The Madonna of Palafrenieri or The Madonna of the Serpent, Caravaggio, 1606 Galleria Borghese, Rome Italy I will put enmity between you and the woman and between your offspring and hers; he will strike your head, and you shall strike his heel. Genesis 3:15 The Madonna of Palafrenieri is a non-Biblical Scene based on Genesis 3:15. The painting does not recall a story, but an allegorical presentation of prophecy fulfilled. The verse was read as prophetic of Mary, the Second Ev

The Betrayal Of Christ, Caravaggio, 1603, National Gallery of Ireland Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place because Jesus often met there with his disciples. So Judas brought a detachment of of soldiers together with police from the chief priests and the Pharisees, and they came with lanterns and torches and weapons." John 18:2-3 At once (Judas) came up to Jesus and said, "Greetings, Rabbi!" and kissed him. Jesus said to him, "Friend, do what you are here to do." M

David With the Head of Goliath, Caravaggio, 1606, Borghese Gallery Rome, Italy When the Philistine (Goliath) drew nearer to meet David, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet the Philistine. David put his hand in his bag, took out a stone, slung it, and struck the Philistine on his forehead; the stone sank deep into his forehead, and he fell down to the ground. So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone, striking down the Philistine and killing