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Judea Collection (#4)

Judea, a land steeped in history and significance, holds a prominent place on the map of Palestine

Background imageJudea Collection: Roman Monuments of Judea vanquished (engraving)

Roman Monuments of Judea vanquished (engraving)
2781904 Roman Monuments of Judea vanquished (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Monuments of Judea vanquished)

Background imageJudea Collection: Map of North Africa and West Africa, published in Strasbourg in 1522 (coloured engraving)

Map of North Africa and West Africa, published in Strasbourg in 1522 (coloured engraving)
CHT169411 Map of North Africa and West Africa, published in Strasbourg in 1522 (coloured engraving) by Ptolemy (Claudius Ptolemaeus of Alexandria)(c.90-168)(after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

Background imageJudea Collection: Map of the Holy Land, pub. by Jan Barend Elwe, Amsterdam, 1742 (engraving)

Map of the Holy Land, pub. by Jan Barend Elwe, Amsterdam, 1742 (engraving)
STC101844 Map of the Holy Land, pub. by Jan Barend Elwe, Amsterdam, 1742 (engraving) by Dutch School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageJudea Collection: Ruth, illustration from Women of the Bible, published by The Religious Tract

Ruth, illustration from Women of the Bible, published by The Religious Tract
IL281092 Ruth, illustration from Women of the Bible, published by The Religious Tract Society, 1927 (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageJudea Collection: Map of the Holy Land (coloured engraving)

Map of the Holy Land (coloured engraving)
VNK249240 Map of the Holy Land (coloured engraving) by Danckerts, Theodorus (1663-1727); Vorontsov Palace, Crimea, Ukraine; (add.info.: carte de la Judee)

Background imageJudea Collection: Map of the Holy land in Old Testament times by Mons l Abbe de la Grive

Map of the Holy land in Old Testament times by Mons l Abbe de la Grive
STC255316 Map of the Holy land in Old Testament times by Mons l Abbe de la Grive, 1772 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

Background imageJudea Collection: LtoR: Nebi Musa, Castle of Safet and Tomb of Kalata, 1871 (pen & ink on paper)

LtoR: Nebi Musa, Castle of Safet and Tomb of Kalata, 1871 (pen & ink on paper)
PEF316780 LtoR: Nebi Musa, Castle of Safet and Tomb of Kalata, 1871 (pen & ink on paper) by Conder, Claude (1848-1910); Palestine Exploration Fund, London, UK; (add.info.: Nebi Musa)

Background imageJudea Collection: Large bronze coin struck by the Roman Emperor Titus to commemorate the destruction of Jerusalem

Large bronze coin struck by the Roman Emperor Titus to commemorate the destruction of Jerusalem
6032207 Large bronze coin struck by the Roman Emperor Titus to commemorate the destruction of Jerusalem, and the golden candlestick from the Arch of Titus (colour litho) by English School

Background imageJudea Collection: Sarcophagus, Herodium (sandstone)

Sarcophagus, Herodium (sandstone)
1220463 Sarcophagus, Herodium (sandstone) by Levantine School; (add.info.: Sarcophagus found near the mausoleum believed to be that of King Herod the Great (73/74-4 BC)

Background imageJudea Collection: Roman provincial silver coin from Judea, AD 132 (silver)

Roman provincial silver coin from Judea, AD 132 (silver)
1203101 Roman provincial silver coin from Judea, AD 132 (silver) by Roman, (2nd century AD); 2.7x2.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Simon bar Kokhba (d.135)

Background imageJudea Collection: John the Baptist Preaching (coloured engraving)

John the Baptist Preaching (coloured engraving)
2801084 John the Baptist Preaching (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John the Baptist Preaching)

Background imageJudea Collection: Map depicting the North of Africa, from an Atlas by Ptolemy

Map depicting the North of Africa, from an Atlas by Ptolemy
CHT287716 Map depicting the North of Africa, from an Atlas by Ptolemy, 1st half 16th century (engraving) (b/w photo) by Ptolemy (Claudius Ptolemaeus of Alexandria)(c.90-168)(after)

Background imageJudea Collection: Herod the Great becomes King of Judea as a vassal of the Romans (colour litho)

Herod the Great becomes King of Judea as a vassal of the Romans (colour litho)
5226888 Herod the Great becomes King of Judea as a vassal of the Romans (colour litho) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageJudea Collection: Foundation Nail of Gudea, c. 2100 BC (copper alloy, lost-wax cast)

Foundation Nail of Gudea, c. 2100 BC (copper alloy, lost-wax cast)
500138 Foundation Nail of Gudea, c.2100 BC (copper alloy, lost-wax cast) by Neo-Sumerian (22nd century BC); Overall - h:17.50 w:4.50 d:7.30 with base - h:20.90 w:6.30 d

Background imageJudea Collection: Martyrdom of Saint Stephen, 1608 / 1611. Creator: Jacques Callot

Martyrdom of Saint Stephen, 1608 / 1611. Creator: Jacques Callot
Martyrdom of Saint Stephen, 1608/1611

Background imageJudea Collection: Christ Brought Before Pontius Pilate. Creator: Valerio Belli

Christ Brought Before Pontius Pilate. Creator: Valerio Belli
Christ Brought Before Pontius Pilate

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

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

Background imageJudea Collection: Paul Before Felix, February 5, 1752. Creator: Luke Sullivan

Paul Before Felix, February 5, 1752. Creator: Luke Sullivan
Paul Before Felix, February 5, 1752

Background imageJudea Collection: ELEPHANTS IN ACTION BC

ELEPHANTS IN ACTION BC
Seleucid emperor Antiochus VII Sidetes invades Judea with his elephants, and takes the town of Bethsura Date: February 134 BC

Background imageJudea Collection: Roman Soldiers Firing the Temple of Jerusalem, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Roman Soldiers Firing the Temple of Jerusalem, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Roman Soldiers Firing the Temple of Jerusalem, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier

Background imageJudea Collection: Pompey in the Temple of Jerusalem, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Pompey in the Temple of Jerusalem, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Pompey in the Temple of Jerusalem, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

Background imageJudea Collection: Bethlehem of Judea, the birthplace of Jesus, Palestine, 1896. Creator: Underwood & Underwood

Bethlehem of Judea, the birthplace of Jesus, Palestine, 1896. Creator: Underwood & Underwood
Bethlehem of Judea, the birthplace of Jesus, Palestine, 1896. The Gospels of Matthew and Luke identify Bethlehem as the birthplace of Jesus. Stereocard by Underwood & Underwood

Background imageJudea Collection: View of the mountains of Qumran in the Judean desert valley, the caves where ancient

View of the mountains of Qumran in the Judean desert valley, the caves where ancient Hebrew texts were found should be noted

Background imageJudea Collection: Map of the Sea of Galilee

Map of the Sea of Galilee
Vintage engraving of a Map of the Sea of Galilee, 19th Century

Background imageJudea Collection: Herod consults with Cypros and Salome

Herod consults with Cypros and Salome
King Herod the Great discusses with his mother Cypros and sister Salome the alleged infidelity of his wife Mariamne Date: 0 B.C

Background imageJudea Collection: Jesus born in Bethlehem

Jesus born in Bethlehem
Shepherds and kings worshipping Jesus in a stable. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageJudea Collection: North side Gordon Calvary Olivet Wilderness Judea

North side Gordon Calvary Olivet Wilderness Judea
North side, Gordons Calvary, Olivet, Wilderness of Judea, Dead Sea and Mts. of Moab. Air. 1950, Jerusalem, Israel

Background imageJudea Collection: Wilderness Judea Neby Mousa close contours hills

Wilderness Judea Neby Mousa close contours hills
Wilderness of Judea from Neby Mousa close contours of hills. 1934, West Bank

Background imageJudea Collection: wilderness Judea Mt Temptation 1934 West Bank

wilderness Judea Mt Temptation 1934 West Bank
The wilderness of Judea & Mt. of Temptation. 1934, West Bank

Background imageJudea Collection: Jericho Jordan area Hills Wilderness Judea 1934

Jericho Jordan area Hills Wilderness Judea 1934
Jericho & Jordan area, Hills in the Wilderness of Judea. 1934, West Bank

Background imageJudea Collection: Dead Sea wilderness Judea 1898 salt lake bordered

Dead Sea wilderness Judea 1898 salt lake bordered
Dead Sea from wilderness of Judea. 1898, the Dead Sea is a salt lake bordered by Jordan to the east and Israel and Palestine to the west

Background imageJudea Collection: Dead Sea wilderness Judea Moab mountains background

Dead Sea wilderness Judea Moab mountains background
Dead Sea and wilderness of Judea. (Moab mountains in the background). 1898, West Bank

Background imageJudea Collection: Sunrise Dead Sea wilderness Judea 1898

Sunrise Dead Sea wilderness Judea 1898
Sunrise over the Dead Sea from wilderness of Judea. 1898

Background imageJudea Collection: Shepherd Judea 1898 Middle East Israel Palestine

Shepherd Judea 1898 Middle East Israel Palestine
Shepherd of Judea 1898, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Background imageJudea Collection: Dead Sea Mountains Moab wilderness Judea 1898

Dead Sea Mountains Moab wilderness Judea 1898
Dead Sea and Mountains of Moab from wilderness of Judea. 1898

Background imageJudea Collection: Transjordan East Dead Sea El-Meshneka View across

Transjordan East Dead Sea El-Meshneka View across
Transjordan. East of the Dead Sea. Dead Sea from El-Meshneka. View across the sea into Judea. 1920, Jordan

Background imageJudea Collection: Mount Olives Gethsemane Bethphage Olivet wilderness

Mount Olives Gethsemane Bethphage Olivet wilderness
Mount of Olives and Gethsemane Bethphage from Olivet showing wilderness of Judea. 1920, Jerusalem, Israel

Background imageJudea Collection: Road Jericho Jordan mountains Judea Moab 1900

Road Jericho Jordan mountains Judea Moab 1900
Road to Jericho, Jordan. Jordan and the mountains of Judea from Moab 1900

Background imageJudea Collection: Road Jericho Jordan Wilderness Judea 1900 West Bank

Road Jericho Jordan Wilderness Judea 1900 West Bank
Road to Jericho, Jordan, Wilderness of Judea 1900, West Bank

Background imageJudea Collection: The Christian Army In The Mountains Of Judea

The Christian Army In The Mountains Of Judea

Background imageJudea Collection: Map showing the mountain ranges of Palestine

Map showing the mountain ranges of Palestine
Vintage engraving of Map showing the mountain ranges of Palestine, 19th Century

Background imageJudea Collection: Map of Canaan as divided amoung the tribes

Map of Canaan as divided amoung the tribes
Vintage engraving of a Map of Canaan as divided amoung the tribes

Background imageJudea Collection: Plan of Jerusalem at the Tine of King Herod

Plan of Jerusalem at the Tine of King Herod
Vintage engraving of a Plan of Jerusalem at the Tine of King Herod

Background imageJudea Collection: Ruined fortress at Beth Zur, Judea

Ruined fortress at Beth Zur, Judea
Ruined fortress at Beth Zur (Beit Tzur, Bethsura), Judea, mentioned in the Bible (Old Testament), site of the Battle of Beth Zur in 164 BC, during the Maccabean wars. Date: 1920s

Background imageJudea Collection: PBIB2A-00050

PBIB2A-00050
Shepherds with Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus in Bethlehem. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageJudea Collection: PBIB2A-00048

PBIB2A-00048
There came Wise Men from the East to see the newborn Jesus. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageJudea Collection: Bethlehem in the 1800s

Bethlehem in the 1800s
Bethlehem from the north, with the Church of the Nativity and convents, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Background imageJudea Collection: Walls of Jerusalem, 18th Century

Walls of Jerusalem, 18th Century
Vintage engraving of Walls of Jerusalem, 18th Century




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Judea, a land steeped in history and significance, holds a prominent place on the map of Palestine. Dating back to ancient times, this region witnessed the footsteps of Jesus Christ himself. As depicted in the Map of Palestine from 1588, Judea stood as an integral part of this historical landscape. Delving deeper into its spiritual essence, we encounter the Sephirotic Tree of Life. Illustrated by Paul Ricci in his work Portae Lucis in 1516, it symbolizes the interconnectedness between heaven and earth within Judea's sacred realm. Moving towards Southern Palestine, we uncover remnants of its glorious past. The descriptive map carved on a slab atop a cliff offers breathtaking views while narrating tales from antiquity. This visual testimony transports us to an era when these lands were teeming with life and culture. During World War I, British Army transport parks dotted the picturesque Judean Hills. These temporary settlements served as crucial logistical hubs amidst conflict but now stand as reminders of that turbulent time. In modern-day Israel lies Hebron – the largest city on the West Bank – boasting captivating vistas captured through lenses by passionate photographers like P. Its rich heritage intertwines with contemporary life here; it is a testament to how history continues to shape our present. Further westward lies Caesarea where sunsets over the ocean paint mesmerizing hues across this historic cityscape. The Middle East's enchanting charm blends seamlessly with Israel's coastal beauty at this very spot - truly a sight worth beholding. Even mundane aspects find their place within Judea's narrative: toilet signs at Masada serve as markers for visitors exploring this archaeological gem hidden amidst rugged terrain. As we explore these diverse facets encompassing maps, illustrations, photographs and more; one thing becomes clear – Judea remains etched not only in geographical boundaries but also deep within our collective consciousness as an emblematic cradle of civilization and spirituality.