Art inspired by Stories in the Bible

Michelangelo Buonarroti

The Last Judgement (detail 1)

The Last Judgement (detail 1)

scripture link: Revelation 18:2
[work by Michelangelo Buonarroti]

Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

Supper at Emmaus (1628)

Supper at Emmaus (1628)

scripture link: Luke 24:31
[work by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn]

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.

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