Apocryphal Collection

Chronological chart of the Visions of Daniel and John, 1843 (colour litho)
AQS257138 Chronological chart of the Visions of Daniel and John, 1843 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Fol. 33v Marriage of Mary and Joseph (vellum)
ALI142338 Fol.33v Marriage of Mary and Joseph (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Reale, Turin, Piedmont, Italy; (add.info.: Codex de Predis; ); Alinari

Harrowing of hell from the Illustrated Vita Christi Ms 101 fol. 82v, c. 1190-1200 (tempera, gold and ink on parchment)
1765691 Harrowing of hell from the Illustrated Vita Christi Ms 101 fol. 82v, c.1190-1200 (tempera, gold and ink on parchment) by English School, (12th century); 11.9 x 17 cm cm; J

Judith with the Head of Holofernes, c. 1615 (oil on canvas)
BEN79578 Judith with the Head of Holofernes, c.1615 (oil on canvas) by Allori, Cristofano (1577-1621); Palazzo Pitti, Florence

Judith (oil on panel)
XIR4471 Judith (oil on panel) by Giorgione, (Giorgio da Castelfranco) (1476/8-1510); 144x66 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Italian, out of copyright

The Marriage of the Virgin, 1668 (oil on canvas on wood panel)
3588529 The Marriage of the Virgin, 1668 (oil on canvas on wood panel) by Ramirez, Pedro (1638-79); 192.1x128 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA

134 Aldersgate Street, c. 1879 (b / w photo)
JHL394919 134 Aldersgate Street, c.1879 (b/w photo) by Dixon, Henry (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: From a series of 120 photographs by the Society for Photographing Relics of Old London)

The Arrest of the Duke de Boufflers, Marshal of France, on 5 September 1695, by Everard Van Dyckvelt and twelve English Lifeguards, after the Siege of Namur (2 July to 4 September 1695)

The Battle of Ancrum Moor, near Jedburgh, Scotland, 27 February 1545, during the War of the Rough Wooing, part of the Anglo-Scottish Wars

Columbus breaking the egg
Christopher Columbus breaking the egg - an apocryphal story, supposed to be his response to those who belittled his discovery of the New World. Date: 15th century

The Angel Raphael Takes Leave of Old Tobit and his Son Tobias, 1618 (oil on panel)
1249129 The Angel Raphael Takes Leave of Old Tobit and his Son Tobias, 1618 (oil on panel) by Lastman, Pieter (1583-1633); 62x93 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Tobias Restoring his Fathers Sight, 1652 (oil on canvas)
BWM150050 Tobias Restoring his Fathers Sight, 1652 (oil on canvas) by Pereda y Salgado, Antonio (1611-78); 192x157 cm; The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham, UK; eBowes Museum; Spanish

Henry, Prince of Wales striking Judge William Gascoigne
Henry, Prince of Wales (the future King Henry V), striking Judge William Gascoigne in the Court of the Kings Bench - an apocryphal story. early 15th century

Henry, Prince of Wales committed to prison
Henry, Prince of Wales (the future King Henry V) committed to prison for striking Judge William Gascoigne in the Court of the Kings Bench - an apocryphal story. early 15th century

A Scotch Family Robinson and their Holiday on an Island (engraving)
1051945 A Scotch Family Robinson and their Holiday on an Island (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Harold swears fealty to Duke William
Allegedly after being shipwrecked on the French coast in 1064 (a date highly disputed amongst historians), The Bayeux Tapestry, and other Norman sources

King Cnut commands the tide to retreat (unsuccessfully)
Cnut the Great (circa 985 or 9951035), (or Canute), King of Denmark, England, Norway, and parts of Sweden. Henry of Huntingdon, the 12th-century chronicler

Queen Elizabeth and the boy Shakespeare (colour litho)
3643314 Queen Elizabeth and the boy Shakespeare (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Elizabeth and the boy Shakespeare)

Tobias and the Archangel Raphael, c. 1650 (oil on copper)
3700776 Tobias and the Archangel Raphael, c.1650 (oil on copper) by Elsheimer, Adam (1578-1610) (after); 19.3x27.6 cm; National Gallery, London

Ms 518 f. 1r Historiated initial O depicting Tobias and the Angel (vellum)
AII78836 Ms 518 f.1r Historiated initial O depicting Tobias and the Angel (vellum) by Bartolomeo di Frusino (c.1366-1441); Museo di San Marco, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Susanna Brought to Judgement, 17th century (pen & ink on paper)
AMO112261 Susanna Brought to Judgement, 17th century (pen & ink on paper) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 23.8x19.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Coronation of the Virgin (mosaic)
BAT192529 The Coronation of the Virgin (mosaic) by Gaddi, Gaddo di Zanobi (fl.1308-30); Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian, out of copyright

Tobias Receives his Fathers Blessing, 1860 (oil on canvas)
BOO185071 Tobias Receives his Fathers Blessing, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright

The Emperor Charlemagne asked the bishop to send him two cases of the same cheese every year (engraving)
6029357 The Emperor Charlemagne asked the bishop to send him two cases of the same cheese every year (engraving) by French School

Landscape with Tobias and the Angel (oil on wood)
3959990 Landscape with Tobias and the Angel (oil on wood) by Patenier or Patinir, Joachim (1487-1524); 33.2 x 46.6 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; (add.info.: By Patenir or his circle)

Joachim and Anne at the Golden Gate, c. 1437-40 (mixed technique on wood)
3956018 Joachim and Anne at the Golden Gate, c.1437-40 (mixed technique on wood) by Witz, Konrad (1400/10-44/6); 158x120.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Joachim and Anne choosing a Lamb for Sacrifice, 1512 (tempera on canvas laid down on wood
3740432 Joachim and Anne choosing a Lamb for Sacrifice, 1512 (tempera on canvas laid down on wood) by Fries, Hans (1470-1518); 87.5 x 56.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Tobias Curing His Fathers Blindness, 1630-35 (oil on canvas)
3618025 Tobias Curing His Fathers Blindness, 1630-35 (oil on canvas) by Strozzi, Bernardo (1581-1644); 146.1 x 223.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Tobit and Anna with the Kid, 1626 (oil on panel)
3545934 Tobit and Anna with the Kid, 1626 (oil on panel) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 39.5x30 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Yorkists and Lancastrians Pick Sides (chromolitho)
735211 Yorkists and Lancastrians Pick Sides (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yorkists and Lancastrians Pick Sides)

St. Mary Magdalene raising the wife of the Prince of Marseilles, 1519 (oil on oak panel)
ALM403356 St. Mary Magdalene raising the wife of the Prince of Marseilles, 1519 (oil on oak panel) by Altdorfer, Erhard (c.1485-1561/62); 96.5x48.6 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College

Judith (oil on canvas)
XIR154061 Judith (oil on canvas) by Boulogne, Valentin de (1594-1632); Musee des Augustins, Toulouse, France; French, out of copyright

Tobias and the Angel, c. 1625 (pen and ink on paper)
XKH145227 Tobias and the Angel, c.1625 (pen and ink on paper) by Moeyaert, Nicolaes (Claes) Cornelisz (c.1592-1655); 11x20.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

Tobias and the Angel, 15th century (oil on panel)
AMO98799 Tobias and the Angel, 15th century (oil on panel) by Meloni, Altobello (fl.1497-1517); 112x48 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Italian, out of copyright

Tobias and the Archangel Raphael
BAT52659 Tobias and the Archangel Raphael by Vignali, Jacopo (Prato Vecchio) (1592-1664); Museo di San Marco, Florence, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian, out of copyright

Archangel Raphael (oil on panel)
BRN194348 Archangel Raphael (oil on panel) by American School; The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; (add.info.: unknown New Mexican Folk Artist; ); eBarnes Foundation; American

The Archangel Raphael taking leave of Tobit and his family (oil on panel)
6265970 The Archangel Raphael taking leave of Tobit and his family (oil on panel) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, (1606-69) (studio of); 66x49.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Joachim and Anne at the Golden Gate, 1512 (tempera on canvas laid down on wood)
3740430 Joachim and Anne at the Golden Gate, 1512 (tempera on canvas laid down on wood) by Fries, Hans (1470-1518); 108.2 x 57.8 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Bathing the Baby Jesus in a wooden bowl, scene inspired by the apocryphal gospels. Detail of mural paintings in the apse, Polinya c. 1122

Umbria Perugia Trevi Collegio Etiopico Pontificio, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, The three exterior views of the Renaissance building 16th century include the Carrara

King Cnut the Great fails to halt the incoming tide
Cnut the Great (circa 985 or 9951035), (or Canute), King of Denmark, England, Norway, and parts of Sweden. Henry of Huntingdon, the 12th-century chronicler

King Canute gets his feet wet
King Canute of England (1016-1035) and Denmark (1018-1035) gets his feet rather wet as he attempts to command the waves! The story may be apocryphal

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"Unveiling the Apocryphal: A Journey through Time and Art" Step into a world where ancient tales intertwine with artistic mastery, as we explore the captivating realm stories. From biblical visions to legendary heroines, each piece of art tells a story that blurs the line between fact and fiction. In 1843, a mesmerizing chronological chart titled "Visions of Daniel and John" takes us on an extraordinary visual journey through time. Vibrant colors bring to life prophecies and revelations, inviting us to ponder their hidden meanings. King Cnut the Great's futile attempt to halt the incoming tide reminds us that even mighty rulers are subject to nature's unstoppable forces. This symbolic scene serves as a reminder of human limitations in the face of greater powers. Turning our attention towards vellum manuscripts, we encounter Fol. 33v's depiction of Mary and Joseph's sacred union. The delicate strokes on this ancient medium transport us back in time, allowing us to witness this pivotal moment in history. The tale of Judith and Holofernes unfolds before our eyes in various forms - from oil on canvas masterpieces capturing dramatic moments like Judith holding Holofernes' severed head or St. Mary Magdalene raising a fallen knight for confession. These artworks evoke emotions ranging from awe-inspiring bravery to profound spiritual introspection. Delving deeper into illuminated manuscripts, Ms Fr 12476 reveals Joan of Arc alongside Judith and Holofernes – two powerful female figures defying societal norms with unwavering determination etched onto vellum pages dating back centuries. The Harrowing of Hell depicted in tempera, gold, and ink transports us into medieval times when faith was intertwined with every aspect of life. Its vivid imagery conveys both fear and hope as Christ rescues souls from eternal damnation.