Idol Collection (page 4)

Hindu fakirs practising their superstitious rites (engraving)
972299 Hindu fakirs practising their superstitious rites (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ivory (chromolitho)
1094222 Ivory (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ivory. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Adoration of the image of the Beast, from the Apocalypse Tapestry of Angers
902040 Adoration of the image of the Beast, from the Apocalypse Tapestry of Angers, 1373-87 (tapestry) by Bataille, Nicolas (fl)

Figurines of fertility goddesses and the moulds from which they were cast, c
BLP398260 Figurines of fertility goddesses and the moulds from which they were cast, c.8th- 7th century BC (clay) by Bronze Age (2000-600 BC); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Tel Batash)

Carving ivory (chromolitho)
668892 Carving ivory (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carving ivory); © Look and Learn

May Palfrey in The Ladies Idol Date: 1890s

A flesh idol? (colour litho)
2777860 A flesh idol? (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A flesh idol? The capture of a devil-fish)

The Philistins offers Sauls head to their Idol (engraving)
2792126 The Philistins offers Sauls head to their Idol (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Philistins offers Sauls head to their Idol)

Les Chittis Ou Adorateurs De Krishna (engraving)
2783322 Les Chittis Ou Adorateurs De Krishna (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Chittis Ou Adorateurs De Krishna)

Transportable idol of Vishnu with the ox Rama (chromolitho)
2788699 Transportable idol of Vishnu with the ox Rama (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transportable idol of Vishnu with the ox Rama)

Ogana, the Ashira Housekeeper (engraving)
2796618 Ogana, the Ashira Housekeeper (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ogana, the Ashira Housekeeper)

Study of Worshippers and Dancers with Calf, for the Cave of the Golden Calf (graphite
XYC265074 Study of Worshippers and Dancers with Calf, for the Cave of the Golden Calf (graphite) (see 265073 for verso) by Gore

Laplanders (colour litho)
REV326517 Laplanders (colour litho) by Engelmann, Gottfried or Godefroy (1788-1839); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Lapons; Lapon; Lappons; ); German, out of copyright

Mr Shapiras Collection, plate 4, 1872 (w / c & pencil on paper)
PEF316815 Mr Shapiras Collection, plate 4, 1872 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Conder, Claude (1848-1910); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

Seated figure from Patissia, Cycladic, c. 3000-2000 (marble)
AMQ115732 Seated figure from Patissia, Cycladic, c.3000-2000 (marble) by Greek; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Greek, out of copyright

Laban Seeking his Idols (oil on canvas)
LMG128878 Laban Seeking his Idols (oil on canvas) by Bellucci, Antonio (1654-1726); 204.5x257.2 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Temple Newsam House) UK; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; Italian

Two Chimu vases with mythological figures and a small female Mochica idol
XIR161947 Two Chimu vases with mythological figures and a small female Mochica idol (embossed gold and turquoise) by Pre-Columbian; Museo Nacional de Antropologia y Arqueologia, Lima

Moloch, copy of an illustration from Oedipus Aegyptiacus by Athanasius Kirchner
STC202572 Moloch, copy of an illustration from Oedipus Aegyptiacus by Athanasius Kirchner, Rome 1652, used in a History of Magic, published late 19th century (woodcut) by Italian School

Summer, Gobelins factory (tapestry)
XIR182161 Summer, Gobelins factory (tapestry) by Mignard, Pierre (1612-95) (after); Musee de l Ile de France, Sceaux, France; (add.info.: study for tapesty in Galerie de Saint-Cloud; ); French

The Third Angel and the Lamb, number 51 from The Apocalypse of Angers
XIR216972 The Third Angel and the Lamb, number 51 from The Apocalypse of Angers, 1373-87 (tapestry) by Bataille, Nicolas (fl)

Illustration for L Evangile de l Enfance de notre Seigneur Jesus-Christ
CHT169326 Illustration for L Evangile de l Enfance de notre Seigneur Jesus-Christ selon Saint Paul, by Catulle Mendes (1841-1909) 1889 (colour litho) by Schwabe

The Worship of the Golden Calf, c. 1630-35 (oil on panel)
FIT58887 The Worship of the Golden Calf, c.1630-35 (oil on panel) by Francken, Frans II the Younger (1581-1642); 56.8x86.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

A Sage of the Pushtimarg Sect and Shri Nathji, c. 1850 (opaque pigments & gold on paper)
3557437 A Sage of the Pushtimarg Sect and Shri Nathji, c.1850 (opaque pigments & gold on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 30 x 22.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nathdwara, Rajasthan)

The Idolatry of King Solomon, 1644 (oil on canvas)
6337203 The Idolatry of King Solomon, 1644 (oil on canvas) by Koninck, Salomon (1609-56); 155.5A--172.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Idols of the Saxons, the idol Friga (engraving)
6001103 Idols of the Saxons, the idol Friga (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Idols of the Saxons, the idol Friga)

Idols of the Saxons, the idol of the Moon (engraving)
6001091 Idols of the Saxons, the idol of the Moon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Idols of the Saxons, the idol of the Moon)

Cartoon, Henry Irvings return from America - The peoples idol is none the worse for his sojourn in America. Showing the famous actor-manager smoking a cigar and sitting on a pile of money. 1885

The Temple of Amida, from Description de l Univers, c
STC386350 The Temple of Amida, from Description de l Univers, c.1683 (hand coloured engraving) by Mallet, Alain Manesson (1630-1706); Private Collection; (add.info)

Figurine of Asherah, Canaanite, 999-600 BC (clay)
BLP397803 Figurine of Asherah, Canaanite, 999-600 BC (clay) by Bronze Age (2000-600 BC); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ashtoreth, Ashera)

Head of a Woman, fragment of a statue from Keros, Early Cycladic II Period, c
XIR156165 Head of a Woman, fragment of a statue from Keros, Early Cycladic II Period, c.2700-2400 BC (marble) by Greek; Louvre, Paris, France; Greek, out of copyright

Female figure, from Amorgos, Early Cycladic II Period (Keros-Syros Culture
XIR60553 Female figure, from Amorgos, Early Cycladic II Period (Keros-Syros Culture) 2800-2300 BC (marble) by Greek; height: 152 cm; National Archaeological Museum, Athens

Jatamukuta Lokesvara, Khasa Malla Kingdom (1100-1484) (parcel gilt
PFR206558 Jatamukuta Lokesvara, Khasa Malla Kingdom (1100-1484) (parcel gilt, copper alloy & pigment) by Nepalese School; Private Collection; ePaul Freeman; Nepalese, out of copyright

Ms 493 fol. 15v The shepherd Menalcas and his unrequited love
XIR187865 Ms 493 fol.15v The shepherd Menalcas and his unrequited love, from The Eclogues by Virgil with a commentary by Servius, 1469 (vellum) by French School

Statue of an Egyptian female idol in black marble found in the Canopus of Hadrians Villa at Tivoli. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by Giacomo Bossi from Pietro Paolo Montagnani-Mirabilis

Bust of the Egyptian idol Canopus, god of water, in basalt found in the Canopus of Hadrians Villa at Tivoli. Copperplate drawn

Statue of an Egyptian idol in diaphanous robe holding an ankh and lotus. Found in the Canopus of Hadrians Villa at Tivoli. Copperplate engraving by G. Bossi after an illustration by G

A Sacrifice to Ceres, from Saint-Romain-en-Gal (mosaic)
XIR227686 A Sacrifice to Ceres, from Saint-Romain-en-Gal (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); Musee des Antiquites Nationales, St

Moorish idol, grey angelfish, and rock beauty
Moorish idol, Zanclus cornutus, grey angelfish, Pomacanthus arcuatus, and rock beauty, Holacanthus tricolor. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Plee Jr

Vinca Idol, Vinca culture, 4th millennium BC (fired clay with paint)
500290 Vinca Idol, VinAza culture, 4th millennium BC (fired clay with paint) by Neolithic; h:9.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: This statuette, probably a cult idol)

Gnostic Eucharist, copy of gnostic casket, engraved by Thierry freres (19th century
CHT287224 Gnostic Eucharist, copy of gnostic casket, engraved by Thierry freres (19th century) (litho) (b/w photo) (side panel of 287227) by Boilly

The Worship of Mammon, 1909 (oil on canvas)
WDM27977 The Worship of Mammon, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Evelyn De (1855-1919); 60.3x50.2 cm; De Morgan Collection, courtesy of the De Morgan Foundation; eDe Morgan Foundation; English

Tattooed or scarified guards at the door to the Queens Palace, Tandi, Angola. There are 500 guards, with three at the main door: two seated with clubs, and one standing with spear, bow and arrows

Interior of a Chinese temple at Kupang, Timor, 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Corsi after Jacques Etienne Victor Arago from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Interior of a Morai or sacred cemetery on Kauai, Hawaii (Atooi). Interior of a long house or mana in the heiau (morai) at Waimea with carved representations of the gods

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From Hollywood heartthrobs to ancient deities, idols have captivated us throughout history. On the Tatler cover, Ronald Colman and his Sealyham Terrier exude an idol-like aura of charm and elegance. Meanwhile, the Big Buddha statue on Lantau Island stands tall as a symbol of devotion in Hong Kong's Po Lin Monastery. In the world of entertainment, Rudolph Valentino was hailed as a silent film idol whose smoldering looks melted hearts worldwide. And even centuries ago, a man with a glass in hand captured in Cycladic Art became an enigmatic idol frozen in time. Traveling to India's Kumortuli reveals small bells that adorn idols crafted by skilled artisans in Kolkata, showcasing their dedication to religious traditions. In Mexico's Aztec civilization, human sacrifices were offered to appease the sun-god—an unsettling reminder of how far people would go for their beliefs. Literature too has its share of idols; Bardelys The Magnificent tells tales of charismatic heroes who become legends. Yet not all they are fictional; missionaries like those shown in 1837 sought to challenge China's worship practices and redefine what it meant to be an idolater. Throughout history, figures like Charlemagne and Baal held immense power over civilizations as gods or rulers—idols worshipped or feared by many. Even closer to home at Sandringham estate lies an Indian Idol amidst the grounds—a testament to cultural exchange and appreciation. Lastly, we encounter Vitzliputzli (Huitzilopochtli), a Mexican deity whose name echoes through time—an idol revered by ancient civilizations for protection and strength. Whether they inspire adoration or controversy, these diverse idols remind us of humanity's eternal quest for something greater than ourselves.