Pietro Monaco Collection

Samson and Delilah seated on a bed, Samson tearing apart the ropes binding his hands as soldiers look on from behind a curtain; from the series of 112 prints of the sacred history

Jael hammering a tent peg into the temple of the sleeping Sisera, to the right a servant hides behind a curtain; from the series of 112 prints of the sacred history

Villa di Sefto Delli SS Marchesi Corsi, 1757 (etching)
986385 Villa di Sefto Delli SS Marchesi Corsi, 1757 (etching) by Zocchi, Giuseppe (1711-67) (after); 38x58 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Villa di Sefto Delli SS. Marchesi Corsi)

Jacob tending Labans flock (Giacobbe, che pasce l armento di Labano), 1743-63. After Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione

The miracle of the bitter water made sweet (Il Miracolo delle Acque Amare Mutate in Dolci), 1743-63. After Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione

Esau and his family parting ways with Jacob (Esau con le mogli figli e sostanze si separa dal fratello Giacobbe), 1743-63. After Giovanni Benedetto Castiglion

Departure of David the Shepherd from the House of His Father (Partenza di David pastore dalla casa paterna), 1743-63. After Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione

One of the Sons of Noah who Goes to Populate a Part of the Earth (Uno de figli di Noè
One of the Sons of Noah who Goes to Populate a Part of the Earth (Uno de figli di Noe che va a popolare una parte della terra), 1743-63. After Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione

An angel appearing to Hagar, 1727-72. Creator: Pietro Monaco
An angel appearing to Hagar, 1727-72. After Simone Cantarini

Adam and Eve at left, as an elderly couple, mourning over the corpse of Abel who lies in front of them as Cain disappears in the distance at right, 1743-63

Conversion of Zacchaeus, with Christ at right addressing the tax collector, who is seated in a tree at top center, 1730-39

Moses defending the daughters of Jethro, 1732-50. Creator: Pietro Monaco
Moses defending the daughters of Jethro, 1732-50

Christ on a balcony surrounded by guards, Pilate stands to the right gesturing toward him; from the series of 112 prints of the sacred history, after the painting by Mattia Preti, ca. 1730-39

Moses receiving the Tablets of the Law from God who descends from the heavens; from the series of 112 prints of the sacred history, after the painting by Mattia Preti, ca. 1730-39

Christ and the woman of Samaria at the well, from the series of 112 prints of the sacred history, after the painting by Giovanni Battista Piazzetta, 1743-63

Jacob wrestling the angel, 1730-39. Creator: Pietro Monaco
Jacob wrestling the angel, 1730-39

Christ turning turning water into wine at the wedding at Cana, 1743-63

Noli me tangere, 1730-39. Creator: Pietro Monaco
Noli me tangere, 1730-39

Daniel argues with the elders while Susanna stands at left, 1732-50

Jephthahs daughter kneeling by the sacrificial altar, with her father standing at right, 1730-50

Joseph and Potiphars wife, within an ornate frame, 1739. Creator: Pietro Monaco
Joseph and Potiphars wife, within an ornate frame, 1739

Job rebuked by his wife, 1730-39. Creator: Pietro Monaco
Job rebuked by his wife, 1730-39

The flight into Egypt, with the Holy Family in a boat, 1730-50. Creator: Pietro Monaco
The flight into Egypt, with the Holy Family in a boat, 1730-50

[The calling of Sts Peter and Andrew], 1730-50. Creator: Pietro Monaco
[The calling of Sts Peter and Andrew], 1730-50

Piazza San Pier Maggiore and the church of San Pier Maggiore, Florence, Tuscany, Italy. After a 18th century work by Pietro Monaco. The church was dismantled in the late 18th century

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"Pietro Monaco: A Masterful Depiction of Biblical Tales" Step into the world of Pietro Monaco, a renowned artist whose etchings bring to life captivating scenes from biblical stories. In "Samson and Delilah, " we witness the tension as they sit on a bed, their expressions hinting at the impending betrayal. Samson's immense strength is unleashed as he tears apart the ropes binding his hands. Travel further back in time to Villa di Sefto Delli SS Marchesi Corsi, 1757, where Jacob tends Laban's flock with utmost care and dedication. The intricate details in "The Miracle of the Bitter Water Made Sweet" showcase Moses' divine intervention, transforming bitter water into sweet nectar for his people. Esau and Jacob part ways in an emotional farewell captured by Monaco's skilled hand in "Esau and His Family Parting Ways. " The heart-wrenching scene portrays Esau bidding adieu to his loved ones as they embark on separate paths. Monaco also delves into moments of great significance like David leaving his shepherd life behind in "Departure of David the Shepherd from the House of His Father. " Witness one of Noah's sons venturing out to populate a new land in "One of the Sons of Noah Who Goes to Populate a Part of Earth. " An angel appears before Hagar, offering solace and guidance during her struggles, beautifully depicted by Monaco in "An Angel Appearing to Hagar. " Adam and Eve mourn over Abel's lifeless body while reflecting on their own mortality in an evocative portrayal titled "Adam and Eve at Left. " In another powerful piece called "Conversion of Zacchaeus, " Christ addresses tax collector Zacchaeus directly, illustrating redemption through compassion. Finally, experience Moses defending Jethro's daughters against injustice with unwavering determination in "Moses Defending Daughters Of Jethro.