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The Tower of Babel
The biblical story presenting humanity's attempt to build a tower to heaven, often depicted as a monumental construction project.
Iconoclasm
The destruction of religious icons and other images or monuments for religious or political motives, a controversial theme represented in various historical art.
The Transfiguration
Portrays the moment Jesus glows with radiant light on the mountain, often accompanied by the prophets Moses and Elijah, witnessed by disciples.
Adam and Eve
First humans created by God, frequently shown in the Garden of Eden, often with the tree of knowledge and a serpent.
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
Symbolizes the final judgment in Christian eschatology, often shown as riders signifying conquest, war, famine, and death.
Muhammad
The Prophet of Islam, traditionally not depicted to avoid idolatry. Artistic representations might use calligraphy, symbols, or veiled figures.
Hindu Deities
Represented in myriad forms, with specific iconography for each, signifying various aspects of the divine in Hindu belief.
The Resurrection
Shows Jesus Christ rising from the dead, reinforcing the Christian belief in life after death.
Martyrdom
Depicts the suffering and death of a martyr, often as a portrayal of extreme faith and devotion.
Saint Peter
One of Jesus' apostles, holds the 'Keys to the Kingdom,' and is often portrayed as the rock upon which the church was built.
Michelangelo's 'Creation of Adam'
Portrayal of the biblical creation narrative with God giving life to the first man, emphasizing the divine spark.
Jesus Christ
Central figure of Christianity, often depicted in scenes from his life such as the Nativity, Crucifixion, and Resurrection.
The Ten Commandments
The laws given to Moses, often represented by two stone tablets inscribed with Hebrew letters.
Saint Francis of Assisi
Founder of the Franciscan order, known for his vow of poverty and depicted preaching to animals or showing stigmata.
The Holy Trinity
Central Christian concept, often depicted with God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit as a dove, revealing divine unity.
Angels
Spiritual beings acting as messengers of God, frequently depicted with wings and halos, serving various roles across different religions.
Noah's Ark
Depicts the vessel built by Noah to save his family and two of every animal from the Flood, symbolizing salvation and covenant.
Judith and Holofernes
Story of Judith, who beheads the Assyrian general Holofernes, commonly depicted as a powerful and dramatic act of heroism.
Buddha
Founder of Buddhism, commonly depicted seated in meditation, with elongated ears and a serene countenance.
Saint Sebastian
Early Christian martyr and saint, usually depicted in art as tied to a tree and shot with arrows.
The Annunciation
Illustrates the moment the archangel Gabriel tells the Virgin Mary that she will conceive Jesus, symbolizing divine intervention.
Saint Paul
Apostle to the Gentiles, frequently depicted with a sword and a book, symbolizing the word of God and his martyrdom by beheading.
Moses
One of the most important prophets in Judaism, depicted most often with the Tablets of the Law and sometimes with rays of light emanating from his head.
The Last Supper
A significant biblical event depicting Jesus' final meal with his apostles, often portrayed with emphasis on the reaction of the disciples.
David
The biblical King of Israel, depicted as a symbol of ideal beauty and heroism, most famously by Michelangelo.
Virgin Mary
Mother of Jesus, venerated as a saint and represented as a figure of purity and mercy.
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