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The canonised Noah. Lithograph by J.G. Schreiner, c. 1840.

Noah's clan make their sacrifice and God responds with a rainbow. Colour etching by E. Kirkall after Bishop after P. Caliari, il Veronese.

A bird flying over waves of the sea; representing the dove sent by Noah. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1968.

People and animals entering Noah's ark, transposed into a 16th century Dutch landscape. Engraving by A.J. Landerseel.

Christ tells an apostle how a mustard seed grows into a tree. Etching.

God creates the birds and fish. Line engraving by Elias van den Bosche.

Rizpah protecting the bodies of her murdered sons Armoni and Mephibosheth. Watercolour after J.M.W. Turner.

A prophet points to a cross which is leaking water; representing faith, the 'fountain of life'. Etching by C. Murer after himself, c. 1600-1614.

Noah's entourage comes down from Mount Ararat; Noah makes a sacrifice. Etching by N.C. Goodnight.

Noah and his companions follow the animals into the Ark. Etching.

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Noah's clan make their sacrifice and God responds with a rainbow. Colour etching by E. Kirkall after Bishop after P. Caliari, il Veronese.

Christ tells an apostle how a mustard seed grows into a tree. Etching.

People and animals entering Noah's ark, transposed into a 16th century Dutch landscape. Engraving by A.J. Landerseel.

Noah and his companions follow the animals into the Ark. Etching.

Rizpah protecting the bodies of her murdered sons Armoni and Mephibosheth. Watercolour after J.M.W. Turner.