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Heraclius Collection

Heraclius, a name that echoes through history as a symbol of triumph and power

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Heraclius Collection: Windows of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, 1890. Creator: Unknown
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Heraclius Collection: Triumph of Heraclius at Constantinople, (629AD), 1890. Creator: Unknown
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Heraclius Collection: Victory of Heraclius over the Saracens. Miniature. Le Miroir
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Heraclius Collection: Solidus (Coin) of Heraclius, 638-641. Creator: Unknown
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Heraclius Collection: Solidus (Coin) of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, 629-632. Creator: Unknown
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Heraclius Collection: Solidus (Coin) Portraying Heraclius and His Son Heraclius Constantine, 613-616. Creator: Unknown
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Heraclius Collection: Emperor Heraclius Denied Entry into Jerusalem, 1460 / 80. Creator: Unknown
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Heraclius Collection: Emperor Heraclius Slays the King of Persia, 1460 / 80. Creator: Unknown
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Heraclius Collection: Portrait of Byzantine Emperor Constans II and Fausta
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Heraclius Collection: Portrait of Byzantine Emperor Heraklonas
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Heraclius Collection: Byzantine Emperors Heraclius and Constantine III
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Heraclius Collection: Portrait of Roman Emperor Phocas
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Heraclius Collection: Portrait of Byzantine Emperor Heraclius
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Heraclius Collection: Emperor Heraclius bearing the true cross to Jerusalem
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Heraclius Collection: Emperor Heraclius killing Persian King Khosrau
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Heraclius Collection: Corneille, Heraclius, Act I, Sc I (coloured engraving)
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Heraclius Collection: Byzantine Emperors Heraclius and Constantine III
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Heraclius Collection: Emperor Heraclius Denied Entry into Jerusalem, 1485-95 (tempera and oil on panel)
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Heraclius Collection: Triumph of Heraclius at Constantinople (engraving)
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Heraclius Collection: Solidus of Heraclius, Heraclius Constantine, and Heraclonas, Byzantine, 638-641
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Heraclius Collection: Approach to Antioch, 1890. Creator: Unknown
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Heraclius Collection: Emperor Heraclius returns the True Cross to Jerusalem
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Heraclius Collection: The Forty Martyrs of Sebaste. Artist: Anonymous
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Heraclius Collection: Medal of John VIII Palaeologus, Byzantine, c1440. Artist: Pisanello
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Heraclius Collection: Coin From The Time Of Heraclius, A. D. 575-641. Roman Emperor
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Heraclius Collection: PIERO DELLA FRANCESCA (1416-1492). Battle between
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Heraclius Collection: Heraclius of Tarento
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Heraclius Collection: Three-horse chariot of the Byzantine Emperor
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Heraclius Collection: Pierre Woeiriot (French, 1532 - 1599), Heraclius Sentencing the Tyrant Phocas, engraving
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Heraclius Collection: Heraclius (engraving)
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Heraclius Collection: HERACLIUS (c575-641). Byzantine emperor, 610-41. Returning the True Cross to Jerusalem
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Heraclius Collection: Corneille / Heraclius

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Heraclius, a name that echoes through history as a symbol of triumph and power. From the victory over the Saracens to the stunning windows of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, his legacy is etched into time. In Le Miroir's miniature depiction, we witness Heraclius standing tall amidst a sea of defeated Saracens. The sheer determination on his face tells a tale of relentless pursuit and unwavering courage. The coins bearing his image further showcase his influence. The solidus coins portray both Heraclius alone and alongside his son, Heraclius Constantine. These precious pieces serve as reminders of an era when Byzantine emperors ruled with authority and grace. But not all moments were filled with glory for this great ruler. In one painting, we see Emperor Heraclius denied entry into Jerusalem, highlighting the challenges he faced even in times of triumph. Yet another artwork captures him slaying the King of Persia, displaying his military prowess and strategic brilliance. It was during these battles that he secured victory for Byzantium against its formidable foes. The True Cross Cycle reveals yet another significant event: The Victory and the Execution of Chosroes in 628 AD. This pivotal moment marked not only a military conquest but also symbolized religious significance as it involved reclaiming fragments from Christ's cross. Portraits depicting other Byzantine emperors such as Constans II, Fausta, Heraklonas, and Constantine III remind us that Heraclius was part of a lineage that shaped an empire's destiny. Heraclius' reign may have been marked by both triumphs and obstacles; however, there is no denying his indelible mark on history. His legacy lives on through artistry captured in miniatures, coins adorned with regal profiles - each telling their own story about this remarkable emperor who defied the odds and left an enduring legacy.