High Priest Collection (#3)

The Birth of St. John the Baptist
AII78625 The Birth of St. John the Baptist by Liberi, Pietro (1614-87); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Presentation at the Temple (plaster)
ALI280884 Presentation at the Temple (plaster) by Serpotta, Giacomo (1656-1732); Santo Spirito, Agrigento, Italy; Alinari

The High Priest (engraving)
971451 The High Priest (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The High Priest. Illustration for The Life of Christ by F W Farrar (Cassell)

High Priest of the Guebres (engraving)
972295 High Priest of the Guebres (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: High Priest of the Guebres)

The High Priest at Nablus reading the Pentateuch (engraving)
1104407 The High Priest at Nablus reading the Pentateuch (engraving) by Haag, Carl (1820-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The High Priest at Nablus reading the Pentateuch)

The Maldive Islands (engraving)
1055089 The Maldive Islands (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Maldive Islands)

Costume of the High Priest, Exodus XVIII, ver 4 (engraving)
6021727 Costume of the High Priest, Exodus XVIII, ver 4 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of the High Priest, Exodus XVIII, ver 4)

Christ led away to the High Priest (engraving)
5992411 Christ led away to the High Priest (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ led away to the High Priest)

Christ before Caiaphas (colour litho)
3094596 Christ before Caiaphas (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ before Caiaphas)

Christ before Caiaphas (oil on panel)
886847 Christ before Caiaphas (oil on panel) by Bacchiacca, Francesco Ubertini, Il (1494-1557); 50x41 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Le Christ devant Caephe)

Melchizedek, King Of Salem, 1876 (stained glass)
3474895 Melchizedek, King Of Salem, 1876 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); St Martin in The Bull Ring, Birmingham

The High-Priest, in his Robes, from Calmet (engraving)
2781911 The High-Priest, in his Robes, from Calmet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The High-Priest, in his Robes, from Calmet)

Costume of the High-Priest, Exodus xxviii (engraving)
2781742 Costume of the High-Priest, Exodus xxviii (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of the High-Priest, Exodus xxviii)

Melchizedek blessing Abraham, illustration from a catechism L
REV326551 Melchizedek blessing Abraham, illustration from a catechism L Histoire Sainte, published by Charles Delagrave, Paris (colour litho) by French School

Ms 558 f. 26v The Presentation in the Temple, depicted in an historiated initial
BAT88931 Ms 558 f.26v The Presentation in the Temple, depicted in an historiated initial S, detail from a Missal, early 1430s (vellum) (detail of 78832) by Angelico

Aaron
LLM338209 Aaron by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aaron. The Childs Coloured Scripture Book published by George Routledge & Sons, c 1890)

The high priest Coifi profanes the temple of the idols
LLM339194 The high priest Coifi profanes the temple of the idols by Doyle, James William Edmund (1822-92); Private Collection; (add.info)

Justice being dispensed by the Druids, illustration from Hutchinson
STC363597 Justice being dispensed by the Druids, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (litho) by Pearse

Christ before Caiaphas
AII78379 Christ before Caiaphas by Frangipane, Niccolo (fl.1563-97); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The consecration of Eleazar as high priest - Bible
3779919 The consecration of Eleazar as high priest - Bible by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); (add.info.: The consecration of Eleazar as high priest (son of Aaron) by Moses and Aaron

Christ before Annas, c. 1480. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
Christ before Annas, c. 1480

The High Priest before Pilate [verso], c. 1600. Creator: Unknown
The High Priest before Pilate [verso], c. 1600

Marriage of the Virgin, ca. 1525-26. Creator: Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio
Marriage of the Virgin, ca. 1525-26

Christ is Mocked, and Caiaphas Rends His Garments, 1549. Creator: Augustin Hirschvogel
Christ is Mocked, and Caiaphas Rends His Garments, 1549

The Marriage of the Virgin, in or after 1630. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Marriage of the Virgin, in or after 1630

The Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple, 1398-1399. Creator: Paolo di Giovanni Fei
The Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple, 1398-1399

Christ Before Caiaphas, 1640-1645. Creator: Leonard Bramer
Christ Before Caiaphas, 1640-1645

Jesus before Annas, 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Jesus before Annas, 1625-77

Jesus again before Caiaphas, 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Jesus again before Caiaphas, 1625-77

Christ before Annas, ca. 1435-1491. Creator: Martin Schongauer
Christ before Annas, ca. 1435-1491

High priest refusing sacrificial lamb from Joachim, after Dürer, ca. 1500-1534
High priest refusing sacrificial lamb from Joachim, after Durer, ca. 1500-1534

Christ before Annas, from the Circular Passion, 1509. Creator: Lucas van Leyden
Christ before Annas, from the Circular Passion, 1509

Christ Before Caiaphas, from The Passion of Christ, ca. 1598-1617. Creator: Unknown
Christ Before Caiaphas, from The Passion of Christ, ca. 1598-1617. After Hendrick Goltzius

Christ before Caiaphas, from The Passion, 1512. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Christ before Caiaphas, from The Passion, 1512

Christ before Annas, from Speculum passionis domini nostri Ihesu Christi, 1507

A High-Priest, the Prophetess Anna (?) and a Kneeling Boy around a Table, 1745

The Angel Appearing to Zacharias, 1799-1800. Creator: William Blake
The Angel Appearing to Zacharias, 1799-1800. llustrates verses from Luke (I:11.13), in which Gabriel appears to the righteous Zacharias

Panel with the Angel Appearing to Zacharias... 1464-1507. Creator: Domingo Ram
Panel with the Angel Appearing to Zacharias (from a Retable depicting Saint John the Baptist and scenes from his life), 1464-1507

Eli perceived that the Lord had called the child, 19th century. Creator: H Robinson
Eli perceived that the Lord had called the child, 19th century. Biblical scene, from 1 Samuel 3: 8: And the LORD called Samuel again the third time

The High Priests, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
The High Priests, 1922. Players in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages, by the inhabitants of the village of Oberammergau in Bavaria, Germany

Jesus before Ananias, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Jesus before Ananias, 1922. Jesus appears before the high priest Annas (or Ananias): players in the Oberammergau Passion Play

Caiaphas, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Caiaphas, 1922. Hugo Rutz as high priest Joseph ben Caiaphas in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

Ananias, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Ananias, 1922. Sebastian Lang as the high priest Annas (or Ananias) in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

Ezra Reading the Law to the Jews, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Ezra Reading the Law to the Jews, 1890. Ezra, a scribe and High Priest reads the Law of God to Jews who have returned to Jerusalem. (Nehemiah 7:73-8:18), c5th century BC

Psammetichus and the Bronze Helmet, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Psammetichus and the Bronze Helmet, 1890. Psammetichus I (664-610) king of the 26th Dynasty of Egypt used his helmet for libation in the Temple of Hephaestus

Alexander at the Temple of Jupiter Ammon, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Alexander at the Temple of Jupiter Ammon, 1890. In 331 BC, at the Temple of Jupiter Amon; Alexander the Great (ruled 336-323) was ordained a Son of Amon by the High Priests of Jupiter Amon

He is guilty of death!, 1906. Artist: Polenov, Vasili Dmitrievich (1844-1927)
He is guilty of death!, 1906. From a private collection

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"The High Priest: A Symbol of Spiritual Authority and Divine Connection" Throughout history, the role of the high priest has held immense significance in various religious traditions. In ancient times, priests and Levites were entrusted with maintaining sacred rituals and acting as intermediaries between humanity and the divine. In Simeon and Hannah's encounter at the Temple depicted in c. 1627 painting, their reverence for God is palpable as they witness a significant event unfold. Similarly, "The Presentation in the Temple" from c. 1510 captures a moment of devotion where religious customs are observed with great solemnity. Religious costumes in ancient times were not merely garments but symbols of spiritual authority. The color lithograph showcasing these attire reminds us of their importance in conveying reverence and holiness to worshippers. Aaron, portrayed as the High Priest of Israelites holding a censer in an oil on canvas artwork, exemplifies his pivotal role within Jewish tradition. His actions symbolize purification rituals that connect mortals to higher realms. Jesus' encounters before Herod and Sanhedrin depicted by Henry Traut highlight moments when religious authorities questioned his teachings. These confrontations shed light on how even Jesus faced scrutiny from those who held positions of power within established religious structures. Beyond Judeo-Christian contexts, depictions such as "High Priest of Apollo" by Delpech reveal that similar roles existed across different belief systems worldwide throughout history. This emphasizes the universal need for individuals who can bridge earthly existence with celestial realms. The ephod and linen robes worn by high priests signify their elevated status while conducting sacred ceremonies or offering prayers to deities; this is evident through artistic representations like "High Priests showing ephod and linen robes. " While some may associate witches celebrating Halloween with supernatural powers or dark magic, it is essential to remember that historically witches also played roles akin to spiritual leaders or healers within certain communities.