Doré's Bible Illustrations

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Bible illustrations with engravings by Gustave Doré, published in 1866. This is one of the most popular sets of Bible illustrations.

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Old Testament[edit]

Genesis[edit]

  • The Creation of Light Category:Creation of Light by Gustave Doré
    The Creation of Light Category:Creation of Light by Gustave Doré
  • The Creation of Eve
    The Creation of Eve
  • Adam and Eve Are Driven out of Eden
    Adam and Eve Are Driven out of Eden
  • Cain and Abel Offer Their Sacrifices
    Cain and Abel Offer Their Sacrifices
  • Cain Slays Abel
    Cain Slays Abel
  • The World Is Destroyed by Water
    The World Is Destroyed by Water
  • The Great Flood
    The Great Flood
  • A Dove Is Sent Forth from the Ark
    A Dove Is Sent Forth from the Ark
  • Noah Curses Ham and Canaan
    Noah Curses Ham and Canaan
  • The Tower of Babel
    The Tower of Babel
  • Abraham Goes to the Land of Canaan
    Abraham Goes to the Land of Canaan
  • Abraham and the Three Angels
    Abraham and the Three Angels
  • Lot Flees as Sodom and Gomorrah Burn
    Lot Flees as Sodom and Gomorrah Burn
  • Abraham Sends Hagar and Ishmael Away
    Abraham Sends Hagar and Ishmael Away
  • Hagar and Ishmael in the Wilderness
    Hagar and Ishmael in the Wilderness
  • The Testing of Abraham's Faith
    The Testing of Abraham's Faith
  • The Burial of Sarah
    The Burial of Sarah
  • Eliezer and Rebekah at the Well
    Eliezer and Rebekah at the Well
  • The Meeting of Isaac and Rebekah
    The Meeting of Isaac and Rebekah
  • Isaac Blesses Jacob
    Isaac Blesses Jacob
  • Jacob's Dream
    Jacob's Dream
  • Jacob Tends Laban's Flocks and Meets Rachel
    Jacob Tends Laban's Flocks and Meets Rachel
  • Jacob Prays for Protection
    Jacob Prays for Protection
  • Jacob Wrestles with the Angel
    Jacob Wrestles with the Angel
  • Jacob and Esau Meet
    Jacob and Esau Meet
  • Joseph Is Sold by His Brothers
    Joseph Is Sold by His Brothers
  • Joseph Interprets Pharaoh's Dream
    Joseph Interprets Pharaoh's Dream
  • Joseph Reveals Himself to His Brothers
    Joseph Reveals Himself to His Brothers
  • Jacob Goes to Egypt
    Jacob Goes to Egypt

Exodus[edit]

  • The Child Moses on the Nile
    The Child Moses on the Nile
  • The Finding of Moses
    The Finding of Moses
  • Moses and Aaron Appear before Pharaoh
    Moses and Aaron Appear before Pharaoh
  • The Fifth Plague. Livestock Disease
    The Fifth Plague. Livestock Disease
  • The Ninth Plague. Darkness
    The Ninth Plague. Darkness
  • The Firstborn of the Egyptians Are Slain
    The Firstborn of the Egyptians Are Slain
  • The Egyptians Ask Moses to Depart
    The Egyptians Ask Moses to Depart
  • The Egyptians Drown in the Sea
    The Egyptians Drown in the Sea
  • The Giving of the Law on Mount Sinai
    The Giving of the Law on Mount Sinai
  • Moses Comes Down from Mount Sinai
    Moses Comes Down from Mount Sinai
  • The Death of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram
    The Death of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram
  • Moses Strikes the Rock at Horeb
    Moses Strikes the Rock at Horeb
  • Moses Breaks the Tables of the Law
    Moses Breaks the Tables of the Law
  • The Spies Return from the Promised Land
    The Spies Return from the Promised Land
  • The Bronze Serpent
    The Bronze Serpent
  • An Angel Appears to Balaam
    An Angel Appears to Balaam

Book of Joshua[edit]

  • The Israelites Cross the Jordan River
    The Israelites Cross the Jordan River
  • An Angel Appears to the Israelites
    An Angel Appears to the Israelites
  • The Walls of Jericho Fall Down
    The Walls of Jericho Fall Down
  • Joshua Spares Rahab
    Joshua Spares Rahab
  • Achan Is Stoned to Death
    Achan Is Stoned to Death
  • Joshua Burns the Town of Ai
    Joshua Burns the Town of Ai
  • The Army of the Amorites Is Destroyed
    The Army of the Amorites Is Destroyed
  • Joshua Commands the Sun to Stand Still
    Joshua Commands the Sun to Stand Still

Book of Judges[edit]

  • Jael Kills Sisera
    Jael Kills Sisera
  • Deborah Praises Jael
    Deborah Praises Jael
  • Gideon Chooses 300 Soldiers
    Gideon Chooses 300 Soldiers
  • The Midianites Are Routed
    The Midianites Are Routed
  • The Death of Gideon's Sons
    The Death of Gideon's Sons
  • The Death of Abimelech
    The Death of Abimelech
  • Jephthah's Daughter Comes to Meet Her Father
    Jephthah's Daughter Comes to Meet Her Father
  • Israelite Women Mourn with Jephthah's Daughter
    Israelite Women Mourn with Jephthah's Daughter
  • Samson Slays a Lion
    Samson Slays a Lion
  • Samson Destroys the Philistines with an Ass' Jawbone
    Samson Destroys the Philistines with an Ass' Jawbone
  • Samson Carries away the Gates of Gaza
    Samson Carries away the Gates of Gaza
  • Samson and Delilah
    Samson and Delilah
  • The Death of Samson
    The Death of Samson
  • A Levite Finds a Woman's Corpse
    A Levite Finds a Woman's Corpse
  • The Levite Carries the Woman's Body Away
    The Levite Carries the Woman's Body Away
  • The Benjaminites Take the Virgins of Jabesh-gilead
    The Benjaminites Take the Virgins of Jabesh-gilead

Ruth[edit]

  • Naomi and Her Daughters-in-Law
    Naomi and Her Daughters-in-Law
  • Ruth and Boaz
    Ruth and Boaz

Books of Samuel[edit]

  • The Ark Is Returned to Beth-shemesh
    The Ark Is Returned to Beth-shemesh
  • Samuel Blesses Saul
    Samuel Blesses Saul
  • The Death of Agag
    The Death of Agag
  • David Slays Goliath
    David Slays Goliath
  • Saul Attempts to Kill David
    Saul Attempts to Kill David
  • David Escapes through a Window
    David Escapes through a Window
  • David and Jonathan
    David and Jonathan
  • David Shows Saul How He Spared His Life
    David Shows Saul How He Spared His Life
  • Saul and the Witch of Endor
    Saul and the Witch of Endor
  • The Death of Saul
    The Death of Saul
  • Jabesh-Gileadites Recover the Bodies of Saul and His Sons
    Jabesh-Gileadites Recover the Bodies of Saul and His Sons
  • Combat between Soldiers of Ish-bosheth and David
    Combat between Soldiers of Ish-bosheth and David
  • David Attacks the Ammonites
    David Attacks the Ammonites
  • The Death of Absalom
    The Death of Absalom
  • David Mourns the Death of Absalom
    David Mourns the Death of Absalom
  • Rizpah’s Kindness toward the Dead
    Rizpah’s Kindness toward the Dead
  • Abishai Saves David's Life
    Abishai Saves David's Life

Books of Kings[edit]

  • The Judgment of Solomon
    The Judgment of Solomon
  • Cedars Are Cut Down for the Jerusalem Temple
    Cedars Are Cut Down for the Jerusalem Temple
  • Solomon Receives the Queen of Sheba
    Solomon Receives the Queen of Sheba
  • King Solomon in Old Age
    King Solomon in Old Age
  • The Disobedient Prophet Is Slain by a Lion
    The Disobedient Prophet Is Slain by a Lion
  • Elijah Raises the Son of the Widow of Zarephath
    Elijah Raises the Son of the Widow of Zarephath
  • The Prophets of Baal Are Slaughtered
    The Prophets of Baal Are Slaughtered
  • Elijah Is Nourished by an Angel
    Elijah Is Nourished by an Angel
  • The Israelites Slaughter the Syrians
    The Israelites Slaughter the Syrians
  • The Death of Ahab
    The Death of Ahab
  • Elijah Destroys the Messengers of Ahaziah
    Elijah Destroys the Messengers of Ahaziah
  • Elijah Ascends to Heaven in a Chariot of Fire
    Elijah Ascends to Heaven in a Chariot of Fire
  • Some Children Are Destroyed by Bears
    Some Children Are Destroyed by Bears
  • A Famine in Samaria
    A Famine in Samaria
  • The Death of Jezebel
    The Death of Jezebel
  • Jehu's Companions Find Jezebel's Remains
    Jehu's Companions Find Jezebel's Remains
  • The Death of Athaliah
    The Death of Athaliah
  • Foreign Nations Are Slain by Lions in Samaria
    Foreign Nations Are Slain by Lions in Samaria
  • Sennacherib's Army Is Destroyed
    Sennacherib's Army Is Destroyed
  • Zedekiah's Sons Are Slaughtered before His Eyes
    Zedekiah's Sons Are Slaughtered before His Eyes
  • The Plague of Jerusalem
    The Plague of Jerusalem
  • The Ammonite and Moabite Armies Are Destroyed
    The Ammonite and Moabite Armies Are Destroyed

Ezra and Nehemiah[edit]

  • Cyrus Restores the Vessels of the Temple
    Cyrus Restores the Vessels of the Temple
  • The Rebuilding of the Temple Is Begun
    The Rebuilding of the Temple Is Begun
  • Artaxerxes Grants Freedom to the Jews
    Artaxerxes Grants Freedom to the Jews
  • Ezra Kneels in Prayer
    Ezra Kneels in Prayer
  • Nehemiah Views the Ruins of Jerusalem's Walls
    Nehemiah Views the Ruins of Jerusalem's Walls
  • Ezra Reads the Law to the People
    Ezra Reads the Law to the People

Esther[edit]

  • Queen Vashti Refuses to Obey Ahasuerus' Command
    Queen Vashti Refuses to Obey Ahasuerus' Command
  • Esther Before the King
    Esther Before the King
  • The Triumph of Mordecai
    The Triumph of Mordecai
  • Esther Accuses Haman
    Esther Accuses Haman

Job[edit]

  • Job Hears of His Misfortunes
    Job Hears of His Misfortunes
  • Job Speaks with His Friends
    Job Speaks with His Friends

The Prophets[edit]

  • The Prophet Isaiah
    The Prophet Isaiah
  • Isaiah's Vision of the Destruction of Babylon
    Isaiah's Vision of the Destruction of Babylon
  • The Destruction of Leviathan
    The Destruction of Leviathan
  • Baruch Writes Jeremiah's Prophecies
    Baruch Writes Jeremiah's Prophecies
  • The Prophet Jeremiah
    The Prophet Jeremiah
  • People Mourn over the Destruction of Jerusalem
    People Mourn over the Destruction of Jerusalem
  • Baruch
    Baruch
  • The Prophet Ezekiel
    The Prophet Ezekiel
  • Ezekiel’s Vision of the Valley of Dry Bones
    Ezekiel’s Vision of the Valley of Dry Bones
  • Daniel among the Exiles
    Daniel among the Exiles
  • Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the Furnace
    Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the Furnace
  • Daniel Interprets the Writing on the Wall
    Daniel Interprets the Writing on the Wall
  • Daniel in the Lions' Den
    Daniel in the Lions' Den
  • Daniel's Vision of the Four Beasts
    Daniel's Vision of the Four Beasts
  • The Prophet Amos
    The Prophet Amos
  • Jonah Is Spewed Forth by the Whale
    Jonah Is Spewed Forth by the Whale
  • Jonah Preaches to the Ninevites
    Jonah Preaches to the Ninevites
  • Micah Exhorts the Israelites to Repent
    Micah Exhorts the Israelites to Repent
  • Zechariah's Vision of Four Chariots
    Zechariah's Vision of Four Chariots

Deuterocanon[edit]

Tobit[edit]

  • Tobias and the Angel
    Tobias and the Angel
  • The Angel Raphael and the Family of Tobit
    The Angel Raphael and the Family of Tobit

Judith[edit]

  • Judith and Holofernes
    Judith and Holofernes
  • Judith Shows the Head of Holofernes
    Judith Shows the Head of Holofernes

Additions to Daniel[edit]

  • Susanna in the Bath
    Susanna in the Bath
  • The Justification of Susanna
    The Justification of Susanna
  • Daniel Confounds the Priests of Bel
    Daniel Confounds the Priests of Bel

Books of the Maccabees[edit]

  • Mattathias and the Apostate
    Mattathias and the Apostate
  • Matthias Appealing to Jewish Refugees
    Matthias Appealing to Jewish Refugees
  • Judas Maccabeus Pursues Timotheus
    Judas Maccabeus Pursues Timotheus
  • The Death of Eleazar
    The Death of Eleazar
  • Judas Maccabeus before the Army of Nicanor
    Judas Maccabeus before the Army of Nicanor
  • Jonathan Destroys the Temple of Dagon
    Jonathan Destroys the Temple of Dagon
  • Heliodorus Is Cast Down
    Heliodorus Is Cast Down
  • The Army Appears in the Heavens
    The Army Appears in the Heavens
  • The Martyrdom of Eleazar the Scribe
    The Martyrdom of Eleazar the Scribe
  • The Courage of a Mother
    The Courage of a Mother
  • The Punishment of Antiochus
    The Punishment of Antiochus
  • The Angel Is Sent to Deliver Israel
    The Angel Is Sent to Deliver Israel

New Testament[edit]

Life of Christ[edit]

Birth and early years[edit]

  • The Annunciation Luke 1:26-28
    The Annunciation
    Luke 1:26-28
  • The Nativity Luke 2:15-16
    The Nativity
    Luke 2:15-16
  • The Wise Men Guided by the Star Matthew 2:1-2
    The Wise Men Guided by the Star
    Matthew 2:1-2
  • The Flight Into Egypt Matthew 2:13-14
    The Flight Into Egypt
    Matthew 2:13-14
  • The Massacre of the Innocents Matthew 2:16
    The Massacre of the Innocents
    Matthew 2:16

John's & beginning of Jesus' ministry, Judean ministry[edit]

  • Jesus With the Doctors Luke 2:46-47
    Jesus With the Doctors
    Luke 2:46-47
  • John the Baptist Preaching in the Wilderness Mark 1:6-7
    John the Baptist Preaching in the Wilderness
    Mark 1:6-7
  • The Baptism of Jesus Mark 1:9-11
    The Baptism of Jesus
    Mark 1:9-11
  • The Temptation of Jesus Luke 4:7-8
    The Temptation of Jesus
    Luke 4:7-8
  • The Marriage in Cana John 2:5-7
    The Marriage in Cana
    John 2:5-7
  • The Buyers and Sellers Driven Out of the Temple John 2:15
    The Buyers and Sellers Driven Out of the Temple
    John 2:15
  • Jesus and the Woman of Samaria John 4:13-14
    Jesus and the Woman of Samaria
    John 4:13-14

1st Tour and choice of the 12, Galilean ministry[edit]

  • Jesus Healing the Man Possessed With a Devil Luke 4:36-37
    Jesus Healing the Man Possessed With a Devil
    Luke 4:36-37
  • Jesus Preaching at the Sea of Galilee Luke 5:3
    Jesus Preaching at the Sea of Galilee
    Luke 5:3
  • The Disciples Plucking Corn on the Sabbath Mark 2:23-25
    The Disciples Plucking Corn on the Sabbath
    Mark 2:23-25

Parables & denoicements begin, Galilean ministry[edit]

  • The Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5:7-10
    The Sermon on the Mount
    Matthew 5:7-10
  • Mary Magdalene Repentant Luke 8:2
    Mary Magdalene Repentant
    Luke 8:2
  • The Dumb Man Possessed Matthew 12:22-25
    The Dumb Man Possessed
    Matthew 12:22-25

Sending of the 12; Feeding of the 5000, Galilean ministry[edit]

  • Jesus Stilling the Tempest Mark 4:37-38
    Jesus Stilling the Tempest
    Mark 4:37-38
  • Jesus Raising Up the Daughter of Jairus Luke 8:52-54
    Jesus Raising Up the Daughter of Jairus
    Luke 8:52-54
  • Christ in the Synagogue Matthew 13:54
    Christ in the Synagogue
    Matthew 13:54
  • The Daughter of Herod Receiving the Head of John the Baptist Matthew 14:8-10
    The Daughter of Herod Receiving the Head of John the Baptist
    Matthew 14:8-10
  • Christ Feeding the Multitude Matthew 14:19
    Christ Feeding the Multitude
    Matthew 14:19
  • Jesus Walking on the Sea John 6:19-20
    Jesus Walking on the Sea
    John 6:19-20

Travels outside Galilee; Confession of Christ, Outside Galilee[edit]

  • Jesus Healing the Sick Matthew 15:31
    Jesus Healing the Sick
    Matthew 15:31
  • The Transfiguration Matthew 17:2-3
    The Transfiguration
    Matthew 17:2-3
  • Jesus Healing the Lunatic Matthew 17:14-15
    Jesus Healing the Lunatic
    Matthew 17:14-15

Later Judean ministry; Sending of the 72, Judean ministry[edit]

  • Jesus and the Woman Taken in Adultery John 8:3-5
    Jesus and the Woman Taken in Adultery
    John 8:3-5
  • The Good Samaritan Luke 10:33
    The Good Samaritan
    Luke 10:33
  • Arrival of the Good Samaritan at the Inn Luke 10:34-35
    Arrival of the Good Samaritan at the Inn
    Luke 10:34-35
  • Jesus at the House of Martha and Mary Luke 10:41-42
    Jesus at the House of Martha and Mary
    Luke 10:41-42

Teachings on the road, from Luke, Judean ministry[edit]

  • Jesus Preaching to the Multitude Luke 12:29-31
    Jesus Preaching to the Multitude
    Luke 12:29-31
  • The Return of the Prodigal Son Luke 15:17
    The Return of the Prodigal Son
    Luke 15:17
  • The Prodigal Son in the Arms of His Father Luke 15:20-21
    The Prodigal Son in the Arms of His Father
    Luke 15:20-21
  • Lazarus at the Rich Man's House Luke 16:20-21
    Lazarus at the Rich Man's House
    Luke 16:20-21
  • The Pharisee and the Publican Luke 18:11-13
    The Pharisee and the Publican
    Luke 18:11-13

Perean ministry & approach to Jerusalem, Perean & Judean ministry[edit]

  • Jesus Blessing the Little Children Mark 10:13-14
    Jesus Blessing the Little Children
    Mark 10:13-14
  • Resurrection of Lazarus John 11:41-43
    Resurrection of Lazarus
    John 11:41-43

Passion week, Judean ministry[edit]

  • Entry of Jesus Into Jerusalem Matthew 21:7-8
    Entry of Jesus Into Jerusalem
    Matthew 21:7-8
  • Christ and the Tribute Money Matthew 22:20-21
    Christ and the Tribute Money
    Matthew 22:20-21
  • The Widow's Mite Mark 12:42-43
    The Widow's Mite
    Mark 12:42-43

Last Supper, Judean ministry[edit]

  • The Last Supper Mark 14:22-24
    The Last Supper
    Mark 14:22-24
  • The Agony in the Garden Luke 22:43-44
    The Agony in the Garden
    Luke 22:43-44
  • Jesus Praying in the Garden Matthew 26:40-41
    Jesus Praying in the Garden
    Matthew 26:40-41
  • The Judas Kiss Mark 14:45-46
    The Judas Kiss
    Mark 14:45-46
  • Peter Denying Christ John 18:26-27
    Peter Denying Christ
    John 18:26-27

Condemnation, Crucifiction, Burial; Judea[edit]

  • Jesus Scourged Matthew 27:26
    Jesus Scourged
    Matthew 27:26
  • The Crown of Thorns John 19:2-3
    The Crown of Thorns
    John 19:2-3
  • Christ Presented to the People John 19:15
    Christ Presented to the People
    John 19:15
  • Christ Mocked Matthew 27:29-30
    Christ Mocked
    Matthew 27:29-30
  • Jesus Falling Beneath the Cross Mark 15:21
    Jesus Falling Beneath the Cross
    Mark 15:21
  • The Arrival at Calvary Matthew 27:33-34
    The Arrival at Calvary
    Matthew 27:33-34
  • The Erection of the Cross Matthew 27:35
    The Erection of the Cross
    Matthew 27:35
  • The Crucifixion Luke 23:34-35
    The Crucifixion
    Luke 23:34-35
  • Nailing Christ to the Cross John 19:18-19
    Nailing Christ to the Cross
    John 19:18-19
  • The Darkness at the Crucifixion Luke 23:44-45
    The Darkness at the Crucifixion
    Luke 23:44-45
  • The Descent From the Cross Matthew 27:57-58
    The Descent From the Cross
    Matthew 27:57-58
  • The Dead Christ Matthew 27:59
    The Dead Christ
    Matthew 27:59
  • The Burial of Christ Matthew 27:60-61
    The Burial of Christ
    Matthew 27:60-61

Resurrection, Appearances, Ascension[edit]

  • The Resurrection Matthew 28:5-6
    The Resurrection
    Matthew 28:5-6
  • Jesus and the Disciples Going to Emmaus Luke 24:26-27
    Jesus and the Disciples Going to Emmaus
    Luke 24:26-27
  • The Miraculous Draught of Fishes John 21:10-11
    The Miraculous Draught of Fishes
    John 21:10-11
  • The Ascension Mark 16:19
    The Ascension
    Mark 16:19

Acts and Letters[edit]

  • The Descent of the Spirit Acts 2:2-3
    The Descent of the Spirit
    Acts 2:2-3
  • The Apostles Preaching the Gospel Acts 2:32-33
    The Apostles Preaching the Gospel
    Acts 2:32-33
  • Peter and John at the Beautiful Gate Acts 3:6-7
    Peter and John at the Beautiful Gate
    Acts 3:6-7
  • Death of Ananias Acts 5:4-5
    Death of Ananias
    Acts 5:4-5
  • Martydom of Stephen Acts 7:59-60
    Martydom of Stephen
    Acts 7:59-60
  • Conversion of Saul Acts 9:3-5
    Conversion of Saul
    Acts 9:3-5
  • Peter the House of Cornelius Acts 10:28
    Peter the House of Cornelius
    Acts 10:28
  • Peter Delivered From Prison Acts 12:7-8
    Peter Delivered From Prison
    Acts 12:7-8
  • Paul at Ephesus Acts 19:19
    Paul at Ephesus
    Acts 19:19
  • Paul Rescued From the Multitude Acts 21:34-35
    Paul Rescued From the Multitude
    Acts 21:34-35
  • Paul Shipwrecked Acts 27:43-44
    Paul Shipwrecked
    Acts 27:43-44
  • Paul Preaching to the Thessalonians 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12
    Paul Preaching to the Thessalonians
    1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Revelation[edit]

  • John at Patmos Revelation 1:9
    John at Patmos
    Revelation 1:9
  • The Vision of Death Revelation 6:7-8
    The Vision of Death
    Revelation 6:7-8
  • The Crowned Virgin: A Vision of John Revelation 12:1-3
    The Crowned Virgin: A Vision of John
    Revelation 12:1-3
  • Babylon Fallen Revelation 18:2
    Babylon Fallen
    Revelation 18:2
  • The Last Judgment Revelation 20:12
    The Last Judgment
    Revelation 20:12
  • The New Jerusalem Revelation 21:1-2
    The New Jerusalem
    Revelation 21:1-2
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