Herod Collection (#6)

Visit of the Magi to Herod: Elizabethan Petit-Point Panel, c16th century. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXVII. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1927]

Herods street of columns, Samaria, Palestine (Israel), 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Herods street of columns, Samaria, Palestine (Israel), 1905. Stereoscope card. Detail

A tablet outside Herods Temple, Jerusalem, forbidding strangers to enter, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 4: Christianity and Modern Thought

Herbert Beerbohm Tree in Herod, c1902. Artist: Langfier Photo
Herbert Beerbohm Tree in Herod, c1902. English actor-manager Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1853-1917) in the title role

Maud Jeffries in Herod, c1902. Artist: Langfier Photo
Maud Jeffries in Herod, c1902. American actress Maud Jeffries in the role of Mariamne, queen and wife to Herod in a production by Herbert Beerbohm Tree

Herod consults with Cypros and Salome
King Herod the Great discusses with his mother Cypros and sister Salome the alleged infidelity of his wife Mariamne Date: 0 B.C

Illustration of King Herod on throne watching Salome dance, Gospel of Matthew

ODEON OF HERODES ATTICUS. Theater located on the southern slope of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. It was built by Herodes Atticus, a wealthy Greek patron of the arts, in 161 A.D

The Liberation of St. Peter from prison by an angel
The Liberation of Saint Peter is a story told in the Acts of the Apostles in which Saint Peter is rescued from the prison of King Herod by an angel. circa 19th century

Temple in Jerusalem during the Roman Empire
Herods Temple when Jerusalem was within the Roman Empire. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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

beheading John Baptist inside sermon Herod outside
The beheading of John the Baptist (inside), the sermon of John the Baptist before Herod (on the outside), 1514, oil on coniferous wood, 124 x 76 cm

baptism Christ Jordan right panel triptych right side panel
The baptism of Christ in the Jordan, right panel of a triptych, On the right side panel the baptism of Christ in the Jordan

Buildings Jerusalem Movie house Herod Gate Road
Buildings in Jerusalem Movie house on Herods Gate Road (Arab Jerusalem) 1948, Israel

Buildings Jerusalem post office Herod Gate Road
Buildings in Jerusalem The post office on Herods Gate Road (Arab Jerusalem) 1948, Israel

Herod family tomb Nikoforieh Jerusalem Tomb Mariamne
Herods family tomb in Nikoforieh, Jerusalem. Tomb of Mariamne. 1950, Israel

Buildings Jerusalem Law courts Herod Gate Road
Buildings in Jerusalem. Law courts on Herods Gate Road (Arab Jerusalem) 1948, Israel

Sheep market Herod Gate 1934 Jerusalem Israel
Sheep market at Herods Gate. 1934, Jerusalem, Israel

Herod hot baths Callirrhoe Wady Zerka Main pile
Herods hot baths of Callirrhoe. Wady Zerka Main. A pile of Witness stones, Shawahid. 1920, Jordan

Deep sewage trench Herod Gate October 1937 Jerusalem
Deep sewage trench at Herods Gate (October 1937) Jerusalem, Israel

Putting iron gates Herod Gate Oct 21 1937 Jerusalem
Putting iron gates at Herods Gate Oct. 21, 1937 Jerusalem, Israel

Herod hot baths Callirrhoe Wady Zerka Main looking down
Herods hot baths of Callirrhoe. Wady Zerka Main looking down the gorge to the hot springs. 1920, Jordan

Herod hot baths Callirrhoe Wady Zerka Main falls
Herods hot baths of Callirrhoe. Wady Zerka Main. The falls of boiling water cooled sufficiently by the descent to bathe in. 1920, Jordan

Police dogs Herod Gate Sept 1937 Jerusalem Israel
Police & their dogs at the Herods Gate (Sept. 1937) Jerusalem, Israel

Herod hot baths Callirrhoe Wady Zerka Main basalt cliff
Herods hot baths of Callirrhoe. Wady Zerka Main. A basalt cliff in the sandstone mountains. 1920, Jordan

Herod hot baths Callirrhoe Wady Zerka Main Main looking
Herods hot baths of Callirrhoe. Wady Zerka Main from below Main looking toward the Dead Sea. 1920, Jordan

Herod hot baths Callirrhoe Wady Zerka Main gorge
Herods hot baths of Callirrhoe. Wady Zerka Main. The gorge and warm stream emerging into the Dead Sea. 1920, Jordan

Herod hot baths Callirhoe Wady Zerka Main waterfall
Herods hot baths of Callirhoe. Wady Zerka Main. The waterfall and bathers camp. 1920, Jordan

Sheep market outside Herod Gate 1898 Jerusalem
Sheep market outside Herods Gate. 1898, Jerusalem, Israel

Herod Gate 1898 Middle East Israel Palestine
Herods Gate. 1898, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Herod hot baths Callirhoe Wady Zerka Main hot stream
Herods hot baths of Callirhoe. Wady Zerka Main. The hot stream in the bottom of the gorge. 1920, Jordan

Sacrificial ceremony front Herod Gate 1898 Jerusalem
Sacrificial ceremony in front of Herods Gate. 1898, Jerusalem, Israel

Herod Gate 1940 Jerusalem Israel
Herods Gate. 1940, Jerusalem, Israel

Ground plan Herod Temple environment according
Ground plan of Herods Temple & environment according to Dr. Schick. 1934, Jerusalem, Israel

Tablet translation Herod Temple 1934 Middle East
Tablet translation from Herods Temple. 1934, Middle East

Tablet Herod Temple 1934 Middle East
Tablet of Herods Temple. 1934, Middle East

Lido Galilee Mt Hermon Tiberias lake foot Herod
Lido, Galilee & Mt. Hermon. Tiberias & Hermon. Tiberias & lake from foot of Herods Hill. 1934, Israel, Tiberias

Various subjects archaeological interest Copy
Various subjects of archaeological interest Copy of inscription from Herods Temple with translation 1920, Middle East

Transjordan East Dead Sea Machaerus Top El-Meshneka
Transjordan. East of the Dead Sea. Machaerus. Top of El-Meshneka. Few remaining stones from Herods period. 1920, Jordan

Indian hostel courtyard inside Herod Gate Jerusalem
Indian hostel courtyard inside Herods Gate, Jerusalem, showing entrance. 1940, Israel

Indian hostel inside Herod Gate Jerusalem 1940
Indian hostel inside Herods Gate, Jerusalem. 1940, Israel

Mt Olives St. Anne Church Indian hostel Herod
Mt. of Olives & St. Annes Church from Indian hostel inside Herods Gate. 1940, Jerusalem, Israel

Dr Shick models Herod temple 1900 Israel
Dr. Shicks models. Herods temple 1900, Israel

Christ Herod Simon Bening Flemish 1483 1561 Bruges
Christ before Herod; Simon Bening (Flemish, about 1483 - 1561); Bruges, Belgium; about 1525-1530; Tempera colors, gold paint, and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 16.8 × 11.4 cm (6 5, 8 × 4 1, 2 in.)

Christ Led Herod Pilate Simon Bening Flemish
Christ Led from Herod to Pilate; Simon Bening (Flemish, about 1483 - 1561); Bruges, Belgium; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint, and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 16.8 × 11.4 cm (6 5)

Feast Herod 1637-1638 Peter Paul Rubens Flemish
The Feast of Herod, c. 1637-1638. Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577-1640). Pen and brown ink, with black and red chalk, touched with white gouache; sheet

Suicide Herod York perhaps illuminated Northern
The Suicide of Herod; York perhaps (illuminated), Northern, England; illumination about 1190; written about 1490; Tempera colors and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 11.9 x 17 cm (4 11, 16 x 6 11)

Christ Herod Norfolk perhaps written East Anglia
Christ Before Herod; Norfolk perhaps (written), East Anglia, England; about 1190 - 1200 and text about 1480 - 1490; Tempera colors and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 11.9 × 17 cm (4 11, 16 × 6 11)

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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.