Hebrew Alphabet Collection

Pages from "Biblia Poliglota Complutense", 1514 (manuscript)
AIS5343356 Pages from "Biblia Poliglota Complutense", 1514 (manuscript); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info)

Le Calvaire. (Scene de la Crucifixion). Sur les cotes, representation du bon larron (aussi appele Saint Dismas)
FIA5372200 Le Calvaire. (Scene de la Crucifixion). Sur les cotes, representation du bon larron (aussi appele Saint Dismas (ou Dysmas, Dimas, Dumas) et du mauvais larron (Gesmas ou Gestas)

Moise et les dix commandements. Derriere lui, le Veau d'Or. Peinture de Yuri Ilyich Repin (Youri Repine) (1877-1954)
FIA5372186 Moise et les dix commandements. Derriere lui, le Veau d Or. Peinture de Yuri Ilyich Repin (Youri Repine) (1877-1954), huile sur toile, vers 1930. Art russe, 20e siecle, art moderne. I

Bataille entre les Israelites et les Amalecites - Battle between the Israelites and the Amalekites, by Casteels
FIA5408250 Bataille entre les Israelites et les Amalecites - Battle between the Israelites and the Amalekites, by Casteels, Pauwels (active ca 1649-1680). Oil on wood. Dimension : 45x65 cm

"l annonciation"(The Annunciation) Detrempe de l ecole allemande. 1470-1480 Musee Pouchkine, Moscou
FIA5338099 " l annonciation" (The Annunciation) Detrempe de l ecole allemande. 1470-1480 Musee Pouchkine, Moscou by German School, (15th century); Pushkin Museum, Moscow

David et le roi Saul (David and the King Saul). Episode de l Ancien Testament, David joue de la harpe au roi hebreu
FIA5366704 David et le roi Saul (David and the King Saul). Episode de l Ancien Testament, David joue de la harpe au roi hebreu

Man having to choose between the Virtues and Vices
FIA5379754 Man having to choose between the Virtues and Vices by Francken, Frans II (1581-1642); Private Collection; (add.info.: L homme devant choisir entre le Vice et la Vertu)

L adoration du veau d or (The Adoration of the Golden Calf). Le peuple hebreux dansant autour de l idole du veau d or
FIA5354363 L adoration du veau d or (The Adoration of the Golden Calf). Le peuple hebreux dansant autour de l idole du veau d or. Peinture de Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665), 1633-1634

"La recolte de la manne dans le desert du Sinai"
FIA5378361 " La recolte de la manne dans le desert du Sinai" - De Ercole Roberti (Ercole Ferrarese) (c. 1450-1496) The Israelites gathering Manna Tempera on canvas 1490s National Gallery

Les Israelites traversent la Mer Rouge - The Israelites crossing of the Red Sea
FIA5408878 Les Israelites traversent la Mer Rouge - The Israelites crossing of the Red Sea, by Francken (II), Frans, School of. Oil on copper. Dimension : 27, 5x58, 5 cm

A Conversation par Kogan, Nina Iosifovna (1889-1942). Watercolour and ink on paper
FIA5405764 A Conversation par Kogan, Nina Iosifovna (1889-1942). Watercolour and ink on paper, size : 21, 2x14, 2, 1929, Private Collection by Kogan

Moses par Somer (Someren), Hendrick van (1607-1656). Oil on canvas, size : 94x73, ca 1638
FIA5405328 Moses par Somer (Someren), Hendrick van (1607-1656). Oil on canvas, size : 94x73, ca 1638, Private Collection by Somer

A Man Facing the Skies par Kogan, Nina Iosifovna (1889-1942)
FIA5405759 A Man Facing the Skies par Kogan, Nina Iosifovna (1889-1942). Watercolour and ink on paper, size : 20x14, 1929, Private Collection by Kogan

Le Mishne Torah (ou Yad haHazaka), code la loi juive ecrit par Moise Maimonide (1138-1204
FIA5407549 Le Mishne Torah (ou Yad haHazaka), code la loi juive ecrit par Moise Maimonide (1138-1204) - The Mishneh Torah (Repetition of the Torah), Anonymous. Gouache on parchment, ca 1460

The Adoration of the Golden Calf
FIA5360337 The Adoration of the Golden Calf by Francken, Frans II (1581-1642); Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; (add.info)

Table comparing ancient scripts. Table based on an 1859 work by French egyptologist Emmanuel de Rouge (1811-1872), comparing eleven types of related ancient and modern scripts

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The Hebrew alphabet is not just a mere collection of letters, but rather the foundation of an ancient and rich culture, and is intertwined with biblical stories and historical events that have shaped the identity of the Jewish people. In Le Calvaire, we witness a scene of crucifixion where Jesus Christ hangs on the cross alongside two thieves, known as Saint Dismas and Gesmas. This representation reminds us of the significance of sacrifice in Hebrew tradition. Moise et les dix commandements showcases Moses holding the Ten Commandments while behind him stands the Golden Calf. Painted by Yuri Ilyich Repin, this masterpiece captures a pivotal moment in history when idolatry challenged faithfulness to God's laws. Bataille entre les Israelites et les Amalecites depicts a fierce battle between two nations. This painting by Casteels Pauwels symbolizes both physical warfare and spiritual struggles faced by the Hebrews throughout their journey. In "l'annonciation, " we are transported to Germany during 1470-1480 where we witness Mary receiving news from an angel about her divine pregnancy. This artwork highlights how Hebrew narratives influenced Christian beliefs. David et le roi Saul portrays David playing his harp for King Saul, who eventually becomes jealous and seeks to harm him. This episode from the Old Testament reflects themes such as loyalty, envy, and forgiveness within Hebrew society. Man having to choose between Virtues and Vices represents moral dilemmas faced by individuals within any community, including those rooted in Hebrew teachings. L'adoration du veau d'or illustrates Nicolas Poussin's interpretation of when the Hebrew people danced around a golden calf instead of worshipping their one true God. It serves as a reminder that temptation can lead even faithful followers astray. La recolte de la manne dans le desert du Sinai depicts an essential event in which God provided sustenance for the Hebrews during their journey through the desert.