Ananus Collection

Death of Ananias, n.d. Creator: Benjamin West
Death of Ananias, n.d

Christ before Annas, 1460-65. Creator: Unknown
Christ before Annas, 1460-65

Death of Ananias, 1795. Creator: John Constable
Death of Ananias, 1795

Jesus before Herod, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Jesus before Herod, 1922. Jesus (Anton Lang) appears before king Herod (Gregor Breitsamter) - also on stage are Sebastian Lang as the high priest Annas (or Ananias)

Jesus before the Sanhedrin, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Jesus before the Sanhedrin, 1922. Jesus (Anton Lang) is tried before an assembly of rabbis: players in the Oberammergau Passion Play

Judas before the Sanhedrin, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Judas before the Sanhedrin, 1922. The traitor Judas (Guido Mayr) is tried before an assembly of rabbis: players in the Oberammergau Passion Play

Christ before Annas, c. 1480. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
Christ before Annas, c. 1480

The Punishment of Ananias and Sapphira, 1549. Creator: Augustin Hirschvogel
The Punishment of Ananias and Sapphira, 1549

The death of Ananias, surrounded by Apostles, 1518. Creator: Ugo da Carpi
The death of Ananias, surrounded by Apostles, 1518

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

Christ before Annas, from the Circular Passion, 1509. Creator: Lucas van Leyden
Christ before Annas, from the Circular Passion, 1509

Christ before Annas, from Speculum passionis domini nostri Ihesu Christi, 1507

The High Priests, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
The High Priests, 1922. Players in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages, by the inhabitants of the village of Oberammergau in Bavaria, Germany

Jesus before Ananias, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Jesus before Ananias, 1922. Jesus appears before the high priest Annas (or Ananias): players in the Oberammergau Passion Play

Ananias, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Ananias, 1922. Sebastian Lang as the high priest Annas (or Ananias) in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

Christ Before Annas, 1521. Creator: Lucas van Leyden
Christ Before Annas, 1521

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"Ananus: A Glimpse into Biblical Encounters and Divine Justice" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Ananus, a figure intertwined with significant biblical events. From Jesus before Herod to Christ before Annas, these artworks by Henry Traut, Israhel van Meckenem, Augustin Hirschvogel, Ugo da Carpi, Martin Schongauer, Lucas van Leyden, and more offer glimpses into the dramatic encounters involving Ananus. In "Jesus before Herod, " painted in 1922 by Henry Traut, we witness the momentous meeting between Jesus and King Herod. The tension is palpable as they stand face-to-face; their destinies hanging in the balance. Another striking portrayal is "Jesus before the Sanhedrin" by Henry Traut. Created also in 1922, this artwork captures the intense interrogation faced by Jesus at the hands of religious authorities. The weight of judgment looms large as He stands resolute amidst adversity. Israhel van Meckenem's "Christ before Annas, " dating back to around 1480, transports us to an earlier encounter where Christ faces scrutiny from Annas himself. This piece showcases intricate details that bring this pivotal moment to life. Moving forward through history brings us to Augustin Hirschvogel's "The Punishment of Ananias and Sapphira. " Painted in 1549, it depicts divine justice being served upon those who deceived God's chosen community—a powerful reminder of honesty and integrity. Ugo da Carpi's "The Death of Ananias" takes us further back to 1518 when Apostles surround Ananias during his final moments. This evocative artwork reminds us that actions have consequences even within sacred circles. Martin Schongauer's rendition titled "Christ Before Annas" (ca.