High Priest Collection (#5)

Russia; St. Petersburg; The High Priest talking to believers during the Russian Orthodox Easter ceremony at Vladimirsky Cathedral

The Marriage of the Virgin (Sposalizio della Vergine), 1504. Found in the Collection of Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan

The Marriage of the Virgin (Pala Ginori), 1523. Artist: Rosso Fiorentino (1495-1540)
The Marriage of the Virgin (Pala Ginori), 1523. Found in the collection of Basilica di San Lorenzo, Florence

Saint Joseph before the High priest. Artist: Lotto, Lorenzo (1480-1556)
Saint Joseph before the High priest. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Predella Panel: Saint Stephen before the High Priest and Elders of the Sanhedrin. Found in the collection of National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo

The Marriage of Mary and Joseph. (Reverse). Artist: Campin, Robert (ca. 1375-1444)
The Marriage of Mary and Joseph. (Reverse). Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Christ Before Annas and Caiaphas, 12th century. Artist: Ancient Russian frescos
Christ Before Annas and Caiaphas, 12th century. Found in the collection of the Mirozhsky Monastery, Pskov

Christ Before Annas and Caiaphas, 16th century. Artist: Byzantine Master
Christ Before Annas and Caiaphas, 16th century. Found in the collection of the Dionysiou monastery, Mount Athos

The Marriage of Mary and Joseph, c. 1420. Artist: Campin, Robert (ca. 1375-1444)
The Marriage of Mary and Joseph, c.1420. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

The Marriage of Mary and Joseph. Private Collection

The Marriage of Mary and Joseph (Hours of Etienne Chevalier). Artist: Fouquet, Jean (1420?1481)
The Marriage of Mary and Joseph (Hours of Etienne Chevalier). Found in the collection of Musee Conde, Chantilly

The Samaritan High Priest as Pedagogue, c1900. From Journey in All Lands - Palestine. [Realistic Travels, London, Cape Town, Bombay, Melbourne, Toronto, c1900]

Christ before Caiaphas, 1814. The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine. From the Bible, John 18:19

Hannah before Eli the high priest, 1413-1419. From the Breviary of John the Fearless, produced in Paris. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders

The Marriage of the Virgin, ca 1380. Artist: Niccolo di Bonaccorso (active 1370-1388)
The Marriage of the Virgin, ca 1380. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Expulsion of Heliodorus, 1511-1512. Artist: Raphael (1483-1520)
The Expulsion of Heliodorus, 1511-1512. Found in the collection of the Apostolic Palace, Vatican

Mary and Joseph (The Annunciation retable with 5 Predella scenes), 1430-1432. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

The Marriage of Mary and Joseph, ca 1590. Artist: Carracci, Lodovico (1555-1619)
The Marriage of Mary and Joseph, ca 1590. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Christ before the High Priest, c. 1617. Artist: Honthorst, Gerrit, van (1590-1656)
Christ before the High Priest, c. 1617. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Pectoral behalf of the pharaoh and high priest of Amon Pinedjem, c990BC-969BC. Pinedjem II was a High Priest of Amun at Thebes in Ancient Egypt from 990 BC to 969 BC

Sculpture of the Emperor Augustus as the Pontifex Maximus, 1st century BC
Sculpture of the Emperor Augustus (September 23, 63 BC - August 19, 14 AD) as the Pontifex Maximus, the high priest of Rome, 1st century BC

Hieratic Egyptian script from the Book of the Dead of Pinudjem II, high priest of Amun, from the British Museums collection

Sculpture of the Egyptian high priest Ankh Rekhu
Sandstone sculpture of the Egyptian high priest Ankh Rekhu

Detail from sculpture of Prince Rahotep High Priest of Heliopolis, Meidum, c26th century BC
Detail from a sculpture of Prince Rahotep High Priest of Heliopolis, Meidum, 4th Dynasty, c26th century BC

Detail of a sculpture of Nofret, wife of Prince Rahotep, Meidum, 4th Dynasty, c26th century BC
Detail of a sculpture of Nofret, wife of Prince Rahotep, High Priest of Heliopolis, Meidum, 4th Dynasty, c26th century BC

Zoroastrian High Priest reciting before the sacred fire, 19th century. Zoroastrians are a remnant of the ancient Iranian fire-worshippers who followed the system of belief founded by Zoroaster

Christ captured dragged hair up steps throne
Artokoloro

High-Priest Prophetess Anna Kneeling Boy Table
Artokoloro

The Marriage of the Virgin, c. 1435 (tempera on panel)
XIR900543 The Marriage of the Virgin, c.1435 (tempera on panel) by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro) (c.1387-1455); Museo di San Marco dell Angelico, Florence

The Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, c. 1630 (oil on copper)
XIR899082 The Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, c.1630 (oil on copper) by La Hire or La Hyre, Laurent de (1606-56); 63x62 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rennes

The Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek
XJL86545 The Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek by Francken, Frans II (1581-1642); 57x77 cm; Museo de Santa Cruz, Toledo, Spain; Flemish, out of copyright

Ecce Homo, 1634 (oil on paper)
BAL75901 Ecce Homo, 1634 (oil on paper) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 54.5x44.5 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Maesta: Christ Among the Doctors, 1308-11
XJL62418 Maesta: Christ Among the Doctors, 1308-11 by Duccio di Buoninsegna, (c.1278-1318); 42x43 cm cm; Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Siena, Italy; (add.info.: from the back of the Maesta Altarpiece)

The Marriage of the Virgin, 1500-04 (oil on panel)
XIR53750 The Marriage of the Virgin, 1500-04 (oil on panel) by Perugino, Pietro (c.1445-1523); 236x186 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen, France; Italian, out of copyright

The Presentation of Christ in the Temple, 1447 (oil on panel)
XIR428015 The Presentation of Christ in the Temple, 1447 (oil on panel) by Lochner, Stephan (fl.1442-1451); Hessisches Landesmuseum, Darmstadt, Germany; German, out of copyright

The Presentation in the Temple (fresco)
XIR386037 The Presentation in the Temple (fresco) by French School, (12th century); Eglise de St. Martin de Nohant-Vic, France; French, out of copyright

New morality; or The promis d installment of the high-priest of the Theophilanthropes, with the homage of Leviathan and his suite, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, engraving 1798

The marriage of the Virgin, from the Life of the Virgin series, c. 1504-05
XIR266943 The marriage of the Virgin, from the Life of the Virgin series, c.1504-05 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 29.5x20.7 cm; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

High priests as imagined in the Old Testament (engraving)
KW2603354 High priests as imagined in the Old Testament (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; out of copyright

Presentation in the Temple (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XIR248255 Presentation in the Temple (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Stella, Jacques (1596-1657); 340x222 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Beziers, France; (add.info.: la Presentation au Temple; ); French

Roman Dress, from Trachten der Voelker, 1864 (colour litho)
BAL246075 Roman Dress, from Trachten der Voelker, 1864 (colour litho) by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Melchizedek Offering Bread and Wine (oil on canvas)
XIR242484 Melchizedek Offering Bread and Wine (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century); Church of Notre-Dame-des-Blancs-Manteaux, Paris

Presentation in the Temple, 1654 (mezzotint) (b / w photo)
XIR238396 Presentation in the Temple, 1654 (mezzotint) (b/w photo) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais

St. Zacharias, 1634 (oil on canvas)
XIR231510 St. Zacharias, 1634 (oil on canvas) by Ribera, Jusepe de (lo Spagnoletto) (c.1590-1652); 98x80 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; (add.info.: father of St)

Meeting between Abraham and Melchizedek (oil on canvas)
XIR223254 Meeting between Abraham and Melchizedek (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rennes

The Vision of Zechariah (oil on canvas)
XIR219620 The Vision of Zechariah (oil on canvas) by Crozat, Ambroise (18th century); 265x195 cm; Musee des Augustins, Toulouse, France; (add.info.: seven eyes of the Lord; ); French, out of copyright

Jesus before Caiphus, Scenes from the Life of Christ (mosaic)
XIR193460 Jesus before Caiphus, Scenes from the Life of Christ (mosaic) by Byzantine School, (6th century); Sant Apollinare Nuovo, Ravenna, Italy; out of copyright

Presentation in the Temple (etching) (b / w photo)
XIR238395 Presentation in the Temple (etching) (b/w photo) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee du Petit-Palais, France; Dutch, out of copyright

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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.