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Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out, c1840. Creator: George Presbury
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Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out, c1840. Creator: George Presbury
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 bridegrooms arrival are rewarded, while the five who are not prepared are disowned. Engraving after a painting of the 17th century
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Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out, c1840
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. This print by George Presbury transports us back to the 17th century, capturing a biblical scene from Matthew 25:8. The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins unfolds before our eyes as we witness the moment when the foolish virgins plead with their wise counterparts for some oil. In this engraving after a painting by Godfrey Schalcken, darkness envelops the setting, symbolizing both physical and spiritual obscurity. The five prepared virgins stand illuminated by their radiant lamps, representing their readiness and faithfulness. Their reward is imminent as they await the arrival of the bridegroom. Contrasting them are the five unprepared virgins who find themselves in despair. With their extinguished lamps held limply in hand, they turn to their wiser companions for assistance. However, it is too late for them to rectify their lack of preparation. Presbury's meticulous attention to detail brings this religious parable to life. Through his skillful rendering of light and shadow, he emphasizes not only the contrast between wisdom and foolishness but also highlights themes such as belief, faith, and redemption. As we gaze upon this thought-provoking image captured during the 19th century but depicting a timeless story from centuries past, we are reminded of our own need for preparedness in matters beyond mere physical existence – an eternal lesson that transcends time itself.
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