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Aaron Collection (#2)

"Aaron: A Multifaceted Figure in History and Art" Aaron, a name that echoes through time, holds various meanings and connections across different realms

Background imageAaron Collection: The Death of Aaron (engraving)

The Death of Aaron (engraving)
5223842 The Death of Aaron (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Aaron)

Background imageAaron Collection: Aaron and Hur staying Moses hands (colour litho)

Aaron and Hur staying Moses hands (colour litho)
3648381 Aaron and Hur staying Moses hands (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aaron and Hur staying Moses hands)

Background imageAaron Collection: Mount Hor (b / w photo)

Mount Hor (b / w photo)
5214755 Mount Hor (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mount Hor. Illustration for Album de Terre Sainte (Holy Land Album) (Maison de la Bonne Presse)

Background imageAaron Collection: The High Priest of Judaism, and the genealogy of the priestly family of Levi (engraving)

The High Priest of Judaism, and the genealogy of the priestly family of Levi (engraving)
695010 The High Priest of Judaism, and the genealogy of the priestly family of Levi (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageAaron Collection: The War with Amalek (coloured engraving)

The War with Amalek (coloured engraving)
2801055 The War with Amalek (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War with Amalek)

Background imageAaron Collection: Mummies of priests, The bodies of priests embalmed before Aaron and his sons were appointed

Mummies of priests, The bodies of priests embalmed before Aaron and his sons were appointed... (b / w photo)
2791311 Mummies of priests, The bodies of priests embalmed before Aaron and his sons were appointed... (b/w photo) by English photographer

Background imageAaron Collection: Miriam

Miriam
LLM339808 Miriam by Jordan, L. (20th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miriam. Bible (James Hagger, c 1860). Printed by A H Payne.); © Look and Learn

Background imageAaron Collection: Moses and the Brazen Serpent (oil on canvas)

Moses and the Brazen Serpent (oil on canvas)
PWI91035 Moses and the Brazen Serpent (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 92x128 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Background imageAaron Collection: The Brazen Serpent (oil on panel)

The Brazen Serpent (oil on panel)
LST204491 The Brazen Serpent (oil on panel) by Clerck, Hendrik de (1570-1629); 98.5x138.5 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageAaron Collection: The fourth plague of Egypt, from a book of Bible Pictures, c. 1250 (vellum)

The fourth plague of Egypt, from a book of Bible Pictures, c. 1250 (vellum)
MMT215683 The fourth plague of Egypt, from a book of Bible Pictures, c.1250 (vellum) by Brailes, William de (fl.c.1230); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; English, out of copyright

Background imageAaron Collection: A manuscript page depicting Moses and Aaron with an imaginary townscape of Jerusalem, 1738 (pen)

A manuscript page depicting Moses and Aaron with an imaginary townscape of Jerusalem, 1738 (pen, red and black ink)
1766604 A manuscript page depicting Moses and Aaron with an imaginary townscape of Jerusalem, 1738 (pen, red and black ink, watercolour)

Background imageAaron Collection: Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh, from Hulberts Story of the Bible published by The

Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh, from Hulberts Story of the Bible published by The
5323242 Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh, from Hulberts Story of the Bible published by The John Winston Company, 1932 (colour litho) by Leinweber, Anton Robert (1845-1921); Private Collection; Czech

Background imageAaron Collection: Moses consecrating Aaron and his Sons (engraving)

Moses consecrating Aaron and his Sons (engraving)
5218351 Moses consecrating Aaron and his Sons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moses consecrating Aaron and his Sons)

Background imageAaron Collection: Moses consecrating Eleazar as Aarons Successor (engraving)

Moses consecrating Eleazar as Aarons Successor (engraving)
5218368 Moses consecrating Eleazar as Aarons Successor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moses consecrating Eleazar as Aarons Successor)

Background imageAaron Collection: Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh (engraving)

Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh (engraving)
5218316 Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh)

Background imageAaron Collection: Bezaleel and Aholiab before Moses and Aaron, or the Secret of Successful Work (engraving)

Bezaleel and Aholiab before Moses and Aaron, or the Secret of Successful Work (engraving)
5998367 Bezaleel and Aholiab before Moses and Aaron, or the Secret of Successful Work (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAaron Collection: The plague stayed, Numbers XVI, ver 47 (engraving)

The plague stayed, Numbers XVI, ver 47 (engraving)
6021723 The plague stayed, Numbers XVI, ver 47 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The plague stayed, Numbers XVI, ver 47)

Background imageAaron Collection: Moses and Aaron before the Pharaoh, Moses with the Serpent

Moses and Aaron before the Pharaoh, Moses with the Serpent
485204 Moses and Aaron before the Pharaoh, Moses with the Serpent and creating one of the Plagues of Egypt by transforming with his staff the waters of the Nile into blood

Background imageAaron Collection: Redemption of the first-born son, 1725 (engraving)

Redemption of the first-born son, 1725 (engraving)
695041 Redemption of the first-born son, 1725 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info)

Background imageAaron Collection: Old Testament Figures (w / c & ink on paper)

Old Testament Figures (w / c & ink on paper)
NCO193422 Old Testament Figures (w/c & ink on paper) by Rebecca, Biagio (1735-1808); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageAaron Collection: The Adoration of the Golden Calf, before 1634 (oil on canvas

The Adoration of the Golden Calf, before 1634 (oil on canvas
BBC3738 The Adoration of the Golden Calf, before 1634 (oil on canvas) (see 205592-205594 for details) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 154.3x214 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; French

Background imageAaron Collection: Numbers 17 1-11 Aarons staff blooms on the altar, from the

Numbers 17 1-11 Aarons staff blooms on the altar, from the
STC67494 Numbers 17 1-11 Aarons staff blooms on the altar, from the Nuremberg Bible (Biblia Sacra Germanaica) (coloured woodcut) by German School

Background imageAaron Collection: Battle of Rephidim (coloured engraving)

Battle of Rephidim (coloured engraving)
3626760 Battle of Rephidim (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Rephidim)

Background imageAaron Collection: America - Burrs Forces Parade

America - Burrs Forces Parade
Aaron Burr speaks to his men during a parade at Blennerhassett Island, on the Ohio River, in 1806. Date: 1806

Background imageAaron Collection: Aaron entering the Holy Place on the Day of Atonement

Aaron entering the Holy Place on the Day of Atonement
Aaron is a prophet, high priest, and the brother of Moses. He is depicted in this engraving entering the Holy Place on the Day of Atonement

Background imageAaron Collection: Descendants of Aaron giving the benediction to the people

Descendants of Aaron giving the benediction to the people
This Priestly Blessing or priestly benediction, also referred to in rabbinic literature as Dukhanen, is a Hebrew prayer recited by Kohanim, (Hebrew Priests, descendants of Aaron)

Background imageAaron Collection: Barney Aaron, boxer

Barney Aaron, boxer

Background imageAaron Collection: The Priestly Blessing (Birkat Kohanim) given by the Kohanim

The Priestly Blessing (Birkat Kohanim) given by the Kohanim
695043 The Priestly Blessing (Birkat Kohanim) given by the Kohanim, the priestly tribe of Levites (descendants of Aaron) to the people during services in the synagogue; 1725 (engraving) by Picart

Background imageAaron Collection: The Encampment of the Israelites in the Desert with the tents of Moses and Aaron

The Encampment of the Israelites in the Desert with the tents of Moses and Aaron
695009 The Encampment of the Israelites in the Desert with the tents of Moses and Aaron, in the centre the Sacred Hearth (" Atrium Sanctum" ), published in Holland

Background imageAaron Collection: Moses and the Brazen Serpent, 1640 (oil on panel)

Moses and the Brazen Serpent, 1640 (oil on panel)
DAY235422 Moses and the Brazen Serpent, 1640 (oil on panel) by Nieulandt, Adriaen I van (1587-1658); 99x123.2 cm; The Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio

Background imageAaron Collection: North rose window, glazed by 1234 (stained glass)

North rose window, glazed by 1234 (stained glass)
PC341142 North rose window, glazed by 1234 (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, France; (add.info.: depicting the Old Testament)

Background imageAaron Collection: Aaron (stained glass)

Aaron (stained glass)
499371 Aaron (stained glass) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Santa Croce, Florence, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageAaron Collection: 'Aaron cast down his rod... and it became a serpent', Exodus, vii, 10 (engraving)

"Aaron cast down his rod... and it became a serpent", Exodus, vii, 10 (engraving)
2809633 " Aaron cast down his rod...and it became a serpent", Exodus, vii, 10 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAaron Collection: The Adoration of the Golden Calf, before 1634 (oil on canvas) (detail of 3738)

The Adoration of the Golden Calf, before 1634 (oil on canvas) (detail of 3738)
BBC205593 The Adoration of the Golden Calf, before 1634 (oil on canvas) (detail of 3738) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); National Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Background imageAaron Collection: Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh - Bible

Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh - Bible
3779914 Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh - Bible by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); (add.info.: Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh - Aaron makes his rod turn into a snake)

Background imageAaron Collection: The Battle of Rephidim, Exodus - Bible

The Battle of Rephidim, Exodus - Bible
3779917 The Battle of Rephidim, Exodus - Bible by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); (add.info.: The Battle of Rephidim, against the Amalekites)

Background imageAaron Collection: Adoration of the Golden Calf (oil on canvas)

Adoration of the Golden Calf (oil on canvas)
898885 Adoration of the Golden Calf (oil on canvas) by Bertin, Nicolas (c.1667-1736); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Quimper, France; (add.info)

Background imageAaron Collection: Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh (coloured engraving)

Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh (coloured engraving)
2801050 Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh)

Background imageAaron Collection: Victory of Joshua over the Amalekites, 1625-6

Victory of Joshua over the Amalekites, 1625-6
BOO73451 Victory of Joshua over the Amalekites, 1625-6 by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 97.5x134 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright

Background imageAaron Collection: Aaron (engraving)

Aaron (engraving)
667434 Aaron (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aaron. Illustration for Old Testament Portraits by Cunningham Geikie (Strahan, 1878)

Background imageAaron Collection: Miriam (engraving)

Miriam (engraving)
667436 Miriam (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miriam. Illustration for Old Testament Portraits by Cunningham Geikie (Strahan, 1878)

Background imageAaron Collection: Exodus 7 8-25 Aarons rod in the form of a serpent swallows up the serpents of

Exodus 7 8-25 Aarons rod in the form of a serpent swallows up the serpents of
STC67470 Exodus 7 8-25 Aarons rod in the form of a serpent swallows up the serpents of the Pharaohs sages and sorcerers, and Moses turns the waters of the Nile to blood

Background imageAaron Collection: Aaron entering the Holy Place on the Day of Atonement, with the Relative Situations of

Aaron entering the Holy Place on the Day of Atonement, with the Relative Situations of the Candlestick
5202177 Aaron entering the Holy Place on the Day of Atonement, with the Relative Situations of the Candlestick, Altar of Incense, and Table of Shewbread (engraving) by English School

Background imageAaron Collection: Aaron staying the Plague, from a painting by B West (engraving)

Aaron staying the Plague, from a painting by B West (engraving)
5202172 Aaron staying the Plague, from a painting by B West (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aaron staying the Plague, from a painting by B West)

Background imageAaron Collection: Statues on the outside of Guildhall, City of London (litho)

Statues on the outside of Guildhall, City of London (litho)
5226796 Statues on the outside of Guildhall, City of London (litho) by Carter, John (1748-1817) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statues on the outside of Guildhall, City of London)

Background imageAaron Collection: Costume of an Aaronite or Priest, Exodus XXVIII (engraving)

Costume of an Aaronite or Priest, Exodus XXVIII (engraving)
6021724 Costume of an Aaronite or Priest, Exodus XXVIII (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of an Aaronite or Priest, Exodus XXVIII)

Background imageAaron Collection: Roll of the Pentateuch at Shechem, said to have been written by Eleazar

Roll of the Pentateuch at Shechem, said to have been written by Eleazar, the son of Aaron (engraving)
971396 Roll of the Pentateuch at Shechem, said to have been written by Eleazar, the son of Aaron (engraving) by English School

Background imageAaron Collection: The Eucharist (colour litho)

The Eucharist (colour litho)
3095568 The Eucharist (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eucharist. La Cene)




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"Aaron: A Multifaceted Figure in History and Art" Aaron, a name that echoes through time, holds various meanings and connections across different realms. From biblical tales to artistic depictions, this figure has left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. In the biblical narrative of Moses, Aaron stands as his trusted companion and brother. Together, they face Pharaoh's wrath with unwavering determination. The image of Moses with his hands held up high is iconic; it symbolizes their plea for freedom from oppression. Artists like John Everett Millais have immortalized this scene in their works. Their paintings capture the intensity of Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh, demanding liberation for their people. These visual representations evoke a sense of power and resilience against adversity. Another notable connection lies in the realm of music education. Nadia-Juliette Boulanger, a renowned French music teacher, shares her name with Aaron's sister Miriam - both known for their musical prowess and leadership qualities. The theatrical world also embraces Aaron as Ira Aldridge portrays him as "Aaron the Moor" in Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus. This performance challenges racial stereotypes while showcasing Aldridge's talent as an actor. Moreover, there are instances where Aaron himself takes center stage. In one biblical account, he transforms his rod into a snake at God's command – displaying divine intervention through miracles. Artistic interpretations further amplify Aaron's significance. Paintings such as "Victory O Lord" depict him holding a censer – symbolizing his role as High Priest among the Israelites during ancient times. Even popular culture pays homage to this timeless figure. At Graceland Mansion in Memphis, Tennessee - once home to Elvis Presley - we find traces of inspiration drawn from history itself; perhaps even hinting at Elvis' own transformational journey akin to that or other legendary figures throughout time.