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For centuries, art has portrayed biblical women in ways that reflect society’s attitudes towards women and their role. Depictions of female biblical figures fluctuate according to historical and social perceptions. Jewish art often features heroic and worthy women who, through their courageous deeds, helped to triumph over Israel’s enemies.
- Delilah
Delilah is not even called a Philistine, though it is...
- Susanna
Most modern editions of the Christian Bible include it among...
- Ze'enah U-Re'enah
Ze’enah u-Re’enah (Hebrew צאינה וראינה), Yiddish...
- Daughters of Lot
The Female Ruse: Women's Deception and Divine Sanction in...
- Eve
The word for “create” is the same as the word used in the...
- Miriam
Miriam is best known for helping to deliver Moses at the...
- Delilah
Women in Scripture Art Reflections. Fleur Dorrell explores paintings of 16 different women in the Bible as interpreted by some inspiring artists.
Through various art forms like visual arts, music, literature, and popular culture, this collection unravels the intricate connections between biblical imagery, Christian symbolism, and the use of Scripture in different creative expressions.
- Madonna and Child with Angels, Lippi. Madonna & Child, Filippo Lippi: information. Fra Filippo Lippi’s paintings are contradictory. On the one hand they are religious and pious, but on the other they are sensual, with a Renaissance passion for this world.
- Head of Christ, Richard Hook. Head of Christ, Richard Hook – information. This is one of the most popular images of Christ ever painted, more familiar to modern-day Christians than the famous medieval paintings on this page.
- The Dead Christ, Mantegna. The Dead Christ, Mantegna – information. This painting is unusual in that it ignores Joseph of Arimathaea and Nicodemus, major figures in pictures of the entombment of Christ.
- Creation of Adam, Michelangelo. The hands of Adam and God: is this the most famous detail in all art? The Italian writer Vasari said that God was so dissatisfied with all the art that had been done so far that he finally sent down Michelangelo to correct the situation.
- The Return of the Prodigal Son – Rembrandt. Rembrandt van Rijn was famous for the realism of his paintings, especially the contrast between bright and dark.
- Christ of Saint John of the Cross – Salvador Dalí. Christ of Saint John of the Cross is located in the collection of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, Scotland.
- Virgin of the Rocks – Leonardo da Vinci. There are two versions of the Virgin of the Rocks by Da Vinci. It should be noted that the aforementioned Version 1 is now on display in the Louvre and is widely regarded as the “primary version” (the first or earliest).
- The Conversion of Saint Paul – Caravaggio. The Italian artist Caravaggio created “The Conversion of Saint Paul” (also known as “The Conversion of Saul”), which is now housed at the Odescalchi Balbi Collection in Rome.
From the iconic images of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling to the stunning landscapes of 19th-century American painter Thomas Cole, the Bible has played a central role in the history of art. One of the most common subjects of biblical art is the life of Jesus, with scenes such as the Nativity, the Crucifixion, and the Last Supper appearing ...
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Dec 18, 2018 · The ubiquity of New and Old Testament images in art originates from the need to visually illustrate and spiritually inspire largely illiterate audiences in an emotional—rather than intellectual—manner.
