2 Maccabees19 artworks

Art for 2 Maccabees

Historic Christian art depicting scenes from 2 Maccabees, grouped chapter-by-chapter.

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Chapter 1

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Vivian Bible, 2 Maccabees 1 (folio 660)

Master C. (Vivian Bible illuminator) · 845

Chapter 2

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Vivian Bible, 2 Maccabees 2 (folio 661)

Master C. (Vivian Bible illuminator) · 845

Chapter 3

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The Temple Treasure Protected from Heliodorus

Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld · 1860

The Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple

Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino · 1512

Heliodorus Is Cast Down

Gustave Doré · 1866

Chapter 4

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Vivian Bible, 2 Maccabees 4 (folio 662)

Master C. (Vivian Bible illuminator) · 845

Chapter 5

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The Army Appears in the Heavens

Gustave Doré · 1866

Chapter 6

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The Martyrdom of Eleazar the Scribe

Gustave Doré · 1866

Chapter 7

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Martyrdom of the Seven Brothers and Their Mother

Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld · 1860

The Courage of a Mother

Gustave Doré · 1866

Chapter 8

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Vivian Bible, 2 Maccabees 8 (folio 665)

Master C. (Vivian Bible illuminator) · 845

Chapter 9

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The Punishment of Antiochus

Gustave Doré · 1866

Chapter 10

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Vivian Bible, 2 Maccabees 10 (folio 666)

Master C. (Vivian Bible illuminator) · 845

Chapter 11

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An Angel of the Lord Leads Israel against the Enemy

Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld · 1860

The Angel Is Sent to Deliver Israel

Gustave Doré · 1866

Chapter 12

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Vivian Bible, 2 Maccabees 12 (folio 667)

Master C. (Vivian Bible illuminator) · 845

Chapter 13

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Vivian Bible, 2 Maccabees 14 (folio 668)

Master C. (Vivian Bible illuminator) · 845

Chapter 14

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Vivian Bible, 2 Maccabees 14 (folio 668)

Master C. (Vivian Bible illuminator) · 845

Chapter 15

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Judas Maccabeus's Vision

Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld · 1860