Herod Collection (#5)

Loie Fuller as Salome, 1895. Creator: Feure, Georges de
Loie Fuller as Salome, 1895. Private Collection

Judith Beheading Holofernes, Mid of the 18th cen Creator: Piazzetta, Gian Battista (1683-1754)
Judith Beheading Holofernes, Mid of the 18th Century. Found in the Collection of Accademia di San Luca

Salome with the head of John the Baptist, c. 1620. Creator: Stanzione, Massimo (ca
Salome with the head of John the Baptist, c. 1620. Private Collection

Judith and Holofernes, 1630-1635. Creator: Furini, Francesco (1603-1643)
Judith and Holofernes, 1630-1635. Found in the Collection of Palazzo Barberini, Rome

Judith with the Head of Holophernes, 1620-1622. Creator: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Judith with the Head of Holophernes, 1620-1622. Found in the Collection of Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Herod, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Herod, 1922. Gregor Breitsamter as King Herod, player in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

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]

Judith, 16th century. Creator: Massys (Matsys), Jan (1510-1575)
Judith, 16th century. Found in the Collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Justice (Judith), 1760. Creator: Zanetti, Anton Maria (1706-1778)
Justice (Judith), 1760. Found in the Collection of Museo Correr, Venice

Judith with the Head of Holofernes, 15th century. Creator: Amidei (Amadei), Giuliano (c
Judith with the Head of Holofernes, 15th century. Found in the Collection of Museo Civico, Sansepolcro

The Apparition. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
The Apparition. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Camel Rock, Garden of the Gods Recreation Area, Shawnee National Forest, Saline County, Illinois

Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist, ca 1525-1528. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

The Holy Family and others flee into Egypt, 1652 (oil on canvas)
3087108 The Holy Family and others flee into Egypt, 1652 (oil on canvas) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); 22x25.4 cm; Skokloster Castle

The Magi before Herod, detail of the work The Frontal of the Mother of God, tempera on wood from Bellver de Cerdanya

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

Judith Beheading Holofernes, 1617. Found in the Collection of Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Judith and her maid Abra, ca 1613. Found in the Collection of Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Judith Beheading Holofernes, 1648-1650. Found in the Collection of Muse e des Beaux-Arts de Dunkerque

Salome, ca 1899. Found in the collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes

The death of Holofernes, 1531. Found in the collection of Schloss Friedenstein Gotha

Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist, c. 1527-1530. Found in the Collection of Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

Judith with the Head of Holofernes, 1525-1526. Found in the Collection of Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Judith Returns from the Enemy Camp at Bethulia, 1470-1472. Found in the Collection of Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

The Discovery of the Body of Holofernes, 1470-1472. Found in the Collection of Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Judith. Private Collection

Salome with the Head of John the Baptist. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Salome. Private Collection

Judith with the Head of Holofernes. Found in the Collection of Museo Diocesano, Salerno

Judith and her maid Abra with the Head of Holofernes, c. 1647-1648. Artist: Gentileschi, Artemisia (1598-1653)
Judith and her maid Abra with the Head of Holofernes, c. 1647-1648. Found in the collection of Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Judith with her maidservant, 1489. Artist: Ghirlandaio, Domenico (1449?1494)
Judith with her maidservant, 1489. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Judith and Holofernes. Artist: Goya, Francisco, de (1746-1828)
Judith and Holofernes. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Herods Feast. Artist: Garcia de Benavarre, Pedro (active 1445-1485)
Herods Feast. Found in the collection of Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Salome at the Prison. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
Salome at the Prison. Found in the collection of National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo

Judith and Her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes. Artist: Gentileschi, Orazio (1563-1638)
Judith and Her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes. Found in the collection of National Museum of Art, Oslo

Judith and the Infant Hercules, c. 1525. Artist: Meister der Mansi-Magdalena (active between 1510 and 1530)
Judith and the Infant Hercules, c. 1525. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Salome with the head of John the Baptist. Artist: Titian (1488-1576)
Salome with the head of John the Baptist. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Judith and Holofernes. Artist: Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594)
Judith and Holofernes. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Salome. Artist: Stuck, Franz, Ritter von (1863-1928)
Salome. Found in the collection of Stadtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus, Munich

Loie Fuller as Salome, 1895. Artist: Feure, Georges de (1868?1928)
Loie Fuller as Salome, 1895. From a private collection

Salome, 1906. Artist: Stuck, Franz, Ritter von (1863-1928)
Salome, 1906. Found in the collection of the Stadtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus, Munich

Salome, 1524. Artist: Cornelisz van Oostsanen, Jacob (ca. 1470-1533)
Salome, 1524. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Feast of Herod, 1539. Found in the collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Judith at the banquet of Holofernes, 1531. Found in the collection of Herzogliches Museum Gotha

Judith Beheading Holofernes. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Judith Beheading Holofernes. Found in the collection of Stadtische Galerie im Stadelschen Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt am Main

Judith of Bethulia. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Judith of Bethulia. From a private collection

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

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"Herod: A Complex Figure in Art and History" From ancient biblical narratives to the masterpieces of renowned artists, it has captivated minds for centuries. In Gustav Klimt's iconic painting "Judith, " we witness the strength and determination of a woman who outwitted her enemy, just as Judith did with Holofernes. Artemisia Gentileschi's portrayal of "Judith and Holofernes" showcases the power dynamics between genders. But Herod's story goes beyond these tales. The Flight to Egypt reminds us of his role in attempting to eliminate Jesus, forcing Mary and Joseph into exile. Meanwhile, "The Liberation of Saint Peter" depicts another pivotal moment when divine intervention saved an apostle from Herod's clutches. Marianne finds herself entangled with this enigmatic figure in Marianne and Herod’s story – a tale that explores love amidst political turmoil. And then there is Salome, infamous for her dance that led to John the Baptist's beheading - immortalized by Lucas van Leyden’s haunting artwork. Beyond artistry lies historical evidence; fragments like the Biblical Commentary shed light on how scholars interpret Herod’s actions within their religious context. The Antonia Fortress Jerusalem stands as a testament to his grandeur and authority during his reign. In modern times, Masada reveals hidden secrets through its store rooms within Herods Palace - remnants that offer glimpses into daily life under his rule. Even Pilate found himself intertwined with Herod when he delivered Jesus after being mocked—an event etched forever in history. Through art and historical records alike, we are left pondering over this complex character whose name continues to echo through time – a man whose decisions shaped destinies while leaving an indelible mark on humanity itself.