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Animals in the Bible

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  • Adam naming the animals. Etching by G. Scotin and J. Cole after H. Gravelot and J.B. Chatelain, 1743.
  • In the Garden of Eden, while the serpent curls around the tree of knowledge, Eve is about to taste the apple. Coloured etching, 17--.
  • The serpent entwines itself around the body of Eve; it whispers in her ear, enticing her to eat the forbidden fruit. Photogravure by Lemercier and co. after Walter Crane, 1899.
  • A classical courtyard filled with natural philosophers, scientists and artists. Engraving after S. Le Clerc.
  • God, as a triangle representing the Trinity, pours light upon the Garden of Eden. Engraving.
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    Adam and Eve conceal their nakedness; in the distance they receive clothes from God. Line engraving by J. Haeyler after C. van den Broeck.

    Broeck, Crispin van den, 1524-approximately 1591. | Reference: 15594i
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    Nebuchadnezzar, gone mad, grovels like a beast of the earth; he gropes for his crown. Engraving, 16--.

    | Reference: 20126i
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    The serpent entwines itself around the body of Eve; it whispers in her ear, enticing her to eat the forbidden fruit. Photogravure by Lemercier and co. after Walter Crane, 1899.

    Crane, Walter, 1845-1915. | Date: 1899 | Reference: 15597i
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    Adam prays in the Garden of Eden. Etching by J.E. Ridinger after himself, c. 1750.

    Ridinger, Johann Elias, 1698-1767. | Reference: 20714i
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    Jesus appoints Peter as head of the church; he instructs him to 'feed his lambs'. Engraving by M. Sorello after Raphael.

    Raphael, 1483-1520. | Reference: 22615i
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