of Jesus. Colored Illustration for The life of Our Lord Jesus Christ written by the four evangelists, 1853

Colored skiolet icon with religious motifs.

The Nativity. Luke 2:16. Engraving by Gustave Dore. 19th century. Later colouration.

RETABLO MAYOR-EL SALVADOR. Author: ALONSO BERRUGUETE. Location: CAPILLA DEL SALVADOR. UBEDA. JAEN. SPAIN.

Act of the Apostles. 5:5. Death of Ananias. Engraving. Bible Illustration by Gustave Dore. 19th century.

The Calling of Saint Matthew (Vocation de Saint Mathieu) James Tissot (French, 1836-1902). The Calling of Saint Matthew (Vocation de Saint Mathieu), 1886-1896. Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper, Image: 10 1/4 x 6 5/8 in. (26 x 16.8 cm). Jesus further shows his acceptance of those rejected by society by inviting Matthewa publican, or toll collectorinto his ministry, as he passes his booth. Not only were these tax collectors considered unscrupulous, but they were also particularly loathed by devout Jews for their status as representatives of the ruling Romans. Tissot has included camels and the hint of a wide-arched gate to underscore Matthew’s location at a geographical (and perhaps, spiritual) crossroads, as well as adding an Eastern flourish. After Christ calls Matthew to his teachings, he takes a meal in the home of his new disciple, an act that occasions the suspicion of devout passersby. In answer to questions of his motives, Jesus merely replies that, like a ph

Fresco of the Stations of the Cross, portico of the pilgrimage church ofSacro Monte della Santissima Trinita di Ghiffa in Ghiffa on Lake Maggiore, Piedmont, Italy, Europe

Set of religious paintings of Christ's passion, by Kosheleff, in Russian hospice, Pilate washing his hands 1900, Jerusalem, Israel

Mosaic Religious artwork on the outside arches of St. Mark's Cathedral, Venice, Italy

A scene from 'Macbeth', c17th century. Artist: Unknown

The Disciples on the Road to Emmaus James Tissot (1836-1902 French) Jewish Museum, New York

The Pharaoh's daughter saving Moses from the river, illustration from the Old Testament, the end of the 19th century, engraving by Bequet, Delagrave edition, Paris.

st, Schmerlingplatz - Anzengruberdenkmal, postcard, Josef Eberle -, Printer, German School Association, producer

The crusades were a series of religious wars in western Asia and Europe initiated, supported and sometimes directed by the Catholic Church, The last nasrid moorish king of Granada, Muhammad XII of Granada, Spain, Muhammad XII, Abu Abdallah, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Europe

fine arts, religious art, persons, Jesus Christ, way of crucifixion, torture, painting by James Tissot (1836 - 1902),

At the foot of the cross , Biblical events, Stations of the Cross, Jesus Christ

Bliżej Kultury Verlag of A.E. Seemann in Leipzig, Fugel, Gebhard (1863 1939)

Painting by Paul Delaroche, le retour du Golgotha, Robert Jefferson Bingham, Goupil Cie, 1858.

The Holy Child and the Wise Men, Birth of Jesus

Christian, the pilgrim of the title, in combat with Apollyon, the Destroyer, the Angel of the Bottomless Pit. Illustration by Henry Courtney Selous (1803-1890) for an 1844 edition of 'The Pilgrim's Progress' by John Bunyan, originally published in 1678. Chromolithigraph

Tomb of Joseph of Arimathea. Mayer, Luigi. 1804. Prints. Dorot Jewish Division. Palestine , History, Joseph, of Arimathea, Saint , Tomb

At the foot of the cross , Biblical events, Stations of the Cross, Jesus Christ

Divine Comedy. Epic poem written by Dante Alighieri between 1308 and his death in 1321. Paradise. XXVI Canto. St. John examines Dante concerning love. Engraving by Gustave Dore. Colored.

Photos from the cross; Rijn, Rembrandt Van (1606-1669); 18th century (1700-00-00-1799-00-00);Photo from the Cross (iconogr.), Copies, painting, Dutch painting, religious scenes

Jesus and the Daughters of Jerusalem, Bruno Bramanti (1897-1957),

Afro-American Monument Published 1897. slave and angel. from a series pertaining to Afro-American history.

The caption reads: Pray give me your hand so that I may see your ring. According to the tale: A rich man sent his son to trade, three times. The son used his money to help less fortunate, including a tsar's daughter. The two fell in love and married. Later, fathers minister threw him overboard. Landing on a barren island, he is helped in return for half of whatever he would have. Seeing his wife, about to marry the minister, he puts out his hand, with his wedding ring (see here). The boy gives the man his half. The man says he is an angel, rewarding him for his good deeds and vanishes.

Christ calling Matthew, the tax collector to follow him. From JJ Tissot 'The Life of Our Saviour Jesus Christ' c1890. Oleograph

The Three Crosses by Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669) Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam c. 1653 Holland Etching Graphic arts Bible

Oedipus. Hero of Greek mythology. The Delphic oracle predicted that he would kill his father and marry his mother. When they discover the truth, Jocasta hangs herself and Oedipus tears out his eyes and goes into exile with his daughter Antigone. Oedipus and Antigone. Engraving by M. Weber. Colored.

Ruth Cleaning - Old Testament

Illustration for an Eastern Romance, possibly 'The Arabian Nights', with Two Male Figures Standing, Robert Smirke, 1752-1845, British, undated, Oil and graphite on wove paper mounted on board, Sheet: 4 1/2 × 3 1/2 inches (11.4 × 8.9 cm), column (architectural element), literary theme, robe, temple, turban

Hindu rows with toddlers

This drawing by Anton Radl depicts French soldiers drinking and monks reacting in a monastery wine cellar, executed with cover colors and black edging line, emphasizing figures, interior, and dramatic interaction.

Christ in Limbo resuscitating the Elect, from Life of Christ, fresco, 15th century

The breaking of the Bread' at Emmaus, by Martinelli, in Latin Church at el-Kubebeh. 1898, West Bank, Qubaybah

Nativity Vittorio Bianchini (1797-1880 Italian) Oil On Canvas

Bedouins, Women with Children, Lebanon, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated, Asia

Jesus preaches the Sermon on the Mount. Colored Illustration for The life of Our Lord Jesus Christ written by the four evangelists, 1853

The Annunciation - Matthias Stom or Matthias Stomer

Moses rescued from the Nile by the daughter of Pharaoh of Egypt. Exodus. Engraving by A. Closs. Colored.

Flight into Egypt, Rembrandt, Harmensz van Rijn, .

The Mocking of Christ', 1885. Artist: Edouard Manet. Edouard Manet(1832-1883) was a French modernist painter. He was one of the first 19th-century artists to paint modern life.

The Meeting of St. Anthony and St. Paul by Sassetta (1392-1450) - Sienese - painted on wood panel Date: circa 1450

The caption for this illustration reads: He bemoaned loudly fate Marko. Marko was a Serbian hero, who was 300 years old when he died - seen here in this illustration. He died after a seer told him he was going to. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.

Brigand and His Wife in Prayer, Leopold Robert, 1824, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Manhattan, New York City, USA, North America

Jesus Speaks Near the Treasury (Jésus parle près du trésor) James Tissot (French, 1836-1902). Jesus Speaks Near the Treasury (Jésus parle près du trésor), 1886-1896. Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper, Image: 6 5/8 x 9 5/16 in. (16.8 x 23.7 cm). European Art 1886-1896

'Last Supper'. France, 1897. Dimensions: 78,3x56 cm. Museum: State Hermitage, St. Petersburg. Author: Gaston de La Touche.

Imogen and the Shepherds, 'Cymbeline,' Act IV, scene II Cymbeline Signed, black paint, lower left: "J.Smetham-", James Smetham, 1821-1889, British

Christ and Mary Magdalene, a Finnish Legend. Date/Period: 1890. Painting. Oil on canvas. Width: 152 cm. Height: 216 cm. Author: Albert Edelfelt.

Wedding in Kana, Lodewijk Schelfhout, 1939 print Mary, a bride and groom, and Christ, sat at a table. Christ blesses six stone wine barrels, which changes its contents of water into wine. In the background a woman in a kitchen and a window that offers a view of a church. paper. watercolor (paint) drypoint the marriage-feast at Cana (John 2:1-11)

Pilgrimage of Santa Trinita, Vale Pietra Abruzzi, 1900-35. Harry Morley (d.1943)

Montezuma appeals to his people.

The Ascension James Tissot (1836-1902/French)

Scenes of terror and piety in the face of the eruption of Vesuvius. Illustrator Achille Beltrame (1871-1945), from La Domenica del Corriere, 15th April 1906.

Three women conversing. Ernst Barlach (Germany, 1870-1938). Germany, 1912. Prints; lithographs. Lithograph

Pilgrimage of Santa Trinita, Vale Pietra Abruzzi, 1900-35 Harry Morley (d.1943), Mountain, 20th Century, Watercolour, Ink, Pencil, Italy, Religion, Christian, Frame, Crowd, Works on Paper

Rijn, Rembrandt van, The Three Crosses, verso lower left, print, prints, Rembrandt f 1653, center lower, J:Barnard 1747, verso upper right - pen in brown, C. 13209, verso lower right - pencil, height 387 mm, width 455 mm, North Netherlands, 1606-07-15 - 1669-10-08, print maker, printmaker, 1653 - 1653, third quarter 17th century, paper, drypoint, dry needle, burin, plate tone, Work conception, Northern Netherlands, after own design by

The Crucifixion and Saints, by Guido di Pietro (Piero) known as Beato Angelico, 1438 - 1446, 15th Century, fresco. Italy, Tuscany, Florence, San Marco Convent, Capitular Room, northern wall. Detail. Feet of St Mark the Evangelist and St John the Baptist.

Pilgrim exiles, Plymouth, Mass. , Pilgrims, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Painting depicting Jesus in the desert.

Parable of the Good Shepherd. Engraving, 19th century. Color.

The Nativity. Arthur Joseph Gaskin (1862-1928). Tempera on linen. Signed and dated 1925. 15 1/2 x 18 1/2in

The tale of the Doomed Prince, doomed to be attacked by a serpent, is found in the Papyrus Harris, housed in British Museum.

Illustration of the Tolpuddle Martyrs, a group of 19th Century Dorset agricultural labourers who were arrested for and convicted of swearing a secret oath as members of the Friendly Society of Agricultural Labourers. Dated 19th Century

Black Cat Cigarettes, World war One, propaganda card showing: The Great Surprise: 'Moses II Leads His Chosen People Through the Waters to the Promised (Eng)Land.

Long John Silver, Pirates

Stations of the Cross by an unknown artist in the ambulatory of the Catholic pilgrimage church of the Holy Trinity in Kappl, Waldsassen, Tirschenreuth district, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany. 10 Station, Jesus is robbed of his clothes

Native Americans interrupt aPuritan church service Date: circa 1700

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