Antiochus Collection

Antiochus III of Syria returns Scipios captured son
Antiochus III of Syria, though an enemy, returns the Roman leader Scipio Africanuss captured son without demanding a ransom

Ancient carved stone heads of the gods, the god Antiochus, Nemrut Dagi (Nemrut Dag), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Anatolia, Turkey

The death of Antiochus Revenged (litho)
6002553 The death of Antiochus Revenged (litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Antiochus Revenged)

The Battle of Magnesia 190BC
908804 The Battle of Magnesia 190BC by Mosley, Leslie (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published Hutchinson & Co circa 1920); British

Eleazar killed by the elephant, 1888 (engraving)
473284 Eleazar killed by the elephant, 1888 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); 20x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Eleazar was the fourth son of Mathathias (1 Maccabees 2)

French and foreign butterflies, engraved by Villain, c. 1830-40 (colour litho)
CHT164110 French and foreign butterflies, engraved by Villain, c.1830-40 (colour litho) by Feraud, Madame (19th century) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Pink-banded sister, orange-banded shoemaker
Pink-banded sister, Adelpha lycorias 1, 2, orange-banded shoemaker, Catonephele orites 3, 4, and Archeuptychia cluena butterfly 5, 6. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Siege of Jerusalem (colour litho)
961182 Siege of Jerusalem (colour litho) by French School, (14th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Jerusalem by Antiochus; from the Villars-Villeroy Bible Historiale)

Antiochus and Stratonice (litho)
972543 Antiochus and Stratonice (litho) by Lairesse, Gerard de (1640-1711); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antiochus and Stratonice)

Gustave Dore Bible: The punishment of Antiochus (engraving)
5221588 Gustave Dore Bible: The punishment of Antiochus (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The punishment of Antiochus)

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

ELEAZAR AND ELEPHANTS
When Antiochus attacks the Israelites, Eleazar is one of the few to display courage, attacking the kings elephant, which falls on top of him and crushes him

Antiochus IV Epiphanes king. (175-164 BC), the king on his throne listening to the news on the war against the Romans, miniature in the manuscript From the creation of the world to the conquest of

Erasistratus Discovering the Cause of Antiochus Disease. Found in the Collection of Ecole nationale superieure des beaux-arts, Paris

Antiochus and Stratonike, 1840. Artist: Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867)
Antiochus and Stratonike, 1840. Found in the collection of the Musee Conde, Chantilly

Tetradrachm of King Antiochus III the Great of Syria (241-187BC)
Tetradrachm of King Antiochus III the Great of Syria (241-187 BC): obverse, c223-187 BC. He was a Seleucid Greek king, who fought against the Roman republic

Silver four drachms of King Antiochus III (241 ? 187 BC) with Antiochus on one side and Apollo on the other. Minted at Seleucis-on-the-Tiber

Bust of Antiochus III of Syria, 3rd century BC
Bust of Antiochus III of Syria (241-187 BC) - a Roman Replica of a 3rd century BC bronze original. He fought against the Roman empire, but was ultimately defeated, 3rd century BC

Mark Antony receiving 300 talents peace offering
Mark Antony receiving 300 talents [= peace offering] from Antiochus, king of Commagene

Generosity Matathias martyrdom seven Maccabean
Generosity of Matathias, The martyrdom of the seven Maccabean brothers and their mother under Antiochus IV Epiphanes, Generosity of Matathias, Histoire du Vieux et du Nouveau Testament, Martin

Tyrants Old Testament Antiochus Georg Pencz German
Tyrants of the Old Testament: Antiochus. Georg Pencz (German, c. 1500-1550). Woodcut

Mount Nemrut at sunrise with the head in front of the statues. The UNESCO World Heritage Site at Mount Nemrut where King Antiochus of Commagene is reputedly entombed

PMDE2A-00002
Antiochus IV, King of Seleucid kingdom of Syria. Hand-colored 17th-century engraving

Antiochus III and a counselor receiving reports of the war against the Romans (Roman Syrian War of 192-188 BC). Illustration belonging to the manuscript From the creation of the world to the conquest

Antiochus and Stratonice (oil on canvas)
XIR901301 Antiochus and Stratonice (oil on canvas) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); Musee Bargoin, Clermont-Ferrand, France; (add.info.: Antiochus et Stratonice); French, out of copyright

Pompeo Batoni (Italian, 1708 - 1787), A Youth Reclining on a Bed (Antiochus), c. 1746, red chalk on paper washed ocher

Roman consul Popilius Laenas draws a circle in the sand at the feet of King Antiochus IV Epiphanes, print maker: Jan Miel (mentioned on object), Dating 1633 - 1664

Popilius Laenas draws a circle, Jan Miel, 1633 - 1664

ATHENS: THE PNYX. The Pnyx, a public space of assembly in ancient Athens. In the background is the Philopappos Monument, a mausoleum dedicated to Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos

Mysterious statue head
Beheaded statue, and its heads lie atop Nemrut Dagi (Mt Nemrut), UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tomb site for King Antiochus I

TURKEY. Nemrut Dag. Tomb of Antiochus I. Northern terrace with colossal head of god Apollo. Sculpture on rock

Turkey. Central Anatolia. Adiyaman. Nemrut Dag

King Mithridates of Commagene and Herakles shaking hands, Arsameia Ruins, Adiyaman, Turkey

The cult inscription built by King Antiochus I Theos in honor of his father Mithridates, Arsameia Ruins, Adiyaman, Turkey

JERUSALEM: CITADEL. Citadel of Antichous at Jerusalem, c160 B. C. Line engraving, 19th century
JERUSALEM: CITADEL. Citadel of Antichous at Jerusalem, c160 B.C. Line engraving, 19th century

SHAKESPEARE: PERICLES. King Antiochus of Antioch presents his daughter to Pericles. Wood engraving, 19th century, after Sir John Gilbert for Shakespeares Pericles, Prince of Tyre (Act I, scene 1)

MOTHER & SONS. A mother and her seven sons stand up against the tyrant Antiochus, King of Syria (II Maccabees 7:29): wood engraving after Gustave Dor

Eleazar and Elephants
When Antiochus attacks the Israelites, Eleazar is one of the few to display courage, attacking the kings elephant, which falls on top of him and crushes him

Antiochus VII in Judea
Seleucid emperor Antiochus VII Sidetes invades Judea with his elephants, and takes the town of Bethsura

Ancient carved stone heads of the gods, the god Antiochus, Nemrut Dagi (Nemrut Dag), on the summit of Mount Nemrut, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Seleucids and Maccabees
Fighting between Antiochus Eupator, Seleucid emperor, and the rebel forces of Judas Maccabeus

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"Antiochus: A Tale of Ancient Power, Betrayal, and Redemption" In the annals of history, Antiochus III of Syria stands as a complex figure whose actions reverberated across empires. One such momentous event was his noble act of returning Scipios captured son to Rome, defying expectations and showcasing his diplomatic prowess. But it is not only through political maneuvers that Antiochus left his mark. The ancient carved stone heads depicting gods, including the god Antiochus himself at Nemrut Dagi (Nemrut Dag), speak volumes about the religious fervor that surrounded him. Yet amidst grandeur and divine imagery lies tales of rebellion. The revolted slaves at Enna fought for their freedom against oppressive forces, leaving an indelible mark on history's pages in litho form. Tragedy too befell this enigmatic ruler. "The death Revenged" immortalizes a somber moment when vengeance sought solace for a fallen leader. War was never far from Antiochus' doorstep either. The Battle of Magnesia in 190BC showcased his military might but also highlighted the brutal reality faced by those caught in its wake. Even animals played their part in shaping this narrative; Eleazar met his untimely demise at the hands - or rather trunk - of an elephant in 1888, forever etched into our collective memory through an engraving. Beyond politics and warfare lie glimpses into nature's beauty. French and foreign butterflies fluttering delicately on paper remind us that even amidst chaos, there is still room for awe-inspiring wonders like the pink-banded sister or orange-banded shoemaker. Religion too found its place within this captivating tale; Siege of Jerusalem depicted vividly through color litho transports us back to biblical times where faith clashed with power struggles.