Herod The Great Collection

Middle East, Israel, sunset over the ocean off the historic city of Caesarea

Rest On The Flight Into Egypt, 1646. Creator: Claude Lorrain
Rest On The Flight Into Egypt, 1646. An angel guides Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus on their flight from Bethlehem to Egypt to escape King Herod's persecution

The Jews before Caligula, AD 40 (litho)
8661276 The Jews before Caligula, AD 40 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jews before Caligula, AD 40)

Beheading of Saint John the Baptist and Herod's Feast, between 1600 and 1650. Creator: Greek School
Beheading of Saint John the Baptist and Herod's Feast, between 1600 and 1650

Israel, North Coast, Caesarea ruins of port built by Herod the Great in 22 BC, souvenir fridge magnets

Antonia Fortress Jerusalem
3790352 Antonia Fortress Jerusalem; (add.info.: Antonia Fortress, also known as the Tower of Antonia, Jerusalem, early 20th century view. Military barracks built by Herod the Great c.19BC)

Jesus before Herod, 1558-62 circa, lo Schiavone (oil on canvas)
7064166 Jesus before Herod, 1558-62 circa, lo Schiavone (oil on canvas) by Schiavone, Andrea (Meldolla) (fl.1527/30-63); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Jesus before Herod)

Map of Jerusalem in the time of Herod the Great, 1st Century (litho)
7201942 Map of Jerusalem in the time of Herod the Great, 1st Century (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Jerusalem in the time of Herod the Great)

The Flight into Egypt, from Landscapes with Old and New Testament Scenes and Hunting Scenes, 1584

City of Joshua, David, Solomon, Herod - in the days of its ultimate Splendour (litho)
3099409 City of Joshua, David, Solomon, Herod - in the days of its ultimate Splendour (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: City of Joshua, David, Solomon)

Herod the Great (chromolitho)
964096 Herod the Great (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herod the Great, Roman king of Judea. Drawn by Ciappori, lithography by Emile Beau)

Sarcophagus, Herodium (sandstone)
1220463 Sarcophagus, Herodium (sandstone) by Levantine School; (add.info.: Sarcophagus found near the mausoleum believed to be that of King Herod the Great (73/74-4 BC)

Herod the Great (chromolitho)
3620467 Herod the Great (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herod the Great, Roman king of Judea. Drawn by Ciappori, lithography by Emile Beau)

Herod the Great becomes King of Judea as a vassal of the Romans (colour litho)
5226888 Herod the Great becomes King of Judea as a vassal of the Romans (colour litho) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Numismatic Illustrations of the Narrative Portions of the New Testament, by John Yonge Akerman (engraving)
1594406 Numismatic Illustrations of the Narrative Portions of the New Testament, by John Yonge Akerman (engraving) by English School

Salome with the Head of St. John the Baptist, c. 1580. Creator: Unknown
Salome with the Head of St. John the Baptist, c. 1580

Israel, Plain of Sharon. Caesarea Maritima, Roman aqueduct that brought water from Mount Carmel to Caesarea

Manuscript Illumination with Adoration of the Magi, ca. 1515-25. Creator: Gerard Horenbout
Manuscript Illumination with Adoration of the Magi, ca. 1515-25. The Magi are depicted en route, while Herod is in the border

Ruins of Caesarea, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Ruins of Caesarea, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

Herods birthday feast, 1868. Artist: Edward Armitage
Herods birthday feast, 1868. He is seated at a banquet, in the courtyard of a classical villa. Surrounded by other seated figures, he watches Salome dance

Harods Street of Columns, Samaris, c1900. From Journey in All Lands - Palestine. [Realistic Travels, London, Cape Town, Bombay, Melbourne, Toronto, c1900]

The Eyes of Herod, 1894, (1912). Artist: Aubrey Beardsley
The Eyes of Herod, 1894, (1912). An illustration for Salome by Oscar Wilde. Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (1872 -1898) was an English illustrator and author

Jerusalem in the time of Jesus Christ, showing the Temple as restored by Herod the Great. From Cassells Illustrated Universal History, published 1883

Herod, 74 / 73 BC - 4 BC, also known as Herod the Great and Herod I, King of Judea
Herod, 74/73 BC - 4 BC, also known as Herod the Great and Herod I, King of Judea. After a 19th century illustration by Claudius Joseph Ciappori-Puche; Illustration

Store rooms of Herods Palace, Masada, Israel, c20th century. Masada is an ancient fortification in the Southern District of Israel

Detail from a Psalter, The Jews before Herod, c1140
Detail from a Psalter: The Jews before Herod: probably illuminated in Canterbury c1140 AD

Detail from a Psalter the Magi and Herod, c1140. Probably illuminated in Canterbury c1140

Detail from a Psalter, Suicide of Herod, probably illuminated at Canterbury c1140

Remains of Herods palace, 1st century
Remains of Herods palace at Masada, 1st century

Herods Palace at Masada, 1st century
Herods Palace at Masada, at the north end of the fortress, 1st century

Ruins of Caesarea, named for Augustus Caesar by Herod the Great

Ruins of Caesarea, 1st century
Ruins of Caesarea, named for Augustus Caesar by Herod the Great, 1st century

Middle East, Israel, remains of an ancient aqueduct as sunset at the historic city of Caesarea

Israel, Jerusalem. Jewish orthodox men pray at the Western Wall in Jerusalem

Illustration of Herods Temple, Jerusalem, Israel, BC

Herod the Great bronze coins 1st century BCE

Israel, North Coast, Caesarea ruins of port built by Herod the Great in 22 BC

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"Herod the Great: A Complex Legacy of Power and Infamy" In the annals of history, Herod the Great stands as a figure both revered and reviled. Known for his ambitious building projects and ruthless pursuit of power, he left an indelible mark on the Middle East, particularly in Israel. One haunting chapter in Herod's reign is etched into our collective memory - "The Massacre of the Innocents. " Depicted vividly by Leon Cogniet in 1824, this tragic event symbolizes Herod's paranoia and cruelty. As darkness falls over Caesarea's historic city, we are reminded of the horrors that unfolded under his rule. Yet amidst these dark tales lies evidence of Herod's architectural prowess. The Antonia Fortress in Jerusalem serves as a testament to his grand vision, while Masada's store rooms reveal glimpses into his opulent palace. These remnants from centuries past transport us back to a time when Herod reigned supreme. Caesarea's ruins offer another glimpse into Herod's legacy. Built with meticulous detail in 22 BC, this port still echoes with whispers from its glorious past. Souvenirs collected here serve as mementos connecting us to an era long gone but not forgotten. Religious narratives intertwine with historical accounts when Jesus stood before Herod himself. Lo Schiavone captured this pivotal moment on canvas between ruler and messiah - a clash between earthly power and divine destiny. Artistic interpretations further illuminate episodes like "The Massacre of the Innocents. " Engravings from different eras depict this heart-wrenching tragedy that shook Bethlehem during King Herod’s reign. From Buxtehude Altar’s tempera panels to St Peter’s Grabower Altar, artists have sought to immortalize these harrowing events throughout history. Not only did political intrigue define him; family drama also plagued him.