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Parable Collection (#8)

"Unveiling the Hidden Truth: Exploring Parables through Art" Step into a world where art becomes a gateway to understanding profound parables

Background imageParable Collection: Le paiement du tribut - The Tribute Money, by Backer, Jacob Adriaensz. (1609-1651)

Le paiement du tribut - The Tribute Money, by Backer, Jacob Adriaensz. (1609-1651)
FIA5408931 Le paiement du tribut - The Tribute Money, by Backer, Jacob Adriaensz. (1609-1651). Oil on canvas, 1630s. Dimension : 139x159 cm

Background imageParable Collection: The prodigal son or 'allegory of the five senses'

The prodigal son or "allegory of the five senses"
LSE4316066 The prodigal son or " allegory of the five senses". Painting by Johannes Baeck (ca. 1600-1654), oil on canvas, 1637. Flemish art, 17th century. Dim. 122, 5 x 184 cm

Background imageParable Collection: Royaumont Bible, New Testament: The parable of the Good Samaritan

Royaumont Bible, New Testament: The parable of the Good Samaritan
XEE4138060 Royaumont Bible, New Testament: The parable of the Good Samaritan. The Samaritan stopped on his way to rescue the man in distress. Illustration from 1811

Background imageParable Collection: Royaumont Bible, New Testament: Madness of Wealth or The Parable of the Rich Man

Royaumont Bible, New Testament: Madness of Wealth or The Parable of the Rich Man
XEE4138042 Royaumont Bible, New Testament: Madness of Wealth or The Parable of the Rich Man. Jesus Christ speaks against the vanity of a rich man, who applauded himself in his great possessions

Background imageParable Collection: Royaumont Bible, New Testament: Parable of vine workers or parable of workers of

Royaumont Bible, New Testament: Parable of vine workers or parable of workers of
XEE4138034 Royaumont Bible, New Testament: Parable of vine workers or parable of workers of the eleventh hour. Workers that the Father of the family sends to work in his vineyard

Background imageParable Collection: Royaumont Bible, New Testament: Parable of Talents. A master punishes one of his servants

Royaumont Bible, New Testament: Parable of Talents. A master punishes one of his servants
XEE4137992 Royaumont Bible, New Testament: Parable of Talents. A master punishes one of his servants who hid the money he gave him. Illustration from 1811

Background imageParable Collection: The Prodigal Child Stained Glass of the Cathedrale of Bourges (1140-1260)

The Prodigal Child Stained Glass of the Cathedrale of Bourges (1140-1260)
JLJ4594922 The Prodigal Child Stained Glass of the Cathedrale of Bourges (1140-1260) by French School, (13th century); Cathedral of St. Etienne, Bourges, France; (add.info.: The prodigal child)

Background imageParable Collection: Parable of the Bible: 'The Depart of the Prodigal Son'

Parable of the Bible: "The Depart of the Prodigal Son"
LRI4694469 Parable of the Bible: " The Depart of the Prodigal Son" Painting by Cornelis De Wael (1592-1667) (ec.flam.) 1630-1639 Dim

Background imageParable Collection: The Parable of the prodigal son

The Parable of the prodigal son
FIA5354367 The Parable of the prodigal son by Master of the Prodigal Son, (fl.1530-60); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info)

Background imageParable Collection: La parabole des vierges folles et des vierges sages - '

La parabole des vierges folles et des vierges sages - "
FIA5401358 La parabole des vierges folles et des vierges sages - " The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins par Vladimir Lukich Borovikovsky, (1757-1825), - Oil on cardboard, 43

Background imageParable Collection: The Samaritan of the Gospel 1851 (oil on canvas)

The Samaritan of the Gospel 1851 (oil on canvas)
AIS5389925 The Samaritan of the Gospel 1851 (oil on canvas) by Verazzi, Baldassare (1819-86); 236x176 cm; Accademia Di Belle Arti Di Brera Quadreria, Milan, Italy; eIberfoto; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageParable Collection: The return of the prodigal son (detail)

The return of the prodigal son (detail)
AIS5371198 The return of the prodigal son (detail) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; eIberfoto; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageParable Collection: The parable of Lazarus and the rich man (oil on wood, 17th century)

The parable of Lazarus and the rich man (oil on wood, 17th century)
LRI4607304 The parable of Lazarus and the rich man (oil on wood, 17th century) by KnAopfer, Nikolaus (1603-55); Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan

Background imageParable Collection: Parable of the Eagles and the Vine, Ezekiel XVII, 1-10 (engraving)

Parable of the Eagles and the Vine, Ezekiel XVII, 1-10 (engraving)
5218686 Parable of the Eagles and the Vine, Ezekiel XVII, 1-10 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parable of the Eagles and the Vine, Ezekiel XVII, 1-10)

Background imageParable Collection: The return of the Prodigal Son (colour litho)

The return of the Prodigal Son (colour litho)
5226713 The return of the Prodigal Son (colour litho) by Fugel, Gebhard (1863-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: The return of the Prodigal Son)

Background imageParable Collection: Parables of Jesus Christ: Leaven (chromolitho)

Parables of Jesus Christ: Leaven (chromolitho)
5225033 Parables of Jesus Christ: Leaven (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leaven. Illustration for Twelve Parables of our Lord (Macmillan, 1870)

Background imageParable Collection: Parables of Jesus Christ: Lost Sheep (chromolitho)

Parables of Jesus Christ: Lost Sheep (chromolitho)
5225023 Parables of Jesus Christ: Lost Sheep (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lost Sheep)

Background imageParable Collection: The Sower (colour litho)

The Sower (colour litho)
3651484 The Sower (colour litho) by Morgan, Walter Jenks (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sower. Illustration for The Pictured Parables of our Lord (SPCK)

Background imageParable Collection: The Ten Virgins (colour litho)

The Ten Virgins (colour litho)
3651472 The Ten Virgins (colour litho) by Morgan, Walter Jenks (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ten Virgins)

Background imageParable Collection: The Pharisee and Publican (colour litho)

The Pharisee and Publican (colour litho)
3651474 The Pharisee and Publican (colour litho) by Morgan, Walter Jenks (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pharisee and Publican)

Background imageParable Collection: The Lost Sheep (colour litho)

The Lost Sheep (colour litho)
3651469 The Lost Sheep (colour litho) by Morgan, Walter Jenks (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lost Sheep)

Background imageParable Collection: The Unjust Steward (colour litho)

The Unjust Steward (colour litho)
3652617 The Unjust Steward (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Unjust Steward)

Background imageParable Collection: The Sower (colour litho)

The Sower (colour litho)
3652609 The Sower (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sower. Illustration for The Little Ones Sunday Picture Book (Ernest Nister)

Background imageParable Collection: Fables de de las Fountaine titlepage, 1838 (engraving)

Fables de de las Fountaine titlepage, 1838 (engraving)
3471725 Fables de de las Fountaine titlepage, 1838 (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraved by Sears for Imprimerie de Fournier)

Background imageParable Collection: The Wise and Foolish Virgins, c. 1920 (oil on canvas)

The Wise and Foolish Virgins, c. 1920 (oil on canvas)
3506394 The Wise and Foolish Virgins, c.1920 (oil on canvas) by Wedgewood, Julia (19th century); 58.4x95 cm; Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry

Background imageParable Collection: Daniel In The Lions Den, 1879 (stained glass)

Daniel In The Lions Den, 1879 (stained glass)
3475663 Daniel In The Lions Den, 1879 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); All Hallows, Allerton, Liverpool, UK; eAlastair Carew-Cox; English, out of copyright

Background imageParable Collection: The prodigal son (coloured engraving)

The prodigal son (coloured engraving)
5203832 The prodigal son (coloured engraving) by Bendixen, Siegfried Detler (1786-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: The prodigal son)

Background imageParable Collection: The Good Samaritan (engraving)

The Good Samaritan (engraving)
5200622 The Good Samaritan (engraving) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Good Samaritan)

Background imageParable Collection: The Prodigal Son, from the group by I Mozier (engraving)

The Prodigal Son, from the group by I Mozier (engraving)
5199040 The Prodigal Son, from the group by I Mozier (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prodigal Son, from the group by I Mozier)

Background imageParable Collection: Parables of Jesus Christ: Lazarus At The Gate (chromolitho)

Parables of Jesus Christ: Lazarus At The Gate (chromolitho)
5225020 Parables of Jesus Christ: Lazarus At The Gate (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lazarus At The Gate)

Background imageParable Collection: The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Net (chromolitho)

The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Net (chromolitho)
6001795 The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Net (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Net)

Background imageParable Collection: The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Lost Piece of Silver (chromolitho)

The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Lost Piece of Silver (chromolitho)
6001790 The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Lost Piece of Silver (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parables of Christ)

Background imageParable Collection: The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Wedding Banquet (chromolitho)

The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Wedding Banquet (chromolitho)
6001771 The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Wedding Banquet (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parables of Christ)

Background imageParable Collection: The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Prodigal Son (chromolitho)

The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Prodigal Son (chromolitho)
6001765 The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Prodigal Son (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parables of Christ)

Background imageParable Collection: The enemy sowing tares (colour litho)

The enemy sowing tares (colour litho)
6016297 The enemy sowing tares (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The enemy sowing tares)

Background imageParable Collection: The Unprofitable Servant (engraving)

The Unprofitable Servant (engraving)
5992436 The Unprofitable Servant (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Unprofitable Servant)

Background imageParable Collection: Two Children Teasing a Cat (oil on canvas)

Two Children Teasing a Cat (oil on canvas)
5667230 Two Children Teasing a Cat (oil on canvas) by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609); 66 x 88.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageParable Collection: The Parable of the Ten Virgins (engraving)

The Parable of the Ten Virgins (engraving)
6028669 The Parable of the Ten Virgins (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parable of the Ten Virgins)

Background imageParable Collection: The Good Samaritan, Luke, x, 25, 37 (engraving)

The Good Samaritan, Luke, x, 25, 37 (engraving)
959689 The Good Samaritan, Luke, x, 25, 37 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Good Samaritan, Luke, x, 25, 37)

Background imageParable Collection: The Sower of Parables (etching)

The Sower of Parables (etching)
1069279 The Sower of Parables (etching) by Rops, Felicien (1833-98); Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Le Semeur de Paraboles); Foundation for the Arts Collection, gift of Mrs. Alfred L

Background imageParable Collection: Finding the sheep (chromolitho)

Finding the sheep (chromolitho)
979001 Finding the sheep (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Finding the sheep. Scene from the Parable of the lost sheep)

Background imageParable Collection: The Wheat and the Tares

The Wheat and the Tares
LLM461290 The Wheat and the Tares by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wheat and the Tares)

Background imageParable Collection: The Lost Piece of Silver

The Lost Piece of Silver
LLM461285 The Lost Piece of Silver by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lost Piece of Silver)

Background imageParable Collection: The Good Samaritan

The Good Samaritan
LLM461280 The Good Samaritan by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Good Samaritan. Illustration for The Life and Lessons of Our Lord by John Cumming (John F Shaw)

Background imageParable Collection: The Philosopher Diogenes searches for an honest man in the City of London with his

The Philosopher Diogenes searches for an honest man in the City of London with his
485239 The Philosopher Diogenes searches for an honest man in the City of London with his Lantern, 1607 (woodcut) (detail of 485240) by English School

Background imageParable Collection: The Prodigal Son (coloured engraving)

The Prodigal Son (coloured engraving)
726568 The Prodigal Son (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prodigal Son)

Background imageParable Collection: The Rich Man and the Beggar (engraving)

The Rich Man and the Beggar (engraving)
668211 The Rich Man and the Beggar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rich Man and the Beggar)

Background imageParable Collection: The Return of the Prodigal (engraving)

The Return of the Prodigal (engraving)
668209 The Return of the Prodigal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of the Prodigal)



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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.