DESCRIPTION

Ten of the world's masterpieces have been selected for you to encounter the biblical narratives of Genesis 1 - 11 and a parable in the New Testament. Through the eyes and hands of the artists using different approaches, styles and techniques, you peek into their cultures and their understanding of the biblical stories.

Some notes have been provided on the background to Genesis, the artists' styles and techniques, in addition to our own interpretations sometimes in the form of poety, with the hope of deepening your appreciation of the biblical texts, the painters and their paintings. May the visual images and written words inspire you and enrich your faith.