The Bible In Paintings, #80: MISCELLANY 3

c. 2200 BC -- c. 95 AD | by the Father, Son & Holy Spirit

[Hebrews 11:6]

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FILLING GAPS

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ART-WORKS CONTINUALLY SURFACE
after-the-fact, pieces not seen earlier when gathering up everything on a given Bible passage. Frequently now I’m finding new sites to explore—well, “finding” should read “being led to”—and often they contain new pearls.

So, here are these fresh findings, unrelated to one another and presented chronologically. Viewing them will be rather like walking through a Biblical art museum with dozens of uncategorized offerings: no overarching theme except Christ as Savior and Lord.

This is the third of such “retrospectives” in our long journey through Scripture. It seems almost inevitable that there will be more.

Anyway, this seems a good place to insert this, just after our seemingly endless eight-part Samson Saga. Not a one of these 32 images is in any Bible; but the Bible inspired them, they inspire me, and I hope they inspire you.

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by VALENTIN DE BOULOGNE
“Moses”

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by CARLO DOLCI
“Moses”

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“Moses and the Burning Bush”
Early 3rd Century tempera painting, Dura-Europos synagogue, Syria

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by NICOLAS POUSSIN
“Moses Turning Aaron’s Staff into a Serpent”

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by GIOVANNI BATTISTA CARLONE
“Moses Crossing the Red Sea”

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by YORAM RAANAN
“Crossing the Red Sea–Rays of Light”

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by YORAM RAANAN
“On the Way to Sinai”

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by TED LARSON
“The Golden Ox”

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“The shining face of Moses”

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by YORAM RAANAN
“Cherubs on the Cover: Blue”

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by MARC CHAGALL
“The Cloud of the Lord Was upon the Tabernacle”

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by BRACHA LAVEE
“Tabernacle”

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by JOHN EVERETT MILLAIS
“Victory O Lord!” -- depicts Moses, assisted by Aaron and Hur,
holding up his arms during the battle against Amalek

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by JAMES TISSOT
“Moses on the Mountain during the Battle”

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“Aaron and Hur Holding Up Moses’ Hands”

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by PETER PAUL RUBENS
“Moses and the Brazen Serpent”

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“Joshua and Caleb Carry Blue Grapes of Canaan”
On house in Old Town, Prague, Czech Republic

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by YORAM RAANAN
“At the Jordan River”

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“All the people we saw there are of great size. We seemed like grasshoppers in our own eyes, and we looked the same to them.” Numbers 13:32-33

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by GIOVANNI BATTISTA CARLONE
“Jael and Sisera”

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by ALESSANDRO TIARINI
“Jael and Sisera”

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SNEAK PEEK: Next time,

RUTH, Chapter 1

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R E S O U R C E S

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Here are links to compendia of three masters
who painted Biblical scenes prolifically:

REMBRANDT van RIJN

GUSTAV DORÉ
(241 wood engravings for
La Grande Bible de Tours)

JAMES TISSOT

Finally, here are links to the
PREVIOUS 79 POSTS IN THIS SERIES

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SPECIAL THANKS
to FReeper left that other site,
who allowed God to make her His conduit
for incomparable enthusiasm, encouragement,
education, advice and technical assistance!

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NOTES ON MY SELECTION CRITERIA

Quality
The Bible is my focus, not the art: this is The Bible in Paintings, not “Great Paintings” nor even “Good Paintings.” So, works need not be masterpieces to qualify for inclusion here—they don’t need to be housed at the Louvre nor auctioned by Sotheby’s. They only need to illustrate successfully some aspect of the Biblical text or, frankly, just tickle my fancy, which I'm asking the Holy Spirit to guide. Often, artists misrepresent the Scripture, but unless the error is material or heretical I usually include the artwork, trusting that the Spirit is perfectly capable of defending Himself. So, with such forgiving filters, it means that you're seeing practically everything I'm finding.

Pacing
The pace may seem glacial to those eager to see their favorite events. My commission is to search for art on each Bible passage in sequence; if I find enough, then it becomes the next installment, even if undramatic. But where there is no art, that Bible passage goes untold here. The Bible is a thick book, as you know; but we'll get there eventually, Lord willing. Always remember:
love, joy, peace, patience kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control is a fruit of the Spirit!

Art is merely the Toy Department of Bible study,
so I’m just having fun here—I hope you are, too!
Thank you for your understanding.

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[Hebrews 11:6]

At the Holy Spirit's prompting, I am surveying "Bible art" to give God glory, as many of these artists have done, and for my own amusement and learning; and I thought others might enjoy it and be blessed by it, too. My plan is to proceed methodically from left-to right, Genesis to Revelation, as the Lord wills. Back soon with another.

The Bible encourages us to meditate on it (Ps. 1:1-3, 119:11-16, etc.); these artists have done so, and their works can assist us and enrich our own thoughts about biblical characters, incidents and concepts, and increase our faith in He who is behind it all. As you encounter and consider these images and the related Scriptures and the Spirit enlightens your understanding, please share it with us!

But it is not only oil-on-canvas that can so help us; I refer to the astonishing video series The Chosen, which strolls through the four Gospels at the most leisurely pace. The eight episodes of Season 1 are finished, and the second of a planned seven seasons is coming soon. I say "leisurely" because after an entire year’s viewing Jesus still has only seven of the apostles (although He's preparing to call up Thomas from the minor leagues--but Thomas is skeptical, of course). Anticipating a canvas of fifty-plus hours instead of a movie's paltry two hours, The Chosen turns the characters (especially including Jesus!) into three-dimensional humans and brings the Gospels alive--you have never seen anything even remotely like it! Here is the Official Trailer.

Here is a link for free viewing of The Chosen: “Works with your phone, tablet, and you can cast to your Roku or Chromecast.” Last fall I paid $34.98 for DVDs and ongoing internet access—best 35 bucks I’ve ever spent (I don’t recall how much our marriage license cost, but then it was 42 years ago).

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[left that other site]

You are going to find some really lovely ones for Ruth! :-) Happy Hunting.

[Hebrews 11:6]

Quality and quantity—pushing 200 usable images. Chapter 1 alone commands two episodes. Having a great time.

[EliRoom8]

Thank you both. May I return the favor with “Immortal, Invisible”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ad5dng2lxmw

[Hebrews 11:6]

Janny Grein is new to me. I enjoyed that.

[TheConservativeParty]

Thanks for the ping, and great content!

[Hebrews 11:6]

I accumulate all these great extra pictures which are begging to be displayed, and I just caved in and posted them. Can’t resist.

[Maudeen]

Thanks for your time and service sharing great pics. I’ve been spreading the word about your daily posts.

[Hebrews 11:6]

Thank you, Pat, once again, for your continuing encouragement. It certainly would not surprise me to discover that to be your spiritual gift.

your daily posts

Cannot manage "daily." The average preparation time per post is about ten hours, and I daren't push myself that hard. More like five per week. I place gaps in logical places: 8 Samson posts, day off, 2 Miscellany posts, day off, upcoming 7-8 Ruth posts, day off....

Dan

[Maudeen]

Just wanted to make sure everything was OK at your end . . . I thought they were daily. . .at least they seemed that way. It is evident you put a lot of effort in your posts. Time is fleeting. . .already the end of September . . .what happened to April, May, June, July and August. I have been subbing at a Christian Academy part of last week and this week. What a blessing to be able to invoke God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit whenever I want. . . .all the subjects have the Bible intertwined in all the lessons.

[Hebrews 11:6]

I've posted 80 episodes so far since commencing on June 6 (D-Day), which is 107 days, or an average of 5-1/4 posts per week. Seems almost daily....

I've enjoyed reading about the glimpses you've given into your teaching. My wife was a middle school special education teacher, and since retiring has assisted at a Christian home school academy, all the while teaching three decades of Cubbies and Sparkies at AWANA; so I have well-trained listening skills related to teachers 'splaining the goings-on.