Behold My Glory: Great Stories from the Bible and the Masterpieces They Have Inspired (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781104851941)

Behold My Glory: Great Stories From The Bible And The Masterpieces They Have Inspired is a book written by William Purcell. The book is a collection of stories from the Bible that have inspired some of the world's greatest works of art. It explores the biblical stories that have been depicted in paintings, sculptures, and other forms of art throughout history. The book covers stories from both the Old and New Testaments, such as Adam and Eve, Noah's Ark, the Ten Commandments, the birth of Jesus, and the crucifixion. Each story is accompanied by an analysis of the artwork that it has inspired, including works by artists such as Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Rembrandt. The book also includes full-color illustrations of the artworks discussed. Behold My Glory is a fascinating exploration of the intersection of art and religion, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of art or the Bible.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Purcell
ISBN-10: 1104851946
ISBN-13: 9781104851941
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/23/2009
Pages: 226
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d