Biblical Stories and Illustrations

Historical engravings depicting key moments from the Old Testament, illustrating narratives involving figures like David and Job, with expressive characters and dramatic scenes.

Antiochus Persecution of Israelites by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld, illustration, (1794-1872)

Biblical scene, the three woman at the grave of Jesus, angel proclaims a message of resurrection to woman at the empty grave, historical, authentic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th-century model, record date not stated

Woodcut, David is anointed king, First Book of Samuel, 16, 12;13, Old Testament, Catholic Picture-Bible

Job response to Zofar. Job knowing his ruin opens his arms the Lord gave me everything. Job book. Sacred biblical history Old Testament. Old engraving from the book Historia Sagrada 1920 Juan Lagui Lliteras

Antiochus Persecution of Israelites by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld, illustration, (1794-1872)

David Despised by His Wife by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld, (1794-187)

Woodcut, David and Abigail, First Book of Samuel, 25, 23, Old Testament, Catholic Picture-Bible

After his successes against the Carthaginians, Publius Cornelius Scipio is awarded a massive triumphal procession ; he is henceforth known as Scipio Africanus. Date: 203 BCE

Martyrdom of St. Polncarp, historic steel engraving from 1860

Attila, 406, 453, often referred to as Attila the Hun, with Pope Leo I 400, 461, known as Leo the Great, the history of ancient Rome, Roman Empire, Italy, Europe

New Testament. Gospel of Matthew. Chapter XXVII. Jesus insulted. Gustave Dore's drawing. Engraving by Pannemaker.

The daughter of Jairus. Our Lord Jesus resurrects Jairus daughter. Luke book, New Testament Sacred biblical history. Old engraving

The appearance of Onias and Jeremiah. Judas Maccabeus chosen by God for the liberating leader. Maccabees book. Sacred biblical history Old Testament.

Alcibiades Interrupting the Banquet of Agathon. A characteristic picture of ancient Grecian life, this illustrates the story told in Platos Banquet or Symposium. The young Alcibiades (later became Athenian staesman) and a band of drunken revellers burst in upon the feast at which the poet Agathon (lived 400s B.C.) is entertaining Socrates and others. The host meets the flower-crowned invaders, half in welcome, half in rebuke.

The Death of Caesar, 44 BC Gaius Julius Caesa, Rome, History of Ancient Rome, Roman Empire, Italy, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, Europe

Black and White Illustration of Saint Paul at Lystra

Jesus Entrance to Jerusalem, Palm Sunday, 1880, woodcut, Italy, Europe

Woodcut, the miracle in the desert, Second Book of Moses, Exodus, 16, 8, Old Testament, Catholic Picture-Bible

The healing of the lame man. Peter the Apostle in the name of our Lord Jesus son of God heals a lame from birth. Acts of the Apostles book,

Historic steel engraving, Aristippus of Cyrene, a Greek philosopher, scene from Aristippus and some of his Contemporaries, a novel by Christoph Martin Wieland

The arrival of the Magi to see Jesus Christ

Woodcut, Joseph is sold by his brothers, Genesis 37, 28, creation of the world, Old Testament, Catholic Picture-Bible

The daughter of Jairus. Our Lord Jesus resurrects Jairus daughter. Luke book, New Testament, Old 19th century engraved illustration from History of the Bible 1883

Cleansing the Temple. Jesus expels buyers and sellers from the Jerusalem temple. New Testament. Antique bible illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

Saint. Peter (c. 1 B.C.-67 A.C). Apostle of Jesus Christ and first Pope of the Catholic Church. Saint Peter and Saint John healing a lame. (Acts of the Apostles, Cap.III, verses 1 through 8). Drawing by Dore.

Die Richterin Debora ist eine Person aus dem Tanach, der jüdischen Bibel, Historisch, digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhund...

David consecrates his treasures to the Lord, give, offer, men, altar of sacrifice, smoke, king, silver, gold, holy, precious, Bible, Old Testament, Second Book of Samuel, chapter 8, verse 11, historical illustration circa 1850, Middle East

Meeting between Psamtik III and Cambyses, Egypt, from Cassell's Universal History, published 1888

The Chongzhen Emperor killing his daughter, before hanging himself. (Drawing by a European artist for Martino Martini's De bello tartarico). The decline of the Ming intensified during Chongzhen's reign. Popular uprisings broke out throughout China, including those of Zhang Xianzhong and the more important Li Zicheng. These could not be put down by the already hard-pressed Ming armies, who had to contend with the Manchu threat to the north. In April 1644, Li prepared to take the Ming capital of Beijing. Rather than face capture and probable execution at the hands of the newly-proclaimed Shun Dynasty, Chongzhen arranged a feast and gathered all members of the imperial household aside from his sons. Using his sword, he killed all of them there. All died except his second daughter, Princess Chang Ping, whose attempt to resist the sword blow resulted in her left arm being severed by her father. Then, still wearing his imperial attire, Chongzhen fled to Jingshan Hill and hanged himself on a

Exodus. The Israelites Gathering Manna. Sacred biblical history Old Testament. Old engraving from the book Historia Sagrada 1920

Exodus. The Israelites Gathering Manna. Sacred biblical history Old Testament. Old engraving from the book Historia Sagrada 1920 Juan Lagui Lliteras

Woodcut, the baptism of the heathen Cornelius, Acts of the Apostles, Gospel of Luke, 10, 1, New Testament, Catholic Picture-Bible

Genesis. Sara told Abraham to throw the slave Hagar and her son Ishmael. Sacred biblical history Old Testament. Old engraving from the book Historia Sagrada 1920 Juan Lagui Lliteras

Paul preaching in Ephesus, historic steel engraving from 1860

Ephraim bears sorrow for his sons, People, Men, Sitting talking, Conversation, Suffering, Outdoors, Bible, Old Testament, First Book of Chronicles, Chapter 7, Verse 22, historical illustration circa 1850

Peter and John at the Beautiful Gate. 'Silver and gold have I none, but such as I have give I to thee'. 'Bible' Acts 3.6. Wood engraving .

Moses shows the people the tablets of the law, Second Book of Moses, Chapter 34, Verses 4-35, Old Testament, Bible, Moses, laws, tablets, tablets of the law, stone, God, Mount Sinai, descend, Aaron, children of Israel, talk, landscape, historical illustration 1890

The 1895 caption reads: "Daniel in the Lion's Den." The wise men knew Daniel prayed to God, so they tricked King Darius into making a new law. Anyone who prayed to God would be thrown into a lions' den. Daniel chose to pray to God anyway. The king's wise men saw Daniel praying and told the king that Daniel was breaking the law.

Woodcut, The Lad of Naim, Luke 7, 12, New Testament, Catholic Picture Bible

The people of Israel express their willingness to abide by the ten commandments. Old Testament, Old 19th century engraved illustration from History of the Bible 1883

Council of Jerusalem. Apostolic Conference, Year 50 after Christ. New Testament, Old 19th century engraved illustration from History of the Bible 1883

David the psalmists petition, he also composed hymns in thanksgiving. Psalms book. Sacred biblical history Old Testament. Old engraving from the book Historia Sagrada 1920 Juan Lagui Lliteras

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

Engraving from The Dore Bible illustrating Lamentations i 1 and 2 The People Mourning over the Ruins of Jerusalem by Gustave Dore 1832-1883 French artist and illustrator

St Elizabeth or Elizabeth of Hungary, 1207, 1231, helping the poor

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 from the book Historia Sagrada 1920 Juan Lagui Lliteras

Henri IV receives the homage of the chevaliers du Saint- Esprit : the Holy Spirit attends the occasion in person, though none of those present seems to notice. Date: 8 January 1595

Ten plagues of Egypt. Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh, with the Rods Turned into Serpents. Old Testament, Old 19th century engraved illustration from History of the Bible 1883

Woodcut, The Brazen Snake, Fourth Book of Moses, Book of Numbers, 12, 9, Old Testament, Catholic Picture-Bible

The Pool at Bethesda: 'blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the waters'. (John V 3). From a late 19th century illustrated Bible.

Jonah preaching to Ninevites, by Gustave Dore, 19th century, engraving, France

New Testament. Traders are expelled fromt the Temple. Engraving. "Los Héroes y las Grandezas de la Tierra" .Volume I. 1854.

Woodcut, Sodom and Gomorrah, Genesis 19, 24, creation of the world, Old Testament, Catholic Picture-Bible

Aaron's priesthood is confirmed by the budding Rod. Numbers, Chapter 17. Engraving by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld (1794-1872).

Woodcut, God's Children and the Children of the World, Genesis 6, 2, creation of the world, Old Testament, Catholic Picture-Bible

This illustrartion dates to 1906 and the caption reads: Hippocrates refusing the presents of Artaxerxes. Hippocrates of Cos was an ancient Greek physician who was born around 460 B.C. The Hippocratic Oath honors his name. The scene pictured here is based on the legend that Hippocrates said no to a formal invitation from artaxerxes, king of Persia, to visit his court.

Torture, mutilation of face and body, cutting off nose and breasts, tearing out teeth, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

The Raising of Jairus' Daughter Gustave Dore (1832-1883 French)

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 History of Ancient Rome, Roman Empire, Italy, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Europe

The appearance at the lake. The apostle Peter throws himself into the sea to go before the meeting of Our Lord Jesus the son of God. John book, New Testament Sacred biblical history. Old engraving from the book Historia Sagrada 1920 Juan Lagui Lliteras

Arnold of Brescia burned at the stake at the hands of the Papal guards, June 1155

The lapidation of Saint Stephen. Deacon Stephen dies for the faith of our Lord Jesus son of God. Acts of the Apostles book, New Testament Sacred biblical history. Old engraving from the book Historia Sagrada 1920 Juan Lagui Lliteras

Coronation of Harold King of the Anglo-Saxons. A.D. 1066. Harold II King of England c. 1020-1066. Engraved by W. Ridgeway after D. Maclise. From the book 'Illustrations of English and Scottish History' Volume 1

The Life of the Apostle Peter: The Lame Man Healed by Peter and John Artist Unknown

Woodcut, Moses takes revenge, Second Book of Moses, Exodus 2, 11, Old Testament, Catholic Picture-Bible

The Life of the Apostle Peter: Peter & John at the Beautiful Gate Artist Unknown

Peter finds a coin in a fish, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Athaliah's End and Joash's Coronation, Second Book of Kings, Chapter 11, Verses 1-16, Old Testament, Bible, Interior, Throne, Many People, Hall, Despair, Fear, Priest Jehoiada, Soldiers, Shields, Spears. Lances, king's son, rebellion, king's children, historical illustration 1890

Woodcut, the rebuilding of the temple, Book of Esdras, 3, 10, Old Testament, Catholic Picture-Bible

Amsterdam, Visscher, Claes Jansz. (II), Jode, Pieter de (I), Ryckmans, Nicolaes, Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae, History of Elisa, Elisa helps a poor widow, A widow kneels before Elisa and asks him for his help. After the death of her man left the woman with a debt, causing the creditor to claim her two sons as slaves. To prevent this, Elisha performed a miracle. At his signal, the widow was able to fill an infinite number of barrels with oil using a small jar. By selling the oil, she could pay off her debt and keep her sons. In the background, barrels are being filled with oil. Below the image is a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2 Kings 4:1. This print is part of an album., print, prent, albumblad, prints, prenten, height 213 mm, width 288 mm, 1595, print maker, prentmaker, 1616 - 1636, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, Zuid-Nederlands, 1570 - 1634-08-09, after a design by,

St. John blessing the poisoned wine, historic steel engraving from 1860

Pope John I (470-526). Pope from 523 -526. Engraving by Coderch "Ano Cristiano", 1852.

Joshua becomes leader of the people, Fifth Book of Moses, verses 14-23, Old Testament, Bible, group, tent, outdoor, Moses, God, Children of Israel, Joshua, historical illustration 1890

Jacob seeks Rachel's hand in marriage. Genesis, chaper 29. Engraving by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld (1794-1872).

Illustration depicting Ethelred II King of England paying gold to the Vikings. Ethelred II (c. 966 - 1016), known as the Unready, was King of the English from 978 to 1013 and again from 1014 until his death.

Ferdinand Cortes and Hernando de Soto at the camp of the Inca at Caxamalca by C. Colin. The order of his court and the reverence with which his subjects approached him, amazed the Spanish.

The Last Communion of Saint Sophronius Eusebius Hieronymus (born around 348/349, died on 30 September 420), one of the most important Latin Church Fathers and a very prolific author of late antiquity, steel engraving after a painting by Domenichino, actually Domenico Zampieri, historical, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century.

The Dowager Queen of Edward 4th parting with the Duke of York to the two Archbishops by order of Richard the III. Richard, Duke of York and his brother, the uncrowned Edward V were the Princes in the

Jesus the friend of children. Our Lord Jesus the son of God had said while living let the children come to me. Luke book, New Testament Sacred

The parable of the rich man and Lazarus. Lazarus begs at the gate of the rich man (Luke 16,19) New Testament. Antique bible illustration by Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

Consul Gaius Porcius Cato, 2nd century BC together with elegantly dressed Roman women, History of Ancient Rome, Roman Empire, Italy, Historical, digit...

ST SEBASTIAN Christian martyr from Narbonne, soldier in Rome, beaten to death after reproaching Diocletian for his harassment of Christians. Date: - circa 288

Biblical scene in Jerusalem, Jesus Christ gives the interest groschen, interest to the moneylender, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 1...

Jesus spoke again to the people, He said, I am the Light of the World. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness. Illustration for The life of Our Lord Jesus Christ written by the four evangelists, 1853

Aristeides Signing the Resolution of his Exile. Engraving by Franciszek Smuglewicz (1745-1807).

Wisdom and fear of God. The Wisdom of Jesus son of Sirach, The Wisdom of Ben Sira, Ecclesiasticus. In the book of Ecclesiastes the vanity of the thing

The Coronation of Charlemagne, Anonymous

Exodus. War with Amalek while Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed and prevailed. Sacred biblical history Old Testament. Old engraving from the book Historia Sagrada 1920 Juan Lagui Lliteras

La instauración del rito de la Santa Cruz por Flavia Julia Helena (250-330), Santa Elena de la Cruz o Elena de Constantinopla (250-330), emperatriz romana, en el año 326, conmemorando el hallazgo de la verdadera cruz de Jesucristo. Grabado de 1852.

The assassination of prince Henry of England, fifth crusade, 1217-1221, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Historical illustration of the subjugation of the Saxon princes in Spira, today Speyer, Germany, 1075, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date not known, Europe

Solomon's judgement, King Solomon, throne, judgement, justice, saying, sword, horror, child, baby, group, kill, mother, Bible, Old Testament, First Book of Kings, historical illustration around 1850, Near East

Woodcut, the discovery of the code of law, Second Book of Kings, 22, 11, Old Testament, Catholic Picture-Bible

David the psalmists petition, he also composed hymns in thanksgiving. Psalms book. Sacred biblical history Old Testament. Old engraving

New Testament. Tranfiguration of Jesus. Jesus, Peter, James, John and prophets Moses and Elijah. Engraving, 19th century.

VII Council of Tarragona, 1312. It was presided over by Guillem de Rocabertí, archbishop of Tarragona (1309-1315). Session of the council in which the Knights Templar of the Crown of Aragon were judged. On 7 July 1312 they were declared innocent, and their property became owned by the Knights Hospitaller, with the exception of that of the Temple of Valencia, where the Order of Montesa was created. Engraving. "Glorias Españolas" (Glories of Spain). Volume II. Published in Barcelona, 1890.

First book of Moses, chapter 37, verse 25, Joseph is sold by his brothers to a caravan of Ishmaelites, Bible, Old Testament, Genesis, history of creation, law books, many men, woman, camel, riding, sadness, shame, crime, sale, trade, horror, historical illustration after Gustave Doré around 1880

The Adoration of the Magi, Biblical Scene, Historical, Digital Reproduction of an Original 19th century Artwork

Henry VII, Henry, 1275, 24 August 1313, was German King or Rex Romanorum from 1308 and Holy Roman Emperor from 1312 and Durante degli Alighieri, known simply as Dante, 1265, 1321, was an important Italian poet of the late Middle Ages, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Christ's friendly warning to Peter, 1814.Artist: P Rothwell

The parable of the King and the unmerciful servant. The King cancels the servants debt. From The Holy Bible published by William Collins, Sons, & Company in 1869. Chromolithograph by J.M. Kronheim & Co.

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