Shem Collection

Adam and Eve family tree, 18th century C013 / 7820
Adam and Eve family tree. 18th-century depiction of the family tree of Adam and Eve, the first humans according to the Judeo-Christian biblical tradition of Genesis

Three Sons of Noah, 12th century (stained glass)
PC84868 Three Sons of Noah, 12th century (stained glass) by English School, (12th century); Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, UK; English, out of copyright

N. A. L 2334 fol. 10v Noahs Ark, from De Tours Pentateuch (vellum)
REV130934 N.A.L 2334 fol.10v Noahs Ark, from De Tours Pentateuch (vellum) by French School, (7th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Entry of the Animals into Noahs Ark (oil on panel)
3742543 The Entry of the Animals into Noahs Ark (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Jan the Younger (1601-78); 60x90 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Drunkenness of Noah, c. 1483-95 (hand-coloured woodcut)
1067031 The Drunkenness of Noah, c.1483-95 (hand-coloured woodcut) by Unknown Artist, (15th century); 14.3x22.4 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Noah and his three sons, Shem)

Methuselah instructeth Shem (colour litho)
6006382 Methuselah instructeth Shem (colour litho) by Fancher, Louis (1884-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Methuselah instructeth Shem)

Drunkenness of Noah: Shem and Japheth cover the naked body of Noah, who lies in a tent, a male figure at far right points to Noah

The Entry of the Animals into Noahs Ark, 1613 (oil on panel)
3077085 The Entry of the Animals into Noahs Ark, 1613 (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Jan the Elder (1568-1625); 54.6x83.8 cm; J

Probable Settlement of the Descendants of Noah (steel engraving)
A creased and stained steel engraving of a map which shows The Countries of the Ancient World Exhibiting the Probable Settlement of the Descendants of Noaha, from A System of Geography

Noah family tree, 18th century C013 / 7821
Noah family tree. 18th-century depiction of the family tree of Noah according to the Judeo-Christian biblical tradition of Genesis

Illustration of Noah and his three sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth constructing the Ark as his wife calls chosen animals using shofar

Drunkenness Noah Shem Japheth cover naked body
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The Drunkenness of Noah (oil on canvas)
XIR409299 The Drunkenness of Noah (oil on canvas) by Traversi, Gaspare (1732-69); 76x101 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Pau, France; (add.info.: L Ivresse de Noe; ); Italian, out of copyright

Noahs Family (oil on canvas)
XIR26276 Noahs Family (oil on canvas) by Cornelisz. van Haarlem, Cornelis (1562-1638); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Quimper, France; Dutch, out of copyright

The Drunkenness of Noah, 1356-67 (fresco)
XAL249245 The Drunkenness of Noah, 1356-67 (fresco) by Bartolo di Fredi, also Manfredi de Battilori (1330-1410); Collegiata, San Gimignano, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Leaving the Ark, 1356-67 (fresco)
XAL249244 Leaving the Ark, 1356-67 (fresco) by Bartolo di Fredi, also Manfredi de Battilori (1330-1410); Collegiata, San Gimignano, Italy; (add.info.: sortie de l arche de Noe; ); Italian

The Building of the Ark from the High Altar of St. Peters in Hamburg, the Grabower Altar
XKH145275 The Building of the Ark from the High Altar of St. Peters in Hamburg, the Grabower Altar, 1383 (tempera on panel) by Master Bertram of Minden (c.1345-c.1415); Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

KEDUSHAT LEVI, 1919. Title page of Kedushat Levi, a book containing teachings by and about the Rabbi, Baal Shem Tov, printed in 1919

PTOLEMAIC WORLD MAP, 1493. Ptolemaic world map, including depictions of Noahs sons, Japhet, Shem and Ham, progenitors of the human race in Judeo-Christian tradition

OLD TESTAMENT: NOAH. Covered by his sons Shem and Japheth, Noah curses the family of his younger son Ham who had seen Noahs nakedness (Genesis 9: 22-25). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

PTOLEMAIC WORLD MAP, 1493. Ptolemaic world map, including depictions of Noahs sons, Japhet, Shem and Ham, progenitors of the human race in Judeo-Christian tradition

Shem is Cursed by Noah
Shem, Noahs eldest son, sees his father in an indecent posture and mocks him, for which he receives his fathers curse

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"Shem: A Tale of Noah's Sons and the Ark" Intricately woven within the tapestry of ancient history, Shem emerges as one of the pivotal figures in the biblical narrative. As one of the three sons of Noah, he played a crucial role in shaping humanity's destiny. From vibrant stained glass windows depicting the 12th century to delicate vellum illustrations found in N. A. L 2334 fol. 10v, Shem's story unfolds before our eyes. We witness his unwavering commitment alongside his brothers, Ham and Japheth, as they construct Noah's Ark under divine guidance. The oil paintings portraying "The Entry of Animals into Noah's Ark" transport us back to that fateful moment when creatures great and small sought refuge within its sturdy walls, and is here that we see Shem diligently assisting his father while his wife calls upon chosen animals using a shofar. Yet not all moments are filled with triumph; there lies an episode where human frailty surfaces. The hand-coloured woodcut titled "The Drunkenness of Noah" reveals a vulnerable side to this righteous man. In this scene from c. 1483-95, we witness Shem and Japheth covering their father's naked body with utmost respect and love. Methuselah himself imparts wisdom upon Shem through a captivating colour lithograph aptly named "Methuselah instructeth Shem. " This encounter serves as a testament to Shem's thirst for knowledge and desire to honor his lineage. As time passes by, steel engravings depict what could be considered as the probable settlement areas for descendants of Noah after surviving the Great Flood. These images offer glimpses into how generations flourished under Shem’s guidance.