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Incredulous Collection

"Incredulous: A Journey of Doubt and Faith through Art" In the realm of art, incredulity takes on various forms

Background imageIncredulous Collection: The Incredulity Of Saint Thomas, c1569. Creator: Giorgio Vasari

The Incredulity Of Saint Thomas, c1569. Creator: Giorgio Vasari
The Incredulity Of Saint Thomas, c1569.

Background imageIncredulous Collection: Young woman with incredulously expression in studio, (B&W), (Portrait)

Young woman with incredulously expression in studio, (B&W), (Portrait)
Black and White, photography, Portrait, Posing, Looking at camera, Head and shoulders, White background, Old fashioned, Past, Young Adult, 20s, 20-25 Years, Women, Young Women, Adults Only

Background imageIncredulous Collection: The Incredulity of Saint Thomas, 1575-1609. Creator: Annibale Carracci

The Incredulity of Saint Thomas, 1575-1609. Creator: Annibale Carracci
The Incredulity of Saint Thomas, 1575-1609

Background imageIncredulous Collection: When the Sleeper Wakes (litho)

When the Sleeper Wakes (litho)
1051482 When the Sleeper Wakes (litho) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: When the Sleeper Wakes)

Background imageIncredulous Collection: Saint John the Baptist preaching with Angels, Sybils and Prophets, c

Saint John the Baptist preaching with Angels, Sybils and Prophets, c
3496245 Saint John the Baptist preaching with Angels, Sybils and Prophets, c.1696-97 (fresco) (detail of 3496243 & 3496244) by Pagani, Paolo (c.1661-1716); Chiesa di San Martino, Castello, Valsolda

Background imageIncredulous Collection: Saint John the Baptist preaching with Angels, Sybils and Prophets, c

Saint John the Baptist preaching with Angels, Sybils and Prophets, c
3496244 Saint John the Baptist preaching with Angels, Sybils and Prophets, c.1696-97 (fresco) (detail of 3496243) by Pagani, Paolo (c.1661-1716); Chiesa di San Martino, Castello, Valsolda, Como

Background imageIncredulous Collection: The Incredulity of Saint Thomas. Creator: Valerio Belli

The Incredulity of Saint Thomas. Creator: Valerio Belli
The Incredulity of Saint Thomas

Background imageIncredulous Collection: The Incredulity of Thomas, from Speculum passionis domini nostri Ihesu Christi, 1507

The Incredulity of Thomas, from Speculum passionis domini nostri Ihesu Christi, 1507

Background imageIncredulous Collection: The Incredulity of Thomas, from Das Plenarium, 1517. Creator

The Incredulity of Thomas, from Das Plenarium, 1517. Creator
The Incredulity of Thomas, from Das Plenarium, 1517

Background imageIncredulous Collection: The Lecture, 1808, (1827). Creator: Thomas Cook

The Lecture, 1808, (1827). Creator: Thomas Cook
The Lecture, 1808, (1827). A group of Oxford scholars listen to William Fisher, Registrar of the University. Engraving after Scholars at a lecture of 1736 by Hogarth

Background imageIncredulous Collection: The Lecture, 1736, (1830s). Creator: Unknown

The Lecture, 1736, (1830s). Creator: Unknown
The Lecture, 1736, (1830s). A group of Oxford scholars listen to William Fisher, Registrar of the University. Facsimile of Scholars at a lecture. [Jones & Co. Finsbury Square, London]

Background imageIncredulous Collection: The risen Jesus says to Thomas: Put your finger here and be

The risen Jesus says to Thomas: Put your finger here and be not faithless. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy

Background imageIncredulous Collection: The Incredulity of Saint Thomas, 1634. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn

The Incredulity of Saint Thomas, 1634. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Incredulity of Saint Thomas, 1634. Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Background imageIncredulous Collection: The Incredulity of Thomas, Ivory Panel, Byzantine Casket, 5th century

The Incredulity of Thomas, Ivory Panel, Byzantine Casket, 5th century. British Museum

Background imageIncredulous Collection: Ivory panel showing the incredulity of Doubting Thomas, 5th century

Ivory panel showing the incredulity of Doubting Thomas, 5th century
Byzantine ivory panel showing the incredulity of Doubting Thomas from a casket, from the British Museums collection, 5th century

Background imageIncredulous Collection: Jesus performing miracles to the disbelief of the Jews. Code

Jesus performing miracles to the disbelief of the Jews. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy

Background imageIncredulous Collection: The Doubting Thomas (red chalk on paper)

The Doubting Thomas (red chalk on paper)
XKH145570 The Doubting Thomas (red chalk on paper) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 33x50.6 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageIncredulous Collection: The risen Jesus says to Thomas: Put your finger here and be not faithless. Codex of Predis (1476)

The risen Jesus says to Thomas: Put your finger here and be not faithless. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy

Background imageIncredulous Collection: Shocked Man 1930S

Shocked Man 1930S
A man with dark hair looks shocked or even incredulous, as he reads something on a card he has picked up from a table

Background imageIncredulous Collection: Abrahams Wife Sarah

Abrahams Wife Sarah
Three men (really angels in disguise) tell Abraham that his ageing wife Sarah will have a child. She is incredulous, but surprises herself by bearing Isaac



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"Incredulous: A Journey of Doubt and Faith through Art" In the realm of art, incredulity takes on various forms, capturing moments that challenge our beliefs and test our faith. From biblical narratives to timeless masterpieces, these depictions invite us to delve into the depths of skepticism and ultimately discover profound truths. One such portrayal is found in the story of Thomas encountering the risen Jesus. As doubt consumes him, Jesus offers a compelling invitation: "Put your finger here and be. . " This moment frozen in time by Valerio Belli's brushstroke encapsulates Thomas' incredulous nature as he seeks tangible proof before embracing his newfound belief. Centuries later, Rembrandt captures this same scene with unparalleled intensity. In "The Incredulity of Saint Thomas, " we witness every nuance etched upon Thomas' face as he reaches out hesitantly towards Christ's wounds. The interplay between light and shadow heightens the emotional tension within this masterpiece. Moving beyond religious contexts, artists have explored incredulity in diverse settings. Gideon's tale from late 16th-century silk and wool tapestry depicts a warrior grappling with disbelief amidst divine intervention. Meanwhile, lithographs like "When the Sleeper Wakes" transport us to dystopian worlds where skepticism permeates society's core. Throughout history, artists have sought to capture not only individual moments but also collective incredulity. Paintings such as "Saint John the Baptist preaching with Angels" present scenes filled with awe-struck figures - angels, sybils, prophets - all witnessing an extraordinary event unfold before their eyes. From medieval manuscripts like Speculum passionis domini nostri Ihesu Christi to Das Plenarium from 1517; each work serves as a testament to human curiosity and our innate desire for empirical evidence when faced with miracles or extraordinary claims. Even in more contemporary pieces like "The Lecture" series, incredulity remains a recurring theme.