Divine Retribution Collection

The Rebuke of Adam and Eve, 1740. Creator: Charles-Joseph Natoire
The Rebuke of Adam and Eve, 1740

So the Lord sent a pestilence upon Israel, 1841. Creator: Peter Lightfoot
So the Lord sent a pestilence upon Israel, 1841. Biblical scene, from 2 Samuel 24: 15: So the LORD sent a pestilence upon Israel from the morning even to the time appointed

Sodom and Gomorrah on Fire (oil on panel)
471542 Sodom and Gomorrah on Fire (oil on panel) by Patenier or Patinir, Joachim (1487-1524); 33.5x37.5 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Lot and his family fleeing the destruction of Sodom (colour litho)
5226830 Lot and his family fleeing the destruction of Sodom (colour litho) by Ronjat, Etienne Antoine Eugene (b.1822); Private Collection; (add.info)

Leviticus 10 1-2 Nadab and Abihu offer unholy fire and die
STC67489 Leviticus 10 1-2 Nadab and Abihu offer unholy fire and die, from the Nuremberg Bible (Biblia Sacra Germanaica) (coloured woodcut) by German School

I Samuel 5: 1-11 The Philistines seize the Ark and are struck by the plague
STC67507 I Samuel 5:1-11 The Philistines seize the Ark and are struck by the plague, from the Nuremberg Bible (Biblia Sacra Germanaica) (coloured woodcut) by German School

The Acts of the Apostles, The Mortlake Tapestries
BEL46896 The Acts of the Apostles, The Mortlake Tapestries by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire

2 Kings 2 1-24 Elijah ascends to Heaven in a whirlwind and the boys who mocked Elisha are
STC67521 2 Kings 2 1-24 Elijah ascends to Heaven in a whirlwind and the boys who mocked Elisha are eaten by bears, from the Nuremberg Bible (Biblia Sacra Germanaica) (coloured woodcut)

The Death of Ananias, from a series depicting the Acts of the Apostles
XIR226071 The Death of Ananias, from a series depicting the Acts of the Apostles, woven at the Beauvais Workshop under the direction of Philippe Behagle (1641-1705) 1695-98 (wool tapestry)

The Hand-Writing upon the Wall, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803
NCO190183 The Hand-Writing upon the Wall, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 25x35.5 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Numbers 16 32 The Earth swallows the rebels Dathan and Abiram
STC67493 Numbers 16 32 The Earth swallows the rebels Dathan and Abiram, from the Nuremberg Bible (Biblia Sacra Germanaica) (coloured woodcut) by German School

Ms L. A. 139-Lisboa fol. 47v Golden bowls filled with the wrath of God pouring onto
XJL195862 Ms L.A. 139-Lisboa fol.47v Golden bowls filled with the wrath of God pouring onto the earth, from the Gulbenkian Apocalypse, c.1265-70 (vellum) by English School

The Conversion of Saul, 1857. Creator: Simeon Griswold
The Conversion of Saul, 1857

Lot and His Daughters [reverse], c. 1496/1499. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Lot and His Daughters [reverse], c. 1496/1499

The Delivery of Israel Out of Egypt, 1820-1840. Creator: Samuel Colman
The Delivery of Israel Out of Egypt, 1820-1840

Punitio Malorum, from Allegories of the Christian Faith, from Christian and Profane Allegories.n.d

The Egyptians Crossing the Red Sea, from Das Buch Granatapfel, 1511

Conversion of Paul, ca. 1514. Creator: Hans Baldung
Conversion of Paul, ca. 1514

The Martyrdom of Saint Catherine of Alexandria. n. d. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Martyrdom of Saint Catherine of Alexandria.n.d

Four Avenging Angels, from the Apocalypse series. n. d. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Four Avenging Angels, from the Apocalypse series.n.d

The Opening of the Fifth and Sixth Seals, from the Apocalypse. n. d
The Opening of the Fifth and Sixth Seals, from the Apocalypse.n.d

The crossing of the red sea, Moses stands at the left pointing to the army being submerged, after Titian, 1589

Plate 21: The Angel of the Lord Vanquishing the Army of Sennacherib, from Th... ca
Plate 21: The Angel of the Lord Vanquishing the Army of Sennacherib, from The Battles of the Old Testament, ca. 1590-ca. 1610

The Israelites crossing the Red Sea, ca. 1740. Creator: Anton Maria Zanetti
The Israelites crossing the Red Sea, ca. 1740

Plate 40: the division of the elect from the reprobate, 1756. Creators: Bartolomeo Crivellari, Gabriel Soderling
Plate 40: the division of the elect from the reprobate, 1756

The Fall of Phaeton, 1545. Creator: Antonio Fantuzzi
The Fall of Phaeton, 1545

Fall of Antiochus From His Chariot, 18th century. 18th century
Fall of Antiochus From His Chariot, 18th century

Conversion of Saul, from Michelangelos fresco in the Pauline Chapel at the Vatican, ca. 1545-60

The Burning of Sodom (formerly The Destruction of Sodom ), 1843 and 1857
The Burning of Sodom (formerly " The Destruction of Sodom" ), 1843 and 1857

Study for The Destruction of Sodom, 1843. Creator: Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
Study for " The Destruction of Sodom", 1843

Saint Michael the Archangel, 1640s. Creator: Ignacio de Ries
Saint Michael the Archangel, 1640s

The Martyrdom of Saint Catherine. n. d. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Martyrdom of Saint Catherine.n.d

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"Divine Retribution: Unveiling the Wrath of a Higher Power" In Charles-Joseph Natoire's masterpiece, "The Rebuke of Adam and Eve, " we witness the consequences of their disobedience as divine retribution casts them out from paradise. The weight of their actions is palpable, reminding us that no one is exempt from facing the repercussions. Peter Lightfoot's haunting depiction in "So the Lord sent a pestilence upon Israel" showcases how divine wrath can manifest itself through plagues. As humanity strays further away from righteousness, this chilling reminder serves as a cautionary tale to seek redemption before it's too late. "Sodom and Gomorrah on Fire" captures an inferno fueled by divine justice. This fiery punishment reminds us that even cities built on sin cannot escape retribution when they cross moral boundaries. In the pre-restoration version of "The Death of Ananias, " we witness an act of divine judgment against deceit and hypocrisy within religious circles. It serves as a stark reminder that falsehoods will be exposed, and those who betray faith will face dire consequences. With biting satire, "Every Dog has his Day" portrays black devils amusing themselves with a white Negro driver. This artwork challenges societal norms while subtly hinting at karma – suggesting that those who perpetuate injustice may eventually face their own reckoning. Goya's powerful painting, "Justice and Divine Vengeance Pursuing Crime, " depicts two relentless forces pursuing evildoers. It emphasizes that wrongdoing will not go unpunished; justice will prevail in due time. Through vibrant lithography, we witness Lot and his family fleeing Sodom's destruction—an example where righteous individuals are spared amidst calamity—a testament to God’s mercy even during moments of retribution. "Nadab and Abihu offer unholy fire and die"—a biblical account illustrating how improper worship invites swift punishment from above—underscores the importance of reverence and obedience in divine matters.