Biblical Stories
Stories from the Bible, a sacred book for Christians and Jews, often shown in art.
What is it?
Biblical stories are narratives from the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. They include tales of creation, heroes, prophets, and Jesus. Artists have painted these stories for centuries to teach and inspire. The story of Judith is from the Old Testament (Apocrypha). It tells how a widow saved her city by killing the Assyrian general Holofernes.
Why it matters
Biblical stories have influenced Western art, literature, and culture deeply. Understanding them helps you understand many artworks and references in museums.
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圣经故事
来自圣经的故事，基督教和犹太教的神圣书籍，经常在艺术中表现。
这是什么？
圣经故事是圣经旧约和新约中的叙述。它们包括创造、英雄、先知和耶稣的故事。几个世纪以来，艺术家们绘制这些故事来教导和启发。犹滴的故事来自旧约（次经）。它讲述了一位寡妇通过杀死亚述将军霍罗芬斯拯救她的城市的故事。
为什么重要
圣经故事深刻影响了西方艺术、文学和文化。理解它们有助于你理解博物馆中的许多艺术品和引用。
你在哪里见过它
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