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Heliodorus Collection

Heliodorus, a name that echoes through history, forever tied to tales of daring and divine retribution

Background imageHeliodorus Collection: Heliodorus, attempting to take treasure from Temple at Jerusalem

Heliodorus, attempting to take treasure from Temple at Jerusalem, is attacked by terrible horse and his rider
534344 Heliodorus, attempting to take treasure from Temple at Jerusalem, is attacked by terrible horse and his rider, while angels attack his bodyguard. 2 Maccabees 3

Background imageHeliodorus Collection: Heliodorus Is Cast Down, Expulsion of Heliodorus, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866

Heliodorus Is Cast Down, Expulsion of Heliodorus, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665552 Heliodorus Is Cast Down, Expulsion of Heliodorus, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Heliodorus Is Cast Down, Expulsion of Heliodorus)

Background imageHeliodorus Collection: Noah leaving the ark, ceiling of the stanza di Eliodoro, room of Heliodorus (fresco)

Noah leaving the ark, ceiling of the stanza di Eliodoro, room of Heliodorus (fresco)
3558959 Noah leaving the ark, ceiling of the stanza di Eliodoro, room of Heliodorus (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Background imageHeliodorus Collection: Moses before the burning bush, ceiling of the stanza di Eliodoro, room of Heliodorus

Moses before the burning bush, ceiling of the stanza di Eliodoro, room of Heliodorus
3558954 Moses before the burning bush, ceiling of the stanza di Eliodoro, room of Heliodorus by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Background imageHeliodorus Collection: The expulsion of Heliodorus from the temple, room of Heliodorus, 1311-12 (fresco)

The expulsion of Heliodorus from the temple, room of Heliodorus, 1311-12 (fresco)
3362153 The expulsion of Heliodorus from the temple, room of Heliodorus, 1311-12 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Background imageHeliodorus Collection: The expulsion of Heliodorus from the temple, room of Heliodorus, detail, 1311-12 (fresco)

The expulsion of Heliodorus from the temple, room of Heliodorus, detail, 1311-12 (fresco)
3362171 The expulsion of Heliodorus from the temple, room of Heliodorus, detail, 1311-12 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Background imageHeliodorus Collection: Jacob's dream, ceiling of the stanza di Eliodoro, room of Heliodorus (fresco)

Jacob's dream, ceiling of the stanza di Eliodoro, room of Heliodorus (fresco)
3558962 Jacob's dream, ceiling of the stanza di Eliodoro, room of Heliodorus (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); (add.info.: Raphael Rooms ); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imageHeliodorus Collection: The Mass at Bolsena, room of Heliodorus, 1512 (fresco)

The Mass at Bolsena, room of Heliodorus, 1512 (fresco)
3558952 The Mass at Bolsena, room of Heliodorus, 1512 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Background imageHeliodorus Collection: God frightens Heliodorus in a temple, 2 Maccabees (3: 21-28), 1695 (engraving)

God frightens Heliodorus in a temple, 2 Maccabees (3: 21-28), 1695 (engraving)
937193 God frightens Heliodorus in a temple, 2 Maccabees (3:21-28), 1695 (engraving) by Weigel, Christoph (1654-1725); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHeliodorus Collection: Heliodorus whipped (chromolitho)

Heliodorus whipped (chromolitho)
964191 Heliodorus whipped (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heliodorus whipped)

Background imageHeliodorus Collection: Heliodorus stricken in the Temple, 2 Maccabees (engraving)

Heliodorus stricken in the Temple, 2 Maccabees (engraving)
2812913 Heliodorus stricken in the Temple, 2 Maccabees (engraving) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heliodorus stricken in the Temple)

Background imageHeliodorus Collection: The Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple, Stanza di Eliodoro, 1511-12 (fresco)

The Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple, Stanza di Eliodoro, 1511-12 (fresco)
703084 The Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple, Stanza di Eliodoro, 1511-12 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Background imageHeliodorus Collection: Gustave Dore Bible: Heliodorus cast down (engraving)

Gustave Dore Bible: Heliodorus cast down (engraving)
5221592 Gustave Dore Bible: Heliodorus cast down (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heliodorus cast down)

Background imageHeliodorus Collection: The Roman alliance with Simon, written onto brazen boards, is presented to the folk

The Roman alliance with Simon, written onto brazen boards, is presented to the folk
937191 The Roman alliance with Simon, written onto brazen boards, is presented to the folk, 1 Maccabees 14:26, 1695 (engraving) by Weigel

Background imageHeliodorus Collection: The Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple. Artist: Solimena, Francesco (1657-1747)

The Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple. Artist: Solimena, Francesco (1657-1747)
The Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Background imageHeliodorus Collection: The Expulsion of Heliodorus, 1511-1512. Artist: Raphael (1483-1520)

The Expulsion of Heliodorus, 1511-1512. Artist: Raphael (1483-1520)
The Expulsion of Heliodorus, 1511-1512. Found in the collection of the Apostolic Palace, Vatican

Background imageHeliodorus Collection: The Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple, c1650. Artist: Bernardo Cavallino

The Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple, c1650. Artist: Bernardo Cavallino
The Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple, c1650. This painting illustrates the biblical episode (2 Maccabees, 3:21-28) of the fate of Heliodorus, sent by Seleucus, King of Syria

Background imageHeliodorus Collection: The Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple, 1512-1514. Artist: Raphael

The Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple, 1512-1514. Artist: Raphael
The Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple, 1512-1514. Heliodorus and his followers, profaning the Temple of Jerusalem, are driven out by an armed rider and two running figures

Background imageHeliodorus Collection: Heliodorus attempting to take treasure from the Temple at Jerusalem, 1865-1866. Artist: Gustave Dore

Heliodorus attempting to take treasure from the Temple at Jerusalem, 1865-1866. Artist: Gustave Dore
Heliodorus attempting to take treasure from the Temple at Jerusalem, 1865-1866. Heliodorus and his bodyguard are attacked by three angels, one of them riding a winged horse

Background imageHeliodorus Collection: Theagenes Chariclea rocky coast men killed wounded

Theagenes Chariclea rocky coast men killed wounded
Theagenes and Chariclea, Theagenes and Chariclea. On a rocky coast some men are killed or wounded by arrows, on the right is a woman with a bow

Background imageHeliodorus Collection: Heliodorus expulsed of the Temple of Jerusalem by heavenly m

Heliodorus expulsed of the Temple of Jerusalem by heavenly m
Heliodorus. 2nd century BC. Minister of the Syrian king Seleucus IV Philopator. Tried to seize the treasures of the Temple of Jerusalem. Heliodorus expulsed of the temple by heavenly messengers

Background imageHeliodorus Collection: Heliodorus beaten with rods

Heliodorus beaten with rods - 2 Maccabees 3. circa 1690

Background imageHeliodorus Collection: HELIODORUS OF EMESA (3rd century A. D). Greek writer

HELIODORUS OF EMESA (3rd century A. D). Greek writer
HELIODORUS OF EMESA (3rd century A.D). Greek writer. The title page of a French translation of Heliodorus Ethiopica, published in Paris, France, 1547

Background imageHeliodorus Collection: RAPHAEL: HELIODORUS, c1512. The Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple (II Maccabees 3: 24-28)

RAPHAEL: HELIODORUS, c1512. The Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple (II Maccabees 3: 24-28). Fresco by Raphael, c1512

Background imageHeliodorus Collection: Heliodorus, attempting to take treasure from Temple at Jerusalem, is attacked by terrible horse

Heliodorus, attempting to take treasure from Temple at Jerusalem, is attacked by terrible horse and his rider, while angels attack his bodyguard. 2 Maccabees 3

Background imageHeliodorus Collection: HELIODORUS. Heliodorus cast down (II Maccabees 3: 34-28). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

HELIODORUS. Heliodorus cast down (II Maccabees 3: 34-28). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

Background imageHeliodorus Collection: The Heliodorus Pillar

The Heliodorus Pillar, Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh state, India, Asia

Background imageHeliodorus Collection: Detail of inscription referring to erection of Heliodorus

Detail of inscription referring to erection of Heliodorus Pillar at Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh state, India, Asia

Background imageHeliodorus Collection: Heliodorus and Angels

Heliodorus and Angels
Emperor Seleucis II sends Heliodorus to plunder the Temple of Jerusalem, but he finds it under the protection of angelic security guards who drive him out with canes

Background imageHeliodorus Collection: Heliodorus Flagellated

Heliodorus Flagellated
HELIODORUS Syrian courtier, ordered by Seeleucus Philopator to loot the Jewish temple at Jerusalem, is punished by angels who flog him severely


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Heliodorus, a name that echoes through history, forever tied to tales of daring and divine retribution. In the annals of ancient Jerusalem, Heliodorus sought to seize the sacred treasures held within the Temple. Little did he know that his audacious act would unleash a torrent of wrath from above. As Heliodorus approached the holy site, an ominous figure astride a fearsome horse materialized before him. The rider's eyes burned with righteous fury as he charged towards the intruder, striking him down with a force beyond mortal comprehension. Angels descended upon Heliodorus' bodyguards, their celestial might overwhelming any resistance they dared to offer. Gustave Dore's intricate illustrations bring this epic clash between man and heavenly forces to life. His wood engravings capture the anger of God as it unfolds in vivid detail. We witness Heliodorus being cast down from his lofty ambitions, expelled from the hallowed grounds he had defiled. In another room adorned with frescoes depicting biblical scenes, we find ourselves immersed in further encounters involving Heliodorus. Moses stands before the burning bush while Jacob dreams amidst celestial wonders. These images serve as reminders that no one can escape divine justice when they dare challenge its authority. The expulsion reverberates throughout time and artistry alike. In 1311-12 frescoes by an unknown artist adorning yet another room dedicated to this infamous figure, we witness his banishment unfold once more in stunning detail. But it is not only within these ancient walls that we encounter stories intertwined with our protagonist; even outside Jerusalem's confines lies evidence of his influence on artistic expression. In "The Mass at Bolsena, " a 1512 fresco found in yet another room named after him, we see how faith can triumph over adversity. Beyond paintings and engravings lie other forms of creative interpretation.