Prophets and Sibyls, Stories of St Bridget, by Lotto Lorenzo, 1524, 16th Century, fresco. Italy: Lombardy: Bergamo: Trescore: Suardi Oratory. Whole artwork. Prophets Sibyls Stories of St Bridget yellow green blue

Tondo of Prophet, by Altichiero da Zevio, 1372 - 1379, 14th Century, fresco. Italy, Veneto, Padua, Basilica del Santo, San Giorgio Chapel. Detail. Prophet tondo ellipse quatrefoiled decoration sheet inscription halo: aureole decoration pattern bar tracery gray white black yellow green cartouche gold.

Prophet, by Unknown artist, 15th Century, fresco. Italy: Lombardy: Varese: Santo Stefano church: sottarchi. Detail. Intrados prophet bust headgear/headdress

Prophets and Sibyls and Stories of St Catherine of Alexandria and of Magdalene, by Lotto Lorenzo, 1524, 16th Century, fresco. Italy: Lombardy: Bergamo: Trescore: Suardi Oratory. Whole artwork. Prophets and Sibyls stories St Catherine of Alexandria Magdalene

Psalter with weekday holiday day Hymns according to the Roman Curia tradition, by Anonymous Sienese painter, 15th Century, illuminated manuscript. Italy, Tuscany, Siena, Osservanza basilica. Detail. Prophet- illuminated page verses psalms prayer incipit: beginning initial letter square beard man prophet halo: aureole scroll plant volutes rinceaux blue yellow green red black white.

The Prophet Sophonias, by Lotto Lorenzo, 1524, 16th Century, fresco. Italy: Lombardy: Bergamo: Trescore: Suardi Oratory. Detail. The Prophet Sophonias red yellow beard moustache

On a late Friday afternoon, Lamu men and boys in traditional Islamic dress gather to pray at Lamus Islamic graveyard before setting out in procession to celebrate Maulidi, the Prophet Mohameds birthday. This is a major event in Lamu and attracts pilgrims from all over East Africa and sometimes farther afield.

The Majesty, by Martini Simone, 1313 - 1315, 14th Century, fresco. Italy, Tuscany, Siena, Palazzo Pubblico, Sala del Mappamondo. Detail. Face of an apostle: prophet (on the right side of the throne) halo: aureole shell rays grey white beard red gold.

Decoration of Sacristy of St Mark of Angels and the Prophet Isaiah, by Melozzo degli Ambrogi known as Melozzo da Forli, 1480, 15th Century, fresco. Italy, Marche, Loreto, Ancona, Santa Casa Basilica. Detail. Face foreground Prophet Isaiah decoration angels key patterns inscription white gray yellow red beige green blue light blue: azure gold.

The Prophet Ezekiel, by Lotto Lorenzo, 1524, 16th Century, fresco. Italy: Lombardy: Bergamo: Trescore: Suardi Oratory. Detail. Prophet Ezekiel beard yellow red cloak/mantle

Coronation of the Virgin with Sts John the Baptist, Peter and Paul, by Girolamo del Pacchia, 1513, 16th Century, oil on panel. Italy: Tuscany: Siena: Santo Spirito Church. Whole artwork. Coronation/crowing Virgin Mary crown Jesus Christ cloud saints angels musicians apostles/prophets

The Prophet Habakkuk, by Lotto Lorenzo, 1524, 16th Century, fresco. Italy: Lombardy: Bergamo: Trescore: Suardi Oratory. Detail. Prophet Habakkuk round yellow brown cartouche old man beard

The Prophet Isaiah, by Lotto Lorenzo, 1524, 16th Century, fresco. Italy: Lombardy: Bergamo: Trescore: Suardi Oratory. Detail. Prophet Isaiah light blue/azure green red beard cloak/mantle book

Commentary of the Book of the Apocalypse by St John and the Book of the Prophet Daniel, by Unknown, 11th Century, miniature codex. Italy, Piemonte, Turin, University National Library. Open volume. book. Left of sunlight-clad woman with her feet resting on the moon and her head crowned by ten stars, a red dragon. drake tries to devour her son while the angels shut him into Hell. Cc. 131 v.- 132 r. Angel.

Polyptych of St Catherine, by Martini Simone, 1320, 14th Century, tempera on panel. Italy: Tuscany: Pisa: National Museum of San Matteo. Whole artwork. Polyptych cuspidate panels cusps row of saints women men st Mary Magdalene st Dominic evangelist Madonna Child Jesus/Baby Jesus/Christ Child st John the Baptist st Catherine of Alexandria prophets golden background

On a late Friday afternoon, Lamu men and boys in traditional Islamic dress gather to pray at Lamus Islamic graveyard before setting out in procession to celebrate Maulidi, the Prophet Mohameds birthday. This is a major event in Lamu and attracts pilgrims from all over East Africa and sometimes farther afield.

The Vision of St John the Evangelist, the Evangelists and the Doctors of the Church, by Allegri Antonio known as Correggio, 1520 - 1524, 16th Century, fresco. Italy, Emilia Romagna, Parma, San Giovanni Evangelista church, dome. Detail. Prophet Henoch face profile beard hand monochrome.

The Eternal Father Appears to Moses, by Robusti Jacopo known as Tintoretto, 1577, 16th Century, fresco. Italy, Veneto, Venice, Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Upper Hall. Whole artwork. Tondo ceiling gilded carved wooden frame God the Father old man white beard hands folded rays of light man Moses prophet clothes: dress cloak: mantle drapery: draping.

The Majesty, by Martini Simone, 1313 - 1315, 14th Century, fresco. Italy, Tuscany, Siena, Palazzo Pubblico, Sala del Mappamondo. Detail. Tondo with the figure of a prophet (not identified). Sheet inscription halo: aureole beard gold-background green red white black brown hues: shades.

On a late Friday afternoon, Lamu men and boys in traditional Islamic dress set out in procession to celebrate Maulidi, the Prophet Mohameds birthday. They dance and sing with religious fervour along the waterfront street before concluding their celebrations at the Riyadha Mosque. Maulidi is a joyous event in Lamu and attracts pilgrims from all over East Africa and sometimes farther afield.

Pieta with St Catherine of Alexandria, the Prophets Elijah and Elisha and Gabriele Quintiano, by Campi Bernardino, Campi Bernardino, 1574, 16th Century, oil on canvas. Italy, Lombardy, Milan, Brera Art Gallery. Whole artwork. Pieta Deposition Virgin Mary Madonna Dead Jesus Christ.

On a late Friday afternoon, Lamu men and boys in traditional Islamic dress set out in procession to celebrate Maulidi, the Prophet Mohameds birthday. They dance and sing with religious fervour along the waterfront street before concluding their celebrations at the Riyadha Mosque. Maulidi is a joyous event in Lamu and attracts pilgrims from all over East Africa and sometimes farther afield.

Elijah, Old Testament prophet, rebuking Ahab for forsaking the Lord for the god Baal. "Bible" I Kings 18. Mid-19th century chromolithograph

Saul before Samuel and the Prophets 1812 Oil on Canvas Benjamin West 1738-1820 American The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, California

Malyshev, N.T. (19th century) Museum of Fine Arts Academy, St. Petersburg 1879 33x61,5 Oil on cardboard Russian of 19th cen. Russia Bible

On a late Friday afternoon, Lamu men and boys in traditional Islamic dress set out in procession to celebrate Maulidi, the Prophet Mohameds birthday. They dance and sing with religious fervour along the waterfront street before concluding their celebrations at the Riyadha Mosque. Maulidi is a joyous event in Lamu and attracts pilgrims from all over East Africa and sometimes farther afield.

The Prophet Daniel, by Lotto Lorenzo, 1524, 16th Century, fresco. Italy: Lombardy: Bergamo: Trescore: Suardi Oratory. Detail. The Prophet Daniel red mantle/cloak yellow

The Majesty, by Martini Simone, 1313 - 1315, 14th Century, fresco. Italy, Tuscany, Siena, Palazzo Pubblico, Sala del Mappamondo. Detail. Face of an apostle: prophet on the left side of the throne decoration halo: aureole stylized flower.

Joseph is Thrown Into the Well (Top) Jonah is Swallowed by the Whale (Bottom) Ca. 1360 Artist Unknown Illuminatd manuscript Hessisches Landesmuseum, Darmstadt, Germany

The Majesty, by Martini Simone, 1313 - 1315, 14th Century, fresco. Italy, Tuscany, Siena, Palazzo Pubblico, Sala del Mappamondo. Detail. Tondo with figure of a Prophet (not identified) sheet inscription halo: aureole leaves volutes red green yellow gold.

On a late Friday afternoon, Lamu men and boys in traditional Islamic dress set out in procession to celebrate Maulidi, the Prophet Mohameds birthday. They dance and sing with religious fervour along the waterfront street before concluding their celebrations at the Riyadha Mosque. Maulidi is a joyous event in Lamu and attracts pilgrims from all over East Africa and sometimes farther afield.

The Prophet Habakkuk, by Lotto Lorenzo, 1524, 16th Century, fresco. Italy: Lombardy: Bergamo: Trescore: Suardi Oratory. Detail. Prophet Habakkuk yellow beard

Prophet, by Robusti Jacopo known as Tintoretto, 1566, 16th Century, fresco. Italy, Veneto, Venice, Scuola Grande di San Rocco. Whole artwork. Niche two Corinthian columns decorated cylindrical plinth fresco with a trompe l'oeil niche prophet standing in profile iconography of the old wise man.

The Majesty, by Martini Simone, 1313 - 1315, 14th Century, fresco. Italy, Tuscany, Siena, Palazzo Pubblico, Sala del Mappamondo. Detail. Tondo with the figure of a young prophet (not identified) volutes decoration leaves sheet inscription halo: aureole gold-background mantle: cloak headdress: headgear green red white black yellow.

The Maesta, front, by Duccio di Buoninsegna, 1308 - 1311, 14th Century, tempera on panel. Italy. Tuscany. Siena. Cathedral. Verso, lower fascia, fourth panel below. Agony in the Garden, detail of the apostles/prophets asleep.

Illustration of Jesus standing on altar in the synagogue in Nazareth, an attendant handing him the scroll of the prophet Isaiah, Gospel of Luke

Judgment of King Solomon by Frans Francken the Younger, oil on copper, 1581-1642, Russia, Sevastopol, M. Kroshitsky Art Museum,

Carmine Altarpiece, by Lorenzetti Pietro, 1329, 14th Century, tempera on panel transferred to canvas. Italy, Tuscany, Siena, National Gallery of Art. Detail of the central compartment depicting Madonna and Child enthroned between St Nicholas of Bari, Prophet Elijah and four angels..

The Majesty, by Martini Simone, 1313 - 1315, 14th Century, fresco. Italy, Tuscany, Siena, Palazzo Pubblico, Sala del Mappamondo. Detail. Face of an apostle: prophet (Thaddeus) on the left side of the throne beard decorated halo: aureole blue gold brown.

On a late Friday afternoon, Lamu men and boys in traditional Islamic dress sing before joining a procession to celebrate Maulidi, the Prophet Mohameds birthday. Tambourines are played in mosques on the island but they are seldom used in Islamic culture elsewhere. Maulidi is a major event in Lamu attracting pilgrims from all over East Africa and sometimes farther afield.

Prophecia Moysi (Personification of the Synagogue) ca. 1490-1500 Artist Unknown Woodcut print Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France

The Vision of Ezekiel, by Robusti Jacopo known as Tintoretto, 1577, 16th Century, fresco. Italy, Veneto, Venice, Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Upper Hall. Whole artwork. Ceiling oval composition gilded carved wooden frame Ezekiel prophet old man clothes: dress drapery: draping vision divine light God the Father men bodies bones skulls chiaroscuro.

Jeremiah, by Donato di Niccolo di Betto Bardi known as Donatello, 1425 - 1435, 15th Century, marble, full relief. Italy: Tuscany: Florence: Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore Museum. Whole artwork. Statue prophet Jeremiah man robe/dress drapery

Crucifix, by Guglielmo, 1138, 12th Century, canvas. Italy, Liguria, Sarzana, La Spezia, Cathedral. Whole artwork. Cross Crucifix Crucifixion Jesus Christ loincloth naked sentence sacrifice martyrdom episodes life of Christ Madonna Holy Virgin Mary mother Kiss of Judah three Maries at the Sepulcher Meeting on the Way to Golgo.

Elijah and the Angel, by Cavallucci Antonio, 18th Century, canvas. Italy, Lazio, Rome, Santi Silvestro e Martino ai Monti Basilica. Whole artwork. Old man beard Elijah: Elias mantle: cloak prophet angel putto young man: boy view landscape sea cloud white pink light blue: azure.

Polyptych, by Master of San Torpe, 1295 - 1335, 14th Century, tempera on board. Italy, Tuscany, Pisa, San Matteo National Museum. Detail. Polyptych St Paul prophet cusp beard drapery: draping mantle: cloak Gothic gold-background sword red gold blue light blue: azure.

Elisha and the Shumanite Woman (Detail) 1664 Gerbrand van den Eeckhout (1621-1674/Dutch) Oil on canvas Szepmuveszeti Museum, Budapest, Hungary

Carmine Altarpiece, by Lorenzetti Pietro, 1329, 14th Century, tempera on panel transferred to canvas. Italy: Tuscany: Siena: National Gallery of Art. Detail. Central compartment Madonna throne Child Jesus/Baby Jesus/Christ Child St.Nicholas of Bari Prophet Elijah/Elias four angels crown gold blue red crosier/pastoral staff tissue mantle/cloak

Psalter with night and day holiday Hymns according to the Roman Curia tradition, by Anonymous Sienese painter, 15th Century, illuminated manuscript. Italy, Tuscany, Siena, Osservanza basilica. Detail. Illuminated page with a Prophet verses psalms prayer incipit: beginning initial letter square man prophet halo: aureole plant volutes rinceaux blue yellow green red black white.

The Prophet Micheas, by Lotto Lorenzo, 1524, 16th Century, fresco. Italy: Lombardy: Bergamo: Trescore: Suardi Oratory. Detail. Prophet Micheas blue yellow green red cloak/mantle beard

The Majesty, by Martini Simone, 1313 - 1315, 14th Century, fresco. Italy, Tuscany, Siena, Palazzo Pubblico, Sala del Mappamondo. Detail. Face of an apostle: prophet (on the right side of the throne) rays halo: aureole brown beard red gold.

Tondo of Prophet, by Altichiero da Zevio, 1372 - 1379, 14th Century, fresco. Italy, Veneto, Padua, Basilica del Santo, San Giorgio Chapel. Detail. Prophet tondo ellipse quatrefoiled decoration sheet inscription halo: aureole decoration pattern bar tracery gray white black yellow green.

Military Parade at Campo di Marte, by Duccio di Buoninsegna, 1308 - 1311, 14th Century, tempera on panel, with gold ground. Italy. Tuscany. Siena. Cathedral. Front, crown cusp/spire, third panel from the left. Detail of The Miraculous Arrival of the Apostles to the House of Virgin Mary. Group of men, the apostles/prophets are gathered at the foot of the bed of the Virgin.

Micah the Moreshtite prophet telling the Israelites "For, behold, the Lord cometh forth ... and will come down, and tread upon the high places of the earth." Bible" Micah I:3. Illustration by Gustave Dore 1865-1866. Wood engraving

The Majesty, by Martini Simone, 1313 - 1315, 14th Century, fresco. Italy, Tuscany, Siena, Palazzo Pubblico, Sala del Mappamondo. Detail. Figures of St John the Evangelist, St Barbara, three apostles: prophets (including James the Less) and an angel on the left side of the throne halos: aureoles light blue: azure gold brown hues: shades.

In the late afternoon, Lamu men in traditional Islamic dress gather to dance and sing in the square outside the Riyadha Mosque to celebrate Maulidi, the Prophet Mohameds birthday. This is a major event in Lamu and attracts pilgrims from all over East Africa and sometimes farther afield.

The Transfiguration, by Sacchis Giovanni Antonio de known as il Pordenone, 1510 - 1512, 16th Century, tempera on panel. Italy, Lombardy, Milan, Brera Art Gallery. Whole artwork. Jesus Christ dress: garment old prophets, Moses, horns Elijah beard mantles: cloaks drapery: draping Apostles: Disciples Peter James John fright wonder white red green blue pink.

Prophet, by Robusti Jacopo known as Tintoretto, 1566, 16th Century, fresco. Italy, Veneto, Venice, Scuola Grande di San Rocco. Whole artwork. Niche two Corinthian columns with decorated cylindrical plinth fresco with a trompe l'oeil niche standing prophet in profile iconography of the old wise man.

Psalter with weekday holiday day Hymns according to the Roman Curia tradition, by Anonymous Sienese painter, 15th Century, illuminated manuscript. Italy, Tuscany, Siena, Osservanza basilica. Detail. Prophet- illuminated page verses psalms prayer incipit: beginning initial letter square beard man prophet halo: aureole scroll plant volutes rinceaux blue yellow green red black white.

The Majesty, by Martini Simone, 1313 - 1315, 14th Century, fresco. Italy, Tuscany, Siena, Palazzo Pubblico, Sala del Mappamondo. Detail. Tondo with Isaiah prophet sheet inscription geometric decoration beard halo: aureole white black red green.

The Prophet David, by Lotto Lorenzo, 1524, 16th Century, fresco. Italy: Lombardy: Bergamo: Trescore: Suardi Oratory. Detail. Prophet David blue yellow red

Illustration of Mary and Joseph in temple, Simeon holding and blessing infant Messiah, Anna kneeling and giving thanks to God, Gospel of Luke

On a late Friday afternoon, Lamu men and boys in traditional Islamic dress set out in procession to celebrate Maulidi, the Prophet Mohameds birthday. They dance and sing with religious fervour along the waterfront street before concluding their celebrations at the Riyadha Mosque. Maulidi is a joyous event in Lamu and attracts pilgrims from all over East Africa and sometimes farther afield.

Russian icon with prophets Jonah and Habakkuk by unknown painter, tempera on panel, 16th century, Russia, Kirillov, Ferapontov Monastery

The Majesty, by Martini Simone, 1313 - 1315, 14th Century, fresco. Italy, Tuscany, Siena, Palazzo Pubblico, Sala del Mappamondo. Detail. Face of an apostle: prophet on the left side of the throne gold beard.

The Prophet Jeremiah, by Lotto Lorenzo, 1524, 16th Century, fresco. Italy: Lombardy: Bergamo: Trescore: Suardi Oratory. Detail. Prophet Jeremiah green yellow white beard

Russian icon with prophets Micah and Zechariah by unknown painter, tempera on panel, 16th century, Russia, Kirillov, Ferapontov Monastery,

David's farewell to Jonathan by Rembrandt van Rhijn, oil on wood, 1642, 1606-1669, Russia, Moscow, State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, 73x61, 5

The Majesty, by Martini Simone, 1313 - 1315, 14th Century, fresco. Italy, Tuscany, Siena, Palazzo Pubblico, Sala del Mappamondo. Detail. Face of the apostle: prophet Andrew (on the right side of the throne) beard hairstyle halo: aureole rays white black grey gold.

The Maesta, front, by Duccio di Buoninsegna, 1308 - 1311, 14th Century, tempera on panel. Italy. Tuscany. Siena. Cathedral. Verso, lower fascia, fourth panel below. Agony in the Garden detail of Jesus instructing three apostles/prophets in the center, colored coats/mantles in the gold-background.

Prophet Malachi c. 1305-1313 Fresco Giotto di Bondone (c. 1266-1337/Florentine) Arena Chapel, Cappella degli Scrovegni, Padua, Italy

The Pillar of Fire, by Robusti Jacopo known as Tintoretto, 1577, 16th Century, fresco. Italy, Veneto, Venice, Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Upper Hall. Whole artwork. Ceiling tondo Israelites people men prophet guide clothes: dress drapery: draping sky bright light clouds fire orange pink.

The Majesty, by Martini Simone, 1313 - 1315, 14th Century, fresco. Italy, Tuscany, Siena, Palazzo Pubblico, Sala del Mappamondo. Detail. Figures of St Paul, an angel and an apostle: prophet (Thaddeus) (on the left side of the throne) blue gold halos: aureoles.