Title

'Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out', c1840. Creator: George Presbury.

Caption

'Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out', c1840. Biblical scene, from Matthew 25: 8, The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins: 'And the foolish said to the wise, 'Give us of your oil, for our lamps are gone out'.' The five virgins who are prepared for the bridegroom's arrival are rewarded, while the five who are not prepared are disowned. Engraving after a painting of the 17th century.

Date

1840

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector

Reference

HRM19F34_489

Model release

NA

Property release

NA

License type

Rights managed

Available size

61,8Mb (4,4Mb) / 18,4in x 13,0in / 5528 x 3908 (300dpi)

Keywords

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