The Entry of the Animals into Noahs Ark, 1613. Found in the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
Dante and the Divine Comedy (The Comedy Illuminating Florence), 1464-1465. Artist: Domenico di MichelinoDante and the Divine Comedy (The Comedy Illuminating Florence), 1464-1465. From the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence
The New Jerusalem, c1900. Christ, who has redeemed the world through his Crucifixion, waits at the entrance to The New Jerusalem to welcome the saved
The Last Judgement, 1865-1866. Artist: Gustave DoreThe Last Judgement, 1865-1866. From the Bible (Book of Revelation 20:11)
The Intercession of Christ and the Virgin, before 1402. Creator: Lorenzo MonacoThe Intercession of Christ and the Virgin, before 1402. Christ and the Virgin pray to God on behalf of a prominent Florentine family
God, Cosmos, and Humanity. Miniature from Liber Scivias by Hildegard of Bingen, c. 1175. Found in the Collection of Eibingen Abbey
The little Garden of Paradise. Artist: Upper Rhenish Master (active c. 1410-1420)The little Garden of Paradise. Found in the collection of Stadtische Galerie im Stadelschen Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt am Main
The Holy Family with the Dragonfly, 1495 (1906). Artist: Albrecht DurerThe Holy Family with the Dragonfly, 1495 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]
Ascension and Pentecost, 1290-1300. From La Somme Le Roy, produced in France. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders, and Initials by George F Warner
Folio from Haft Awrang (Seven Thrones) by Jami, 1539-1543. Artist: AnonymousFolio from Haft Awrang (Seven Thrones) by Jami, 1539-1543. Found in the collection of the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C
The prophet Elijah rescuing Prince Nur ad-Dahr (From the Hamzanama), 1562-1577. Artist: Mir Sayyid Ali (c)The prophet Elijah rescuing Prince Nur ad-Dahr (From the Hamzanama), 1562-1577. From a private collection
The Expulsion from the Paradise (Sistine Chapel ceiling in the Vatican), 1508-1512. Found in the collection of The Sistine Chapel, Vatican
The Assumption of the Virgin with Busts of the Archangel Gabriel and the Virgin of... cThe Assumption of the Virgin with Busts of the Archangel Gabriel and the Virgin of the Annunciation, c. 1400/1405
St. John, seated and holding a writing instrument to a tablet, an eagle with outstretched wings below his legs, from a series of the four evangelists after Agostino Veneziano
Saint Matthew, dated 1518. Creator: Agostino VenezianoSaint Matthew, dated 1518
Saint Luke, 1518. Creator: Agostino VenezianoSaint Luke, 1518
Saint Mark, dated 1518. Creator: Agostino VenezianoSaint Mark, dated 1518
The Burial of Count Orgaz (detail), 1586-1588. Artist: El GrecoThe Burial of Count Orgaz (detail), 1586-1588. From the Church of San Tome, Toledo, Spain
God the Father, Early 17th cen Artist: Manetti, Rutilio (1571-1639)God the Father, Early 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the Oratorio di San Bernardino e Museo Diocesano, Siena
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)
The Creation of Adam. Detail (Sistine Chapel ceiling in the Vatican), 1508-1512. Found in the collection of The Sistine Chapel, Vatican
The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Eden, 1897, (c1930). Creator: Arthur Trevethin NowellThe Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Eden, 1897, (c1930). A group of disapproving angels look on as Adam and Eve, now ashamed of their nakedness
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
God the Father, 1885-1896. Artist: Viktor Mihajlovic VasnecovGod the Father, 1885-1896. Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926). Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow
The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins, ca. 1560-63. Creator: Philip GalleThe Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins, ca. 1560-63
St. Luke, seated on a cloud with an open book in both hands, a bull lying at his feet, from a series of the four evangelists after Agostino Veneziano, which are in turn after Giulio Romano, after 1518
St. Mark, seated with an unfurled scroll in his hands, a winged lions head and forefeet emerge beneath his robes, from a series of the four evangelists after Agostino Veneziano
The Holy Trinity; Christ on the cross flanked by two angels, the Holy Spirit as a dove and God in heaven above the cross, a rectangular composition with half-circle at the top, after Reni, 1702
The Creation of the World and the Expulsion from Paradise, 1445. Creator: Giovanni di PaoloThe Creation of the World and the Expulsion from Paradise, 1445
The Last Judgment, 1730s-1740s. Creator: Tiepolo, Giambattista (1696-1770)The Last Judgment, 1730s-1740s. Found in the Collection of Palazzo Leoni Montanari, Vicenza
God the Father with angels, c. 1510. Creator: Giannicola di Paolo (c. 1478-1544)God the Father with angels, c. 1510. Private Collection
Dante and Virgil in the Second Circle of Hell, 1823. Creator: Koch, Joseph Anton (1768-1839)Dante and Virgil in the Second Circle of Hell, 1823. Found in the Collection of Thorvaldsens Museum, Copenhagen
Tou Mu, Goddess of the North Star, 1922. Creator: UnknownTou Mu, Goddess of the North Star, 1922. Doumu, a goddess in Chinese religion and Taoism, the feminine aspect of Heaven, seen to possess many arms and three eyes which symbolise her power to see
God Blessing the Earth. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm
The Triumph of Christianity (Paradise), 17th century. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Religious History, St Petersburg
The Resurrection (Triptych). Artist: Nesterov, Mikhail Vasilyevich (1862-1942)The Resurrection (Triptych). Found in the collection of State Art Museum, Tula
Aurora and Cephalus, 1811. Artist: Pierre Narcisse GuerinAurora and Cephalus, 1811. Guerin, Pierre Narcisse, Baron (1774-1833). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
Heavenly Jerusalem, a page from Liber Floridus, 12th century. Liber Floridus was an encyclopedia compiled by Lambert, Canon of St Omer, between 1095 and 1120. From the collection of Ghent University
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
The coronation of the Virgin, God the Father above, St Jerome lower right and St John t... 1530-60The coronation of the Virgin, God the Father above, St Jerome lower right and St John the Baptist lower left, 1530-60
The Assumption of the Virgin, 1540-50. Creator: Master IQVThe Assumption of the Virgin, 1540-50
Christ holding a crown at upper left and the Virgin receiving Saint Anne in Heaven at r... 1650-70Christ holding a crown at upper left and the Virgin receiving Saint Anne in Heaven at right, 1650-70
The doctors of the church consulting books and documents and contemplating the Virgin... ca. 1722The doctors of the church consulting books and documents and contemplating the Virgin who is shown above in heaven, flanked by angels, after Reni, ca. 1722
Destroy the dragon without sword; (Dan. 14. 25); Virgin and Child on hemisphere. Creator: Johann Jakob Frey the ElderDestroy the dragon without sword; (Dan. 14.25); Virgin and Child on hemisphere
The Last Judgment, 1922. 1922. Creator: AnonThe Last Judgment, 1922
Heavenly Scene with the Gods of Olympus Surrounding a Chess Board, 1723-1741. Creator: John CarwithamHeavenly Scene with the Gods of Olympus Surrounding a Chess Board, Poseidon and Pan Below, 1723-1741
The Last Judgment, 15th century. 15th century. Creator: AnonThe Last Judgment, 15th century
Mary Magdalene carried to Heaven, ca. 1544. ca. 1544. Creator: AnonMary Magdalene carried to Heaven, ca. 1544
