Melchizedek Collection

Sacrifice of Abel and Melchizedek (538-545 AD). Basilica of
Scene of Abrahams life. Abel and Melchizedek bringing their offerings to the altar (538-545 AD). Basilica of St. Vitale. Presbytery. South wall. Rabenna. Italy

The Sacrifice of Melchizedek, 1545. Creator: Lotto, Lorenzo (1480-1556)
The Sacrifice of Melchizedek, 1545. Found in the Collection of the Museo Pontificio Santa Casa, Loreto

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

Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek (inner, left wing of a triptych), c.1510-c.1520. Creator: Unknown
Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek (inner, left wing of a triptych), c.1510-c.1520

The Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, n.d. Creator: Martin de Vos
The Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, n.d

Melchisedech Blessing Abraham, from Opera Selectoria, 1743. Creator: John Baptist Jackson
Melchisedech Blessing Abraham, from Opera Selectoria, 1743

Detail of the Altarpiece of the Holy Sacrament, c. 1464-68 (oil on panel)
472308 Detail of the Altarpiece of the Holy Sacrament, c.1464-68 (oil on panel) by Bouts, Dirck (c.1415-75); Museums of Louvain, Belgium; (add.info.: See 472299)

The Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, detail from the Altarpiece of the Holy Sacrament, c. 1464-68 (oil on panel)
472307 The Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, detail from the Altarpiece of the Holy Sacrament, c.1464-68 (oil on panel) by Bouts, Dirck (c.1415-75); Museums of Louvain

The Altarpiece of the Holy Sacrament, c. 1464-68 (oil on panel)
472299 The Altarpiece of the Holy Sacrament, c.1464-68 (oil on panel) by Bouts, Dirck (c.1415-75); Museums of Louvain, Belgium; (add.info.: The central panel depicts the Last Supper)

Melchizedek blesses Abram (engraving)
5218292 Melchizedek blesses Abram (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Melchizedek blesses Abram)

Abraham before Melchizedek from the Heilspiegel Altarpiece, c
3597175 Abraham before Melchizedek from the Heilspiegel Altarpiece, c.1435 (mixed media on oak panel) by Witz, Konrad (1400/10-44/6); 78x68.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

The meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, Genesis XIV, 18 (engraving)
2800425 The meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, Genesis XIV, 18 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, Genesis XIV, 18)

Abraham and Melchisadec (engraving)
2792048 Abraham and Melchisadec (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abraham and Melchisadec)

Melchizedek blessing Abraham (coloured engraving)
2801035 Melchizedek blessing Abraham (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Melchizedek blessing Abraham)

View of the apse (mosaic) (b / w photo)
ALI224379 View of the apse (mosaic) (b/w photo) by Byzantine School, (6th century); Basilica Sant Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna

The Eucharist (colour litho)
3095568 The Eucharist (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eucharist. La Cene)

Melchizedek, King Of Salem, 1876 (stained glass)
3474895 Melchizedek, King Of Salem, 1876 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); St Martin in The Bull Ring, Birmingham

The wing of an altarpiece: the Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek (oil on panel
2641311 The wing of an altarpiece: the Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek (oil on panel, marouflaged) (verso of 2641312) by Master of the Antwerp Adoration

Melchizedek blessing Abraham (engraving)
5202235 Melchizedek blessing Abraham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Melchizedek blessing Abraham)

Melchizedek Blesseth Abram (engraving)
5200484 Melchizedek Blesseth Abram (engraving) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Melchizedek Blesseth Abram)

Melchizedek blesseth Abram (chromolitho)
5217893 Melchizedek blesseth Abram (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Melchizedek blesseth Abram)

Melchizedek with Bread and Wine, 1547. Creator: Augustin Hirschvogel
Melchizedek with Bread and Wine, 1547

Allegory of the Old and New Dispensations, 1700-1708. Creator: Carlo Maratti
Allegory of the Old and New Dispensations, 1700-1708

The Glorification of the Eucharist, ca. 1630-32. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
The Glorification of the Eucharist, ca. 1630-32

Melchizedek, prophet, king of Salem (Jerusalem) in the time of Abraham (Genesis, Chapter XIV)
Melchizedek, prophet, king of Salem (Jerusalem) in the time of Abraham (Genesis, Chapter XIV, verse 18), back of the predella of the altarpiece of the Virgin Mary

Abraham and Melchizedek, c. 1616-1618. Found in the collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen

The Last Supper altarpiece: Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek (left wing), 1464-1468. Found in the collection of the St. Peters Church, Leuven

Abraham Melchizedek c. 1435 mixed media canvas-laminated oak
Abraham before Melchizedek, c. 1435, mixed media on canvas-laminated oak, 78 x 68.5 cm, unsigned, Konrad Witz, Rottweil um 1400 - um 1445/47

Six scenes Old Testament Title page P van Staveren
Six scenes from the Old Testament Title page for: P. van Staveren, The house attitude of God in his church, after the flood until the birth of Isaac, 1694, Six scenes from the Old Testament

Melchizedec & Abraham
A priest-king of Salem, he blesses Abrahams flock, and in return receives a tithe of the spoils of any victories Abraham may have over his enemies

Melchizedek bringing forth bread and wine
Melchizedek, King of Salem, bringing forth bread and wine and blessing Abram (Abraham) - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 14.19. 1787

Melchizedek, Blesses, Abram, Dalziels Bible Gallery, Simeon Solomon, British
Melchizedek Blesses Abram (Dalziels Bible Gallery), Simeon Solomon (British, London 1840-1905 London), Dalziel Brothers (British, active 1839-1893), 1863-81

The Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, c. 1630 (oil on copper)
XIR899082 The Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, c.1630 (oil on copper) by La Hire or La Hyre, Laurent de (1606-56); 63x62 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rennes

Melchisedech offers Bread at the Altar, detail of the lunette on the South wall depicting
XIR323090 Melchisedech offers Bread at the Altar, detail of the lunette on the South wall depicting the offerings of Abel and Melchisedech (mosaic) by Byzantine School, (6th century); San Vitale

Abraham and Melchizedek, Cornelis Bos, 1555

Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, inner, left wing of a triptych, Anonymous, c. 1510 - c. 1520

Border with the Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint

MORMON TEMPLE, 1887. A view of the Melchisedec pulpits in the Mormon Temple at Kirtland, Ohio. Engraving, 1887

LOT AND FAMILY. A left, Melchizedek blesses Abraham as Lot and his family look on (Genesis 14)
LOT AND FAMILY. A left, Melchizedek blesses Abraham as Lot and his family look on (Genesis 14: 19-20); at right, Lot offers his virgin daughters to the Sodomites (Genesis 19: 8)

Abraham and Melchizedek by RUBENS, Peter Paul (1577-1640). 1625. Representaion of the Genesis, chapter 14. Baroque art

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Melchizedek, a figure of great significance in biblical history, is depicted in various artworks throughout the centuries. One such portrayal can be seen in the Sacrifice of Abel and Melchizedek, an artwork from 538-545 AD found within the Basilica of. . In this detailed panel from the Altarpiece of the Holy Sacrament created between 1464-68, we witness The Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek. This oil on panel masterpiece captures their encounter with intricate precision. The artist's skillful brushstrokes bring to life The Altarpiece of the Holy Sacrament as it narrates biblical events. Another engraving showcases Melchizedek blessing Abram, emphasizing his divine role and spiritual authority. Similarly, Abraham before Melchizedek from the Heilspiegel Altarpiece further illustrates their meeting, highlighting its importance within religious iconography. Through different artistic mediums like engravings and stained glass windows, artists have sought to immortalize this sacred moment. These depictions serve as visual reminders of Melchizedek's blessings upon Abraham and his significant role as King Of Salem. Viewing a black-and-white photo capturing the apse mosaic allows us to appreciate its grandeur while contemplating its symbolism surrounding faith and spirituality. Additionally, a color lithograph titled The Eucharist reminds us that Melchizedek's connection to sacraments extends beyond his encounter with Abraham. Intricately crafted stained glass artistry from 1876 portrays Melchizedek as King Of Salem once again; light filtering through these vibrant panels illuminates our understanding of his regal position within religious narratives.