Art inspired by Stories in the Bible
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Tobit and Anna with the Goat
scripture link: Tobit 3:1
[work by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn]
Jheronimus Bosch
Garden of Earthly Delight - Hell
scripture link: Numbers 16:33
[work by Jheronimus Bosch]
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
- Geertgen tot Sint Jans: Tree of Jesse
- Geertgen tot Sint Jans: Man of sorrows
- Robert Campin: Birth of Christ
- Pieter Bruegel the Elder: The parable of the blind
- Arent de Gelder: Judah and Tamar (1681)
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