Parable Collection

The Blind Men and the Elephant. Japanese woodblock print from the Manga of Katsushika Hokusai, 1817
HOKUSAI: ELEPHANT. The Blind Men and the Elephant. Japanese woodblock print from the Manga of Katsushika Hokusai, 1817

The Return of the Prodigal Son, c1668. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Return of the Prodigal Son, c1668

Parable of the Talents
the Parable of the Talents

Parable Of The Wise And Foolish Virgins, 1899. Creator: William John Wainwright
Parable Of The Wise And Foolish Virgins, 1899

Parable of the Sower
The parable of the sower, some of whose seed falls on stony ground, some on the path, but some on good ground

Return of the Prodigal Son, 1773. Artist: Batoni, Pompeo Girolamo (1708-1787)
Return of the Prodigal Son, 1773. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Parable of the Sower : The Christians responsibility for production. (Matthew Chapter 13, Mark Chapter 4 and Luke Chapter 8)

The parable of the laborers in the vineyard: The payment of the denarius. ca. 1500. Second Series cloth. Manufacturing in Brussels, possibly in the workshops of Pieter van Aelst

The Good Shepherd
The parable of THE GOOD SHEPHERD finding the lost sheep

Parable of the sower (chromolitho)
7157041 Parable of the sower (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parable of the sower)

The Parable of the Sower and the Weeds, from Das Plenarium, 1517

The Parable of the Rich Fool, 1627. Creator: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
The Parable of the Rich Fool, 1627. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

The Parable of the Talents. Artist: Doetechum, Lucas, van (c. 1530-c. 1584)
The Parable of the Talents. From a private collection

The Parable of the Seed - Matthew 15. circa 1688

The Parable of the Talents, c. 1884 (Oil on canvas)
7212780 The Parable of the Talents, c.1884 (Oil on canvas) by Rich, William George (1857-after 1901); The Ms Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Rich)

The Parable of the Sower, 1557 (oil on panel)
TMK282578 The Parable of the Sower, 1557 (oil on panel) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); 73.7x102.9 cm; The Putnam Foundation, Timken Museum of Art, San Diego

The Wise Virgins Resting Whilst Awaiting the Arrival of The Husband, ca. 1635

The Parable of the Mote and the Beam, ca. 1619. Creator: Domenico Fetti
The Parable of the Mote and the Beam, ca. 1619

Return of the Prodigal Son, 1636 (etching)
XJF416570 Return of the Prodigal Son, 1636 (etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Blind Monks Examining an Elephant: Illustration of Buddhist parable where each monk reached a different conclusion depending which part of the animal he examined

Parable of the lilies

The good samaritan

Wedding Garment Parable
The Parable of the Wedding Garment : the king orders the improperly dressed guest to be bound hand and foot and cast into outer darkness

Parable of Good Seed
The Parable of the Good Seed, and the Cockle that is sown by his enemy while the good men are sleeping

Parable of Neighbour
The parable of the ungracious neighbour who only with extreme reluctance accedes to his neighbours request for some bread. Not like God, who is always happy to help

The Tower of Babel, 1604 (oil on panel)
8933820 The Tower of Babel, 1604 (oil on panel) by Grimmer or Grimer, Abel (1570-1619); 51.1 x 66.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Painting by Abel Grimmer); Photo © Christie's Images

The Tower of Babel (oil on copper)
8933816 The Tower of Babel (oil on copper) by Schoubroeck, Pieter (1570-1607); 45.4 x 77.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Painting by Pieter Schoubroeck); Photo © Christie's Images

The Tower of Babel (oil on panel)
8933815 The Tower of Babel (oil on panel) by Valckenborch, Lucas van (c.1535-97); 48.5 x 64 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Painting by Lucas van Valckenborch); Photo © Christie's Images

King Nimrod ordering the construction of the Tower of Babel (oil on panel)
8933819 King Nimrod ordering the construction of the Tower of Babel (oil on panel) by Caullery, Louis de (c.1580-1621) (circle of); 48 x 62.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Tower of Babel, c.1650 (oil on canvas)
8933817 The Tower of Babel, c.1650 (oil on canvas) by Brueghel, Jan (1568-1625) (follower of); 53 x 76 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Good Samaritan, 1622. Creator: Workshop of Domenico Fetti
The Good Samaritan, 1622

The Parable of the Weeds, 1622. Creator: Domenico Fetti
The Parable of the Weeds, 1622

The Parable of the Sower, 1560. Creator: Jacopo Bassano il vecchio
The Parable of the Sower, 1560

The Prodigal Son, c1496. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Prodigal Son, c1496

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The Return of the Prodigal Son (colour litho)
8631689 The Return of the Prodigal Son (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of the Prodigal Son)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630715 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Good Samaritan, St Luke, X, 33, 34 (coloured engraving)
8649935 The Good Samaritan, St Luke, X, 33, 34 (coloured engraving) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Good Samaritan, St Luke, X, 33, 34)

The Parable of the Ten Virgins (colour litho)
8668093 The Parable of the Ten Virgins (colour litho) by Lawson, John (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parable of the Ten Virgins)

Gothic architecture. Parable of the Good Samaritan. Stained glass, Quadrilobe middle. Low south coast
JEB4844968 Gothic architecture. Parable of the Good Samaritan. Stained glass, Quadrilobe middle. Low south coast. Cathedrale de Chartres.; (add.info.: Gothic architecture)

The prodigal sog, c.1880 (print)
7293229 The prodigal sog, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Religion. Bible. New Testament. The return of the prodigal son. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1880.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Return of the Prodigal Son Bible Luke 15:20. From Gustave Dore illustrated Bible 1865-6. Wood engraving
537634 Return of the Prodigal Son Bible Luke 15:20. From Gustave Dore illustrated Bible 1865-6. Wood engraving; (add.info.: Return of the Prodigal Son Bible Luke 15:20)

The Good Samaritan (engraving)
8658510 The Good Samaritan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Good Samaritan)

The Good Samaritan, c.1842 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879731 The Good Samaritan, c.1842 (oil on fabric) by Decamps, Alexandre Gabriel (1803-60); 54x71 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps)

Gothic architecture. Parable of the Good Samaritan. Stained glass, bottom quadrilobe. Low south coast
JEB4844946 Gothic architecture. Parable of the Good Samaritan. Stained glass, bottom quadrilobe. Low south coast. Cathedrale de Chartres.; (add.info.: Gothic architecture)

The Parable of the Rich Man and the Beggar Lazarus, 1332 (watercolour on parchment)
FIA5634243 The Parable of the Rich Man and the Beggar Lazarus, 1332 (watercolour on parchment); Matenadaran, Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, Yerevan

Stage premiere of a variant of the Faust legend les sept chateaux du diable the seven castles of the devil, 1896
3480828 Stage premiere of a variant of the Faust legend les sept chateaux du diable the seven castles of the devil, 1896; (add.info)

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"Unveiling the Hidden Truth: Exploring Parables through Art" Step into a world where art becomes a gateway to understanding profound parables. Rembrandt's masterpiece, "The Return of the Prodigal Son, " captures the essence of forgiveness and redemption in its tender brushstrokes. In contrast, Katsushika Hokusai's woodblock print, "The Blind Men and the Elephant, " invites us to question our limited perspectives. Like blind men feeling different parts of an elephant, we realize that truth can be subjective and fragmented. William John Wainwright's painting, "Parable Of The Wise And Foolish Virgins, " serves as a reminder to seize opportunities wisely. It depicts the importance of preparedness and vigilance in life's journey. Batoni's rendition of "Return of the Prodigal Son" transports us back to 1773 with its grandeur. This portrayal emphasizes reconciliation and unconditional love as key themes within this timeless parable. "The Good Shepherd" resonates deeply with its depiction of Jesus caring for his flock. This iconic image reminds us that compassion and guidance are essential qualities for leaders in any realm. Moving forward, we encounter another interpretation of "The Parable of the Sower. " Painted by an unknown artist in 1557, it illustrates how seeds fall on various types of soil symbolizing human hearts' receptiveness to divine teachings. Das Plenarium presents us with Martin Luther’s illustration titled "The Parable of the Sower and the Weeds. " Here we witness God’s wisdom in allowing both good and evil to coexist until judgment day—a thought-provoking concept indeed. Furthermore, let us not forget about “The Parable Of The Talents. ” A powerful message lies within this biblical narrative—each person possesses unique gifts meant to be nurtured rather than hidden away fearfully. As we delve deeper into these artworks spanning centuries, we uncover the universal truths encapsulated in parables.