Parable Collection (#2)

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)

Finding the Lost Sheep (colour litho)
8631693 Finding the Lost Sheep (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Finding the Lost Sheep)

"And some Fell among Thorns" (colour litho)
8670318 "And some Fell among Thorns" (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Prodigal Son, St Luke, XV, 20 (coloured engraving)
8649901 The Prodigal Son, St Luke, XV, 20 (coloured engraving) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prodigal Son, St Luke, XV, 20)

The Lord of the Vineyard, Matthew, Ch 20, v 13 (engraving)
8653533 The Lord of the Vineyard, Matthew, Ch 20, v 13 (engraving) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lord of the Vineyard, Matthew, Ch 20, v 13)

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The prodigal son, biblical parable of the Gospel of Luke, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870
UIG5413232 The prodigal son, biblical parable of the Gospel of Luke, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870; UIG

Gothic architecture. Parable of the Good Samaritan: Adam and Eve. Stained glass from the south coast
JEB4844945 Gothic architecture. Parable of the Good Samaritan: Adam and Eve. Stained glass from the south coast. Cathedrale de Chartres.; (add.info.: Gothic architecture)

Romanesque art: Lazarus and the evil rich, The Feast of the rich, 13th century (fresco)
JEB4918068 Romanesque art: Lazarus and the evil rich, The Feast of the rich, 13th century (fresco); (add.info.: Romanesque art: Lazarus and the evil rich, The Feast of the rich)

Parable of Lazarus and the evil rich. 12th century frieze
PCT4264993 Parable of Lazarus and the evil rich. 12th century frieze.; (add.info.: Parable of Lazarus and the evil rich. 12th century frieze. Porch of the Abbey of Saint Peter (Saint Peter)

The bad man's meal. Frisian (detail) of the 12th century representing the history of Lazarus
PCT4264973 The bad man's meal. Frisian (detail) of the 12th century representing the history of Lazarus. Porch of the Abbey of Saint Peter (Saint Peter)

Window w6 depicting the Parable of Dives and Lazarus (stained glass)
722026 Window w6 depicting the Parable of Dives and Lazarus (stained glass); Church of St. Jeanne d'Arc, Rouen, France

The Good Samaritan (colour litho)
8668091 The Good Samaritan (colour litho) by Lawson, John (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Good Samaritan)

The Prodigal Son (colour litho)
8668090 The Prodigal Son (colour litho) by Lawson, John (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prodigal Son. Illustration for The Child's Life of Jesus by H R Haweis (Raphael Tuck)

The Good Samaritan (engraving)
8650326 The Good Samaritan (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Good Samaritan)

The Good Samaritan, Luke, Ch 10, v 34 (engraving)
8653516 The Good Samaritan, Luke, Ch 10, v 34 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Good Samaritan, Luke, Ch 10, v 34)

The return of the prodigal son parable of the Gospel according to Saint Luke
NWI4917157 The return of the prodigal son parable of the Gospel according to Saint Luke.; (add.info.: The return of the prodigal son parable of the Gospel according to Saint Luke)

Representation of Jesus as a Good Shepherd (The Good Shepherd). End of the 19th century (chromolithograph)
ELD4949146 Representation of Jesus as a Good Shepherd (The Good Shepherd). End of the 19th century (chromolithograph); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Lazarus in Abraham's womb. Frieze (detail) of the 12th century (sculpture)
PCT4264929 Lazarus in Abraham's womb. Frieze (detail) of the 12th century (sculpture); (add.info.: Lazarus in Abraham's womb. Frieze (detail) of the 12th century

Parable of the bad rich and poor Lazarus, 12th century (sculpture)
PCT4295878 Parable of the bad rich and poor Lazarus, 12th century (sculpture); (add.info.: Parable of the bad rich and poor Lazarus - Church Collegiale Saint-Andre)

The Good Samaritan (colour litho)
8631690 The Good Samaritan (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Good Samaritan)

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Parable of the Good Samaritan (colour litho)
8652299 Parable of the Good Samaritan (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parable of the Good Samaritan)

The Widow's Mite (engraving)
8653519 The Widow's Mite (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Widow's Mite)

The Sower (colour litho)
8668092 The Sower (colour litho) by Lawson, John (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sower. Illustration for The Child's Life of Jesus by H R Haweis (Raphael Tuck)

The Good Samaritan (colour litho)
8667586 The Good Samaritan (colour litho) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Good Samaritan)

Lazarus in Abraham's womb. Frieze (detail) of the 12th century (sculpture)
PCT4265012 Lazarus in Abraham's womb. Frieze (detail) of the 12th century (sculpture); (add.info.: Lazarus in Abraham's womb. Frieze (detail) of the 12th century

The raising of Lazarus, c.1665. Creator: Preti, Mattia (1613-1699)
The raising of Lazarus, c.1665. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Nazionale di Palazzo Spinola, Genova

The Parable of the Good Shepherd, 1565. Creator: Philip Galle
The Parable of the Good Shepherd, 1565

The Blind Leading the Blind, 1568. Creator: Bruegel (Brueghel), Pieter, the Elder (ca 1525-1569)
The Blind Leading the Blind, 1568. Found in the Collection of Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Bible, New Testament: parable of Lazarus and the rich man
The parable of Lazarus and the rich man

The Rich Man and Lazarus. Creator: School of Frans Francken I
The Rich Man and Lazarus, Unknown date

The Prodigal Son, 1885. Creator: Georg von Rosen
The Prodigal Son, 1885

Moonlight landscape with the Good Samaritan, 1623-1626. Creator: Moses van Wtenbrouck
Moonlight landscape with the Good Samaritan, 1623-1626

The Good Samaritan, mid 19th century. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
The Good Samaritan, mid 19th century

The Prodigal Son. Sketch, 1881. Creator: Axel Henrik Kulle
The Prodigal Son. Sketch, 1881

Parable of the Wheat and the Tares, 1624. Creator: Abraham Bloemaert
Parable of the Wheat and the Tares, 1624

The First Excuse: the Man who Bought a Piece of Land, 1559. Creator: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert
The First Excuse: the Man who Bought a Piece of Land, 1559. Series: Parable of the King Who Prepared a Wedding, pl. 2

The Brigands Robbing the Traveler, c1600. Creator: Crispijn de Passe I
The Brigands Robbing the Traveler, c1600. Series: Set of six landscapes (with the history of the Good Samaritan); Plate: plate 2

The Prodigal Son Receives His Inheritance, 1634. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Prodigal Son Receives His Inheritance, 1634. From The Prodigal Son

The Prodigal Son is Ruined, 1634. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Prodigal Son is Ruined, 1634. Series: The Prodigal Son

The five foolish virgins ask for oil, c. 1869-c. 1925. Creator: Antoon Derkinderen
The five foolish virgins ask for oil, c. 1869-c. 1925. Design for a wall painting

The five foolish and the five wise virgins, c. 1869-c. 1925. Creator: Antoon Derkinderen
The five foolish and the five wise virgins, c. 1869-c. 1925. Design for a wall painting

The five wise virgins, c. 1869-c. 1925. Creator: Antoon Derkinderen
The five wise virgins, c. 1869-c. 1925. Design for a wall painting

The Prodigal Son, This cast 1967 (Musee Rodin 8/12). Creator: Auguste Rodin
The Prodigal Son, This cast 1967 (Musee Rodin 8/12)

The Servant Inviting the Sick and the Poor to the Banquet, 1559. Creator: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert
The Servant Inviting the Sick and the Poor to the Banquet, 1559. From Parable of the King Who Prepared a Wedding, pl. 5

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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.