Apocrypha Collection (#2)

Illustration To The Play Vortigern And Rowena. From The Book Gallery Of Historical Portraits Published C. 1880
Illustration To The Play Vortigern And Rowena. From The Book Gallery Of Historical Portraits Published C.1880

THREE JEWISH HEROINES. Esther, Judith & Jael. Woodcut by Hans Burgkmair the Elder, 1519

THREE JEWISH HEROINES. Esther, Judith and Jael. Woodcut by Hans Burgkmair the Elder, 1519

The Annunciation to Joachim and Anne, from the Dome Altar, 1499 (tempera on panel)
XKH145502 The Annunciation to Joachim and Anne, from the Dome Altar, 1499 (tempera on panel) by Stumme, Absolon (15th century); 233x171 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

The Marriage of the Virgin, 1833 (oil on canvas)
XOS1448823 The Marriage of the Virgin, 1833 (oil on canvas) by Langlois, Jerome Martin (1779-1838); 33.7x46.4 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; (add.info.: ); French, out of copyright

St Anne Revealing to the Virgin the Prophecy of Isaiah, c. 1749 (oil on canvas)
XOS1448802 St Anne Revealing to the Virgin the Prophecy of Isaiah, c.1749 (oil on canvas) by Halle, Noel (1711-81); 62.6x41.3 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA

Susanna and the Elders, 1653 (oilon canvas)
XOS1249134 Susanna and the Elders, 1653 (oilon canvas) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); 153.5x203 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Anna and the Blind Tobit, c. 1630 (oil on panel)
XOS1109241 Anna and the Blind Tobit, c.1630 (oil on panel) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 63.8x47.7 cm; National Gallery, London

RAPHAEL: HELIODORUS, c1512. The Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple (II Maccabees 3: 24-28). Fresco by Raphael, c1512

SARACENI: JUDITH. Jewish heroine in one of the books of the Apocrypha who saved her people by decapitating the Assyrian general Holofernes. Canvas by Carlo Saraceni (c1580-1620)

Opening from the Geneva Bible showing chapters 11-13 of the
" Opening from the Geneva Bible showing chapters 11-13 of the Book of Revelation. From: The Bible : that is, the Holy Scriptures conteined in the Olde and New Testament

JUDAS MACCABEUS (d. 160 B. C. ). Jewish patriot. Line engraving, 19th century
JUDAS MACCABEUS (d. 160 B.C.). Jewish patriot. Line engraving, 19th century

JONATHAN & TEMPLE OF DAGON. Johnathan destroying the Temple of Dagon by fire (I Maccabees 10: 84)
JONATHAN & TEMPLE OF DAGON. Johnathan destroying the Temple of Dagon by fire (I Maccabees 10:84). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

JUDAS MACCABEUS. Judas Maccabeus before the Army of Nicanor (II Maccabees 15: 21). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor
JUDAS MACCABEUS. Judas Maccabeus before the Army of Nicanor (II Maccabees 15:21). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

JUDAS MACCABEUS. Judas Maccabeus pursuing Timotheus (I Maccabees 5: 42). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor
JUDAS MACCABEUS. Judas Maccabeus pursuing Timotheus (I Maccabees 5:42). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

PUNISHMENT OF ANTIOCHUS. Punishment of Antiochus (II Maccabees 9: 7, 9). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor
PUNISHMENT OF ANTIOCHUS. Punishment of Antiochus (II Maccabees 9:7, 9). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

MACCABEES: MARTYRDOM. The Martyrdom of the Holy Maccabees. Engraving after Josephus Flavius, 1580

Esdras Preaching
he reads the laws of Moses to the people (Apocrypha)

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"Apocrypha: Unveiling the Hidden Stories through Art" In Raphael and Tobias, 1507-8 (oil on panel), we witness the bond between a young man and an angelic figure, transcending earthly boundaries. Asmodeus, the biblical demon of anger and lust (Tobit, 3:8), is vividly depicted in a wood engraving from the 19th century French collection. The tale of Tobias continues with Tobias and the Angel, c. 1530 (oil on canvas), capturing their extraordinary journey. The Hours of Louis d Orleans reveals gruesome scenes as Assyrian troops behold the head of Holofernes impaled on a pike in Ms Lat. Q. v. I. 126 f. 49v (vellum). Judith's bravery shines through in Ms Lat. Q. v. I. 126 f. 47 as she triumphantly holds Holofernes' severed head high above her own. Delving deeper into religious narratives, we encounter the Harrowing of Hell from Illustrated Vita Christi Ms 101 fol. 82v, c1190-1200 (tempera, gold and ink on parchment). This mesmerizing artwork depicts Christ's descent into hell to liberate souls trapped by sin. The captivating details within Judith and Holofernes paintings offer glimpses into this legendary story's complexity - from servants holding bags for heads to generals' hands commanding power over life and death. Finally, Judith II (Salome) in 1909 portrays another interpretation of this iconic character with oil on canvas brushstrokes that evoke both strength and vulnerability. These artworks not only showcase artistic mastery but also shed light on lesser-known tales found within apocryphal texts – stories often excluded from official canons but still cherished for their profound impact on faith traditions throughout history.