Mount Sinai Collection (#3)

The Convent of St Catherine, Mount Sinai, Egypt, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co

Moses receives the law, late 19th or early 20th century. Moses receiving the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai, as described in Exodus. Lantern slide

Mount Sinai, Egypt, c1870. Artist: W Dickens
Mount Sinai, Egypt, c1870. Mount Sinai, also known as Mount Horeb. Illustration from Sinai and Jerusalem; or Scenes from the Bible Lands by the Rev FW Holland, (London, c1870)

Mount Sinai: Jebel Musa as seen from Jebel Katharina, 1887. Artist: W Forrest
Mount Sinai: Jebel Musa as seen from Jebel Katharina, 1887. View of Mt Sinai in Egypt from Mt Catherine, at the foot of which is the Monastery of St Catherine

Languages: Moses receiving from God the tablets of the Law in Hebrew, 1512. Scene from the Bible (Exodus 34). The central group represents Greek

Aaron Nadab Taking Leave Elisheba Israelites Camped
Artokoloro

Visigothic art. VI-VII century. ASHBURNHAM OR TOURS Pentateuch. Hispano-Visigothic miniature
Visigothic art. VI-VII century. Ashburnham of Tours Pentateuch. Hispano-Visigothic miniature. It represents Moses on Mount Sinai, Tablets of Law and the Tabernacle. National Library. Paris, France

SINAI: MONASTERY. The monastery of Saint Catherine and the adjoining garden at Mount Sinai, Egypt. Undated photograph

SINAI: MONASTERY. The monastery of Saint Catherine at Mount Sinai, Egypt. Undated photograph

EGYPT: MOUNT SINAI. A camel before Mount Sinai in Egypt. Undated photograph

MOUNT SINAI: MONASTERY. Saint Catherines Monastery at Mount Sinai, Egypt. Photograph, early 20th century

MANUSCRIPT COVER. Cover of an illuminated manuscript at Saint Catherines Monastery at Mount Sinai, Egypt. Photograph, early 20th century

Illustration of a bible scene, Exodus 20, 24, Moses climbs to the summit of Mount Sinai and receives the Ten Commandments

The Middle East, from an Atlas of the World in 33 Maps, Venice, 1st September 1553
XOT330963 The Middle East, from an Atlas of the World in 33 Maps, Venice, 1st September 1553 (ink on vellum) (see also 330964) by Agnese, Battista (1514-64); 29x49 cm; Museo Correr, Venice

Map of Jerusalem, Biblical Researches in Palestine, Mount Sinai, and Arabia. A journal of travels in the year 1838, by E. Robinson and E. Smith, 19th century engraving

Map, Biblical Researches in Palestine, Mount Sinai, A journal of travels in the year 1838, by E. Robinson and E. Smith Drawn up from the original diaries, with historical illustrations, by E

Peninsula of Mount Sinai, 1838, Travels in Arabia, 19th century engraving

The Adoration of the Golden Calf, before 1634 (oil on canvas) (detail of 3738)
XCF286445 The Adoration of the Golden Calf, before 1634 (oil on canvas) (detail of 3738) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 154.3x214 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

The Institution of Languages, from the Philosophica Nova, published by
XJF193895 The Institution of Languages, from the Philosophica Nova, published by Johann Gruninger in 1512, illustration from, Science and Literature in the Middle Ages and Renaissance

Moses with the tablets of the Law, Hieronymus Cock, c. 1555 - c. 1600

The Adoration of the Golden Calf, from the Sistine Chapel (fresco)
XIR167510 The Adoration of the Golden Calf, from the Sistine Chapel (fresco) by Rosselli, Cosimo (1439-1507); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Italian, out of copyright

Moses explains the Ten Commandments to the elders on Mount Sinai, Caspar Luyken, Barent Visscher, Andries van Damme, 1698

Moses on Mount Sinai, Jan Luyken, Pieter Mortier, 1703 - 1762

On Mount Sinai, Jan Luyken, 1712

On Mount Sinai, print maker: Jan Luyken, wed. Pieter Arentsz & Cornelis van der Sys II, 1712

Moses with the Tablets of Law, Jan Luyken, Jan Bouman, 1685

Moses Receiving the Law, c. 1780 (brush and black ink over graphite on paper)
XYC144008 Moses Receiving the Law, c.1780 (brush and black ink over graphite on paper) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 65.9x31.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

MOUNT SINAI: MONASTERY. The principal court of Saint Catherines Monastery. Lithograph by Louis Haghe, c1845, after a painting by David Roberts

MOUNT SINAI: MONASTERY. Exterior wall of Saint Catherines Monastery at Mount Sinai, Egypt. Stereograph, c1911

SAINT CATHERINE: CHAPEL. Chapel of Saint Catherines monastery at Mount Sinai, Egypt. Lithograph, c1839

EGYPT: MONASTERY. Men in the gardens at Saint Catherines monastery at Mount Sinai, Egypt. Stereograph, c1911

MOSES RECEIVING THE LAW. Moses receiving the Tablets of the Law. Woodcut, Venetian, 1506

MOSES ON MOUNT SINAI. Woodcut from Libro de divina lege, Venice, Italy, 1486

MOSES & TABLETS. Moses receives the Tablets of the Law: French manuscript illumination, c1250-1275

MOSES STRIKES ROCK. Moses smites water from rock in Horeb (Exodus 17: 3-6). French manuscript illumination, c1250

MOSES RECEIVES THE LAW. Moses receiving the law and handing it to Joshua, who hands it to the Elders. Illustration rom The Regensburg Pentateuch, c1300

EXODUS: MOSES. Moses holding the tablets on Sinai: illumination from the Sarajevo Haggadah, late 14th century

MOSES: REVELATION. The Revelation at Sinai (Shavuot): illumination from a south German Mahzor, early 14th century

Path leading to Mount Sinai with Saint Catherines Monastery on the background, Sinai Peninsula, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt

Illumination from the Moutier-Grandval Bible, Tours, France, c825-850
MOSES RECEIVING LAWS. Illumination from the Moutier-Grandval Bible, Tours, France, c825-850

Nile river delta, Red Sea and Mount Sinai, from Atlas of the World in thirty-three Maps, by Battista Agnese, 1553
Cartography, 16th century. Nile river delta, Red Sea and Mount Sinai, from Atlas of the World in thirty-three Maps, by Battista Agnese, 1553

Middle East, Red Sea, Jerusalem and Mount Sinai, from Book of Planets, 1593
Cartography, 16th century. The Middle East, the Red Sea, Jerusalem and Mount Sinai. From the Book of the Planets, 1593

View from Mount Sinai at sunrise, Sinai mountains, Egypt

St. Catherine Monastery near the base of Mt. Moses in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt, is one of the oldest continuously functioning Christian monasteries in the world. Currently Greek Orthodox

MOSES DESCENDING MT. SINAI. (Exodus 32: 15, 16): wood engraving after Gustave Dor
MOSES DESCENDING MT. SINAI. (Exodus 32:15, 16): wood engraving after Gustave Dor

MOSES STRIKES ROCK. Moses smites water from the rock in Horeb (exodus 17: 3-6). Color engraving after Gustave Dor

MOSES DESCENDING MT. SINAI. (Exodus 32: 15, 16). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

NEOLITHIC PETROGLYPH of a man on a dromedary from Sinai, Israel

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Mount Sinai, a place of profound spiritual significance and historical importance, holds an enduring allure for pilgrims and scholars alike. Nestled beneath its majestic peak lies the world's oldest Christian monastery, Saint Catherine's Monastery. This sacred site has witnessed countless souls seeking solace and enlightenment throughout the ages. Atop Mount Sinai stands a testament to faith in the form of an icon depicting Saint John Climacus ascending his Ladder of Heavenly Ascent. This late 12th-century masterpiece serves as a visual representation of the arduous journey towards divine union. In biblical lore, it was on this very mountain that Moses descended with the tablets of the law - the Ten Commandments - bestowed upon him by God Himself. Gustave Doré's evocative artwork from 1866 captures this pivotal moment when divine wisdom was brought down to earth. From a high-angle view, one can marvel at Saint Catherine's Monastery nestled against Mount Sinai's rugged shoulder. Its ancient walls have withstood centuries of turmoil while preserving invaluable religious artifacts and manuscripts that illuminate our understanding of early Christianity. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, St. Catherine's Monastery is not only a sanctuary for spiritual seekers but also an architectural marvel adorned with vibrant frescoes and intricate mosaics that tell stories spanning millennia. As dawn breaks over Mount Sinai, casting ethereal hues across Gabal Musa in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, one cannot help but feel connected to something greater than themselves. The tranquil beauty enveloping this hallowed ground invites introspection and contemplation amidst nature’s grandeur. The ascent up Mount Sinai is steeped in symbolism; it represents both physical exertion and spiritual purification. Moses' legendary climb through thunderstorms depicted in engravings from different eras reflects humanity’s eternal quest for divine revelation amid life’s storms.