Concepts such as the writing on the wall and the wisdom of Solomon can be found in art, literature and everyday expressions in cultures around the world. This book contains a beautiful collection of Bible illustrations from the 17th to the 19th century that have been chosen for their beauty and their relevance as illustrations of these shared cultural ideas. All illustrations are stored on the accompanying CD and are ready to use for printed media and web page design. They can also be used to produce postcards, or to decorate letters, flyers, etc. For the vast majority of applications, single images can be used free of charge. For information about conditions, please see the introduction to this book or visit our website.