Idols Collection

The Idolatry of King Solomon. Artist: Conca, Sebastiano (1680-1764)
The Idolatry of King Solomon. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Bros. pictured in March 1988 in Tyne Tees, North East England. Left to right are Luke Goss, , Matt Goss and Craig Logan Bros is an English band formed in 1986 in Camberley, Surrey

Temple of Ten Thousand Idols, Japan. Engraving 1880
530824 Temple of Ten Thousand Idols, Japan. Engraving 1880; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Samoyed travelling on sleigh pulled by reindeer. Late 16th or early 17th century (Dutch woodcut)
542296 Samoyed travelling on sleigh pulled by reindeer. Late 16th or early 17th century (Dutch woodcut); (add.info.: In background stands a group of religious idols)

Moses and the Golden Calf (colour litho)
5198587 Moses and the Golden Calf (colour litho) by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moses and the Golden Calf)

Woodcut from John Foxe's The Book of Martyrs, London 1570
527728 Woodcut from John Foxe's The Book of Martyrs, London 1570; (add.info.: Woodcut from John Foxe's Actes and Monuments)

The idolatry of King Solomon, 1697. Creator: Franceschini, Marcantonio (1648-1729)
The idolatry of King Solomon, 1697. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Nazionale di Palazzo Spinola, Genova.

Two Bronze Idols, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Two Bronze Idols, 1865

Jeroboam Sacrificing to the Idols, c.1704-c.1744. Creator: Jacques Ignatius de Roore
Jeroboam Sacrificing to the Idols, c.1704-c.1744. Jeroboam, the King of Israel, enjoined his people to idolatry to prevent their contact with the Kingdom of Judah

Cartoon on the production of ecclesiastical objects, early 19th century? Creator: Anon
Cartoon on the production of ecclesiastical objects, early 19th century? Soldiers and clergymen admire a display of Catholic ornaments on the wall

The Idolatry of King Solomon, 1635-1655. Creator: Jacob Hogers
The Idolatry of King Solomon, 1635-1655

The Idolatry of King Solomon, 1630-1648. Creator: Willem de Poorter
The Idolatry of King Solomon, 1630-1648

The Idolatry of King Solomon, 1644. Creator: Salomon Koninck
The Idolatry of King Solomon, 1644

Solomon Worshipping False Gods. Creator: Master MZ
Solomon Worshipping False Gods

Solomon Worshipping False Gods, 1501. Creator: Master MZ
Solomon Worshipping False Gods, 1501

With Lord Dufferin in Burma - The Viceroy at Mandalay returning Buddist Images, 1886. Creator: Unknown
With Lord Dufferin in Burma - The Viceroy at Mandalay returning Buddist Images to the Archbishop and Priest's, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33

Solomon Praying to the Idols, c. 1519. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Solomon Praying to the Idols, c. 1519

Streets of Kumortuli
Kuntal Biswas

Annabels nightclub, High Street West Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. 5th May 1994

Moses with the Ten Commandments, c. 1650-1660. Found in the Collection of Musee de Picardie, Amiens

Balbals, ancient Turkic sculptures (6th-10th century), near Burana tower, Chuy oblast, Kyrgyzstan

Crodon
3782209 Crodon; (add.info.: Crodon, idol of the Ancient Saxons, reproduced from the 1656 woodcut in Herman Stangefol's Annales Circuli Westphaliae')

Irmin
3782208 Irmin; (add.info.: Irmin (captioned here as Hermensul or Irminsul), the Germanic god, reproduced from the 1656 woodcut in Herman Stangefol's Annales Circuli Westphaliae'

The Principal Idols of the Saxons, worship d in Britain, late 16th-early 17th century? Creator
The Principal Idols of the Saxons, worship d in Britain, late 16th-early 17th century? Depiction of Saxon deities or Germanic gods which gave their names to the days of the week

Aztec Statuettes - Idols - In the National Museum of Mexico, Mexico City. Date: 1910s

Moses with the Ten Commandments, 1841. Found in the Collection of Musee d Art Thomas Henry, Cherbourg

Moses receiving the tablets of law (Miniature from the Moutier-Grandval Bible), ca 830-ca 840. Artist: Anonymous
Moses receiving the tablets of law (Miniature from the Moutier-Grandval Bible), ca 830-ca 840. Found in the collection of British Library

Moses with the Ten Commandments, 1659. Artist: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
Moses with the Ten Commandments, 1659. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Garuda statue, Pashupatinath, Kathmandu, Nepal

Idols in monastery at Gyantse, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa

Canton. Interior of the Temple of 500 Idols
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Greta Garbo in Mata Hari
Greta Garbo (1905-1990) playing the title role in the 1931 film Mata Hari'. Date: 1931

Wooden anthropomorphic figure. Chimu culture
Wooden anthropomorphic figure. There were idols and depictions of ancestors In the temples and shrines. Chimu culture. Late Intermediate Horizon (1000-1470 AD). Peru. Museum of the Americas

The Brazen Serpent (coloured engraving)
3648330 The Brazen Serpent (coloured engraving) by Bendixen, Siegfried Detler (1786-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Brazen Serpent)

Moise et Josue entendent les clameurs des Israelites adorant le veau d or (engraving)
3625777 Moise et Josue entendent les clameurs des Israelites adorant le veau d or (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Les hommes firent des idoles (engraving)
3625749 Les hommes firent des idoles (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les hommes firent des idoles)

Fish-headed idols from Easter Island (engraving)
3653560 Fish-headed idols from Easter Island (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fish-headed idols from Easter Island)

The burning of the idols (colour litho)
3620705 The burning of the idols (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The burning of the idols)

Sacred Antiquities of the Chibchas, at Guatavita, Colombia, South America (engraving)
1624873 Sacred Antiquities of the Chibchas, at Guatavita, Colombia, South America (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacred Antiquities of the Chibchas)

Review of the Amirs Volunteers in the Bamian Valley (engraving)
1064201 Review of the Amirs Volunteers in the Bamian Valley (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Review of the Amirs Volunteers in the Bamian Valley)

Figurines of Asherah, Canaanite, 999-600 BC (clay)
BLP397802 Figurines of Asherah, Canaanite, 999-600 BC (clay) by Bronze Age (2000-600 BC); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ashtoreth, Ashera)

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)

Muhammed blinds the idols in the Kaabah (chromolitho)
735987 Muhammed blinds the idols in the Kaabah (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Muhammed blinds the idols in the Kaabah)

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)

They consulted the wooden idols (colour litho)
3098413 They consulted the wooden idols (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: They consulted the wooden idols)

Stone idols statues Hakone, woman in carrying chair, kago
Stone idols statues at Hakone, woman in carrying chair, kago. Vintage 19th century photograph

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

The Destruction of the Idolatrous Israelites before their Idols, Ezekiel VI, 4, 5 (engraving)
5218684 The Destruction of the Idolatrous Israelites before their Idols, Ezekiel VI, 4, 5 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic World of Idols: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" Step into a realm where idols transcend boundaries, capturing our imagination and revealing hidden stories. In Gyantse's monastery, an album unravels the captivating tale of British forces toppling Tibetan defenses to seize Lhasa in 1904, with idols as silent witnesses. Venturing further, we find ourselves immersed in Canton's Temple of 500 Idols. Within its sacred walls lies a sanctuary brimming with spiritual energy, inviting us to explore the depths of devotion and faith. From ancient civilizations to Hollywood glamour, idols take on various forms. Greta Garbo mesmerizes as Mata Hari, embodying the allure that captivated audiences worldwide. Meanwhile, a wooden anthropomorphic figure from Chimu culture whispers secrets of forgotten rituals and beliefs. Annabels nightclub in Sunderland transports us to a different kind of idolatry - one fueled by music and revelry. On that fateful night in May 1994, souls united under pulsating lights as they worshipped their musical icons. Journeying eastward brings us face-to-face with Balbals - Turkic sculptures standing steadfast since the 6th-10th century near Burana tower. These enigmatic figures guard ancient tales etched within their stone frames. In Mexico's National Museum stands Aztec statuettes - idols frozen in time. They bear witness to an empire rich in culture and tradition; each delicate carving tells stories passed down through generations. Moses emerges prominently amidst this diverse tapestry - his presence resonating across centuries and artistic renditions. From intricate depictions by Rembrandt van Rhijn to Moses clutching the Ten Commandments with unwavering determination in 1841 – these portrayals immortalize his significance throughout history. Fertility finds its expression through Ashanti art's sculpture on wood - evoking a sense of awe and reverence.