Testament Collection (page 32)

David / Goliath (Kronheim)
The young David challenges the mighty Goliath

Joshua at Jericho (Ms)
He besieges Jericho, which is startlingly like a 15th century French town on the banks of the Loire

Jacobs Ladder / Barlow / Bw
Jacobs dream of a ladder to Heaven. (From the book of Genesis)

Baptism of Jesus / John
And Jesus when he was baptised, went up straightway out of the water

Crucify Him / Jesus
They cried out, saying, crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saint unto them, take ye him: for I find no fault in him

Abraham / Isaac / Sacrifice
Abrahams faith displayed by offering his son Isaac for a sacrifice

Last Supper / Jesus s
Jesus said, -one of you that eateth with me shall betray me

Disciples / Last Supper
Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake (sic) it, and said " take, eat; this is my body." And he took the cup, and gave thanks

Draught of Fishes
Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. And Simon answering unto him, Master, we have taken nothing

JEROBOAM
He meets the prophet Ahijah, who tells him - correctly, as it turns out - that he will rule over the ten tribes of Israel

God Creates (Feart)
God moves over the face of the waters, creating it all

Samuel and Eli
Samuel is trained by Eli the priest at Shiloh

Moses Cast Adrift
The infant Moses is cast adrift upon the waters of the Nile but is fortunately discovered among the bullrushes by Pharaohs daughter

Nehemiahrebuilds Jerusal
Nehemuah rebuilds Jerusalem

Elisha and the Oil
The prophet Elisha causes the widows oil to multiply so that every vessel in her house is full, which she sells to pay her debts so that her sons are not taken away as bondmen

THE SOWER
a Sower Went Forth to Sow... and some Fell Upon Stony Ground

Paul Preaching
Paul preaches to the Athenians on the Acropolis

Shepherds Informed
The shepherds of Bethlehem learn that Jesus has been born

David Slays the Lions / Ol
David slays the lion

Moses and Tablets
He returns from Mount Sinai, carrying the tables of the law which God has just given him, to find the Israelites worshipping a golden calf

David as a Shepherd
depicted as a shepherd

Rebekah Chosen
Eliezer, Abrahams servant, sees Rebekah at the well and picks her out as a suitable wife for his masters son Isaac

Jacob & his Children
He blesses his children

God and Abrahaml
God instructs Abraham to migrate to pastures new

Noah Builds the Ark
Having received a flood warning from God, Noah sets about the construction of an Ark in which he, and two of every living creature, can survive

Crossing the Red Sea
Escaping from Egypt, the Israelites would be drowned in the Red Sea, did God not send a pillar of fire to divide the waters and enable them to cross in safety

aRON
The first head of the Hebrew priesthood, who because of his eloquence was spokesman for Moses during the Exodus : depicted here in his High- Priests habit

Moses Found - Estampes
The infant Moses is found by Pharaohs daughter, floating on the Nile in a basket

Moses Found - Kronheim
The infant Moses is found by Pharaohs daughter, floating on the Nile in a basket

Jesus Quits his Tomb
Angels roll aside the stone blocking the entrance to Jesuss tomb, enabling him to escape : the soldiers guarding the tomb are astonished

Jesus Buried (Baurn)
Jesus is taken down from his cross and emtombed in a cave

Pilate Washes his Hands
Pilate washes his hands, to signify that he is guiltless of Jesuss condemnation

Jesus before the People
Jesus is presented to the people, who are asked if they want to spare him; but they would rather spare the thief Barabbas

Jesus Scourged (Baurn)
Jesus is scourged by the soldiers

Jesus Questioned (Baurn)
Jesus is interrogated by the High Priests. He is brought before Pilate who asks him Art thou the king of the Jews ?

Judas Rejects the Silver
Judas regrets that he betrayed Jesus : he rejects the thirty pieces of silver paid him by the High Priests, and goes into the fields and hangs himself

Peter Denies Jesus
While Jesus is being tried, Peter denies knowing him - not once, but thrice : the cock (right of picture) crows reproachfully

Judas Betrays Jesus
Jesus is betrayed by Judas, whose kiss is a signal to the soldiers which is the person they should arrest

Gethsemane (Baurn)
In the garden of Gethsemane, while the disciples sleep, Jesus confronts his destiny, comforted by angels who assure him of Gods support. Judas leads the soldiers to him

The Last Supper (Baurn)
Supping with his disciples in a particularly sumptuous dining hall, Jesus washes his guests feet, according to traditional ritual. Judas takes the opportunity to slip away

Except it Die
Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die - a 17th or 18th century illustration of Pauls epistle to the Corinthians 15.36

Song of Solomon
My beloved is like a roe or a young hart... Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, turn, my beloved, and be thou like a roe upon the mountains of Bether

Moses and Josephs Bones
When Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt, he has them take the bones of Joseph with them, obedient to Gods instructions

Jehoshaphat in Desert
Jehoshaphat, fourth king of Judah leads his people into the desert, and the Levites sing, whereupon their enemies turn to fighting one another. A rather confused story

Elijah on the Run
The persecuted prophet Elijah is protected by an angel who brings him food and drink

Rehoboam Takes Bad Avice
Rehoboam, king of Israel, is advised to be moderate, but prefers younger advisers who urge him to act tough. When he vows to chastise his people with scorpions, they rebel

Abrahams Wife Sarah
Three men (really angels in disguise) tell Abraham that his ageing wife Sarah will have a child. She is incredulous, but surprises herself by bearing Isaac

Hagars Flight
Hagar, Abrahams concubine, has to leave him when his wife Sarah gives birth to Isaac; an angel comforts her and she gives birth to Ishmael

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