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Pharisee Collection

"Unveiling the Hypocrisy: Exploring the Pharisee in Biblical Art" Step into the enchanting Basilica of Sant Apollinare Nuovo in Ravenna, Italy

Background imagePharisee Collection: WOMAN TAKEN IN ADULTERY. Jesus and the Woman Taken in Adultery

WOMAN TAKEN IN ADULTERY. Jesus and the Woman Taken in Adultery. Color line engraving after Gustave Dor

Background imagePharisee Collection: ITALY. Ravenna. Basilica of Sant Apollinare Nuovo

ITALY. Ravenna. Basilica of Sant Apollinare Nuovo. The Pharisee and the publican in the Temple door. Scene of the miracles

Background imagePharisee Collection: ADULTEROUS WOMAN. A woman accused of adultery before Jesus and the Pharisees (John 8: 3-8)

ADULTEROUS WOMAN. A woman accused of adultery before Jesus and the Pharisees (John 8: 3-8)
ADULTEROUS WOMAN. A woman accused of adultery before Jesus and the Pharisees (John 8:3-8). Wood engraving, 19th century

Background imagePharisee Collection: Christ in the house of the Pharisee Simon, c.1489. Creator: Signorelli, Luca (around 1441-1523)

Christ in the house of the Pharisee Simon, c.1489. Creator: Signorelli, Luca (around 1441-1523)
Christ in the house of the Pharisee Simon, c.1489. Found in the Collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.

Background imagePharisee Collection: Christ and the sinner, 1548-1549. Creator: Lotto, Lorenzo (1480-1556)

Christ and the sinner, 1548-1549. Creator: Lotto, Lorenzo (1480-1556)
Christ and the sinner, 1548-1549. Found in the Collection of the Museo Pontificio Santa Casa, Loreto.

Background imagePharisee Collection: The Tribute Money, 1630s. Creator: Jacob Adriaensz. Backer

The Tribute Money, 1630s. Creator: Jacob Adriaensz. Backer
The Tribute Money, 1630s

Background imagePharisee Collection: The Tribute Money. Creator: Bernardo Strozzi

The Tribute Money. Creator: Bernardo Strozzi
The Tribute Money, Unknown date

Background imagePharisee Collection: Christ with the Adulterous Woman, 1550-1580. Creators: Jacopo Tintoretto, Workshop of Tintoretto

Christ with the Adulterous Woman, 1550-1580. Creators: Jacopo Tintoretto, Workshop of Tintoretto
Christ with the Adulterous Woman, 1550-1580

Background imagePharisee Collection: The Pharisee and the Publican, 1661. Creator: Barent Fabritius

The Pharisee and the Publican, 1661. Creator: Barent Fabritius
The Pharisee and the Publican, 1661

Background imagePharisee Collection: The Pharisees Wish to Stone Christ. Creator: Georg Pencz

The Pharisees Wish to Stone Christ. Creator: Georg Pencz
The Pharisees Wish to Stone Christ

Background imagePharisee Collection: The Tribute Money, 17th-18th century. Creator: Anon

The Tribute Money, 17th-18th century. Creator: Anon
The Tribute Money, 17th-18th century

Background imagePharisee Collection: Page from a Choirbook with Christ and a Pharisee in a Historiated Initial 'D', 1430/90

Page from a Choirbook with Christ and a Pharisee in a Historiated Initial "D", 1430/90

Background imagePharisee Collection: Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery, 1650/74. Creator: Gerbrand van den Eeckhout

Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery, 1650/74. Creator: Gerbrand van den Eeckhout
Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery, 1650/74

Background imagePharisee Collection: Christ with the Disciples in the Corn-Field... 1850. Creator: Unknown

Christ with the Disciples in the Corn-Field... 1850. Creator: Unknown
Christ with the Disciples in the Corn-Field - painted by Henry Warren - Exhibition of the New Society of Painters in Water-Colours [in London], 1850. Painting by...Mr

Background imagePharisee Collection: The Adulteress Brought Before Christ, c. 1508-10 (oil on canvas)

The Adulteress Brought Before Christ, c. 1508-10 (oil on canvas)
GLS219819 The Adulteress Brought Before Christ, c.1508-10 (oil on canvas) by Giorgione (Giorgio da Castelfranco) (1477/78-1510) (attr.to); 139.2x181.7 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove

Background imagePharisee Collection: Matthew 22:15-22, Jesus Disputes with Pharisees about Tribute Money

Matthew 22:15-22, Jesus Disputes with Pharisees about Tribute Money, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665372 Matthew 22:15-22, Jesus Disputes with Pharisees about Tribute Money, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Matthew 22:15-22)

Background imagePharisee Collection: Christ Escapes the Pharisees (oil on canvas)

Christ Escapes the Pharisees (oil on canvas)
471327 Christ Escapes the Pharisees (oil on canvas) by Overbeck, Friedrich (1789-1869); Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Background imagePharisee Collection: Fol. 72v The Pharisees in Amazement Present to Jesus Various Invalids (vellum)

Fol. 72v The Pharisees in Amazement Present to Jesus Various Invalids (vellum)
ALI142377 Fol.72v The Pharisees in Amazement Present to Jesus Various Invalids (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Reale, Turin, Piedmont

Background imagePharisee Collection: Fol. 58v Nicodemus Visits Christ (vellum)

Fol. 58v Nicodemus Visits Christ (vellum)
ALI142341 Fol.58v Nicodemus Visits Christ (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Reale, Turin, Piedmont, Italy; (add.info.: Codex de Predis; ); Alinari

Background imagePharisee Collection: Fol. 86r The Pharisees forbid a man to move his bed on the Sabbath (vellum)

Fol. 86r The Pharisees forbid a man to move his bed on the Sabbath (vellum)
ALI142900 Fol.86r The Pharisees forbid a man to move his bed on the Sabbath (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Reale, Turin, Piedmont

Background imagePharisee Collection: Fol. 70r Then Divine Signs Will Appear, in the Sun, and in the Stars

Fol. 70r Then Divine Signs Will Appear, in the Sun, and in the Stars, and the Son of Man Will Appear with Glorious
ALI142379 Fol.70r Then Divine Signs Will Appear, in the Sun, and in the Stars, and the Son of Man Will Appear with Glorious Strength (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Reale

Background imagePharisee Collection: Fol. 96r The high priests and the Pharisees propose to kill Christ (vellum)

Fol. 96r The high priests and the Pharisees propose to kill Christ (vellum)
ALI142864 Fol.96r The high priests and the Pharisees propose to kill Christ (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Reale, Turin, Piedmont

Background imagePharisee Collection: Fol. 89R The Pharisees present to Christ a woman caught in adultery (vellum)

Fol. 89R The Pharisees present to Christ a woman caught in adultery (vellum)
ALI142922 Fol.89R The Pharisees present to Christ a woman caught in adultery (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Reale, Turin, Piedmont

Background imagePharisee Collection: Christ and the Adulterous Woman. Creator: Georg Pencz

Christ and the Adulterous Woman. Creator: Georg Pencz
Christ and the Adulterous Woman

Background imagePharisee Collection: Nicodemus Coming to Christ, 1927 (oil on canvas)

Nicodemus Coming to Christ, 1927 (oil on canvas)
1767698 Nicodemus Coming to Christ, 1927 (oil on canvas) by Tanner, Henry Ossawa (1859-1937); 155.6x180.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nicodemus Coming to Christ)

Background imagePharisee Collection: The Pharisee and the Tax Gatherer (engraving)

The Pharisee and the Tax Gatherer (engraving)
668213 The Pharisee and the Tax Gatherer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pharisee and the Tax Gatherer)

Background imagePharisee Collection: The Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, c. 1910 (colour litho)

The Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, c. 1910 (colour litho)
KW441411 The Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, c.1910 (colour litho) by Adams, Frank (1871-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePharisee Collection: The Pharisee and the Publican, Luke XVIII, 9-14 (engraving)

The Pharisee and the Publican, Luke XVIII, 9-14 (engraving)
2800410 The Pharisee and the Publican, Luke XVIII, 9-14 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pharisee and the Publican, Luke XVIII, 9-14)

Background imagePharisee Collection: The saviour and Nicodemus

The saviour and Nicodemus
LLM339612 The saviour and Nicodemus by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The saviour and Nicodemus. Bible (McFarlane & Erskine, c 1870)

Background imagePharisee Collection: St. John the Baptist with the Scribes and Pharisees, c. 1655 (oil on canvas)

St. John the Baptist with the Scribes and Pharisees, c. 1655 (oil on canvas)
FIT69691 St. John the Baptist with the Scribes and Pharisees, c.1655 (oil on canvas) by Murillo, Bartolome Esteban (1618-82); 261.2x178.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imagePharisee Collection: The Pharisee and the Publican (engraving)

The Pharisee and the Publican (engraving)
5200626 The Pharisee and the Publican (engraving) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pharisee and the Publican)

Background imagePharisee Collection: Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery (oil on canvas)

Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery (oil on canvas)
LMG128866 Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery (oil on canvas) by Gandolfi, Gaetano (1734-1802); 94x111.8 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Temple Newsam House)

Background imagePharisee Collection: The Pharisee and the Publican

The Pharisee and the Publican
LLM461287 The Pharisee and the Publican by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pharisee and the Publican)

Background imagePharisee Collection: Christ with the Elders, from Michael Faradays scrapbook (engraving)

Christ with the Elders, from Michael Faradays scrapbook (engraving)
TRI168514 Christ with the Elders, from Michael Faradays scrapbook (engraving) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69) (after); The Royal Institution, London, UK; eRoyal Institution; Dutch

Background imagePharisee Collection: Christ and the Adulteress

Christ and the Adulteress
FTB60376 Christ and the Adulteress by Marconi, Rocco (c.1470/5-1529); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imagePharisee Collection: Figure of Gamaliel on a pillar in the cloister (stone)

Figure of Gamaliel on a pillar in the cloister (stone)
XIR245741 Figure of Gamaliel on a pillar in the cloister (stone) by French School, (12th century); Church of Sainte-Trophime, Arles, France; (add.info.: Jewish Doctor of the Law; ); French

Background imagePharisee Collection: Christ in the Pharisees house, illustration from Harold Copping Pictures

Christ in the Pharisees house, illustration from Harold Copping Pictures
3039780 Christ in the Pharisees house, illustration from Harold Copping Pictures: The Crown Series, c.1920s (colour litho) by Copping

Background imagePharisee Collection: The Pharisee and the Publican (colour litho)

The Pharisee and the Publican (colour litho)
3652620 The Pharisee and the Publican (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pharisee and the Publican)

Background imagePharisee Collection: The Pharisee and the Publican (engraving)

The Pharisee and the Publican (engraving)
2787276 The Pharisee and the Publican (engraving) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pharisee and the Publican)

Background imagePharisee Collection: Characters from the Bavarian Passion Play (engraving)

Characters from the Bavarian Passion Play (engraving)
1051981 Characters from the Bavarian Passion Play (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Characters from the Bavarian Passion Play)

Background imagePharisee Collection: Feast In The House Of Simon, 1885 (stained glass)

Feast In The House Of Simon, 1885 (stained glass)
3475655 Feast In The House Of Simon, 1885 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); All Hallows, Allerton, Liverpool, UK; eAlastair Carew-Cox; English, out of copyright

Background imagePharisee Collection: Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery, c. 1710 (oil on canvas)

Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery, c. 1710 (oil on canvas)
488159 Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery, c.1710 (oil on canvas) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); 39.7x50.5 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Background imagePharisee Collection: The Pharisee and Publican (engraving)

The Pharisee and Publican (engraving)
5224115 The Pharisee and Publican (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pharisee and Publican)

Background imagePharisee Collection: The Pharisee and the Publican (colour litho)

The Pharisee and the Publican (colour litho)
6016302 The Pharisee and the Publican (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pharisee and the Publican)

Background imagePharisee Collection: Crown of Thorns (oil on canvas)

Crown of Thorns (oil on canvas)
XKH152615 Crown of Thorns (oil on canvas) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); 79.5x88.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Italian, out of copyright

Background imagePharisee Collection: The Pharisee and the Publican (chromolitho)

The Pharisee and the Publican (chromolitho)
979000 The Pharisee and the Publican (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican)

Background imagePharisee Collection: The Pharisee and the publican, illustration from Harold Copping Pictures

The Pharisee and the publican, illustration from Harold Copping Pictures
3039791 The Pharisee and the publican, illustration from Harold Copping Pictures: The Crown Series, c.1920s (colour litho) by Copping

Background imagePharisee Collection: Gustave Dore Bible: The Pharisee and the Publican (engraving)

Gustave Dore Bible: The Pharisee and the Publican (engraving)
5221543 Gustave Dore Bible: The Pharisee and the Publican (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pharisee and the Publican)



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"Unveiling the Hypocrisy: Exploring the Pharisee in Biblical Art" Step into the enchanting Basilica of Sant Apollinare Nuovo in Ravenna, Italy, and witness a captivating scene unfold before your eyes. Gustave Doré's color line engraving depicts Jesus and the Woman Taken in Adultery, where a powerful message about forgiveness resonates. Intriguingly, this artwork is not an isolated representation. A 19th-century wood engraving showcases an Adulterous Woman accused before Jesus and the Pharisees. The tension between judgment and mercy becomes palpable as we delve deeper into these biblical narratives. The Pharisee and Publican parable further illuminates their contrasting characters. While one boasts of righteousness, another humbly seeks redemption. This timeless tale reminds us to examine our own hearts for hidden pride or genuine humility. Lucas Cranach the Elder's masterpiece "Christ and the Adulteress" captures a pivotal moment when Christ challenges societal norms by extending compassion to a woman caught in sin. It serves as a poignant reminder that no one is beyond redemption or deserving of condemnation. Matthew 22:15-22 reveals Jesus engaging in heated debates with Pharisees about Tribute Money—a testament to his wisdom and ability to navigate complex situations while staying true to his teachings. Furthermore, we encounter Nicodemus seeking guidance from Jesus—an encounter that leads to profound spiritual insights shared through John 3:1-21. Their dialogue sheds light on faith, rebirth, and salvation amidst religious dogma. As we explore various artistic interpretations throughout history—be it oil paintings or vellum manuscripts—we witness Christ escaping from the clutches of Pharisees' hypocrisy time after time. These depictions serve as reminders that truth cannot be confined within legalistic boundaries but transcends them with love and grace. Let us reflect upon these captivating artworks, for they invite us to question our own attitudes and actions.