Art inspired by Stories in the Bible
Giovan Battista Tiepolo
The Gathering of Manna
scripture link: Exodus 16:15
[work by Giovan Battista Tiepolo]
Hans Holbein the Younger
Noli me tangere
scripture link: John 20:17
[work by Hans Holbein the Younger]
Throughout the history of art many great artists have been inspired by stories in the bible. On this site an ever increasing selection of their work is presented, with every painting linked to a related bible passage. The text is from the King James Bible, also known as the Authorized Version. You will find the full text online, including the apocrypha and the translators' preface.
Recent additions
Peter Paul Rubens: St James the Minor
oil on panel, 1612-1613
Peter Paul Rubens: St James the Elder
oil on panel, 1612-1613
Leonardo da Vinci: St John in the Wilderness
oil on panel, 1510-1515
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn: Judith at the banquet of Holofernes
oil on canvas, 1634
Anonymous: The Birth of Christ
oil and tempera on panel, c. 1400
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