Gustav Doré biblical illustrations
The Magi guided by the star
"Y al ver la estrella, se regocijaron con muy grande gozo. Y al entrar en la casa, vieron al niño con su madre María, y postrándose, lo adoraron; y abriendo sus tesoros, le ofrecieron presentes: oro, incienso y mirra." (Mateo 2, 1-12)
The flight to Egypt
"Después de haberse marchado ellos, un ángel del Señor se le apareció a José en sueños, diciendo: Levántate, toma al Niño y a su madre y huye a Egipto, y quédate allí hasta que yo te diga; porque Herodes va a buscar al Niño para matarle. Y él, levantándose, tomó de noche al Niño y a su madre, y se trasladó a Egipto." (Mateo 2, 13-15)
The slaughter of the innocents
"Entonces Herodes, al ver que había sido burlado por los magos, se enfureció terriblemente y envió a matar a todos los niños de Belén y de toda su comarca, de dos años para abajo, según el tiempo que había precisado por los magos. Entonces se cumplió el oráculo del profeta Jeremías: «Un clamor se ha oído en Ramá, mucho llanto y lamento: es Raquel que llora a sus hijos, y no quiere consolarse, porque ya no existen." Mateo (2, 13-18)
The Sermon on the Mount
Una multitud seguía a Jesús, y al verla él subió a un monte y se sentó. Sus discípulos se le acercaron, y él tomó la palabra y les enseñaba diciendo: «Bienaventurados los pobres de espíritu porque de ellos es el Reino de los Cielos» «Bienaventurados los mansos, porque ellos poseerán en herencia la tierra» «Bienaventurados los que lloran, porque ellos serán consolados» «Bienaventurados los que tienen hambre y sed de justicia, porque ellos serán saciados» «Bienaventurados los misericordiosos, porque ellos alcanzarán misericordia» «Bienaventurados los limpios de corazón, porque ellos verán a Dios» «Bienaventurados los que trabajan por la paz, porque ellos serán llamados hijos de Dios» «Bienaventurados los perseguidos por causa de la justicia, porque de ellos es el Reino de los Cielos» «Bienaventurados seréis cuando os injurien, y os persigan y digan con mentira toda clase de mal contra vosotros por mi causa. Alegraos y regocijaos, porque vuestra recompensa será grande en los cielos; pues de la misma manera persiguieron a los profetas anteriores a vosotros» (Mt 5, 3-11).
Jesus blessing little children
"Entonces le fueron presentados unos niños, para que pusiese las manos sobre ellos, y orase; y los discípulos les reprendieron. Pero Jesús dijo: Dejad a los niños venir a mí, y no se lo impidáis; porque de los tales es el reino de los cielos. Y habiendo puesto sobre ellos las manos, se fue de allí." Mt (Mt 19 13-15); Mc (Mc 10, 13-16); Lc (Lc 18, 15-17)
The Transfiguration
" And while he was praying, the appearance of his countenance became bright, and his raiment white and glittering. And behold, there were two men talking with him, Moses and Elijah." (Lc 9, 28-36)
Jesus Stilling the Tempest
"And He arose, and rebuked then wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased and there was a great calm..." (Mc 4, 39)
The Disciples Plucking corn on the Sabbath
"And it came to pass, that he went through the corn fields on the sabbath day; and his disciples began, as they went, to pluck the ears of corn. And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they on the sabbath day that which is not lawful? And he said unto them, Have ye never read what David did, when he had need, and was an hungred, he, and they that were with him? How he went into the house of God in the days of Abiathar the high priest, and did eat the shewbread, which is not lawful to eat but for the priests, and gave also to them which were with him? And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath: Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath." (Mc 2, 23-28)
Christ in the Synagogue
"And when he was come into his own country, he taught them into their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, ... Is not the carpenter's son?..." (Mt 13, 54-55)
The Resurrection
"And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay." (Mt 28, 5-6)
John the Baptist Peaching in the Wilderness
“John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.” (Mc, 1-4)
The Crucifixion
"Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do..." (Lc 23, 34)
Christ Mocked
"They bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!..." (Mt 27, 29)
The Crown of Thorns
"And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe..." (Jn 19, 2)
Jesus Praying in the Garden
"And he went little further and fell on his face, and prayed saying, Oh my father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt..." (Mt 26, 39)
Christ and the Tribute Money
"Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's..." (Mt 22, 21)
Entry of Jesus into the Jerusalem
"And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord..." (Mt 21, 9)
Jesus Healing the Lunatic
"Lord have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water..." (Mt 17,15)
Jesus Healing The Sick
"And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, mained, and many others, and cast them into Jesus' feet; and he healed them..." (Mt 15, 30)
Christ Feeding The Multitude
"And they say unto him; we have here but five loaves, and two fishes. He said, bring them hither to me..." (Mt 14, 17-18)
The Daughter of Herod Receiving The Head Of John The Baptist
"But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod. Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask. And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist's head in a charger..." (Mt 14, 6-8)
The dumb man possesed
"Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw..." (Mt, 12-22)
The Annunciation
"And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God." (Lc 1,30)
The Descent From the Cross
"Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus..." (Mc 15, 43-45)
Jesus Falling Beneath The Cross
"And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross." (Mc 15, 21)
Jesus Scourged
"And Pilate therefore took Jesus and scourged him..." (Jn 19,1)
The Judas Kiss
"And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely." (Mc 14, 44)
The Widow's Mite
"And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury..." (Mc 12, 43)
Jesus with the Doctors
"And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?" (Lc 2, 49)
The Nativity
"And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger..." (Lc 2, 19)
The Temptation of Jesus
"And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time." (Lc 4, 5)
Jesus Healing The man Possessed with a Devil
"And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out." (Lc 4, 36)
Jesus Preaching at the Sea pf Galilee
"And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret. And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship." (Lc 5, 1-3)
Mary Magdalene Repentat
"And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also?" (Lc 7, 49)
Jesus Rasing up the Daughter of Jairus
"And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise." (Lc 8, 54)
Jesus At The House of Martha And Mary
"And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her." (Lc 10, 41-42)
The Good Samaritan
"But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, and went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him." (Lc 10, 33 - 34)
Arrival of The Good Samaritan At The Inn
"He brought him to an inn, and took care of him" (Lc 10, 34)
Jesus Preaching to the multitude
"The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment... But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you."(Lc 12, 23-31)
The Return of the Prodigal Son
"I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee. And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants." (Lc 15, 18-19)
The Prodigal Son in The Arms Of His Father
"But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him."(Lc 15, 20)
Lazarus At The Rich Man's House
"And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, and desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores." (Lc 16, 20-21)
The Pharisee and The Publican
"The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner." (Lc 18, 11-13)
The Buyers and Sellers Driven Out of the Temple
"Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves."(Lc 19, 46)
The Agony in The Garden
"And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him."(Lc 22, 43)
The Arrival at Calvary
"But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children...For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry?" (Lc 23, 28-31)
The Erection of The Cross
"And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots..." (Mt 27, 35)
Deat of Ananias
"And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost..." (Acts 5,5)
The Darkness At The Crucifixion
"And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour." (Lc 23, 44)
Jesus and The Disciples Going To Emmaus
"And their eyes were opened and they knew him" (Lc 23, 31)
The Ascension
"And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven." (Lc 24, 51)
The Marriage in Cana
"Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim..."(Jn 2, 7)
The Baptism Of Jesus
El bautismo de Jesús
Jesus Walking on the Sea
"But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid..." (Jn 6, 20)
Jesus and The Woman of Samaria
"Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans." (Jn 4, 9)
Resurrection Of Lazarus
"And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth." (Jn 11, 43)
Jesus And The Woman Taken In Adultery
"This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her." (Jn 8, 6-7)
Peter Denying Christ
"And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore unto him, Art not thou also one of his disciples? He denied it, and said, I am not." (Jn 18, 25)
The Last Supper
"Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him." (Jn 13, 31)
Nailing Christ To The Cross
"Where they crucified him, and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst." (Jn 19, 18)
Christ Presented To The People
"But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King?" (Jn 19, 15)
The Burial Of Christ
"Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid." (Jn 19, 41)
The Dead Christ
"Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury..." (Jn 19, 40)
The Descent Of The Spirit
"And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance." (Acts 2, 4)
The Miraculous draught Of Fishes
" And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes." (Jn 21, 6)
St. Peter And St. John At The Beautiful Gate
"Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk." (Acts 3, 6)
The Apostoles Preaching The Gospel
"But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words" (Acts 2, 14, 16, 17)
Conversion of Saul
Conversión de Saulo
St. Peter Delivered From Prison
San Pedro liberado de la cárcel
St. Peter in the House of Cornelius
San Pedro en casa de Cornelio
St. Paul At Ephesus
San Pablo en Éfeso
St. Paul Preaching To The Thessalonians
San Pablo predica a los tesalonicenses
St. Paul Shipwrecked
St. Paul Rescued From The Multitude
San Pablo rescatado de la multitud
St. John At Patmos
San Juan en Patmos
The Vision Of Death
La visión de la muerte
The Crowded Virgin: A vision of John
La Virgen atestada: Una visión de Juan
Babylon Fallen
La caída de Babilonia
The New Jerusalem
La Nueva Jerusalén
The Last Judgment
El Juicio Final
The Child Moses on the Nile
El niño Moisés en el Nilo
Moses and Aaron appear before Pharaoh
Moisés y Aarón comparecen ante el Faraón
The finding of Moses
El hallazgo de Moisés
The fifth plague
La quinta plaga
The Angel is sent to deliver Israel
El Ángel es enviado para liberar a Israel
The Punishment of Antiochus
El castigo de Antíoco
The Martyrdom of Eleazar the Scribe
El martirio de Eleazar el Escriba
The army appears in the Heavens
El ejército aparece en los Cielos
Heliodorus is cast down
Heliodoro es abatido
Jonathan destroys the Temple of dagon
Jonathan destruye el Templo de Dagón
Judas Maccabeus before the Army of Nicanor
Judas Macabeo ante el ejército de Nicanor
The Death of Eleazar
La muerte de Eleazar
The Courage of a Mother
El coraje de una madre
Matthias appealing to Jewish Refugees
Llamamiento de Matías a los refugiados judíos
Mattathias and the Apostate
Matatías y el Apóstata
Zechariah's Vision of Four Chariots
La visión de Zacarías de cuatro carros
Micah Exhorts the Israelites to Repent
Miqueas exhorta a los israelitas a arrepentirse
Jonah Preaches to the Ninevites
Jonás predica a los ninivitas
Jonah is Spewed Forth by the Whale
Jonás es vomitado por la ballena
The Prophet Amos
El profeta Amós
Daniel Confounds the Priests of Bel
Daniel confunde a los sacerdotes de Bel
The Justification of Susanna
La justificación de Susana
Susanna in the Bath
Susana en el baño
Daniel's Vision of the Four Beasts
La visión de Daniel de las cuatro bestias
Daniel in the Lions' Den
Daniel en el foso de los leones
Daniel Interprets the Writing on the Wall
Daniel interpreta la escritura en la pared
Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the Furnace
Sadrac, Mesac y Abednego en el horno
Daniel among the Exiles
Daniel entre los exiliados
Ezekiel’s Vision of the Valley of Dry Bones
La visión de Ezequiel del Valle de los Huesos Secos
The Prophet Ezekiel
El profeta Ezequiel
People Mourn over the Destruction of Jerusalem
El pueblo llora la destrucción de Jerusalén
The Prophet Jeremiah
El profeta Jeremías
Baruch Writes Jeremiah's Prophecies
Baruc escribe las profecías de Jeremías
Isaiah's Vision of the Destruction of Babylon
La visión de Isaías de la destrucción de Babilonia
The Prophet Isaiah
El profeta Isaías
Job Speaks with His Friends
Job habla con sus amigos
The Triumph of Mordecai
El triunfo de Mardoqueo
Queen Vashti Refuses to Obey Ahasuerus' Command
La reina Vashti se niega a obedecer la orden de Asuero
Judith and Holofernes
Judith y Holofernes
The Angel Raphael and the Family of Tobit
El ángel Rafael y la familia de Tobit
Tobias and the Angel
Tobias y el Angel
Ezra Reads the Law to the People
Esdras lee la Ley al pueblo
Nehemiah Views the Ruins of Jerusalem's Walls
Nehemías contempla las ruinas de las murallas de Jerusalén
Artaxerxes Grants Freedom to the Jews
Artajerjes concede la libertad a los judíos
The Rebuilding of the Temple is Begun
Comienza la reconstrucción del Templo
Cyrus Restores the Vessels of the Temple
Ciro restaura los vasos del Templo
The Ammonite and Moabite armies are Destroyed
Los ejércitos amonita y moabita son destruidos
Zedekiah's Sons Are slaughtered before His Eyes
Los hijos de Sedequías son masacrados ante sus ojos
Sennacherib's Army Is Destroyed
El ejército de Senaquerib es destruido
Foreign Nations Are Slain by Lions in Samaria
Los leones matan a extranjeros en Samaria
Jehu's Companions Find Jezebel's Remains
Los compañeros de Jehú encuentran los restos de Jezabel
Some Children Are Destroyed by Bears
Los osos destrozan a algunos niños
Elijah ascends to Heaven in a Chariot of Fire
Elías sube al cielo en un carro de fuego
Elijah Destroys the Messengers of Ahaziah
Elías destruye a los mensajeros de Ocozías
The Israelites Slaughter the Syrians
Los israelitas masacran a los sirios
Elijah is Nourished by an Angel
Un ángel alimenta a Elías
The Prophets of Baal are slaughtered
Los profetas de Baal son masacrados
Elijah Raises the Son of the Widow of Zarephath
Elías resucita al hijo de la viuda de Sarepta
The Disobedient Prophet Is Slain by a Lion
El profeta desobediente es asesinado por un león
King Solomon in Old Age
El rey Salomón en la vejez
Solomon Receives the Queen of Sheba
Salomón recibe a la reina de Saba
Cedars Are Cut Down for the Jerusalem Temple
Se talan cedros para el Templo de Jerusalén
The Judgment of Solomon
El juicio de Salomón
The Ninth Plague Darkness
La Novena Plaga Oscuridad
Rizpah’s Kindness toward the Dead
La bondad de Rizpah hacia los muertos
David Mourns the Death of Absalom
David llora la muerte de Absalón
David Attacks the Ammonites
David ataca a los amonitas
Combat between Soldiers of Ish bosheth and David
Combate entre soldados de Ish bosheth y David
Jabesh Gileadites Recover the Bodies of Saul and His Sons
Los jabesitas de Galaad recuperan los cuerpos de Saúl y sus hijos
David Shows Saul How He Spared His Life
David muestra a Saúl cómo le perdonó la vida
David Escapes through a Window
David escapa por una ventana
Saul Attempts to Kill David
Saúl intenta matar a David
The Ark Is Returned to Beth shemesh
El Arca es devuelta a Beth shemesh
The Benjaminites Take the Virgins of Jabesh gilead
Los benjaminitas toman a las vírgenes de Jabes de Galaad
The Levite Carries the Woman's Body Away
El levita se lleva el cuerpo de la mujer
A Levite Finds a Woman's Corpse
Un levita encuentra el cadáver de una mujer
Samson Carries away the Gates of Gaza
Sansón se lleva las puertas de Gaza
Samson Destroys the Philistines with an Ass' Jawbone
Sansón destruye a los filisteos con una quijada de asno
Israelite Women Mourn with Jephthah's Daughter
Las mujeres israelitas lloran con la hija de Jefté
Jephthah's Daughter Comes to Meet Her Father
La hija de Jefté viene a conocer a su padre
The Death of Gideon's Sons
La muerte de los hijos de Gedeón
Joshua Commands the Sun to Stand Still
Josué ordena al Sol que se detenga
The Army of the Amorites Is Destroyed
El ejército de los amorreos es destruido
Joshua Burns the Town of Ai
Josué incendia la ciudad de Hai
An Angel Appears to the Israelites
Un ángel se aparece a los israelitas
The Israelites Cross the Jordan River
Los israelitas cruzan el Jordán
The Bronze Serpent
La serpiente de bronce
The Spies Return from the Promised Land
Los espías regresan de la Tierra Prometida
Moses Breaks the Tables of the Law
Moisés rompe las Tablas de la Ley
Moses Strikes the Rock at Horeb
Moisés golpea la roca en Horeb
The Death of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram
La muerte de Coré, Datán y Abiram
Moses Comes Down from Mount Sinai
Moisés desciende del monte Sinaí
The Giving of the Law on Mount Sinai
The Egyptians Drown in the Sea
Los egipcios se ahogan en el mar
The Egyptians Ask Moses to depart
Los egipcios piden a Moisés que parta
