Old Testament Gallery
The Foundations of Faith - From Creation to the Prophets
The Creation of Adam
God creates the first man, Adam, breathing life into him in the Garden of Eden.
Featured Artwork:
"The Creation of Adam" by Michelangelo
c. 1508–1512
The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise
After disobeying God, Adam and Eve are guided from Paradise by an angel, beginning humanity's journey outside Eden.
Featured Artwork:
"The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise" by Benjamin West
c. 1791
The Great Flood & Noah's Ark
God saves Noah and his family from the great flood by having them build an ark.
Featured Artwork:
"Noah's Ark" by Edward Hicks
1846
The Tower of Babel
People try to build a tower to heaven, but God confuses their language.
Featured Artwork:
"The Tower of Babel" by Pieter Bruegel the Elder
1563
Moses Receives the Ten Commandments
God gives Moses the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai.
Featured Artwork:
"Moses with the Ten Commandments" by Rembrandt van Rijn
1659
Cain Kills Abel
The first murder occurs when Cain, jealous of his brother Abel, kills him in the field.
Featured Artwork:
"Cain and Abel" by Titian
c. 1542–1544
The Call of Abraham
God calls Abram to leave his homeland and journey to a promised land.
Featured Artwork:
"Abraham's Journey to Canaan" by Pieter Lastman
1614
The Sacrifice of Isaac
God tests Abraham's faith by asking him to sacrifice his beloved son Isaac.
Featured Artwork:
"Sacrifice of Isaac" by Caravaggio
c. 1603
Jacob Wrestles with the Angel
Jacob wrestles all night with a mysterious figure who gives him a new name: Israel.
Featured Artwork:
"Jacob Wrestling with the Angel" by Rembrandt van Rijn
c. 1659
Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors
Jacob gives Joseph a special coat, making his brothers jealous enough to sell him into slavery.
Featured Artwork:
"Joseph's Tunic" by Diego Velázquez
1630
Moses and the Burning Bush
God appears to Moses in a burning bush and calls him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt.
Featured Artwork:
"Moses and the Burning Bush" by Dieric Bouts
c. 1465–1470
The Parting of the Red Sea
Moses parts the Red Sea, allowing the Israelites to escape from Pharaoh's army.
Featured Artwork:
"The Crossing of the Red Sea" by Agnolo Bronzino
1541–1542
David and Goliath
Young David defeats the giant Goliath with faith and a simple sling.
Featured Artwork:
"David with the Head of Goliath" by Caravaggio
c. 1610
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