Joseph Bibby Collection

The Garden of Eden, 1901, (1911). Artist: Hugh Goldwin Riviere
The Garden of Eden, 1901, (1911). Painting held at the Guildhall Art Gallery, City of London. From Bibbys Annual 1911, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1911]

Daniel in the Lions Den, 1872, (1917). Artist: Briton Riviere
Daniel in the Lions Den, 1872, (1917). Painting held at the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool. From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

Orpheus and His Lute, late 19th-early 20th century, (1914). Creator: John Charles Dollman
Orpheus and His Lute, late 19th-early 20th century, (1914). Depiction of the ancient Greek legend of Orpheus, (who played a lyre, not a lute)

In Manus Tuas Domine!, 1879, (1918). Artist: Briton Riviere
In Manus Tuas Domine!, 1879, (1918). Painting held at the Manchester City Galleries, Manchester. From Bibbys Annual 1918, edited by Joseph Bibby. [The Priory Publishing Press, Liverpool, 1917]

Napoleon, (1769-1821), c1894-95, (1936). Creator: James Sant
Napoleon, (1769-1821), c1894-95, (1936). Last portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) commissioned to James Sant (1820-1916)

The Armada in sight, Plymouth hoe, 1880, (1911). Artist: John Seymour Lucas
The Armada in sight, Plymouth hoe, 1880, (1911). A depiction of the apocryphal story that Sir Francis Drake (c1540-1596) played a game of bowls in Plymouth Hoe in 1588 while waiting for the tide to

Reading Aloud, 1884, (1936). Creator: Albert Joseph Moore
Reading Aloud, 1884, (1936). Women in classical dress recline while reading a book. Victorian oil on canvas by Albert Joseph Moore (1841-1893). Held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Love Locked Out, 1889, (1912). Artist: Anna Lea Merritt
Love Locked Out, 1889, (1912). Painting held at the Tate, London. From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

Man Proposes, God Disposes, 1864, (1912). Artist: Edwin Henry Landseer
Man Proposes, God Disposes, 1864, (1912). Painting held at the Royal Holloway College, University of London, London. From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

For He Had Great Possessions, 1894, (1912). Artist: George Frederick Watts
For He Had Great Possessions, 1894, (1912). Painting held at the Watts Gallery, Guildford, Surrey. From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

Our Village, c1890, (1936). Creator: Hubert von Herkomer
Our Village, c1890, (1936). Village scene by Sir Hubert von Herkomer. (1849-1914). Oil on canvas. From " Bibbys Annual 1936", edited by Joseph Bibby. [J. Bibby & Sons, Ltd. Liverpool, 1936]

Sea Fight Between the English and Dutch Off Ter Heyde, August, 1653, (1914). Creator
Sea Fight Between the English and Dutch Off Ter Heyde, August, 1653, (1914). The Battle of Terheide, depiction of a naval battle fought on 10 August 1653 between the English

St. Cecilia, 1891, (1911). Artist: Gustav Naujok
St. Cecilia, 1891, (1911). Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians. From Bibbys Annual 1911. [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1911]

The Dweller in the Innermost, c1885, (1912). Artist: George Frederick Watts
The Dweller in the Innermost, c1885, (1912). Painting held at the Tate, London. From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

Pathfinders - Sir Francis Bacon, after 1731, (1922). Creator: Unknown
Pathfinders - Sir Francis Bacon, after 1731, (1922). Portrait of English philosopher, scientist and statesman Francis Bacon, Viscount St Albans. Bacon (1561-1626) became Lord Chancellor in 1618

The Sick Monkey, 1875, (1912). Artist: Edwin Henry Landseer
The Sick Monkey, 1875, (1912). From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

Jules Verne, c1878, (1912). Artist: Gaspard-Felix Tournachon
Jules Verne, c1878, (1912). Jules Gabriel Verne (1828-1905) a French novelist, poet, and playwright known for adventure novels. Verne has a profound influence on the early genre of science fiction

The Right Hon. Lord Northcliffe, c1890, (1911). Alfred Charles William Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe (1865-1922) a British newspaper and publishing magnate

Uldra, The Scandinavian Spirit of the Rainbow in the Waterfall, 1884, (1917). Artist: George Frederick Watts
Uldra, The Scandinavian Spirit of the Rainbow in the Waterfall, 1884, (1917). Painting held at Watts Gallery, Guildford, Surrey. From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

St. Francis of Assisi and the Young Monk Returning from a Preaching Tour, 1936. Francis of Assisi (c1181-1226) returns to the monastery after walking the city in discussion with a young monk

Ruth and Naomi, 1886, (1936). Creator: Philip Hermogenes Calderon
Ruth and Naomi, 1886, (1936). Ruth embracing her mother-in-law Naomi with Orpah standing in the Moab desert by Philip Hermogenes Calderon, at Walker Art Gallery, first exhibited 1886. Oil on canvas

The Descent of the Holy Spirit, 1619, (1914). Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
The Descent of the Holy Spirit, 1619, (1914). Also known as Day of Pentecost, biblical scene depicting fiery tongues descending on the heads of the Virgin and Disciples, with the Holy Ghost above

Hope, 1886, (1912). Artist: George Frederick Watts
Hope, 1886, (1912). Painting held at the Tate Britain, London. From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

Saved!, c1856, (1911). Artist: Edwin Henry Landseer
Saved!, c1856, (1911). From Bibbys Annual 1911, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1911]

John Wesley, c1766, (1936). Creator: Nathaniel Hone
John Wesley, c1766, (1936). Portrait of John Wesley (1703-1791) English cleric, theologian and evangelist by Nathaniel Hone (1718-1784). Oil on canvas

The Pearl of Great Price, c1916, (1936). Creator: Eugene Burnand
The Pearl of Great Price, c1916, (1936). Parable of the Pearl (also the Pearl of Great Price) Matthew 13:45-46 illustrates the value of the Kingdom of Heaven

The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1636, (1914). Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1636, (1914). God ordered Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac as a test of his faith (Genesis, XXII: 1-13)

The Holy Family, c1888, (1914). Creator: Willy Martens
The Holy Family, c1888, (1914). The Virgin Mary breastfeeds the infant Jesus, as Joseph works at his carpentry bench. Painting in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Charlotte Augusta Papendiek at the Age of Five, 1788, (1914). Creator: John Hoppner
Charlotte Augusta Papendiek at the Age of Five, 1914. Miss Charlotte Papendick as a Child, portrait of a small girl with a silk sash

The Geographer, 1669, (1911). Artist: Jan Vermeer
The Geographer, 1669, (1911). Painting held at the Stadel Museum, Frankfurt. From Bibbys Annual 1911. [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1911]

The Human Soul, 1894, (1911). Artist: Luis Ricardo Falero
The Human Soul, 1894, (1911). From Bibbys Annual 1911, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1911]

The Return of the Prodigal Son, 1773, (1911). Artist: Pompeo Batoni
The Return of the Prodigal Son, 1773, (1911). Painting held at the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna. From Bibbys Annual 1911, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1911]

King Alfred in Neatherd Cottage, 1806, (1912). Artist: David Wilkie
King Alfred in Neatherd Cottage, 1806, (1912). From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

The Death of Robin Hood, c1835, (1912). Artist: Thales Fielding
The Death of Robin Hood, c1835, (1912). From Bibbys Annual 1912, [ J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

Silver Favourites, c1903, (1918). Artist: Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema
Silver Favourites, c1903, (1918). Painting held at the Manchester City Galleries, Manchester. From Bibbys Annual 1918, edited by Joseph Bibby. [The Priory Publishing Press, Liverpool, 1917]

The Last Load, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Last Load, 1936. From " Bibbys Annual 1936", edited by Joseph Bibby. [J. Bibby & Sons, Ltd. Liverpool, 1936]

The Talents, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Talents, 1936. Illustration for Matthew 25: Parable of the Talents. A master returns to his house after entrusting his servants with property on which he hoped to see some gain

Entrance to a Shinto Temple, in the Nikko district of Japan, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Entrance to a Shinto Temple, in the Nikko district of Japan, 1936. Torii at Futarasan jinja, is one of the Shrines and Temples of Nikko, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Leaven, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Leaven, 1936. Matthew 13:33 Parable of the Leaven. with related scripture pictures by Warren Camp Designs. From " Bibbys Annual 1936", edited by Joseph Bibby. [J. Bibby & Sons, Ltd

Narofiord, Norway, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Narofiord, Norway, 1936. Lithograph from original work of Adelsteen Normann (1848-1918). From " Bibbys Annual 1936", edited by Joseph Bibby. [J. Bibby & Sons, Ltd. Liverpool, 1936]

The Man with the Muck-Rake, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Man with the Muck-Rake, 1936. Illustration for Pilgrims Progress, by John Bunyan [1678] of the man who could look no way but down as he concentrates on his work

Who Is My Neighbour?, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Who Is My Neighbour?, 1936. Illustration from Lukes Gospel 10:30 Parable of the Good Samaritan. From " Bibbys Annual 1936", edited by Joseph Bibby. [J. Bibby & Sons, Ltd. Liverpool, 1936]

The City of New York as seen from the air, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The City of New York as seen from the air, 1936. Aerial view of Lower Manhattan with Battery Park and the the South Ferry Terminal on the Hudson River

One of many Temples at Nikko, Japan, a Pilgrimage site of sacred Shrines, 1936
This is one of the many Temples at Nikko, a country district in Japan, whither Pilgrims come from all parts of the country to visit the sacred shrines, 1936

A Vision of Spring, 1902, (1936). Creator: Thomas Millie Dow
A Vision of Spring, 1902, (1936). by Thomas Millie Dow (1848-1919). Oil on canvas. Held at Manchester Art Gallery. From " Bibbys Annual 1936", edited by Joseph Bibby. [J. Bibby & Sons, Ltd

Don t Ee Tipty-Toe!, c1870, (1936). Creator: Jules Breton
Don t Ee Tipty-Toe!, c1870, (1936). Measuring the height of children in ragged garments in barefeet by Jules Breton (1827-1906). From " Bibbys Annual 1936", edited by Joseph Bibby. [J

The Finding of the Saviour in the Temple (cropped), 1854-1855, (1936). Mary and Jospeh find the young Christ in dialogue with the rabbis in the Temple of Jerusalem

General Piet Joubert, Commander-In-Chief of the Dutch South African Republic, 1890. (1914). Portrait of Afrikaner soldier and statesman Petrus Jakobus Joubert (1831-1900)

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"Joseph Bibby: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the enchanting world as we explore a collection of captivating artworks spanning different eras. From the biblical tales depicted in "The Garden of Eden" (1901) by Hugh Goldwin Riviere to the dramatic scene of "Daniel in the Lions Den" (1872) by Briton Riviere, each painting tells a story that transcends time. Intrigue fills the air as we witness moments frozen in history, such as "In Manus Tuas Domine. " (1879) also by Briton Riviere, where faith and devotion intertwine. The patriotic spirit comes alive with John Seymour Lucas' masterpiece "The Armada in sight, Plymouth hoe" (1880), transporting us back to an era of naval grandeur. Love takes center stage with Anna Lea Merritt's poignant work titled "Love Locked Out" (1889), evoking emotions that resonate through generations. Meanwhile, James Sant's portrayal of Napoleon Bonaparte captures both his commanding presence and enigmatic aura. Albert Joseph Moore invites us into a realm of tranquility with his serene depiction titled "Reading Aloud" (1884). Edwin Henry Landseer's iconic piece "Man Proposes, God Disposes" (1864) reminds us that fate can be unpredictable even amidst meticulous planning. Hubert von Herkomer's charming creation called "Our Village" transports us to simpler times when community thrived. In contrast, Landseer returns with another thought-provoking artwork named "The Sick Monkey" (1875), reminding us of our shared vulnerability. Gaspard-Felix Tournachon immortalizes Jules Verne through his lens capturing the essence of this visionary author who transported readers on extraordinary adventures. Finally, Gustav Naujok pays homage to St. Cecilia in his ethereal masterpiece, reminding us of the power of music to touch our souls.