Three Books of the Old Testament Apocrypha as a Source of Imagery in Art
The purpose of this paper is to cite some examples of the use of images from the Apocrypha in the history of art and to examine how they were used by the artists. Also addressed are some of the symbolism or iconography connected with characters from these stories, their intrigue for the artists who incorporated them into their work, and the possibility for these stories to be used as a source of imagery for art today. Based upon the exciting potential inherent in these images, the Apocrypha represents a rich storehouse for students of painting and art history.