Biblical Illustrations

Classic engravings depicting significant biblical narratives, showcasing scenes from the Old Testament with intricate details and dramatic compositions.

Gustave Dore's engraving. 19th cent. Boaz and Ruth.

Scene from the biblical story, Tobias' homecoming, story of Tobias traveling to Rages with the archangel Raphael, picking up money, defeating the demons and finding his future woman Sara in front of returning home to his parents as a healed, rich man and healing his blind father's eyes with fish oil, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900, joyful greeting between old friends, accompanied by a Angel, in a village scene

Gustave Dore's engraving. 19th cent. Boaz and Ruth.

BOAZ AND RUTH, BY GUSTAVE DORE

Scene from the biblical story, Jacob receives the blessing, a central biblical story from Genesis chapter 27, in which Jacob's mother Rebecca causes him to pretend to be his twin brother Esau in order to obtain the first-born blessing from his blind father Isaac, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900

Nehemiah the prophet at the gates of Jerusalem. Old Testament. Antique digitally colored Biblical illustration by Gustave Doré (1832-1883)

A father teaches his children the law, teach, teach, sitting, group, young people, plants, building, outside, Bible, Old Testament, Book of Deuteronomy, Chapter 6, Verse 7

Scene from the biblical story, Rachel, at the well, a central figure in the Old Testament, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900

Ruth in Boaz's Field, Boaz is a biblical figure who appears in the Book of Ruth in the Hebrew Bible/Ruth in Boaz's Field, Boaz is a biblical figure appearing in the Book of Ruth in the Hebrew Bible, historical, digitally restored reproduction of an original model from the 19th century, exact original date not known, subsequently colored

David is damned by Semei. Semei insulted David and the penitent king forgave him. Samuel book. Sacred biblical history Old Testament. Old engraving

Saint Peter and the disciples preach the gospel. New Testament. Antique digitally colored Biblical illustration by Gustave Doré (1832-1883)

Scene from the biblical story, Hagar and Ishmael are central figures in the Bible, where Hagar, the Egyptian maid of Sarah, gives birth to Abraham a son: Ishmael, Abraham's first-born son and progenitor of the Ishmaelites, who is later considered the progenitor of the Arabs, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900

Two Abyssinian monks, Ethiopia. Old 19th century engraved, Narrative of a Journey through Abyssinia by Guillaume Lejean from El Mundo en La Mano 1879

Boaz and Ruth. Boaz allows Ruth to gather grain in his fields during the harvest because he has heard of her kidnapping from his mother-in-law, Naomi (Book of Ruth) Old Testament. Antique bible illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

Theodore II, Negus of Ethiopia asking the patriarch of Alexandria for a blessing, Ethiopia. East Africa, drawing by Emile Bayard (1837-1891) Travel in Abyssinia, 1862-1863 by Guillaume Lejean (1828 -1871) Le Tour du Monde 1867

Joseph is thrown into the pit, many people, tie up, throw, strangle, kill, dew, cruel, dark, outdoor, hill, Bible, Old Testament, First Book of Moses, Chapter 37, Verse 20, Historical illustration 1850

Samuel Blesses Saul. Old Testament. Antique bible illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

Woodcut, Peter, the Supreme Shepherd, John 21, 15;17, New Testament, Catholic Picture Bible

Noah cursed Ham. Old Testament. Antique bible illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

Slaughter of the Prophets of Baal (I Kings 18:40) Old Testament. Antique digitally colored Biblical illustration by Gustave Doré (1832-1883)

The Bible. Book of Genesis. Abraham send Hagar and Ishmael Away. Engraving by Dore. 1866. Author: GUSTAVE DORÉ.

The Helvetians enter Gaul - The people of the Swiss Mountains decide to seek a warmer and safer home in Gaul

Biblical story, David spares Sauls heirs, chrome lithograph from a house Bible, ca 1870

OFRENDAS POR LA SALUD DEL MIKADO. Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION. France.

Scene from the biblical story, Lot's selection, Lot's decision to choose the fertile plain around the sinful cities of Sodom and Gomorrah instead of staying with his Uncle Abraham, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900

David Quits Jerusalem James Tissot (1836-1902 French) Jewish Museum, New York, USA

Wm. Hole's paintings, O.T., Old Testament 1925, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

First book of Moses, chapter 21, verse 14, expulsion of Ishmael and his mother, she set off and wandered through the desert near Beersheba, Negev desert, Bible, Old Testament, Genesis, story of creation, law books, tent, children, woman, man, carry water jug on shoulders, drive away, severe, tears, pain, sadness, sheep, historical illustration based on Gustave Doré around 1880

Jesus Appears to the Holy Women. Colored Illustration for The life of Our Lord Jesus Christ written by the four evangelists, 1853

David sparing Saul's heirs, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870

Remains of Queen Jezebel after she was thrown from the palace windows, 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.

Saint Elizabeth of Hungary. Colour lithograph.

Biblical Story, Watering the Thirsty, Historical Steel Engraving from 1860

Scene from the biblical story, sacrifice of Noah, first action of Noah after he and his family had left the ark after the flood, authentic reproduction of a school wall painting, historical, around 1900

Peruvian nativus of the Antis tribe sniffing tobacco, Peru, South America. Old XIX century engraved from Le Tour du Monde 1864

Jesus at the house of Martha and Mary (Luke 10: 41, 42) New Testament. Antique digitally colored Biblical illustration by Gustave Doré (1832-1883)

The miracle of the five loaves and the two fish. Colored Illustration for The life of Our Lord Jesus Christ written by the four evangelists, 1853

Arab Men, 4th to 6th Centuries, Illustration, The History of Costume, Braun & Schneider, Munich, Germany, 1861-1880

Homer Reciting the Iliad Artist Unknown Lithograph

Scene from the biblical story, The encounter between Jacob and Esau is the conciliatory climax after years of separation and enmity, after Jacob stole the blessing from Esau through cunning, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900

Disciples plucking corn on the Sabbath. Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn and his disciples were an hungred and began to pluck the ears of corn and to eat. New Testament. Antique bible illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

Christ Sending Out the Seventy Disciples Two by Two James Tissot (1836-1902 French)

The caption for this illustration reads: The old woman was absorbed in playing with the bird. A king had a son and wanted a suitable bride for him. After no luck, the prince decided to kill himself, but a voice told him to find an old woman with gold hair, grab her hair, and take the bird she is holding. The prince does so (as seen here) and the old woman becomes a princess - they marry and live happily. The illustration is from a 1921 book on Serbian myths and legends.

Jesus Christ, You are Peter, the rock, and upon this rock I will build my church / Jesus Christus, Du bist Petrus, der Fels, und auf diesen Felsen will ich meine Kirche bauen, historisch, C:CC5historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Originaldatum nicht bekannt.

The Feeding of the 4000. Gospel of Matthew. Chapter 15. Verses 30 to 37. Illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883). Colored engraving.

Jack fells the beanstalk, thereby causing the Giant to fall to his death, justifying Jack's reputation in the giant-killing business.

Scene from the biblical story, The story of Elisha and the Shunammite woman, a biblical tale about a prophet (Elisha) and a wealthy woman from Sunem who harbours him, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900

Scene from the biblical story, The Story of Naaman and Elisha, Elisha is about how Naaman, a Syrian military leader with leprosy, is cured by the prophet Elisha, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900

Scene from the biblical story, The Garden of Gethsemane is the biblical place at the foot of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, where Jesus Christ spent his last night in freedom, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historic, around 1900

Francesco Hayez depicted Emperor Rudolf with a priest using chalk, ink, and feather before 1844, showing figure positions and gestures.

Engraving depicts two Native American's, Hiawatha and Minne.Ha.Ha. Hiawatha is seen smoking through a long pipe. Dated 1870

Jesus preaches the Sermon on the Mount to a large crowd.

Colour Illustration; Christiana's Visitor; a scene from John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress

The flight of the Holy Family to Egypt. Colored Illustration for The life of Our Lord Jesus Christ written by the four evangelists, 1853

Scene from the biblical story, The first reported appearance of the Risen Lord in the Bible is for Mary Magdalene on Easter morning, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historic, around 1900

Easter Sunday Christen Dalsgaard (1824-1907 Danish)

Kashmiri boatmen rows boats in the waters of Dal-Lake in Srinagar Summer Capital Of Indian, Kashmir. India, Asia. Old 19th century engraved illustration from Trip to Punjab and Kashmir by Guillaume Lejean, Le Tour du Monde 1870

Inhabitants of Mount Sinai. History of Arabia. Old engraving published in L'Univers Arabia, in 1841. History of the ancient Arabia

Jesus Appears to the Holy Women. Illustration for The life of Our Lord Jesus Christ written by the four evangelists, 1853

The second miraculous catch of fish. Illustration for The life of Our Lord Jesus Christ written by the four evangelists, 1853

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.

Kashmiri boatmen rows boats in the waters of Dal-Lake in Srinagar Summer Capital Of Indian, Kashmir. India, Asia. Old 19th century engraved illustration from Trip to Punjab and Kashmir by Guillaume Lejean, Le Tour du Monde 1870

History. North Africa. Bedouin camp. Engraving. (Later colouration). Iconographic Enclyclopaedia of science, Literature and Art. 19th century. Author: HENRY WINKLES. Johan George Heck.

Entrance into Jerusalem, Friedrich Georg Burmeister

Peasants of the surroundings of Trabzon, Turkey, drawing from Travels in Lazistan and in Armenia, 1869, by Theophile-Louis Deyrolle (1844-1923), from Il Giro del mondo (World Tour), Journal of geography, travel and costumes, Volume IV, Issue 3, June 15, 1876.

Jesus' parable. Prodigal Son. My father's hired men have food to spare, and here I am starving to death. Engraving, 19th century.

Louis IX (1214 - 1270). King of France (1226-1270). Saint Louis administering justice in the open field. Engraving. Iconographic Enclyclopaedia of science, Literature and Art. 19th century. Author: Johan George Heck.

The British 1868 Expedition to Abyssinia was a punitive expedition carried out by armed forces of the British Empire against the Ethiopian Empire. Emperor Tewodros II of Ethiopia, also known as 'Theodore', imprisoned several missionaries and two representatives of the British government. The punitive expedition launched by the British in response required the transportation of a sizable military force hundreds of miles across mountainous terrain lacking any road system. The force consisted of 13,000 British and Indian soldiers, 26,000 camp followers and over 40,000 animals, including elephants. It set sail from Bombay in upwards of 280 steam and sailing ships. The advance guard of engineers landed at Zula on the Red Sea, about 30 miles (48 km) south of Massawa. The decisive battle took place at the mountain fortress of Magdala on April 10-11, 1868. British casualties were 2 killed and 18 wounded, while the Ethiopians lost 700 killed and 1,400 wounded. The defeated emperor Tewodoros com

Portrait of Khumir man, woman and child. Tunisia, North Africa. Old engraving illustration from the book Nueva Geografia Universal by Eliseo Reclus

Saint James the Great. Line engraving by G.P. Lorenzi after J. Calendi after A. del Sarto.

Scene from the biblical story, Joseph greets his father, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900

Scene from the biblical story, John the Baptist, a Jewish prophet and preacher of repentance who is considered the forerunner of Jesus Christ, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900

Ku Klux Klan meeting on the mountains of Georgia, 1920. Achille Beltrame (1871-1945), illustration from La domenica del Corriere. Racism, nineteenth-twentieth century United States.

Painting depicting Jacob obtaining his father's blessing.

Scene from the biblical story, Elias and Ahab at Naboth's vineyard is found in the Bible, where King Ahab demands the vineyard from Naboth, a Jezreelite, who does not want to sell it. Queen Jezebel then has Naboth charged with blasphemy and executed, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900

Scene from the biblical story, Daniel in the lion's den, well-known biblical story in which the prophet Daniel is slandered by envious court officials and thrown into a pit with hungry lions as punishment for continuing to pray to his god, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900

Scene from the biblical story, The Narrative of Abraham and Isaac describes how God tests Abraham by ordering him to offer his beloved son Isaac as a burnt offering on Mount Moria, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900

The badly wounded knight confessing next to a priest, Second Crusade, Crusades were strategically, religiously and economically motivated wars sanctioned by the Latin Church between 1095-99 and the 13th century, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date not known

Christian, the pilgrim of the title, kneels in wonderment as he and his companion arrive within sight of the Holy City. Illustration by Henry Courtney Selous (1803-1890) for an 1844 edition of The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan

Jesus teaching on the sea shore, c1890. Artist: James Tissot

Scene from the biblical story, Moses breaks the tablets of the law because he catches the people of Israel with the golden calf, which they worship in his absence while receiving the commandments from God on Mount Sinai, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900

Finding scattered soldiers in the Third Crusade, Crusades were strategically, religiously and economically motivated wars sanctioned by the Latin Church between 1095-99 and the 13th century, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century artwork, exact original date unknown

Scene from the biblical story, the famous biblical parable of the prodigal son, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900

Johann Tetzel Selling Indulgences in Saxony. Tetzel (ca. 1460-1519), a Dominician monk, promoted the sale of indulgences to save peoples souls in their afterlife. Colored engraving 1880.

Arnaud Gerkens, Johannes Christiaan d', Amsterdam, Sluyter, Dirk Jurriaan, Bible illustration for Matthew 13, verso lower right - stamped, An older man with a turban stands at the edge of a cornfield. Two other men point out the corn to him. With a frame of grain bundles, grapevines, flowers and fruits. Above and below a reference to the Bible verses Mat. 13:24-30., print, prent, prints, height 242 mm, width 167 mm, Dutch, 1811-11-14 - 1886-05-29, print maker, printmaker, 1826 - 1886, paper, papier, etching, etchings, engraving, engraving (printing process), 1823-05-22 - 1892-04-21, intermediary draughtsman

Scene from the biblical story, story of Ruth and Boaz, is about the Moabite widow Ruth, who remains loyal to her mother-in-law Naomi, moves to Bethlehem and regains prosperity and security there through her goodness and Boaz's mercy by marrying Boaz, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900

Scene from the biblical story, the famous biblical parable of the prodigal son, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900

Scene from the biblical story, The story of the ten lepers, lepers, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900, A man kneels humbly in front of a figure dressed in white, surrounded by observers

The miraculous catch of fish. New Testament. Antique digitally colored Biblical illustration by Gustave Doré (1832-1883)

Lord appears to Moses from the burning bush, engraving by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Germany

The Magnificat: Virgin Mary accepting the role that God has chosen for her, and saying 'My soul doth magnify the Lord '. Illustration from JJ Tissot 'The Life of our Lord Jesus Christ' London c1890. Oleograph

Untitled: Monks, Arthur Pond, ca. 1705-1758, British, after Annibale Carracci, 1560-1609, Italian, 1740, Sheet: 13 5/8 x 9 9/16in. (34.6 x 24.3cm)

Mary of Egypt (344-421). Patron saint of penitents. Engraving by Capuz. "Christian year", 1852.

Scene from the biblical story, The first disciples or first apostles in the Bible are traditionally the fishermen Simon Peter and Andrew, authentic reproduction of a school mural, historical, around 1900

Suintila (ca. 588 Ð 633/635). Visigothic King of Hispania, Septimania and Galicia from 621 to 631. Suintila escape with his son Ricimer (ca. 610-631). Colored engraving.

Pilgrims being fed by peasants, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Painting depicting Saul being struck blind on the road to Damascus.

The Lost Sheep James Webb (1825-1895 British)

'They "sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty pieces of silver"', (mid-late 19th century). Biblical scene, from Genesis 37: 28: 'Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty pieces of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt.' Joseph is sold to the Ishmaelites by his own brothers. Engraving after a work of the 18th century.

The Battle of the Field of Mars, the Morava Field, near Duernkrut and Jedenspeigen took place on 26 August 1278. Rudolf I, also known as Rudolf of Habsburg, Rudolf of Habsburg, and the Death of Ottokar II, the Iron and Golden King, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

The baptism of Saxon Duke Widukind, also Wittekind, in 785 was a decisive turning point in the Saxon Wars against Charlemagne, as Widukind, the leader of the Saxon resistance, was baptized after his defeat, Charles became his godfather and he took an oath of allegiance, school picture, authentic reproduction of a school mural, around 1911, exact date unknown, historical

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