Holy Of Holies Collection

Egypt, Luxor, West Bank, Deir Al Bahri, Temple of Hatshepsut also known as Djeser-Djeseru, Holy of Holies

Holy of Holies & Tabernacle, 18th century (engraving)
5617272 Holy of Holies & Tabernacle, 18th century (engraving) by Scheuchzer, Johann Jakob (1672-1733); (add.info.: illustration from Physique sacree, ou Histoire-naturelle de la Bible)

Plan of Solomons Temple, after Bernard Lamy (engraving)
5202151 Plan of Solomons Temple, after Bernard Lamy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of Solomons Temple, after Bernard Lamy)

Tabernacle in the Wilderness, Exodus (engraving)
2812899 Tabernacle in the Wilderness, Exodus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tabernacle in the Wilderness, Exodus)

Lamas worshipping before the Holy of the Holies in a Tibetan temple (litho)
6005044 Lamas worshipping before the Holy of the Holies in a Tibetan temple (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Brunettis Model of Ancient Jerusalem (engraving)
1095679 Brunettis Model of Ancient Jerusalem (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brunettis Model of Ancient Jerusalem)

Views of the Tabernacle
LLM455768 Views of the Tabernacle by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views of the Tabernacle)

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

DOME OF THE ROCK: MORIAH. The Rock of Moriah, or Foundation Stone at the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. Photograph, c1910

DOME OF THE ROCK: MORIAH. The Rock of Moriah, or Foundation Stone at the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. Photograph, c1960

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

DOME OF THE ROCK: MORIAH. The Rock of Moriah, or Foundation Stone at the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. Photograph, early 20th century

DOME OF THE ROCK. The Rock of Moriah, or Foundation Stone at the the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. Photograph, early 20th century

TEMPLE OF SOLOMON. The Temple of Solomon in Jerusalem. The curtain of the Holy of Holies can be seen through the double door. Illumination from an early 15th century English manuscript

The Tabernacle, artwork C017 / 7197
The Tabernacle. See-through artwork of the Tabernacle, the portable temple used by the Israelites led by Moses journeying from Egypt to the Promised Land (around the 15th century BC)

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The "holy of holies" holds a significant place in various cultures and religions, symbolizing the utmost sanctity and divine presence. In Egypt's Luxor on the West Bank lies Deir Al Bahri, where the Temple of Hatshepsut, also known as Djeser-Djeseru, stands majestically. This temple complex showcases intricate reliefs depicting ancient Egyptian beliefs and rituals. Moving to Spain's Cordoba, we find the Mihrab Mosque with its Holy of Holies captured in a captivating black and white photo. The mihrab serves as a focal point for prayer within mosques, representing the direction towards Mecca. Traveling back in time to Solomon's era, an engraving depicts his grandiose Temple with its meticulously planned layout. The Holy of Holies within this sacred space was reserved exclusively for high priests during religious ceremonies. In biblical times, the Tabernacle in the Wilderness played a vital role for Israelites during their exodus from Egypt. Engravings depict this portable sanctuary that housed the Ark of Covenant containing holy relics. Venturing into Tibet reveals lamas worshipping before their own version of the Holy of Holies within Tibetan temples. Their spiritual practices are deeply rooted in reverence and devotion. Brunetti's model provides us with insight into Ancient Jerusalem's architecture, including its sacred spaces like the Holy of Holies. These engravings allow us to visualize how people worshipped centuries ago. Zooming into art history brings forth Domingo Ram's panel depicting an angel appearing to Zacharias—an enchanting scene linked to divine intervention near holy places. Returning once more to Egypt's Luxor on the West Bank at Deir Al Bahri unveils mesmerizing reliefs found in Anubis' Lower Chapel—a testament to ancient Egyptian beliefs surrounding death and afterlife rituals. Finally, we arrive at Jerusalem's Western Wall where Jewish Orthodox men fervently pray.