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Parable Collection (#9)

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

Background imageParable Collection: The Merchant seeking goodly Pearls (engraving)

The Merchant seeking goodly Pearls (engraving)
668198 The Merchant seeking goodly Pearls (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merchant seeking goodly Pearls)

Background imageParable Collection: The Unfruitful Tree (engraving)

The Unfruitful Tree (engraving)
668193 The Unfruitful Tree (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Unfruitful Tree)

Background imageParable Collection: The Parable of the Seed (engraving)

The Parable of the Seed (engraving)
2792008 The Parable of the Seed (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parable of the Seed)

Background imageParable Collection: The Parable of the Mote and the Beam, c. 1619 (oil on wood)

The Parable of the Mote and the Beam, c. 1619 (oil on wood)
3086893 The Parable of the Mote and the Beam, c.1619 (oil on wood) by Fetti or Feti, Domenico (1589-1624); 61.3 x 44.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageParable Collection: Return of the Prodigal Son

Return of the Prodigal Son
LLM339785 Return of the Prodigal Son by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Return of the Prodigal Son)

Background imageParable Collection: The return of the prodigal son, illustration from a catechism L

The return of the prodigal son, illustration from a catechism L
REV326579 The return of the prodigal son, illustration from a catechism L Histoire Sainte, published by Charles Delagrave, Paris, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School

Background imageParable Collection: The Death of Lazarus and the Rich Man, from a capital in the nave, c. 1150 (photo)

The Death of Lazarus and the Rich Man, from a capital in the nave, c. 1150 (photo)
XIR245758 The Death of Lazarus and the Rich Man, from a capital in the nave, c.1150 (photo) by French School, (12th century); Basilica of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, Vezelay

Background imageParable Collection: Platos Cave (engraving) (later colouration)

Platos Cave (engraving) (later colouration)
CHT209224 Platos Cave (engraving) (later colouration) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info)

Background imageParable Collection: The Five Foolish Virgins, jamb figures from the Paradise Portal, figures carved c

The Five Foolish Virgins, jamb figures from the Paradise Portal, figures carved c
MAE173983 The Five Foolish Virgins, jamb figures from the Paradise Portal, figures carved c.1250, porch built c.1350 (stone) (see also 173982 and 173984) by German School; Dom of St

Background imageParable Collection: The Five Wise Virgins, jamb figures from the Paradise Portal, figures carved c

The Five Wise Virgins, jamb figures from the Paradise Portal, figures carved c
MAE173982 The Five Wise Virgins, jamb figures from the Paradise Portal, figures carved c.1250, porch built c.1350 (stone) (see also 173983 and 173984) by German School; Dom of St. Mauritius and St

Background imageParable Collection: The Parable of the Tares, 1865 (oil on canvas)

The Parable of the Tares, 1865 (oil on canvas)
BIR190013 The Parable of the Tares, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 110.5x84.1 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Background imageParable Collection: Window depicting the Return of the Prodigal Son, Cologne School (stained glass)

Window depicting the Return of the Prodigal Son, Cologne School (stained glass)
BAL7847 Window depicting the Return of the Prodigal Son, Cologne School (stained glass) by German School; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; out of copyright

Background imageParable Collection: Le bon samaritain - The Parable of the Good Samaritan, by Bassano, Francesco

Le bon samaritain - The Parable of the Good Samaritan, by Bassano, Francesco
FIA5409933 Le bon samaritain - The Parable of the Good Samaritan, by Bassano, Francesco, the Younger (1549-1592). Oil on canvas, ca. 1575. Dimension : 73x98, 4 cm

Background imageParable Collection: Three of the five crazy virgins. Detail of the frescoes by Francesco Mazzola (1503-1540)

Three of the five crazy virgins. Detail of the frescoes by Francesco Mazzola (1503-1540)
VEN5028431 Three of the five crazy virgins. Detail of the frescoes by Francesco Mazzola (1503-1540) known as The Parmigianino (The Parmesan)

Background imageParable Collection: The prodigal son, 1496 (Burin engraving)

The prodigal son, 1496 (Burin engraving)
5890641 The prodigal son, 1496 (Burin engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 24.7x19 cm; Private Collection; Luisa Ricciarini; German, out of copyright

Background imageParable Collection: The parable of the Prodigal Child (Painting, 17th century)

The parable of the Prodigal Child (Painting, 17th century)
LRI4578501 The parable of the Prodigal Child (Painting, 17th century) by Morales, Luis de (1500-86); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Background imageParable Collection: History of the prodigal son: expulsion. Painting by Cornelis De Wael (1592-1667)

History of the prodigal son: expulsion. Painting by Cornelis De Wael (1592-1667)
LRI4694490 History of the prodigal son: expulsion. Painting by Cornelis De Wael (1592-1667), circa 1630-1639. Flemish art. Oil on canvas. Dim: 57x86cm. Genes, Privee Collection

Background imageParable Collection: The good Samaritan. Painting by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863), 1850. Oil on canvas. Dim: 0

The good Samaritan. Painting by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863), 1850. Oil on canvas. Dim: 0
JLJ4689028 The good Samaritan. Painting by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863), 1850. Oil on canvas. Dim: 0.37 x 0.30m. Coll. Leave

Background imageParable Collection: The Pharisee and the Publican - The Pharisee and the Publican - from '

The Pharisee and the Publican - The Pharisee and the Publican - from "
XEE4310275 The Pharisee and the Publican - The Pharisee and the Publican - from " The Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ" - 1899 by James Tissot - La vie de notre seigneur Jesus Christ

Background imageParable Collection: The Widows Mite (The Widows Offering) - engraving by Gustave Dore - later

The Widows Mite (The Widows Offering) - engraving by Gustave Dore - later
XEE4160156 The Widows Mite (The Widows Offering) - engraving by Gustave Dore - later colouring by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageParable Collection: Royaumont Bible, New Testament: The Parable of the Sewer

Royaumont Bible, New Testament: The Parable of the Sewer
XEE4138018 Royaumont Bible, New Testament: The Parable of the Sewer. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royaumont Bible)

Background imageParable Collection: The Place of the Good Samaritan (b / w photo)

The Place of the Good Samaritan (b / w photo)
5993992 The Place of the Good Samaritan (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Place of the Good Samaritan)

Background imageParable Collection: Return of the Progigal Son (colour litho)

Return of the Progigal Son (colour litho)
5224188 Return of the Progigal Son (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Return of the Progigal Son)

Background imageParable Collection: The poor widows two mites (engraving)

The poor widows two mites (engraving)
5224112 The poor widows two mites (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The poor widows two mites)

Background imageParable Collection: Nathan, by Means of a Parable, accuses David (engraving)

Nathan, by Means of a Parable, accuses David (engraving)
5218440 Nathan, by Means of a Parable, accuses David (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nathan, by Means of a Parable, accuses David)

Background imageParable Collection: The Prodigal Son (chromolitho)

The Prodigal Son (chromolitho)
5217867 The Prodigal Son (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prodigal Son)

Background imageParable Collection: The king taking account of his servants (colour litho)

The king taking account of his servants (colour litho)
6016306 The king taking account of his servants (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The king taking account of his servants)

Background imageParable Collection: The Sower (engraving)

The Sower (engraving)
6009417 The Sower (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sower. Illustration for Scripture Picture-Book (SPCK, c 1890).); © Look and Learn; English

Background imageParable Collection: The Parable of the Lost Sheep (engraving)

The Parable of the Lost Sheep (engraving)
6028672 The Parable of the Lost Sheep (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parable of the Lost Sheep)

Background imageParable Collection: Parable of the Great Supper (engraving)

Parable of the Great Supper (engraving)
6028654 Parable of the Great Supper (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parable of the Great Supper)

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

The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Unjust Steward (chromolitho)
6001779 The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Unjust Steward (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 Rich Fool (chromolitho)

The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Rich Fool (chromolitho)
6001778 The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Rich Fool (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Rich Fool)

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

The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Great Supper (chromolitho)
6001774 The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Great Supper (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 Unjust Judge (chromolitho)

The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Unjust Judge (chromolitho)
6001773 The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Unjust Judge (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parables of Christ)

Background imageParable Collection: Lazarus and the Rich Man, c. 1550 (oil on canvas)

Lazarus and the Rich Man, c. 1550 (oil on canvas)
5672961 Lazarus and the Rich Man, c.1550 (oil on canvas) by Bassano, Jacopo (Jacopo da Ponte) (1510-92); 146 x 221 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Gospel according to St Luke)

Background imageParable Collection: The Prodigal Son (engraving)

The Prodigal Son (engraving)
5204416 The Prodigal Son (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prodigal Son. Illustration for The Bible Album (Ward and Lock, c 1870)

Background imageParable Collection: The Widows Mite, engraved by L. Dumont, c. 1868 (engraving)

The Widows Mite, engraved by L. Dumont, c. 1868 (engraving)
OTB141774 The Widows Mite, engraved by L. Dumont, c.1868 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageParable Collection: The return of the Prodigal Son, after Annibale Carracci (red chalk & heightening on paper

The return of the Prodigal Son, after Annibale Carracci (red chalk & heightening on paper
CTS404699 The return of the Prodigal Son, after Annibale Carracci (red chalk & heightening on paper) by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609) (follower of); 37.5x25.2 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Background imageParable Collection: The Prodigal Son

The Prodigal Son
LLM461282 The Prodigal Son by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prodigal Son. Illustration for The Life and Lessons of Our Lord by John Cumming (John F Shaw)

Background imageParable Collection: The Prodigal Son, c. 1600 (opaque w / c & ink on paper)

The Prodigal Son, c. 1600 (opaque w / c & ink on paper)
873762 The Prodigal Son, c.1600 (opaque w/c & ink on paper) by Persian School, (17th century); 6.51 x10 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Gift of Dr. and Mrs

Background imageParable Collection: The Parable of the Talents (engraving)

The Parable of the Talents (engraving)
668217 The Parable of the Talents (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parable of the Talents)

Background imageParable Collection: The Treasure hid in a Field (engraving)

The Treasure hid in a Field (engraving)
668196 The Treasure hid in a Field (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Treasure hid in a Field)

Background imageParable Collection: The good Samaritan, illustration from a catechism L Histoire Sainte

The good Samaritan, illustration from a catechism L Histoire Sainte
REV326578 The good Samaritan, illustration from a catechism L Histoire Sainte, published by Charles Delagrave, Paris, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School

Background imageParable Collection: Ms EAB 664 The Good Samaritan, from the Codex Purpureus (vellum) (b / w photo)

Ms EAB 664 The Good Samaritan, from the Codex Purpureus (vellum) (b / w photo)
XIR252746 Ms EAB 664 The Good Samaritan, from the Codex Purpureus (vellum) (b/w photo) by Byzantine School, (6th century); Museo Diocesano, Rossano

Background imageParable Collection: The prodigal son

The prodigal son
LLM338267 The prodigal son by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The prodigal son. Scenes in the Life of our Lord (Religious Tract Society, 1907).); © Look and Learn

Background imageParable Collection: The Good Samaritan

The Good Samaritan
LLM338266 The Good Samaritan by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The good Samaritan. Scenes in the Life of our Lord (Religious Tract Society, 1907).); © Look and Learn

Background imageParable Collection: The Prodigal Son (colour litho)

The Prodigal Son (colour litho)
LLM455699 The Prodigal Son (colour litho) by Spada, Lionello (1576-1622) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prodigal Son. Studies from the Great Masters (Hamilton, Adams & Co, c 1860)



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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.