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Esau Selling His Birthright to Jacob c.1620 Dutch School

Esau Selling His Birthright to Jacob c.1620 Durham University
Hagar and Ishmael in the Wilderness c.1630 Andrea Sacchi (1599–1661)

Hagar and Ishmael in the Wilderness c.1630 National Museum Wales, National Museum Cardiff
Moses with His Arms Supported by Aaron and Hur c.1840–1860 Thomas Brigstocke (1809–1881)

Moses with His Arms Supported by Aaron and Hur c.1840–1860 Aberystwyth University School of Art Museum and Galleries
David Carrying Goliath’s Head on His Sword (outer left wing of triptych), Samson Striding out of Gaza with the City Gates in His Hands... Dutch School

David Carrying Goliath’s Head on His Sword (outer left wing of triptych), Samson Striding out of Gaza with the City Gates in His Hands (outer right wing of triptych) York Museums Trust
Judith with the Head of Holofernes and Her Maidservant 1500/1559 Garofalo (c.1481–1559)

Judith with the Head of Holofernes and Her Maidservant 1500/1559 National Trust, Knole
Solomon and the Queen of Sheba Willem de Poorter (1608–c.1660)

Solomon and the Queen of Sheba Mount Edgcumbe House
David and Abigail 1650–1670 unknown artist

David and Abigail 1650–1670 University of Aberdeen
Stained Glass Design, Daniel 1900–1910 Frederick James Shields (1833–1911)

Stained Glass Design, Daniel 1900–1910 Bantock House and Park
The Disrobing (Despoiling) of Christ c.1922 Matthew Arnold Bracy Smith (1879–1959)

The Disrobing (Despoiling) of Christ c.1922 Scarborough Art Gallery
The Adoration of the Shepherds Paolo Veronese (1528–1588)

The Adoration of the Shepherds Mount Edgcumbe House
David and Saul (Jephtha and His Daughter) 1650–1670 unknown artist

David and Saul (Jephtha and His Daughter) 1650–1670 University of Aberdeen
Christ Stands before His Judges (centre panel of triptych), the Praying Joseph is Lowered into the Well: His Brothers Stand around (left... Dutch School

Christ Stands before His Judges (centre panel of triptych), the Praying Joseph is Lowered into the Well: His Brothers Stand around (left wing of triptych), Jonah is Thrown into the Sea: The Whale's Head Rises out of the Waves (right wing of triptych) York Museums Trust
Rebecca and Eleazar at the Well Francesco Solimena (1657–1747)

Rebecca and Eleazar at the Well York Museums Trust
The Judgement of Solomon Flemish School

The Judgement of Solomon York Museums Trust
Noah's Ark 1977 John Morley (b.1942)

Noah's Ark 1977 Arts Council Collection, Southbank Centre
Samson and Delilah 1642 Pieter Claesz. Soutman (c.1580–1657)

Samson and Delilah 1642 York Museums Trust
Icon of The Raising of Lazarus 14th C–15th C Byzantine School

Icon of The Raising of Lazarus 14th C–15th C The Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology
The Miracle of Saint Mark 1823 William Hilton (1786–1839)

The Miracle of Saint Mark 1823 Usher Gallery
Biblical Inscription 1700 unknown artist

Biblical Inscription 1700 University of Aberdeen
'O ye whales and all that move on the waters bless ye the Lord' 1899 Edward Arthur Fellowes Prynne (1854–1921)

'O ye whales and all that move on the waters bless ye the Lord' 1899 Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum