Biblical Historical Events

Engravings illustrating significant biblical events featuring key figures like Judas Maccabeus and King David in dramatic scenes of conquest and worship.

Bible Architects: Building and Buildings of the Bible Cities - The Rebuilding of the Temple by Edward van Dargent, print

Judas the Maccabeean. Judas reconquers Jerusalem and dedicates a new altar to the Lord. Maccabees book. Sacred biblical history Old Testament

Charlemagne 747-814, King of the Franks, after the Siege or Battle of Pavia in 774

An engraving depicting King David and all the House of Israel playing and dancing as the Ark of the Covenant is brought into the city. Dated 19th century

Pope Benedict VIII is torn from his horse, reigned from 18 May 1012 to his death in 1024

Bible Architects: Building and Buildings of the Bible Cities - The Rebuilding of the Temple by Edward van Dargent, print

Charlemagne or Charles the Great, mass baptisms, Saxon Wars, 780

John XVI, c. 945 - c. 1001, was an antipope from 997 to 998, being forced to ride through the streets of Rome seated backwards on a donkey

The demolition of Jericho. Joshua Book. Sacred biblical history Old Testament. Old engraving from the book Historia Sagrada 1920

The Northman (Viking) chieftain Hasting plundered France and then journeyed to Italy to take Rome. Driven ashore near Sarzana in northern Italy, he pretended to be on a peaceful mission. He then pretended his death, and at the funeral, he sprang from his casket and with his followers who were attending 'funeral,' killed the bishop and governor and took the town.

Saint Mark. Engraving by A. Fleischmann after J. Tintoretto.

Mormon church service in the Tabernacle. Engraving from "Harper's Weekly" (1871). 19th century. United States.

This 1890s illustration shows Pocahomntas interceding for the life of Captain John Smith. Tradition (not authenticated) says that Pocahontas saved John Smith from death at the hands of Native Americans.

MINSTRELS AT A BANQUET IN THE FOURTEENTH CENTURY

David is anointed in Hebron, kings over all Israel, warriors, crowd, Judea, West Bank, trumpets, crown, donkey, sword, Bible, Old Testament, First Book of Chronicles, chapter 12, verse 38, historical illustration circa 1850

Charles Lavigerie (1825-1892). French missionary and cardinal. Transportation of the relics of St Louis. Engraving by Man. The Iberian Illustration, 1885.

Jesus crucified, 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.

Benjamites carrying off the women of Shiloh to be their wives (Judges 21) Old Testament. Antique bible illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

Celebration of the return of the circumcision of a young boy, Tangier, Morocco. North of Africa. Morocco by Edmondo de Amicis 1875. Le Tour du Monde 1879

Snake Charmer in the second room of Medinet Habu, Egypt in XIX century. Africa. Old 19th century engraved illustration, El Mundo Ilustrado 1881

Dagger dance and stick dance of the people of Java, Indonesia, in 1880, historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century, Asia

'Christ Taken Captive', 1510 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer.

An Angel in gold armor is sent to deliver the Israelits. II Maccabees 11. Draw by Gustave Dore. Engraving by A. Gusmand.. The Bible Illustration.

Theodosius I Flavius Theodosius Augustus, 347, 395, also known as Theodosius the Great, was Roman emperor from 379 AD to 395 AD History of Ancient Rome, Roman Empire, Italy, Europe

Rowry of scipio, monogram miss ICG, after Antonio Tempesta, c. 1620 print Scipio Africanus is surrounded by his soldiers. A clean virgin is brought for him. Scipio gives the Virgin unharmed back to her fiancé Allucius. Fresh rules in Latin in STUDMARGE. paper etching (story of) P. Cornelius Scipio Africanus Major. the soldier; the soldier's life. the continence of Scipio: he restores a captive woman to her bridegroom Allucius, who kneels before him; the ransom offered by the bride's parents is given to Allucius as a wedding-gift

Christ carrying the Cross. The Way to Calvary. Old 19th century engraved illustration from Jesus Christ by Veuillot 1881

The Field of the Cloth of Gold. Summit meeting between King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France from 7 to 24 June 1520. Henry VIII in the camp of the Field of the Cloth of Gold. Engraving.

The Firing and Sacking of the Synagogue, 1857. Scene from "Master Walter, the Physician. A Tale of Old London": ' "They have fired the Synagogue"...Muriel said quietly, " and it will be our turn next...When the sun rose on the morning following that eventful night the ruins of the Synagogue and of the best houses in the quarter, and the dead bodies of 700 Jews, bore witness to the fervent zeal of the Christian mob'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857.

Native Americans honour their god of hunting with ritual ceremonies involving sacrifice, trusting that this will ensure them success in future expeditions. Date: 1737

ANTIGUO TESTAMENTO. "DAVID PASA SOBRE LOS AMMONITAS CON CARROS ARMADOS DE HOCES". Grabado de Gustave Doré. S. XIX.

Death of Saul on the Mountains in Gilboa.

A woodcut engraving depicting Native Americans, Florida. Dated 16th century

Jesus sea sermon, chapter 13, verse 2, shore, people, crowd, listener, parable, speech, preaching, arm, index finger raising, soldier, men, woman, child, fishing boat, fishing nets, Matthew Gospel, New Testament, Bible, historical illustration 1850

St. Edmund Slain by the Danes, 870

Jerome of Prague (1360-1416). Bohemian heretic. Spread the doctrine of Wycliffe. Condemned by the Council of Constance (1414), died in the fire. Engraving.

Marruecos. Siglo XIX. "Tufeo". Bárbaro castigo aplicado a los moros que infringen el ayuno del Ramadán. Grabado de 1888.

Sicilian Vespers, 1282. Massacre of the French in Sicily. Tradition establishes the origin of the rebellion on 30 March 1282 in the Church of the Holy Spirit in Palermo, where Easter Monday was being celebrated. Many of the city's inhabitants had gathered there the sunset prayer marking the beginning of the night vigil. In the square next to the church, the faithful were waiting for Vespers to begin when a group of drunken Frenchmen, one of them a sergeant, approached a young married woman and began to harass her. Her husband stabbed him in response. The rest of the Frenchmen came to his aid and avenged him, but the more numerous Palermitans surrounded them and killing them all just as the church bells, and those of the whole town, began to ring. Engraving depicting French soldiers outraging a young Sicilian noblewoman. "Glorias Espanolas" (Glories of Spain). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1890.

The Oaths of Strasbourg; mutual pledges of allegiance between Louis the German (876); ruler of East Francia; and his half-brother Charles the Bald (877); ruler of West Francia made on 12 February 842.

The arrest of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. Kiss of Judas. Engraving. Holy Bible, 19th century.

The Norman Thanksgiving after the Battle of Hastings, 1066. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.

Khiva, Uzbekistan: a woman being stoned to death and a man being hanged. Wood engraving by J. Huyot after E. Bayard, 1878.

Revolutionaries dance and sing around a 'Tree of Liberty'. Date: 1792

Dance to the Widow of a Warrior”, Tribe Unknown, Book Illustration from Indian Horrors or Massacres of the Red Men”, by Henry Davenport Northrop, 1891

The funeral procession of King Henry V, 1422. Artist: Unknown

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

In front of the church of Wittenberg, with Martin Luthers theses on the door, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

The last steps of Thomas Munzer. Thomas Müntzer, c.1489 - 1525. German preacher, theologian and a leader of the German peasant and plebeian uprising of 1525 commonly known as the German Peasants' W

Emperor Charles V and Pope Clemens VII, plate 27; Procession of Charles V with the Pope in Bologna after his coronation to Emperor, 1530. Emperor Charles V and Pope Clemens VII, plate 27. Procession of Karel V with the Pope Clemens VII in Bologna after his coronation to emperor, February 24, 1530.

Spain. First Carlist War (1833-1840). Monastic uprising. Franciscan friars storm the streets of Salamanca, shouting in support of King Charles V (Don Carlos María Isidro de Borbón, the Carlist pretender to the Spanish throne), to provocate the supporters of Isabella II. Engraving. Panorama Español, Crónica Contemporánea. Madrid, 1842.

España. Conquista de Granada en 1492 por los Reyes Católicos. Grabado de 1854.

Religious ceremony on Hispanola Island (Santo Domingo), Antilles 16th Century.

Attila the Hun, c. 406 - c. 453. Leader of the Huns who eventually led a tribal empire which included Ostrogoths and Alans. After an illustration in Johnson´s Natural History, published 1869.

Bedouin camp in the Desert, Ancient Egypt History. Old 19th century engraved illustration from El Mundo Ilustrado 1879

The destruction of Jerusalem. Book Kings, Old Testament, Catholic Bible , painting by Wilhelm von Kaulbach (1805-1874) was a German painter. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Ilustración Artística 1882

Augustine of Canterbury, 6th century, a Benedictine monk, the first Archbishop of Canterbury, Apostle to the English, founder of the English Church

Hannibal (247 ñ 183BC); Punic Carthaginian military commander; considered one of the greatest military commanders in history. Seen here as a boy begging his father to take him to an overseas war. In the story; Hannibal's father took him up and brought him to a sacrificial chamber. Hamilcar held Hannibal over the fire roaring in the chamber and made him swear that he would never be a friend of Rome.

Venice, Senate of Venice, Rasciotti, Donato, Tintoretto, Jacopo, Italy, Carracci, Agostino, Crucifixion of Christ, verso - stamped, Death of Christ on Golgotha. Christ hangs on the cross, to his left and right the two criminals are being crucified. Longinus is about to thrust his lance into Christ's side. A group of men on horses and donkeys look on. The Marys and John mourn under the cross. Text in Latin in bottom margin., print, prints, height 510 mm, width 1197 mm, Italian, 1557 - 1602-03-22, print maker, printmaker, 1589 - 1589, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), 1519 - 1594, after, after painting by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher, granter of privilege

ISLAMIC PROPHET MOHAMMED AT MECCA MUHAMMAD MUHAMMED HALFTONE

KING JOHN SIGNING THE GREAT CHARTER

The Coronation of Hugh Capet as King of the Franks from 987 to 996, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

The destruction of Jerusalem. Book Kings, Old Testament, Catholic Bible , painting by Wilhelm von Kaulbach (1805-1874) was a German painter. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Ilustración Artística 1882

Death of Saul. Saul kneels and nails his own sword killing himself. Samuel book. Sacred biblical history Old Testament. Old engraving from the book Historia Sagrada 1920 Juan Lagui Lliteras

Procession of the Crusaders round the walls of Jerusalem, 1099 (1905). Artist: Unknown.

THE BARONS' REVOLT AGAINST THE KING

Moroccan customs and traditions carnival in Safi, Morocco, North Africa. Old XIX century engraved illustration from La Ilustracion Española y Americana 1894

Spain. First Carlist War (1833-1840). Monastic uprising. Franciscan friars storm the streets of Salamanca, shouting in support of King Charles V (Don Carlos María Isidro de Borbón, the Carlist pretender to the Spanish throne), to provocate the supporters of Isabella II. Engraving. Panorama Español, Crónica Contemporánea. Madrid, 1842.

Templars - after Mifliez, Possibly an Engraving from an original work by Ferdinand Mifliez, Illustration from John Cassell's Illustrated History of England, Vol. I from the earliest period to the reign of Edward the Fourth, Cassell, Petter and Galpin, 185

Julianus returns the hostage son at the leader of the Chamaven, approx. 350-363. Julianus The apostate returns the hostage son at the leader of the Chamaven.

Thankmar's death, Thankmar, 900 or 906-938, from the family of Liudolfings, historical engraving, 1880

The procession of the Cimbren over the Alps. The Cimbren draw over the Alps. Design for a print.

Story of Prophet Moses, Moses smashes the rock to give water to his followers, c. 1810, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from 18th or 19th century original.

'Louis and Charles Taking "Strasburg Oath" Before Their Armies', (842AD), 1890. Creator: Unknown.

David Bringing the Ark from Kirjath-Jearim J. Castelli (19th C. Italian)

Nantes : mme.de la Billais and two daughters guillotined for distributing images of the Sacred Heart : from the sky M de Billais, previously executed, encourages them. Date: 1794

Antwerp, Jode, Gerard de, Groeningen, Gerard van, Wierix, Johannes, Thesaurus sacrarum historiarum veteris testamenti, elegantissimis imaginibus expressum excellentissimorum in hac arte virorum opera: nunc primum in lucem editus, History of the Maccabees, Mattathias kills a Jew and an envoy of the king, Mattathias kills a Jew who, in accordance with the king's command, wanted to offer a sacrifice on the altar in Modein and the king's envoy. In this way he showed his devotion to the law of God. Below the representation is a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 1 Macc. 2. This print is part of an album., print, album page, prints, height 203 mm, width 286 mm, South Netherlands, 1549 - 1618, print maker, 1585 - 1585, fourth quarter 16th century, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, Southern Netherlands, 1515 - 1599, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, Northern Netherlands, 1509 - 1591-02-05, publisher

"Bernabo Visconti, Duke of Milan, receiving the Nuncios from Pope Innocent VI., in 1361", by Giannetti, in the Crystal Palace Exhibition, 1869. Engraving of a painting. 'The striking historical picture...relates to a well-known incident of Italian history, which shows the barbarous ferocity and insolence of the Ghibelline nobles...Visconti had sheltered himself in the castle of Marignano during the dreadful plague prevailing in Milan...and he had thereby incurred the displeasure of the Pope. Bernabo, having received intimation that the Pope had excommunicated him, arranged that the m

Wedding celebration with music and acrobatics and a veiled bride in Cairo, 1880, Egypt, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century artwork, exact original date unknown, Africa

Judaskus and arrest of Christ, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1612 - 1615 print Christ and his students in the Hof van Getsemane. Judas kisses Christ on the cheek. The soldiers surround and arrest him. Peter tries to defend Christ and attacks one of the soldiers. Antwerp paper engraving the kiss of Judas: accompanied by soldiers with torches and lanterns, he kisses Christ. Peter draws his sword and cuts off Malchus' ear

Historic photo (ca 1880) of The Miracle of the Slave, The Miracle of St. Mark, a painting by the Italian Renaissance artist Jacopo Tintoretto, Italy, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date not known, Europe

Multiplication of loaves of bread and two fish. Jesus feeds the multitude with five loaves and two fishes (Matthew 14:17,18) New Testament. Antique bible illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

Death of Agag Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883. 1860 - 1869. still image. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection. Biblical events, executions, Samuel (Biblical judge), Warriors

Engraving after William Hogarth (1697 - 1764) from his series, "Hudibras", a poem by Samuel Bulter (16131680), satirising the Cromwellians and Presbyterian Church. Plate III: "Hudibras's First Adventure"

The Tower of Babel, according to the Book of Genesis, was an enormous tower built in the plain of Shinar. According to the biblical account, a united humanity of the generations following the Great Flood, speaking a single language and migrating from the east, came to the land of Shinar, where they resolved to build a city with a tower 'with its top in the heavens..lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the Earth'. God came down to see what they did and said: 'They are one people and have one language, and nothing will be withholden from them which they purpose to do'. So God said, 'Come, let us go down and confound their speech'. And so God scattered them upon the face of the Earth, and confused their languages, and they left off building the city, which was called Babel 'because God there confounded the language of all the Earth'.(Genesis 11:5-8). The Tower of Babel has often been associated with known structures, notably the Etemenanki, a ziggurat dedicated to Marduk by Nabopo

Moroccan customs and traditions carnival in Safi, Morocco, North Africa. Old XIX century engraved illustration from La Ilustracion Española y Americana 1894

Hans Tausen and Bishop Rönnow, Hans Tausen, also called Johann Tausen or Taussen, born c. 1494, died 11 November 1561, Danish theologian and Protestan...

The victory over the Amorites. Joshua Book. Sacred biblical history Old Testament. Old engraving from the book Historia Sagrada 1920

Station of the Cross: Via Dolorosa: Engraving from Lives of the Saints by the Reverend Sabin Baring-Gould, published 1898

Engraving depicting Edward VII (1841-1910), as the Prince of Wales, investing the Maharajah of Jodhpore with the Star of India. Dated 19th Century

Funeral of William the Conqueror at Caen, engraving, England

Hans Tausen and Bishop Roennow, Hans Tausen, also called Johann Tausen or Taussen, born c. 1494, died 11 November 1561, Danish theologian and Protestant reformer and Bishop Joachim Ronnow, Hans Tausen and Bishop Ronnow, also called Johann Tausen or Taussen, born c. 1494, died November 11, 1561, Danish theologian and Protestant reformer and Bishop Joachim Ronnow, Historical, digitally improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century, digitally restau

Pausanias sacrifices to the gods before the battle of Platæa Leutemann, H. (Heinrich), 1824-1905. still image. Conjectural works. 1882. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection. Greece , Religion, Sacrifices, Altars, Armies , Greek , To 499, Priests , Greece , To 499, Animal sacrifice, Greece , History , To 499, Pausanias, of Sparta, active 479 B.C.-470 B.C., Plataea, Battle of, Plataiai, Greece, 479 B.C.

Saladin was the first Sultan of Egypt from 1171 and Sultan of Syria from 1174, Third Crusade, Historical, digital reproduction of a 19th century original

Old Testament. Book of Esther. The Triumph of Mordecai. Drawing by Hotelin, engraving by Gustave Dore. 19th century.

King Louis IX aka St Louis prisoner in Eygypt 1250 during the seventh crusade

King Ottokar of Bohemia submits to Emperor Rudolph of Habsburg, Ottokar Premysl or Premysl Ottokar, c. 1232, 1278, as Ottokar II King of Bohemia from 1253, Rudolf of Habsburg, 1218, 1291, historical engraving from 1883, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original. century, King Ottokar of Bohemia submits to Emperor Rudolph of Habsburg, Ottokar Premysl or Premysl Ottokar, c. 1232, as Ottokar II King of Bohemia from 1253, Rudolf of Habsburg

Frederick I, Barbarossa taking leave in front of setting out on his cruise, 1189, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

'Israelites Going Into Capitvity', 1890. Creator: Unknown.

Reception of F M. Mouhot by the Kings Of Laos, circa 1860

How a wonderful Apparition terrified the Saracens

Penn's Treaty with the Indians

Battle between the house of David and the house of Ishbaal for the kingship. Old Testament. Antique bible illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

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