Noli Me Tangere, c1514. Artist: TitianNoli Me Tangere, c1514. Saint Mary Magdalene encounters Christ after his resurrection. From the National Gallery, London
The Last Judgement, 1865-1866. Artist: Gustave DoreThe Last Judgement, 1865-1866. From the Bible (Book of Revelation 20:11)
The Laying in the Tomb ( The Deposition / The Entombment ), 1602-16044. Artist: Michelangelo CaravaggioThe Laying in the Tomb ( The Deposition / The Entombment ), 1602-1604. Mary of Clopas with her arms raised; Mary Magdalene with bowed head; Nicodemus grasps the legs of the dead Christ
Moses descending from Mount Sinai with the tablets of the law (Ten Commandments), 1866. Artist: Gustave DoreMoses descending from Mount Sinai with the tablets of the law (Ten Commandments), 1866. From The Bible (Exodus 5.35)
Le Coup de Lance, 1620. Artist: Peter Paul RubensLe Coup de Lance, 1620. At the Crucifixion the soldier pierces Christs side to make sure he is dead. At bottom right, the Virgin Mary and St John the Apostle turn aside in despair
Saint Sebastian, 1642. Artist: GuercinoSaint Sebastian, 1642. Guercino (1591-1666). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
Adoration of the Shepherd, 1476-1479. Artist: Hugo van der GoesAdoration of the Shepherd, 1476-1479. Central panel of the Portinari Altarpiece. From the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy
Construction of the Temple at Jerusalem by King Solomon, 15th century. Solomon directs proceedings from a balcony. From Les antiquities Judaiques (Antiquities of the Jews)
Daniel in the Lions Den, c1615. Artist: Peter Paul RubensDaniel in the Lions Den, c1615. Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640). Found in the collection of the National Gallery of Art, Washington
Christ in the house of Mary and Martha, c1618-1622 Artist: Diego VelasquezKitchen Scene with Christ in the house of Mary and Martha, c1618-1622. Martha supervises work in the kitchen. A young servant girl, wearing an unhappy expression
Christ Washing the Apostles Feet, c. 1618. Creator: Jacques CallotChrist Washing the Apostles Feet, c. 1618
Jesus with Mary and Martha, c1870. From the Bible (Luke X. 42)
Mary Magdalene annointing the feet of Jesus, c1880. From the Bible (John 12)
Christ raising the daughter of Jairus, Governor of the Synagogue, from the dead, c1860. Artist: Kronheim & CoChrist raising the daughter of Jairus, Governor of the Synagogue, from the dead, c1860. From the Bible (Mark V)
The Archangel Michael and his angels fighting the dragon, 1865-1866. Artist: Gustave DoreThe Archangel Michael and his angels fighting the dragon, 1865-1866. The Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus in her arms looks down from Heaven. From Gustave Dores Bible (Revelation 12:1)
Exodus 16: 13-22: God provides quail and Manna to the IsraelitesExodus 16:13-22: God provides quail and Manna to the Israelites. Facsimile copy of a 15th century manuscript of the German School
Virgin and Child with Saints Catherine, Elisabeth and John the Baptist, 1510s. Artist: Andrea del SartoVirgin and Child with Saints Catherine, Elisabeth and John the Baptist, 1510s. Andrea del Sarto (1486-1531). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg
Christ Carrying the Cross, 1560s. Artist: TitianChrist Carrying the Cross, 1560s. Titian (1488-1576). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg
The Last Supper, 1803. Artist: Michael KockThe Last Supper, 1803. A copy of the famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci in the 1490s
Archangel Gabriel, instrument of God, smiting the camp of Sennacherib and the Assyrians, 1865-1866. From Gustave Dores Bible (II Kings 19)
Daniel in the Lions Den. Daniel, one of four great Hebrew prophets, cast into the Lions den by Nebuchadnezzar (Nebuchadrezzar), king of Babylon
The Flood, 1866. Artist: Gustave DoreThe Flood, 1866. Humans and animals are overwhelmed by the deluge while, in the background, The Ark floats on the waters. From the Bible (Genesis)
God creating light, 1866. Artist: Gustave DoreGod creating light, 1866. Scene from the Old Testament (Genesis). From Gustave Dores illustrated Bible. (London, 1866)
The Resurrection, ca. 1562-63. Creator: Philip GalleThe Resurrection, ca. 1562-63
Salome with the Head of John the Baptist, 1514. Creator: Lucas van LeydenSalome with the Head of John the Baptist, 1514
The Ark of the Covenant, from Book of Cartouches, mid-18th century
Moses brought to Pharaohs daughter, 1809. Artist: Thomas CookMoses brought to Pharaohs daughter, 1809
Exodus 31: 2-8: Bezalel and Aholiab making the Ark of the CovenantExodus 31:2-8: Bezalel and Aholiab making the Ark of the Covenant. Facsimile copy of a 15th century manuscript of the German School
Original Sin: The Fall of Adam and Eve, c1467-1468 (1956). From the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna. A print from Ideas, a volume about the origin and early history of many things
The Parable of the Rich Man and the Beggar Lazarus, 17th century. Artist: Frans Francken IIThe Parable of the Rich Man and the Beggar Lazarus, 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Yekaterinburg, Russia
The Prophet Jeremiah Mourning over the Destruction of Jerusalem, 1630. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnThe Prophet Jeremiah Mourning over the Destruction of Jerusalem, 1630. From the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1635. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnThe Sacrifice of Isaac, 1635. God ordered Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac as a test of his faith (Genesis, XXII: 1-13)
Christs Passion, detail from the altarpiece of St Antony, 16th century. Depiction of the Deposition and Entombment. From the Church of St Nicholas, Tallinn, Estonia
Illustration from John Miltons Paradise Lost, 1866. Artist: Gustave DoreIllustration from John Miltons Paradise Lost, 1866. Illustration for Miltons (1608-1674) epic poem dramatising the fall of Man in the Book of Genesis in the Bible
Samson pulling down the Temple of Dagon, god of the Philistines, mid 19th century. The Israelite hero Samson, having been betrayed by Delilah and taken prisoner and blinded by the Philistines
Samson bringing down the Temple of Dagon, 1866. Artist: Gustave DoreSamson bringing down the Temple of Dagon, 1866. The Israelite hero Samson, having been betrayed by Delilah and taken prisoner and blinded by the Philistines
Baal, chief god of the Canaanites, 1804Baal, god of the Canaanites, 1804. Baal, god of fertility and king of the gods of the Canaanites. He reared up an altar for Baal, in the house of Baal, in Samaria (I Kings 16:32)
The Annunciation, 1897. Artist: James TissotThe Annunciation, 1897. The Archangel Gabriel appearing to the Virgin Mary to tell her she will bear Jesus. Illustration by JJ Tissot for his Life of Our Saviour Jesus Christ
The Magnificat, c1890. The Virgin Mary accepting the role that God has chosen for her, and saying My soul doth magnify the Lord. Illustration from The Life of our Lord Jesus Christ by JJ Tissot
Balaams Ass, c1790-1834. Balaam, Old Testament prophet and diviner, was ordered by Balak, King of the Moabites, to curse the Israelites
Woman with issue of blood touching the border of Jesus garment and being healed, c1890. Artist: James TissotWoman with issue of blood touching the border of Jesus garment and being healed of her affliction. Jesus said to her Daughter, they faith hath made thee whole
The Agony in the Garden, from Iconographia, 1670. Creator: Melchior KüselThe Agony in the Garden, from Iconographia, 1670
The Descent from the Cross, 1570. Creator: Mario CartaroThe Descent from the Cross, 1570
The Adoration of the Shepherds, ca. 1500-1550. Creator: Marcantonio RaimondiThe Adoration of the Shepherds, ca. 1500-1550
Adoration of the Shepherds, ca. 1543. Creator: Master IQVAdoration of the Shepherds, ca. 1543
Descent from the Cross, 1543. Creator: Master IQVDescent from the Cross, 1543
Christ in the Wilderness Served by Angels, ca. 1480-90. Creator: Master of the Catherine wheelChrist in the Wilderness Served by Angels, ca. 1480-90
Cain Killing Abel, 1524. Creator: Lucas van LeydenCain Killing Abel, 1524
