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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.

The angel Raphael appears among the animals in the garden of Eden to gaze upon Adam and Eve. Aquatint with etching by R. Pollard, 1792, after C. Metz.

The holy family prepare to flee for Egypt. Engraving by F. Poilly after G. Reni.

Adam and Eve are driven from Eden by an angel. Etching by J.E. Ridinger after himself, c. 1750.

Adam prays in the Garden of Eden. Etching by J.E. Ridinger after himself, c. 1750.

Daniel and the four fantastic beasts. Engraving, 1634.

Adam and Eve with the serpent and other animals in the garden of Eden. Engraving by C.J. Visscher after N. de Bruyn.

Adam gestures towards a radiant Eve, flesh of his flesh. Etching by J.E. Ridinger after himself, c. 1750.

Adam and Eve conceal their nakedness; in the distance they receive clothes from God. Line engraving by J. Haeyler after C. van den Broeck.

Nebuchadnezzar, gone mad, grovels like a beast of the earth; he gropes for his crown. Engraving, 16--.

Jesus appoints Peter as head of the church; he instructs him to 'feed his lambs'. Engraving by M. Sorello after Raphael.

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Animals in the Bible

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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.

Nebuchadnezzar, gone mad, grovels like a beast of the earth; he gropes for his crown. Engraving, 16--.

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.

Adam prays in the Garden of Eden. Etching by J.E. Ridinger after himself, c. 1750.

Jesus appoints Peter as head of the church; he instructs him to 'feed his lambs'. Engraving by M. Sorello after Raphael.

Animals in the Bible

Images from the collections

Images referencing Animals in the Bible

Works from the collections

Adam and Eve conceal their nakedness; in the distance they receive clothes from God. Line engraving by J. Haeyler after C. van den Broeck.

Nebuchadnezzar, gone mad, grovels like a beast of the earth; he gropes for his crown. Engraving, 16--.

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.

Adam prays in the Garden of Eden. Etching by J.E. Ridinger after himself, c. 1750.

Jesus appoints Peter as head of the church; he instructs him to 'feed his lambs'. Engraving by M. Sorello after Raphael.

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