Art inspired by Stories in the Bible
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Esther with the Decree of Destruction
scripture link: Esther 4:8
[work by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn]
Diego Rodriguez da Silva y Velázquez
Christ in the House of Martha and Mary
scripture link: Luke 10:40
[work by Diego Rodriguez da Silva y Velázquez]
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
Eugène Delacroix: The Good Samaritan (1852)
Vincent van Gogh: The Good Samaritan
Eugène Delacroix: The Good Samaritan (1849)
Eugène Delacroix: The Storm on the Sea of Galilee
Michelangelo Buonarroti: Madonna with child
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