Prophets Collection (#7)

The Calling of Elisha, 1572 (oil on panel)
471398 The Calling of Elisha, 1572 (oil on panel) by Massys or Metsys, Jan (1509-75); 96x140 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

The Joy of Men Following the Death of the Two Witnesses, no. 32 from The Apocalypse of Angers, 1373-87 (tapestry)
XIR430516 The Joy of Men Following the Death of the Two Witnesses, no. 32 from The Apocalypse of Angers, 1373-87 (tapestry) by Bataille, Nicolas (fl)

The Death of the Two Witnesses, 1373-87 (tapestry)
XIR430515 The Death of the Two Witnesses, 1373-87 (tapestry) by Bataille, Nicolas (fl. 1363-1400); Musee des Tapisseries, Angers, France; (add.info.: The Death of the Two Witters)

The Transfiguration of Christ, c. 1529 (fresco)
3601437 The Transfiguration of Christ, c.1529 (fresco) by Pordenone, Giovanni Antonio (1484-1539); Church of SS. Annunziata, Cortemaggiore, Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Cortemaggiore)

The Anabaptists (engraving)
2788249 The Anabaptists (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Anabaptists. Illustration for The History of the Hun by Arthur Moreland)

The Transfiguration of Christ, c. 1529 (fresco)
3601438 The Transfiguration of Christ, c.1529 (fresco) by Pordenone, Giovanni Antonio (1484-1539); (add.info.: Cortemaggiore, Church of SS)

Moses discovered on the Nile, 1858 (litho)
5892901 Moses discovered on the Nile, 1858 (litho) by Henriquel-Dupont, Louis Pierre (1797- 1892); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moise expose sur le Nil; After Paul Delaroche); Prismatic Pictures

Elijah prevailing over the Priests of Baal, illustration from Myths and Legends of Babylonia
STC323935 Elijah prevailing over the Priests of Baal, illustration from Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria by Lewis Spence, 1916 (colour litho) by Paul

The Cloisters Cross, c. 1150-60 (walrus ivory)
5667145 The Cloisters Cross, c.1150-60 (walrus ivory) by English School, (12th century); 57.5x36.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Hebrew prophets surround the central)

Descent of Christ into Limbo, c. 1475 (oil on wood)
FIA5388032 Descent of Christ into Limbo, c.1475 (oil on wood) by Bermejo, (Bartolome de Cardenas) (c.1435/40-1500); 89.5x69.5 cm; Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Tree of Life, or Tree of the Cross, illustration from the
GIA3051812 Tree of Life, or Tree of the Cross, illustration from the Trivulziana Latin Bible, c.1335-40 (tempera, gold leaf & ink on parchment) by Bonaguida

Design for reredos at Holy Trinity Church, Florence, in Gothic revival frame by Bernini
993696 Design for reredos at Holy Trinity Church, Florence, in Gothic revival frame by Bernini of Florence (pencil, pen & ink and w/c on paper and gilt mahogany) by Stanhope

Detail of a folio from the Codex Purpureus Rossanensis, Greek evangelist miniature in one scriptorium probably
3573855 Detail of a folio from the Codex Purpureus Rossanensis, Greek evangelist miniature in one scriptorium probably from Antioch in Syria or Cesarea Palestina

Madonna and Child, Saints and Prophets, work in majolica from the Penicaud workshop
3567281 Madonna and Child, Saints and Prophets, work in majolica from the Penicaud workshop by French School, (16th century); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany

The prophet Ezra praying, by Gustave Dore. - Bible
3779995 The prophet Ezra praying, by Gustave Dore. - Bible by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: The prophet Ezra praying, engraving by Gustave Dore)

The Writing on the Wall by J James Tissot - Bible
3783556 The Writing on the Wall by J James Tissot - Bible by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902) (after); (add.info.: The Writing on the Wall by J James Tissot)

Jonah by J James Tissot - Bible
3783555 Jonah by J James Tissot - Bible by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902) (after); (add.info.: Jonah by J James Tissot)

Michael Nostadamus (engraving)
619542 Michael Nostadamus (engraving) by Boulanger, Jean (1606-c.1680) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Michel de Nostredame (1503-66)

Cave of the School of the Prophets, in Mount Carmel (engraving)
978237 Cave of the School of the Prophets, in Mount Carmel (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cave of the School of the Prophets)

Depicting the Tree of Jesse, originally from the church of Varennes-Jarcy
721103 Depicting the Tree of Jesse, originally from the church of Varennes-Jarcy (originally from the Abbey de Gercy?) (stained glass) by French School

Window w12 depicting the Betrayal in Gethsemene (stained glass)
722504 Window w12 depicting the Betrayal in Gethsemene (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Strasbourg Cathedral, Strasbourg, Alsace, France; French, out of copyright

Window w12 depicting the Agony in the Garden of Gethsemene (stained glass)
722503 Window w12 depicting the Agony in the Garden of Gethsemene (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Strasbourg Cathedral, Strasbourg, Alsace, France; French, out of copyright

Window w12 depicting two thieves are selected to be crucified with Jesus (stained glass)
722493 Window w12 depicting two thieves are selected to be crucified with Jesus (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Strasbourg Cathedral, Strasbourg, Alsace, France; French

Window N5 depicting the north transept window: the Assumption of the Virgin
720702 Window N5 depicting the north transept window: the Assumption of the Virgin and other scenes (stained glass) by English School, (15th century); Great Malvern Priory, Worcestershire

Joel (chromolitho)
2815865 Joel (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joel. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century, from a series on prophets.); © Look and Learn

Daniel (chromolitho)
2815862 Daniel (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daniel. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century)

Window depicting Tree of Jesse: Prophets and Kings (stained glass)
1277854 Window depicting Tree of Jesse: Prophets and Kings (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Eglise Saint Lo, Bourg-Achard, France; (add.info.: Bourg-Achard, Eglise St Lo)

Tomb of the Virgin Mary, Gethsemane, 1800s. Tomba della Vergine Maria a Getsemani. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Carocci after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

Ms L. A. 139-Lisboa fol. 27 The witnesses are left unburied
XJL195849 Ms L.A. 139-Lisboa fol.27 The witnesses are left unburied and their souls ascend to Heaven, from the Gulbenkian Apocalypse, c.1265-70 (vellum) by English School

Lancet windows from the south transept, c. 1217-25 (stained glass)
BLY183187 Lancet windows from the south transept, c.1217-25 (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, France; (add.info.: left to right - Isaiah carrying St)

Historiated initial A depicting The Last Judgement (vellum)
MMT215604 Historiated initial A depicting The Last Judgement (vellum) by Italian School; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Le Jugement Dernier, initiale A ; ); Italian

The Incredulity of St. Thomas (tempera on panel)
AII58352 The Incredulity of St. Thomas (tempera on panel) by Toscani, Giovanni Francesco (1370-1430); Galleria dell Accademia & Museo degli Strumenti Musicali, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Italian

Mount Carmel, School of the prophets (b / w photo)
5214630 Mount Carmel, School of the prophets (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mount Carmel, School of the prophets)

Set of four busts of men, possibly prophets, probably Antwerp, mid 16th century (wood)
1268762 Set of four busts of men, possibly prophets, probably Antwerp, mid 16th century (wood) by Flemish School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Transfiguration of Christ (oil on panel)
FTB367748 The Transfiguration of Christ (oil on panel) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); Chiesa de San Salvador, Venice

Daniel, Jonah and Habakuk, Choir, clerestory, south side (stained glass)
694080 Daniel, Jonah and Habakuk, Choir, clerestory, south side (stained glass) by French School; Basilique Saint-Remi, Reims, France; French, out of copyright

Well of Moses, detail showing the hexagonal pedestal with the figures of Daniel (centre
XIR86125 Well of Moses, detail showing the hexagonal pedestal with the figures of Daniel (centre) and Zacharias (left) 1395-1404 (stone) by Sluter, Claus (fl.1379-1405) & Malouel

Study for the Head of the Prophet Haggai (red chalk on paper)
BAT451269 Study for the Head of the Prophet Haggai (red chalk on paper) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); Gabinetto dei Disegni e Stampe, Galleria Degli Uffizi, Florence

Hosea by J James Tissot - Bible
3783553 Hosea by J James Tissot - Bible by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902) (after); (add.info.: Hosea by J James Tissot)

Joel by J James Tissot - Bible
3783551 Joel by J James Tissot - Bible by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902) (after); (add.info.: Joel by J James Tissot)

Prophet Micah, engraving by Gustave Dore - Bible
3780047 Prophet Micah, engraving by Gustave Dore - Bible by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: The Prophet Micah, engraving by Gustave Dore)

Nathan (chromolitho)
2815858 Nathan (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nathan. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century)

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"Prophets: Messengers of Divine Wisdom and Revelation" Throughout history, they have played a significant role in various cultures, religions, and mythologies. These individuals were believed to possess a unique connection with the divine, enabling them to receive messages and visions that guided their communities. One such example is depicted in Edward John Poynter's painting "The visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon. " This biblical tale showcases the wisdom and prophetic abilities attributed to King Solomon. The meeting between these two powerful figures symbolizes the exchange of knowledge and insights from different realms. Ezekiel the Prophet is another prominent figure known for his extraordinary visions. His encounter with a chariot in the sky, as portrayed in an artwork, reveals his profound spiritual experiences. In this vision, Ezekiel witnesses a hand holding out a book—a symbolic representation of divine revelation bestowed upon him. A chronological chart illustrates both Daniel's and John's visionary experiences. These prophets' encounters with heavenly beings offer glimpses into future events or esoteric knowledge that shape religious beliefs. Not limited to biblical narratives alone, other cultural traditions also feature prophet-like figures. For instance, ancient Greece had Pythoneses who served as intermediaries between mortals and gods at Delphi Oracle. In Islamic tradition, Mawlid al-Nabi commemorates the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Celebrations like those held in Cairo highlight reverence towards this revered figure who brought forth teachings promoting peace and unity among believers. Artworks depicting interactions between prophets and Sibyls—prophetesses from classical mythology—showcase diverse perspectives on prophecy across different civilizations. Whether it be Micah conversing with Tiburtine Sibyl or Jeremiah encountering Agrippine Sibyl; Baruch engaging Samian Sibyl; or Haggai communicating with Cumaean Sibyl—the juxtaposition emphasizes shared themes surrounding divination and foretelling.