This watercolor painting is linked to the Old Testament book of Leviticus, chapter 24 verse 23:And Moses spake to the children of Israel, that they should bring forth him that had cursed out of the camp, and stone him with stones. And the children of Israel did as the Lord…
In this panel, Holbein has created a life-size image of Christ, lying in his tomb. The greenish hue to the skin, in particular around the wounds on the hand, feet and torso, as well as on his face suggest the putrefaction of flesh and results in an almost grotesque image.…
A young adolescent Jesus in white robes is shown at the center of a group of wizened, bearded old men who appear to be appraising him. In the left foreground, one is seated with at book, two other standing next to him making quizzical gestures. To the left, a fourth man…
This is just one of Titian's representations of the Gospel accounts of the burial of Christ (Matthew 27: 57-61; Mark 15: 44-47; Luke 23: 50-54; John 19: 38-42. This painting s hiused in the Museo del Prado
The Burning of Sodom was formerly known as "The Destruction of Sodom." Painter Corot's original painting was completed in 1843 and he cut it down in size in 1857. It is an oilon canvas and measures 36 3/8 x 71 3/8 in. (92.4 x 181.3 cm). It is on display in The…
This work titled The Calling of St. Matthew was completed in 1600 and features a powerful Biblical scene in which Jesus calls for Matthew to follow him.
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