The 1880 Bible collection · ART0012
The Prophet Amos
Amos 1:1–2, 5:21–24, 7:14–15
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Amos speaks from outside the centers of royal and religious power. His biblical book describes him as a herdsman and a worker with sycamore fruit, called to challenge Israel’s conduct. He condemns worship that is separated from justice and concern for others. The illustration presents a solitary figure with a staff above distant buildings, giving that public message a quiet, reflective setting. It is a portrait of the prophet rather than proof of one particular episode. The contrast between a lone figure and a settlement below invites thought about the courage of speaking against a community’s comfortable habits.
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Two details to notice
- The solitary figure leans on a staff above buildings drawn in the distance.
- Prickly plants and heavier foreground lines contrast with the lightly worked sky.
About this original
- Source
- Original 1880 Bible
- Collection
- Bible illustrations
- Photograph
- Framed front view
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- The photograph shows the framed front. The mat covers the leaf edges; reflections on the glazing limit the view of the paper. Ask for dimensions, back photographs and condition details.
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- ART0012
These original pages were salvaged from a damaged book. The age and individual marks of each physical leaf are part of what makes it unique.
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