Resources on Erhard Altdorfer

The Vision and Call of Isaiah

Erhard Altdorfer | Pitts Theology Library

Artwork

This image of a woodcut by Erhard Altdorfer (d. 1561) features Isaiah's vision and call (Isaiah 6:1-10).

Isaiah 6:1-10

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Vision, Calling, Seraphim, Temple

David and Bathsheba

Erhard Altdorfer | Pitts Theology Library

Artwork

David looks out his palace window and see Bathsheba bathing (2 Samuel 11:2). This and other woodcuts in this 1533 Bible are the work of the German artist, Erhard Altdorfer (d. 1561).

2 Samuel 11:2

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Bathsheba, David

The Death of Absalom

Erhard Altdorfer | Pitts Theology Library

Artwork

Joab kills Absalom while it is hanging from a tree by his hair. This and other woodcuts in this 1533 Bible are the work of the German artist, Erhard Altdorfer (d. 1561)

2 Samuel 18:9-15

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Joab, Absalom

Noah’s Ark and the Flood

Erhard Altdorfer | Pitts Theology Library

Artwork

In Erhard Altdorfer's illustration of Genesis 8:6-12, the ark floats safely above those destroyed in the flood, and a dove signals that the water is receding by bringing back an olive branch.

Genesis 8:6-12

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Noah's Ark, Flood, Dove, Olive-tree

The Altar of Sacrifice

Erhard Altdorfer | Pitts Theology Library

Artwork

Erhard Altdorfer's print features the altar of sacrifice with horns and poles for carrying as described in Exodus 25. A basin and implements for the sacrifice are shown as well.

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Altar, Horns, Staves (long Poles), Gold

Joseph Interprets Pharaoh’s Dream

Erhard Altdorfer | Pitts Theology Library

Artwork

Joseph interprets the dream of the pharaoh and foretells seven abundant years followed by seven bad years, in this woodcut by Erhard Altdorfer based on Genesis 41.

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Joseph, Interpretation Of Dreams, Pharaoh

Samuel Anoints Saul

Erhard Altdorfer | Pitts Theology Library

Artwork

This woodcut by Erhard Altdorfer is a depiction of 1 Samuel 10; Samuel goes outside the city gates and anoints Saul as king with a pitcher of olive oil while high officials witness the event.

1 Samuel 10

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Samuel, Saul, Anoint, King

The Woman and the Seven-Headed Dragon

Erhard Altdorfer | Pitts Theology Library

Artwork

This print by Erhard Altdorfer features a woman who appears in heaven clothed with the sun and the moon at her feet with a crown of stars, the scene described in Revelation 12.

Revelation 12

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Vision, Woman, Dragon

The Court of the Tabernacle

Erhard Altdorfer | Pitts Theology Library

Artwork

This print by Erhard Altdorfer features the interior of the Court of the Tabernacle with the outer wall, all described in Exodus 27 and 30. Inside is the water basin for ritual purification and the altar.

Exodus 27

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Court, Tabernacle, Engraving

Aaron Dressed in Sacred Garments

Erhard Altdorfer | Pitts Theology Library

Artwork

An image by Erhard Altdorfer features Aaron dressed in the priestly garments as stipulated in Exodus 28, including a breast piece, epod, sash, robe, turban and a tunic.

Exodus 28

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Priest, Aaron, Garment

Samson, the Jawbone of an Ass, and the Foxes

Erhard Altdorfer | Pitts Theology Library

Artwork

This print by Erhard Altdorfer features scenes from Judges 15; Samson sets fire to the grain of the Philistines by tying two foxes together with fire and kills the Philistines with the jaw of an ass....

Judges 15

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Samson, Jaw-bone, Ass, Fox

The Death of Eli

Erhard Altdorfer | Pitts Theology Library

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An image by Erhard Altdorfer from 1 Samuel 4 features a Benjamite soldier comes with news of the war. Eli, an old man, is sitting by the side of the road. When he hears the news,...

1 Samuel 4

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Eli, Death, War, Judge

Saul’s Suicide

Erhard Altdorfer | Pitts Theology Library

Artwork

Capturing 1 Samuel 31, this woodcut by Erhard Altdorfer shows the bodyguard wielding a sword to kill Saul. On either side, the Philistine king is shown the crown of Saul and soldiers cut off Saul's head.

1 Samuel 31

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Saul, Death, Philistines

The Brass Pillars Named Jachin and Boaz

Erhard Altdorfer | Pitts Theology Library

Artwork

Solomon casts two bronze pillars for the temple, the tops decorated with pomegranate and lilies, and names them Jachin and Boaz in 1 Kings 7. Erhard Altdorfer visualizes the pillars in this woodcut.

1 Kings 7

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Solomon, Bronze, Pillars, Jachin And Boaz

The Old and New Covenant

Erhard Altdorfer | Pitts Theology Library

Artwork

This historiated print by German artist Erhard Altdorfer features the old and new covenant. It is based on Lucas Cranach the Elder’s painting, “Law and Gospel”.

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Works, Covenant Of, Law, Grace, Covenant

The Sixth Seal: The Stars Fall upon the Earth

Erhard Altdorfer | Pitts Theology Library

Artwork

This print by Erhard Altdorfer features the sixth seal being opened, the sun turning black, the moon shining, the stars falling from the sky, and kings and men hiding in caves.

Revelation 6:12-14

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Vision, Seal

Fire Falls upon the Earth

Erhard Altdorfer | Pitts Theology Library

Artwork

This print by Erhard Altdorfer features the first angel blowing his trumpet and blood and fire falling from the sky burning trees and the earth, the scene described in Revelation 8.

Revelation 8

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Vision, Trumpet, Blood, Fire

The Burning Mountain Is Cast into the Sea

Erhard Altdorfer | Pitts Theology Library

Artwork

This print by Erhard Altdorfer features the second angel from Revelation 8 blowing his trumpet and a burning mountain falling into the sea burning ships and killing one third of all living creatures.

Revelation 8

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Vision, Angel, Trumpets

The Star Wormwood Falls from Heaven

Erhard Altdorfer | Pitts Theology Library

Artwork

This print by German artist Erhard Altdorfer features the third angel blowing his trumpet and the star named Wormwood falling from heaven into the rivers, killing many, a scene from Revelation 8.

Revelation 8

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Vision, Angel, Trumpet, Wormwood

The Angel Crying Woe

Erhard Altdorfer | Pitts Theology Library

Artwork

This print by Erhard Altdorfer features the fourth angel from Revelation 8 blowing his trumpet and one third of the sun, the moon, and the stars being struck, and the earth being darkened.

Revelation 8

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Vision, Angel, Trumpet