King Herod Collection

Beheading of Saint John the Baptist and Herod's Feast, between 1600 and 1650. Creator: Greek School
Beheading of Saint John the Baptist and Herod's Feast, between 1600 and 1650

Store rooms of Herods Palace, Masada, Israel, c20th century. Masada is an ancient fortification in the Southern District of Israel

Herods banquet and Salomes dance, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483
7268208 Herods banquet and Salomes dance, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483 by Salvi, Antonio di (1450-1527) & Giovanni, Francesco di; Museo dell Opera del Duomo

Herods banquet and Salomes dance, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483
7268215 Herods banquet and Salomes dance, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483 by Salvi, Antonio di (1450-1527) & Giovanni, Francesco di; Museo dell Opera del Duomo

Saint John preaching before Herod, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483
7268162 Saint John preaching before Herod, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483 by Ser Giovanni, Leonardo di (fl.c.1358-1371); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

Herods banquet and Salomes dance, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483
7268205 Herods banquet and Salomes dance, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483 by Salvi, Antonio di (1450-1527) & Giovanni, Francesco di; Museo dell Opera del Duomo

Herods banquet and Salomes dance, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483
7268200 Herods banquet and Salomes dance, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483 by Salvi, Antonio di (1450-1527) & Giovanni, Francesco di; Museo dell Opera del Duomo

Saint John preaching before Herod, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483
7268167 Saint John preaching before Herod, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483 by Ser Giovanni, Leonardo di (fl.c.1358-1371); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

The Flight into Egypt, from Landscapes with Old and New Testament Scenes and Hunting Scenes, 1584

The Dance of the Seven Veils
WH48563 The Dance of the Seven Veils by Point, Armand (1861-1932); Private Collection; Photo eWhitford & Hughes, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Herod the Great (chromolitho)
964096 Herod the Great (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herod the Great, Roman king of Judea. Drawn by Ciappori, lithography by Emile Beau)

Herod the Great (chromolitho)
3620467 Herod the Great (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herod the Great, Roman king of Judea. Drawn by Ciappori, lithography by Emile Beau)

Salome with the Head of St. John the Baptist, c. 1580. Creator: Unknown
Salome with the Head of St. John the Baptist, c. 1580

Manuscript Illumination with Adoration of the Magi, ca. 1515-25. Creator: Gerard Horenbout
Manuscript Illumination with Adoration of the Magi, ca. 1515-25. The Magi are depicted en route, while Herod is in the border

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

Herods birthday feast, 1868. Artist: Edward Armitage
Herods birthday feast, 1868. He is seated at a banquet, in the courtyard of a classical villa. Surrounded by other seated figures, he watches Salome dance

Harods Street of Columns, Samaris, c1900. From Journey in All Lands - Palestine. [Realistic Travels, London, Cape Town, Bombay, Melbourne, Toronto, c1900]

The Eyes of Herod, 1894, (1912). Artist: Aubrey Beardsley
The Eyes of Herod, 1894, (1912). An illustration for Salome by Oscar Wilde. Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (1872 -1898) was an English illustrator and author

Herods street of columns, Samaria, Palestine (Israel), 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Herods street of columns, Samaria, Palestine (Israel), 1905. Stereoscope card. Detail

A tablet outside Herods Temple, Jerusalem, forbidding strangers to enter, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 4: Christianity and Modern Thought

Herod and his advisors, stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, France, 1145-1155. Detail from the Infancy of Christ Window

Detail from a Psalter, The Jews before Herod, c1140
Detail from a Psalter: The Jews before Herod: probably illuminated in Canterbury c1140 AD

Detail from a Psalter the Magi and Herod, c1140. Probably illuminated in Canterbury c1140

Detail from a Psalter, Suicide of Herod, probably illuminated at Canterbury c1140

Remains of Herods palace, 1st century
Remains of Herods palace at Masada, 1st century

Herods Palace at Masada, 1st century
Herods Palace at Masada, at the north end of the fortress, 1st century

Ruins of Caesarea, named for Augustus Caesar by Herod the Great

Ruins of Caesarea, 1st century
Ruins of Caesarea, named for Augustus Caesar by Herod the Great, 1st century

Temple in Jerusalem during the Roman Empire
Herods Temple when Jerusalem was within the Roman Empire. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Herod, 74 / 73 BC - 4 BC, also known as Herod the Great and Herod I, King of Judea
Herod, 74/73 BC - 4 BC, also known as Herod the Great and Herod I, King of Judea. After a 19th century illustration by Claudius Joseph Ciappori-Puche; Illustration

three kings visit Herod Van de Wysen East series title
The three kings visit Herod Van de Wysen from the East (series title) Youth of Christ (series title) Den Grooten Figuer-Bibel (...) (series title)

Rest during the flight to Egypt, c. 1740s (oil on canvas)
XIR439277 Rest during the flight to Egypt, c.1740s (oil on canvas) by Bazzani, Giuseppe (c.1690-1769); Galleria dell Accademia, Venice

The Flight into Egypt, detail from an altarpiece dedicated to the Virgin (tempera
XIR156855 The Flight into Egypt, detail from an altarpiece dedicated to the Virgin (tempera on panel) by Catalan School, (13th century); Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain; Spanish

Death of Herod Agrippa, Jan Luyken, Pieter Mortier, 1703 - 1762

Israel, West Bank, Herodion
Israel, West Bank, Judaea, Herodion a castle fortress built by King Herod 20 B.C.E. Remains of the castle

Pilate delivered Jesus to Herod after they had mocked him and dressed in white. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy

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"King Herod: A Tale of Power, Betrayal, and Tragedy" In the depths of history, King Herod's name echoes with infamy. Known for his ruthless pursuit of power and control, he left a trail of devastation in his wake. One haunting image captures the horror he inflicted upon innocent lives - "King Herod orders the Massacre of the innocents. " This chilling illustration from the Dore Bible serves as a reminder of his darkest deed. But behind the facade of cruelty, there was also grandeur within Herod's realm. The store rooms of his opulent palace at Masada stand as a testament to his wealth and extravagance even in modern times. These c20th-century remnants offer glimpses into an era filled with lavish banquets and ostentatious displays. One such event was immortalized on a tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure - "Herod's banquet and Salome's dance. " This captivating scene depicts Salome's seductive performance that captivated both King Herod and those present at this extravagant feast. Yet beneath the surface lies an undercurrent of manipulation and intrigue. Another tile from The Silver Altar showcases Saint John preaching before Herod. In this momentous encounter between faith and power, we witness John fearlessly challenging the king's authority while delivering a message that would ultimately seal his fate. The horrors perpetrated by it can further depicted in various artworks throughout history. An engraving from 1515 portrays vividly "The Massacre of Innocents, " capturing the heart-wrenching tragedy inflicted upon countless innocent children at his command. Similarly, an oil painting brings to life this gruesome event on canvas, leaving viewers haunted by its brutality. Yet amidst all these tales stained with bloodshed lies one poignant artwork - "Mariamne, Wife of King Herod, and her Children going to their Execution.