Genesis Collection (page 3)

Series of the Genesis or the Creation of Man, c.1630 (silk and wool)
CUL4903533 Series of the Genesis or the Creation of Man, c.1630 (silk and wool); 330x260 cm; (add.info.: God creates Woman and introduces her to Adam, first created woman according to the Bible)

Engraving depicting Noah supervising the entry of the animals into the Ark, 19th century
5309022 Engraving depicting Noah supervising the entry of the animals into the Ark, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Noah supervising the entry of the animals into the Ark)

Hagar and Ishmael, Genesis, Ch XXI, v 19 (engraving)
8653530 Hagar and Ishmael, Genesis, Ch XXI, v 19 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hagar and Ishmael, Genesis, Ch XXI, v 19)

Tapestry. Enghien. Power (Machten, Croy). Text "ESPOIR VAINCRA CROY 1589"
7207355 Tapestry. Enghien. Power (Machten, Croy). Text "ESPOIR VAINCRA CROY 1589".; Centre Culturel d'Enghien, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Centre Culturel d'Enghien)

The Angels Appearing to Abraham, 1750s (oil on canvas)
XOS5873155 The Angels Appearing to Abraham, 1750s (oil on canvas) by Guardi, Francesco (1712-93); 71x90.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

The animals entering Noah's Ark, from the Book of Genesis, Old Testament
3039812 The animals entering Noah's Ark, from the Book of Genesis, Old Testament. From The Children's Bible, published c. 1883; Private Collection

Tower of Babel (print)
5322627 Tower of Babel (print) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Construction of the Tower of Babel. After a 17th century print.)

Noaha's Ark
6116742 Noaha's Ark; (add.info.: Noah, his family, the animals and birds enter the ark. After a 17th century print.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

The Mountains of Ararat, 19th century (engraving)
2596258 The Mountains of Ararat, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Religion The Holy Bible. Genesis 8:4. The Mountains of Ararat is the place named in the Book of Genesis where Noah's Ark)

Building of Tower of Babel, 1716 (engraving)
535944 Building of Tower of Babel, 1716 (engraving); (add.info.: Building of Tower of Babel. Bible: Genesis 2. Bricks fired in on-site kilns, in foreground masons are working blocks of stone)

The Oath of Abraham's Servant, c.1650-59 (oil on canvas)
XOS5877809 The Oath of Abraham's Servant, c.1650-59 (oil on canvas) by Castiglione, Giovanni Benedetto (Il Grechetto) (1609-64); 71.2x94 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Laban Searching for His Stolen Gods, 1753 (oil on canvas)
XOS5877312 Laban Searching for His Stolen Gods, 1753 (oil on canvas) by Saint-Aubin, Augustin de (1736-1807); 62x72 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Illustration for Martin Chuzzlewit by Charles Dickens (litho)
8664499 Illustration for Martin Chuzzlewit by Charles Dickens (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Eden)

Abraham Welcoming the Three Angels, 1750s (oil on canvas)
XOS5873156 Abraham Welcoming the Three Angels, 1750s (oil on canvas) by Guardi, Francesco (1712-93); 70.5x90.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Death comes for Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, woodcut by Georg Scharffenberg
3501399 Death comes for Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, woodcut by Georg Scharffenberg, from Der Todten Tanz or The Dance of Death pub

The Creation of the Universe, 17th century (engraving)
3732383 The Creation of the Universe, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: The creation of the universe: from a cloud representing God the Father coming forth the Word of Words)

Sarah, Abraham's wife, being barren, offers Hagar her maid to her husband, c.1804 (engraving)
531241 Sarah, Abraham's wife, being barren, offers Hagar her maid to her husband, c.1804 (engraving); (add.info.: Sarah, Abraham's wife, being barren, offers Hagar her maid to her husband)

The Deluge, 1866 (engraving)
535392 The Deluge, 1866 (engraving); (add.info.: The Deluge'. The last frantic attempts to cling to life. And all flesh died that moved upon the earth.... Genesis 7.22)

Noah's Ark - the animals going in two by two, 1716 (engraving)
535947 Noah's Ark - the animals going in two by two, 1716 (engraving); (add.info.: Noah's Ark - the animals going in two by two)

The River of Paradise, column capital, early 12th century (stone)
PWI110879 The River of Paradise, column capital, early 12th century (stone); Musee National du Moyen Age et des Thermes de Cluny, Paris; (add.info.: representation of the Eden); © Peter Willi

The Flood'. Humans and animals overwhelmed by the deluge, 1866 (engraving)
535817 The Flood'. Humans and animals overwhelmed by the deluge, 1866 (engraving); (add.info.: The Flood'. Humans and animals overwhelmed by the deluge while, in background)

Lot and his daughters fleeing Sodom, 19th century (engraving)
ELD4955542 Lot and his daughters fleeing Sodom, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loth's wife disobeyed God's warning by watching the destruction of Sodom)

Hexameron, 16th century. Creator: Russian icon
Hexameron, 16th century. Private Collection

Eve, the Serpent and Death, ca 1510-1515. Creator: Baldung (Baldung Grien), Hans (1484-1545)
Eve, the Serpent and Death, ca 1510-1515. Found in the Collection of the National Gallery of Canada

The Ascension of Christ. Detail: The Eternal Father between Two Angels, 1498. Creator: Perugino (ca. 1450-1523)
The Ascension of Christ. Detail: The Eternal Father between Two Angels, 1498. Found in the Collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon

Eve, 1896 (pastel on paper)
XIR181261 Eve, 1896 (pastel on paper) by Levy-Dhurmer, Lucien (1865-1953); Private Collection

GENESIS
hardibudi

A new life
Stephen Clough

Emergence
Jimmy Hoffman

where does it begin?
Yusuf Afandi

God Forbidding Adam and Eve to Eat of the Tree of Knowledge, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
God Forbidding Adam and Eve to Eat of the Tree of Knowledge, 16th century. Series: The Creation of the World

Lot and His Daughters, 1631. Creator: Jan Georg van Vliet
Lot and His Daughters, 1631

Joseph meets his father Jacob in the desert. Creator: Jean-Antoine Julien
Joseph meets his father Jacob in the desert, Unknown date. The artist was born in Switzerland but worked in France and Italy, including at the court in Parma, where he added the surname de Parme

The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1734. Creator: Georg Engelhard Schroder
The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1734

Hagar, 1733. Creator: Georg Engelhard Schroder
Hagar, 1733

Noah's Thank-offering. Creator: Ester Almqvist
Noah's Thank-offering, Unknown date

God Creating Plants and Trees, c1600. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
God Creating Plants and Trees, c1600. Series: The Creation of the World

Biblical Scene (Jacob and Esau [?]), c1643. Creator: Unknown
Biblical Scene (Jacob and Esau [?]), c1643

Jacob Fighting the Angel, 17th century. Creator: Jurgen Ovens
Jacob Fighting the Angel, 17th century

The Dead Abel (image 2 of 2), c.1840. Creator: Unknown
The Dead Abel (image 2 of 2), c.1840

The Dead Abel (image 1 of 2), c.1840. Creator: Unknown
The Dead Abel (image 1 of 2), c.1840

Jacob's Dream, 1557-1558. Creator: Giorgio Vasari
Jacob's Dream, 1557-1558. As recounted in the Old Testament book of Genesis, on his way to Haran, Jacob lay down in the wilderness to sleep, resting his head on a stone

The Sacrifice of Abel. Study. Creator: Charles Mellin
The Sacrifice of Abel. Study, Unknown date

Noah's Ark, leaf from Book of Hours, c1465-1470. Creator: Unknown
Noah's Ark, leaf from Book of Hours, c1465-1470. The animals boarding the ark two-by-two

Melchizedek Offering Bread and Wine to Abraham, between 1554 and 1561. Creator: Battista Franco Veneziano
Melchizedek Offering Bread and Wine to Abraham, between 1554 and 1561

God creating Eve from Adam's rib, 1483. Creator: Unknown
God creating Eve from Adam's rib, 1483. From Biblia. Biblical scene

Title page of the Lübeck Bible, 1533-1534. Creator: Erhard Altdorfer
Title page of the Lubeck Bible, 1533-1534. Biblical scenes including Adam and Eve with the Serpent, Christ on the cross and rising from the tomb, and God giving Moses the Ten Commandments

The Ship of Salvation, 1512. Creator: Johann Gruninger
The Ship of Salvation, 1512. Christ is crucified on the mast of a sailing ship. Around him are depictions of other episodes from the Bible

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"Genesis: A Journey through Time and Creation" Step into the realm of Genesis, where ancient tales come to life in vibrant colors and intricate details. From Burne-Jones' captivating portrayal of Adam and Eve's laborious tasks to the mesmerizing reproduction of The Creation from the Sarajevo Haggadah, each artwork unveils a chapter in humanity's origin story. Marvel at Bosch's enigmatic masterpiece, "The Garden of Earthly Delights, " which transports us to a world teeming with both pleasure and temptation. As we delve deeper into this narrative tapestry, we witness Noah's Ark welcoming animals from all corners of creation, an awe-inspiring sight captured by an artist's brush in 1613. Joseph interpreting Pharaoh's Dream brings forth a momentous revelation as depicted in vivid hues on canvas. This biblical tale echoes throughout history, reminding us that even dreams hold profound significance. The Luther Bible presents its own visual interpretation of The Creation through colored woodcuts that stir our imagination. Hicks' rendition of Noah's Ark takes us back to 1846 when this timeless tale resonated deeply with audiences seeking solace amidst turbulent times. Meanwhile, the Fall of Rebel Angels illuminates pages from Jean Duke Berry’s Tres Riches Heures manuscript—a testament to medieval craftsmanship and spiritual devotion. In the Holy Monastery of Kykkos nestled within Cyprus' Troodos Mountains lies a sanctuary steeped in religious heritage. Here, Genesis finds its place among sacred texts and revered icons—an eternal reminder that these stories transcend time itself. Michelangelo’s fresco adorning the Sistine Chapel ceiling captures our attention as Adam reaches out towards God—depicting their divine connection through touch alone. William Blake adds his artistic touch with watercolors depicting an angel clothing Adam and Eve with coats made from skins—a symbol of protection bestowed upon them by heavenly grace. Lastly, Jacob’s Ladder immortalized in Bunyan's allegorical masterpiece invites us to ascend towards spiritual enlightenment.