Utilizing the prints of the famed artist, Gustave Dore, this one shot looks at some of the important and crucial scenes of the opening book of the Bible, Genesis. Each full page illustration from Dore is accompanied by the corresponding text paraphrased from the appropriate section of Genesis.... [click here for more]
Utilizing the prints of the famed artist, Gustave Dore, this one shot looks at some of the important and crucial scenes of the Apocrypha. The term was first used by St. Jerome to denote material in the Greek version of the biblical books that were not included in the Hebrew Bible of the Old Testament. Sometimes listed in the appendices and other times, totally omitted altogether, the Apocrypha still... [click here for more]
The Dance of Death, also known as danse macabre or Totentanz was a popular allegorical theme since the 1300’s. Here is the rendition by famed artist, Hans Holbein and provided here are his woodcuts depicting death in a skeletal form amongst the living. Associated commonly with the plagues that swept through Europe in the middle ages, Death as a physical manifestation was a common theme.... [click here for more]
Featuring one of the most acclaimed artists ever, Gustave Dore, Eric Jackson utilizes the full sized plates of Dore’s Bible works to showcase the scenes dealing with the Life and Death of Jesus Christ. In addition to over 35 full page plates, Jackson provides information on The Time Before Christ, The Travels of Christ, information on The Gospels, and The Messiah. This serves as a great summary... [click here for more]
Alfred Kubin’s Dance of Death also known as the Danse Macabre. Here are the plates that comprised the Dance of Death from noted early 20th century illustrator, Alfred Kubin. Each is a full page illustration showing Death as it moves from person to person, place to place. Kubin’s work has been called a “chamber of horrors” from critics. ... [click here for more]