Physique Sacree Collection

Frontispiece of Physique sacree. ou Histoire naturelle de la Bible 1732
5306284 Frontispiece of Physique sacree. ou Histoire naturelle de la Bible 1732.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Biblical measurements in Cubits, 18th century (engraving)
5616761 Biblical measurements in Cubits, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

Varieties of biblical birds, 18th century (engraving)
5616760 Varieties of biblical birds, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

Elim, according to the Hebrew Bible, was one of the places where the Israelites camped following their Exodus
5616756 Elim, according to the Hebrew Bible, was one of the places where the Israelites camped following their Exodus from Egypt

Golden Table in the Temple in Jerusalem, 18th century (engraving)
5617334 Golden Table in the Temple in Jerusalem, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

Biblical Maize plant, 18th century (engraving)
5617303 Biblical Maize plant, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

Divine judgment by God was passed upon Sodom and Gomorrah and two neighbouring cities
5617300 Divine judgment by God was passed upon Sodom and Gomorrah and two neighbouring cities, which were completely consumed by fire and brimstone, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer

Biblical measurements in Cubits, 1732-1737 (engraving)
5617299 Biblical measurements in Cubits, 1732-1737 (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: Illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

Sacrifice to God by Abraham after Isaac was spared, 18th century (engraving)
5617297 Sacrifice to God by Abraham after Isaac was spared, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree)

The riches and tent of Abraham, 18th century (engraving)
5617295 The riches and tent of Abraham, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

Esau his body covered with hair was the son of Abraham, 18th century (engraving)
5617286 Esau his body covered with hair was the son of Abraham, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree)

Samuel talks with God, 18th century (engraving)
5617278 Samuel talks with God, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

Holy altar, from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible, 1732-1737, by Johann Jakob Scheuchzer (1672-1733)
5617269 Holy altar, from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible, 1732-1737, by Johann Jakob Scheuchzer (1672-1733), a Swiss scholar born at Zurich by Scheuchzer

Holy altar, from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible, 1732-1737, by Johann Jakob Scheuchzer (1672-1733)
5617268 Holy altar, from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible, 1732-1737, by Johann Jakob Scheuchzer (1672-1733), a Swiss scholar born at Zurich by Scheuchzer

Moses ascends Mount Sinai in a storm of thunder and lightening, 1732-1737 (engraving)
5617337 Moses ascends Mount Sinai in a storm of thunder and lightening, 1732-1737 (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: Illustration from Physique sacree)

Jacob and Esau exchange presents, 18th century (engraving)
5617308 Jacob and Esau exchange presents, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

Esau prepares a soup for his father Abraham
5617287 Esau prepares a soup for his father Abraham, by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

weight and value of the shekel, 18th century (engraving)
5617283 weight and value of the shekel, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

The hand of God weighs upon the Philistines, 18th century (engraving)
5617279 The hand of God weighs upon the Philistines, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree)

Holy of Holies & Tabernacle, 18th century (engraving)
5617272 Holy of Holies & Tabernacle, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

Moses ascends Mount Sinai in a storm, 18th century (engraving)
5617342 Moses ascends Mount Sinai in a storm, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

God enthroned, 18th century (engraving)
5617341 God enthroned, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

milking goats and slaying a wild boar, 18th century (engraving)
5617339 milking goats and slaying a wild boar, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

Cotton plant, 18th century (engraving)
5617328 Cotton plant, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

Biblical plants and fruits including mandrake and melon, 18th century (engraving)
5617302 Biblical plants and fruits including mandrake and melon, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree)

Golden Table for holy bread, in the Temple in Jerusalem, 18th century (engraving)
5617335 Golden Table for holy bread, in the Temple in Jerusalem, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree)

Goatherd with goats, 18th century (engraving)
5617329 Goatherd with goats, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

The Fable of Helen of troy, 18th century (engraving)
5617285 The Fable of Helen of troy, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

Holy altar, 18th century (engraving)
5617270 Holy altar, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

Holy altar, from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible, 1732-1737
5617267 Holy altar, from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible, 1732-1737, by Johann Jakob Scheuchzer (1672 - 1733), a Swiss scholar born at Zurich by Scheuchzer

Moses makes water come from a rock, when the Israelites fled into Sinai, Exodus from Egypt, 18th century (engraving)
5616762 Moses makes water come from a rock, when the Israelites fled into Sinai, Exodus from Egypt, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer

Collection of Manna, according to the Hebrew Bible, when the Israelites fled into Sinai, Exodus from Egypt
5616757 Collection of Manna, according to the Hebrew Bible, when the Israelites fled into Sinai, Exodus from Egypt. A place where " there were twelve wells of water and seventy date palms

seedpods and insects, 18th century (engraving)
5616755 seedpods and insects, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

Zeus symbolised as an eagle, 18th century (engraving)
5617336 Zeus symbolised as an eagle, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

Holy Ark of the Covenant, 18th century (engraving)
5617330 Holy Ark of the Covenant, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

Biblical varieties of sheep, 18th century (engraving)
5617304 Biblical varieties of sheep, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

Biblical plants and fruits including mandrake and melon, 18th century (engraving)
5617301 Biblical plants and fruits including mandrake and melon, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree)

Plan of the Tower of Babel seen from above. From Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible, 1732-1737
5617291 Plan of the Tower of Babel seen from above. From Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible, 1732-1737, by Johann Jakob Scheuchzer (1672 - 1733)

Mandragora plant. It is often known as mandrake, 18th century (engraving)
5617290 Mandragora plant. It is often known as mandrake, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree)

Abraham prepares to sacrifice Isaac, 18th century (engraving)
5617284 Abraham prepares to sacrifice Isaac, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

Plague of lice and midges, 18th century (engraving)
5617273 Plague of lice and midges, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

Illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible, 1732-1737
5616766 Illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible, 1732-1737, by Johann Jakob Scheuchzer (1672 - 1733), a Swiss scholar born at Zurich by Scheuchzer

Illustration, 18th century (engraving)
5616764 Illustration, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

Aaron and Hur support the hand of Moses on Sinai, when the Israelites fled into Sinai, Exodus from Egypt
5616763 Aaron and Hur support the hand of Moses on Sinai, when the Israelites fled into Sinai, Exodus from Egypt, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer

cultivating cactus, 18th century (engraving)
5616754 cultivating cactus, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

Sacrificing wild bulls, 18th century (engraving)
5617338 Sacrificing wild bulls, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

The Genesis creation narrative is the creation myth of both Judaism and Christianity
5617311 The Genesis creation narrative is the creation myth of both Judaism and Christianity. The Third Day of Creation: The Seas are created, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer

Jacobs fields, 18th century (engraving)
5617307 Jacobs fields, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

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"Exploring the Sacred Physique: A Glimpse into Biblical Engravings of the 18th Century" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of "Physique sacree, " a remarkable collection of engravings that bring biblical stories to life. Delve into ancient measurements as you discover intricate depictions of Biblical Maize plants, birds, and more. Transporting us to Elim, where weary Israelites found respite after their Exodus from Egypt, these engravings reveal a paradise with twelve wells of water and seventy date palms. Marvel at the Golden Table in Jerusalem's Temple, an awe-inspiring sight that symbolizes divine abundance. Witness divine judgment through vivid illustrations depicting Sodom and Gomorrah's destruction by fire and brimstone. These haunting images capture the consequences faced by those who stray from righteousness. The meticulous attention to detail is evident as we explore Abraham's story. From his sacrifice to God after Isaac was spared to his opulent riches displayed within his tent, each engraving tells a tale of faith and devotion. Esau stands out among them all; his body covered with hair symbolizing both strength and vulnerability. This depiction offers a glimpse into the complexities of human nature intertwined with biblical narratives. Samuel's profound conversation with God showcases spiritual connection like never before. The engraving captures this sacred moment when mortal meets divine—a testament to our eternal quest for understanding. Finally, behold the holy altar—an embodiment of reverence—captured meticulously by Johann Jakob Scheuchzer himself. His work in "Physique sacree" serves as an invaluable resource for scholars seeking insight into biblical history during its publication between 1732-1737. Join us on this journey through time as we unravel hidden treasures within these engravings—each stroke revealing layers upon layers of meaning behind sacred physique captured forever on paper.