The Bible In Paintings, #120: MISCELLANY 5 – ROUNDING UP THE ESCAPEES AND FUGITIVES

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

[Hebrews 11:6]

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RECENTLY, WE’VE KILLED OFF BIG-SHOTS,
over and over and over again:

* GOLIATH: d-e-a-d, separated-from-his-head dead

* SAMUEL: quite a contrast—died peacefully in his sleep

* SAUL: “How the mighty have fallen!” right onto his sword

* NABAL: (sing it with me, to the tune of “There’s NO business like SHOW business”)

“♫There’s NO fool like a DEAD fool♫”

* AMNON: won’t be raping anyone, anymore

* ABSOLOM: KNEW he should have gotten that haircut!

* DAVID: how very, very many deaths his adultery caused!

Blood and guts and gore!!!
Dead and dead and dead...

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But now, it’s time for a respite from all that carnage,
a hiatus, a timeout, a breather, a change of pace.
P R E S E N T I N G . . .

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FILLING GAPS

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ART-WORKS CONTINUALLY SURFACE AFTER-THE-FACT, after we've studied a given Bible passage and moved on. Also, sometimes I find works but can’t use them because there aren’t enough others to make a post. But just because I didn’t find them in-time, or couldn’t find enough, is no reason to deprive you of seeing them now.

So, I've rounded up and brought in these escapees, these fugitives from posting. These bad boys are lined up for you chronologically—you can see them, but don’t worry: they can’t see you. Plus, now you can click on the link below each to see their rap-sheets.

This is now the fifth such “lineup” in our long journey through Scripture. And as long as art-works continue trying to elude capture, it seems inevitable that there will be more.

Not one of these 34 images is in any Bible; but the Bible inspired them, they inspire me, and I hope they inspire you.

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1mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmm
by Jan Gossaert
“Adam and Eve”
in Genesis 2

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by THOMAS BROCK
“Eve”
in Genesis 2

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by Anonymous Flemish painter
“Adam and Eve” (and an onlooker)
in Genesis 2

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by JOHANN KÖNIG
“Adam and Eve in Paradise”
in Genesis 2

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by LUCAS CRANACH THE ELDER
“Adam and Eve”
in Genesis 3

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by WILLIAM BLAKE
“Eve Tempted by the Serpent”
in Genesis 3

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by WILLIAM BLAKE
“Temptation and Fall of Eve”
(illustration to Milton's Paradise Lost)
in Genesis 3

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by WILLIAM BLAKE
“God Judging Adam”
in Genesis 3

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by CORNELIS VAN POELENBURGH
“Expulsion from Paradise”
in Genesis 3

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by GEORGE RICHMOND
“Abel the Shepherd”
in Genesis 4

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by JACOB JORDAENS
“Flight of Lot and His Family from Sodom”
in Genesis 19

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by JEAN-BAPTISTE-CAMILLE COROT
“Destruction of Sodom”
in Genesis 19

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by RICK WIENECKE
“Fulfillment of the Promise”
in Genesis 21

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by DOMENICHINO
“Abraham Leading Isaac to Sacrifice”
in Genesis 22

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by JAN LIEVENS
“Offering of Abraham (Sacrifice of Isaac)”
in Genesis 22

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by PEDRO ORRENTE
“Sacrifice of Isaac”
in Genesis 22

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by JULIUS GOLTZIUS
“Sacrifice of Abraham”
in Genesis 22

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by FRANS FRANCKEN THE YOUNGER
“Jacob's Ladder”
in Genesis 28

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by JÜRGEN OVENS
“Jacob Wrestling with the Angel”
in Genesis 32

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by HENRY FUSELI
“Joseph Interpreting Pharoah's Dream”
in Genesis 41

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by RICK WIENECKE
“Embrace of Jacob and Joseph”
in Genesis 46

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by WILLIAM BLAKE
“God Writing upon the Tables of the Covenant”
in Exodus 24

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by RICK WIENECKE
“The Mercy Seat”
in Exodus 25

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by RICK WIENECKE
“Choosing of the Soldier”
in Judges 6-8

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by WILLIAM BLAKE
“Samson Subdued”
in Judges 16

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by JAMES TISSOT
“Voice of the Lord”
in 1^st Samuel 3

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by GIL MORIA REFUGEE
“David”
in 1^st Samuel 17

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by JAMES TISSOT-
“Women of Ziklag Taken into Captivity”
in 1^st Samuel 30

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by JAMES TISSOT
“Abner and Asahel”
in 2^nd Samuel 2

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by JAMES TISSOT
“Rekab and Baanah Bring the Head of Ish-bosheth”
in 2^nd Samuel 4

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by JAMES TISSOT
“Moabites Taken Prisoner”
in 2^nd Samuel 8

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by JAMES TISSOT
“David’s Valiant Men”
in 2^nd Samuel 23

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by JAMES TISSOT
“Three of David’s Captains”
in 2^nd Samuel 23

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34mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Image Source
by JAMES TISSOT
“Benaniah Who Slew the Lion”
in 2^nd Samuel 23

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SNEAK PEEK: Next time,

GREATEST HITS,
VOLUME 2

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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

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Links to two Bibles with comprehensive illustrations:

The Art Bible (1896)

The Maciejowski-Morgan Bible (c.1245)

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This series keeps moving from one Bible passage to another,
so here is a fascinating and enjoyable link to assist in following along:
BIBLE TIMELINE

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Here are links to the
PREVIOUS 119 POSTS IN THIS SERIES
with descriptive titles to assist you in finding those which interest you

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Finally, what God did to initiate The Bible In Paintings:
HOW GOD STARTED THIS SERIES
BY SHOWING ME JUST ONE PICTURE

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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

Q u a l i t y

The Bible and its Author are 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, licentious 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.

P a c i n g

The pace here may seem appallingly snail-like
to those eager to see their favorite events illustrated. 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 little or 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—this is His project, after all. Always remember:
love, joy, peace, patience kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control is a fruit of the Spirit!!

S e q u e n c i n g The Protestant Canon does not—indeed, cannot—
follow a strictly chronological sequence. There are many examples where, for God's good purposes, stories are told out-of-order. Nevertheless, for the sake of simplicity, clarity, and my sanity, I have chosen to proceed linearly and methodically from Genesis onward, illustrating each Bible passage as we come to it. Where two passages cover the same incident I omit the second telling, excepting the four Gospels which I treat synoptically. Now, onward!

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 being filmed right now. 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 43 years ago).

[Hebrews 11:6]

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F o r . . y o u r

CONSIDERATION

ENJOYMENT

& BLESSING

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[Red Badger]

[Hebrews 11:6]

Dead and dead and dead.

[Red Badger]

[OKSooner]

Most edifying artwork, and one finds the theme most fitting for a day like today.

BTW no big deal, but one always thought it was "A-b-s-a-l-o-m".

[Hebrews 11:6]

“Absalom.” Guilty as charged.

[OKSooner]

Why be defensive about it? :)

[Hebrews 11:6]

Not defensive—open and admissive. Hoping we can turn from the trivia of my spelling inadequacy to a meditation and discussion of Scripture.

[OKSooner]

Fair enough, one always has something to learn in that way. :)

[Hebrews 11:6]

With your permission, then....

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much for this compendious array of Old Testament Art!

"Dia shábháil ar fad anseo!"

[Hebrews 11:6]

Old Testament Art

As the Jews awaited Messiah for two millennia, and as we have awaited His Second Coming for two millennia, so I await our arrival to New Testament art--it's only beginning to seem like a millennial wait. I've already come across a fair amount, which I've archived and indexed in anticipation. But I've miles to go before I FReep....

[left that other site]

#22. William Blake’s art is very intriguing and mystical. He was certainly ahead of his time, and his paintings have the feel of the Expressionism of the Mid Twentieth Century. I Love Tissot and Rembrandt best of all, but Blake is nice in small amounts. Keep up the excellent work, my FRiend.

[Hebrews 11:6]

Blake is nice in small amounts

Nicely put. Don't even want to contemplate what it must have been like to BE him 24/7/365.

[left that other site]

YIKES! That is a scary thought. :-)

[OKSooner]

Uh, no comment. :)

[Forgiven_Sinner]

My wife has a whole book of Blake’s art and I recognize the images from that. He is certainly dramatic and impressionistic.

I was impressed he had God writing right to left.

[Hebrews 11:6]

There are some artists whose styles are so distinctive and consistent that their works become instantly recognizable once you’ve seen a few: Blake, Chagall, Doré, Rembrandt and Tissot all jump off the screen for me now—although that’s entirely a function of doing this series, as I had little familiarity with them prior to it.