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Golden Calf Collection

The "golden calf" has been a recurring theme in various artistic representations throughout history

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: Adoration of the Golden Calf, 1633-34 (oil on panel)

Adoration of the Golden Calf, 1633-34 (oil on panel)
LRI4650373 Adoration of the Golden Calf, 1633-34 (oil on panel) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 154x214 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Luisa Ricciarini; French, out of copyright

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: Old Testament: Adoration of the golden calf and animal sacrifice by the Hebrew (Israelites)

Old Testament: Adoration of the golden calf and animal sacrifice by the Hebrew (Israelites) people in the desert
NWI4859639 Old Testament: Adoration of the golden calf and animal sacrifice by the Hebrew (Israelites) people in the desert

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: LUTHER, Martin (1483-1546). German religious reformer.; MOSES (13th C. BC)

LUTHER, Martin (1483-1546). German religious reformer.; MOSES (13th C. BC)
CUL4873274 LUTHER, Martin (1483-1546). German religious reformer.; MOSES (13th C. BC). Hebew prophet and legislator of the Old Testament

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: Moses destroying the golden calf

Moses destroying the golden calf
5312053 Moses destroying the golden calf; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Moses destroying the golden calf. After forty days he came down the mountain with the tablets inscribed with the Ten)

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: Moses finds the Israelites worshiping a golden calf and breaks the Tables of the Law

Moses finds the Israelites worshiping a golden calf and breaks the Tables of the Law. 19th century (engraving)
ELD4918217 Moses finds the Israelites worshiping a golden calf and breaks the Tables of the Law. 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: Old Testament: Adoration of the golden calf by the Israelites in the time of Moses

Old Testament: Adoration of the golden calf by the Israelites in the time of Moses
NWI4861756 Old Testament: Adoration of the golden calf by the Israelites in the time of Moses. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Old Testament)

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: Old Testament: Adoration of the golden calf by the Israelites after fleeing Egypt

Old Testament: Adoration of the golden calf by the Israelites after fleeing Egypt
NWI4861785 Old Testament: Adoration of the golden calf by the Israelites after fleeing Egypt. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Old Testament)

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: Moses and the Golden Calf (colour litho)

Moses and the Golden Calf (colour litho)
5198587 Moses and the Golden Calf (colour litho) by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moses and the Golden Calf)

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: Moses destroying the golden calf after the table of the law. 19th century

Moses destroying the golden calf after the table of the law. 19th century
ELD4955695 Moses destroying the golden calf after the table of the law. 19th century (engraving from L'histoire sainte by Lahure); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: The Golden Calf, Before Christ 1491 Years, Exodus XXXII (engraving)

The Golden Calf, Before Christ 1491 Years, Exodus XXXII (engraving)
8658664 The Golden Calf, Before Christ 1491 Years, Exodus XXXII (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Golden Calf, Before Christ 1491 Years, Exodus XXXII)

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: Le veau d'or se trouvant complêtement dégommé par le cheval de course, 1864. Creator: Cham

Le veau d'or se trouvant complêtement dégommé par le cheval de course, 1864. Creator: Cham
Le veau d'or se trouvant completement degomme par le cheval de course, 1864. Series: Actualites; Periodical: Le Charivari, 25 June 1864

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: Worship of the Golden Calf, c.1530. Creator: Lucas van Leyden

Worship of the Golden Calf, c.1530. Creator: Lucas van Leyden
Worship of the Golden Calf, c.1530. Other Title(s): Triptych with the Adoration of the Golden Calf

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: Worship of the Golden Calf and Christ on the Mount of Olives, 1775

Worship of the Golden Calf and Christ on the Mount of Olives, 1775. Creator: Jean Claude Richard Saint-Non
Worship of the Golden Calf and Christ on the Mount of Olives, 1775

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: Moses with the Ten Commandments, c. 1650-1660

Moses with the Ten Commandments, c. 1650-1660. Found in the Collection of Musee de Picardie, Amiens

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: Moses destroying the golden calf - Bible

Moses destroying the golden calf - Bible
3781389 Moses destroying the golden calf - Bible; (add.info.: Moses destroying the golden calf when he comes down from Mount Sinai. Deuteronomy, chapter IX. Cassell's Illustrated Family Bible)

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: The worship of the Golden Calf - Bible

The worship of the Golden Calf - Bible
3784249 The worship of the Golden Calf - Bible; (add.info.: The worship of the Golden Calf, made by Aaron Exodus 22. After an engraving by W French. Payne's Illustrated Family Bible)

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: Moses Breaking the Tablets of the Law, ca 1624-1625

Moses Breaking the Tablets of the Law, ca 1624-1625. Found in the Collection of Galleria Borghese, Rome

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: Moses with the Ten Commandments, 1841

Moses with the Ten Commandments, 1841. Found in the Collection of Musee d Art Thomas Henry, Cherbourg

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: Moses with the Ten Commandments, 1659. Artist: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)

Moses with the Ten Commandments, 1659. Artist: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
Moses with the Ten Commandments, 1659. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: Moise et les dix commandements. Derriere lui, le Veau d'Or. Peinture de Yuri Ilyich Repin

Moise et les dix commandements. Derriere lui, le Veau d'Or. Peinture de Yuri Ilyich Repin (Youri Repine) (1877-1954)
FIA5372186 Moise et les dix commandements. Derriere lui, le Veau d Or. Peinture de Yuri Ilyich Repin (Youri Repine) (1877-1954), huile sur toile, vers 1930. Art russe, 20e siecle, art moderne. I

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: Moses breaking the Tablets of the Law (painting)

Moses breaking the Tablets of the Law (painting)
885064 Moses breaking the Tablets of the Law (painting) by Carracci, Ludovico (1555-1619); Pinacoteca Nazionale, Bologna, Italy; (add.info.: by Ludovico Carracci (1555-1619))

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: Moise detruisant le Veau d or (engraving)

Moise detruisant le Veau d or (engraving)
7179715 Moise detruisant le Veau d or (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moise detruisant le Veau d or)

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: Moses, angered by his people worshipping the golden calf, breaking the tablets of stone (engraving)

Moses, angered by his people worshipping the golden calf, breaking the tablets of stone (engraving)
7172315 Moses, angered by his people worshipping the golden calf, breaking the tablets of stone (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moses)

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: Dance around the Golden Calf (chromolitho)

Dance around the Golden Calf (chromolitho)
7173050 Dance around the Golden Calf (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dance around the Golden Calf)

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: Aaron donnant le veau d or aux Israelites (engraving)

Aaron donnant le veau d or aux Israelites (engraving)
7179351 Aaron donnant le veau d or aux Israelites (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aaron donnant le veau d or aux Israelites)

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: Josiah destroying the False Gods (engraving)

Josiah destroying the False Gods (engraving)
7182798 Josiah destroying the False Gods (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Josiah destroying the False Gods)

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: L adoration du veau d or (The Adoration of the Golden Calf). Le peuple hebreux dansant autour de l

L adoration du veau d or (The Adoration of the Golden Calf). Le peuple hebreux dansant autour de l idole du veau d or
FIA5354363 L adoration du veau d or (The Adoration of the Golden Calf). Le peuple hebreux dansant autour de l idole du veau d or. Peinture de Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665), 1633-1634

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: Adoration of the golden calf. circa 1900 (illustration)

Adoration of the golden calf. circa 1900 (illustration)
6437925 Adoration of the golden calf. circa 1900 (illustration) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Religion Bible. Old Testament)

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: Exodus: 'the adoration of the golden calf'

Exodus: "the adoration of the golden calf"
LRI4670541 Exodus: " the adoration of the golden calf" Moses and the Tables of the Law. Miniature from a Mozarabic Bible. 10th century. Leon

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: The French deputes, in front of the steps of the National Assembly

The French deputes, in front of the steps of the National Assembly
LSE4323682 The French deputes, in front of the steps of the National Assembly, kneeling to worship the golden calf, symbol of idolatry and materialism

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: Moses breaking the tables of the law. The Hebrew people in worship before the golden calf

Moses breaking the tables of the law. The Hebrew people in worship before the golden calf
LRI4601377 Moses breaking the tables of the law. The Hebrew people in worship before the golden calf look frightened the anger of Moses

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: Jeroboam Sacrificing to Idols - 'The Sacrifice of Jeroboam to the Idols'

Jeroboam Sacrificing to Idols - "The Sacrifice of Jeroboam to the Idols"
JLJ4591333 Jeroboam Sacrificing to Idols - " The Sacrifice of Jeroboam to the Idols" Before Jeroboam, the first king of Israel, who is apprehended to sacrifice to the Golden Calf

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: Moses destroying the Golden Calf (engraving)

Moses destroying the Golden Calf (engraving)
5218383 Moses destroying the Golden Calf (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moses destroying the Golden Calf)

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: The Figure holding an open Scroll, represents Divine Revelation, enlightening

The Figure holding an open Scroll, represents Divine Revelation, enlightening
3630973 The Figure holding an open Scroll, represents Divine Revelation, enlightening and dispelling the Clouds of Ignorance and Idolatry, shown by the Altar inscribed to the Unknown God

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: Moses and Joshua seeing the Golden Calf

Moses and Joshua seeing the Golden Calf
LLM456500 Moses and Joshua seeing the Golden Calf by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moses and Joshua seeing the Golden Calf)

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: L Assiette au Beurre, number 458, Satirique en couleurs, 1910_1_15: Press / Media

L Assiette au Beurre, number 458, Satirique en couleurs, 1910_1_15: Press / Media
ICA4915605 L Assiette au Beurre, number 458, Satirique en couleurs, 1910_1_15: Press/Media, Silver - Journalist, Calf d Or - by Radiguet, Maurice (1866-1941); Photo eCaricadoc; French

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: Moses finds Jewish people worshipping the golden calf and breaks the tables of the law

Moses finds Jewish people worshipping the golden calf and breaks the tables of the law
XEE4156996 Moses finds Jewish people worshipping the golden calf and breaks the tables of the law - Moses Breaking The Tablets Of The Law - Gustave Dore (1832-1883) by Dore

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: The Golden Calf (coloured engraving)

The Golden Calf (coloured engraving)
2801057 The Golden Calf (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Golden Calf)

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: The Golden Calfe (engraving)

The Golden Calfe (engraving)
2792083 The Golden Calfe (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Golden Calfe. Illustration for The History of the Old)

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: Worshipping the Golden Calf, Exodus, xxxii, 19 (engraving)

Worshipping the Golden Calf, Exodus, xxxii, 19 (engraving)
2809573 Worshipping the Golden Calf, Exodus, xxxii, 19 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Worshipping the Golden Calf, Exodus, xxxii, 19)

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: Warren Hastings impeachment at the House of Lords (colour litho)

Warren Hastings impeachment at the House of Lords (colour litho)
PNP314571 Warren Hastings impeachment at the House of Lords (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: The Golden Calf, Exodus XXXII, 8 (engraving)

The Golden Calf, Exodus XXXII, 8 (engraving)
6005718 The Golden Calf, Exodus XXXII, 8 (engraving) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Golden Calf, Exodus XXXII, 8)

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: Rothschild, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)

Rothschild, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2804799 Rothschild, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rothschild, Illustration for Le Rire)

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: The Golden Calf

The Golden Calf
LLM462784 The Golden Calf by Margetson, William Henry (1861-1940) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Golden Calf. Illustration from Childs Bible (Cassell, c 1900).); © Look and Learn

Background imageGolden Calf Collection: The worship of the Golden Calf (colour litho)

The worship of the Golden Calf (colour litho)
5226846 The worship of the Golden Calf (colour litho) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)



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The "golden calf" has been a recurring theme in various artistic representations throughout history. From Moses with the Ten Commandments in 1841 to Rembrandt van Rhijn's depiction in the 17th century, this biblical story continues to captivate artists and viewers alike. In Yuri Ilyich Repin's painting from the 20th century, titled "Moise et les dix commandements, " we see Moses standing before the golden calf, symbolizing idolatry and betrayal. The artist skillfully portrays the tension between faith and temptation, reminding us of the consequences of straying from God's commandments. Another powerful image is captured in Achille Lemot's illustration for Le Pelerin magazine. It showcases a colorful scene depicting religion, atheism, disasters, and faith all intertwined around the golden calf. This artwork serves as a thought-provoking commentary on society's complex relationship with spirituality. Engravings such as "Moses breaking the Tablets of Law" or "Moses angered by his people worshipping the golden calf" depict moments of intense emotion and divine wrath. These engravings emphasize Moses' righteous anger at his people's abandonment of their faith. One particularly striking chromolithograph called "Dance around the Golden Calf" captures an energetic celebration surrounding this false idol. The vibrant colors convey both excitement and danger as individuals are consumed by their worship of material wealth rather than spiritual enlightenment. Aaron plays a significant role in this narrative as well; depicted giving out gold to create the golden calf in one engraving titled "Aaron donnant le veau d'or aux Israelites. " His actions highlight how easily even those close to God can be swayed by worldly desires. Moving beyond Moses' time period, Josiah destroying false gods is portrayed in another engraving. This scene emphasizes that throughout history, there have been efforts to eradicate idolatry and reaffirm monotheistic worship.