Herod Collection (page 2)

Urn of the Relics of St. John the Baptist, preserved in the Chapel of San Giovanni in the Cathedral of S. Lorenzo in Genoa Genoa Cathedral, Chapel of St

The Portal of the Virgin, right detail of the lunette, by Benedetto Antelami, at the Baptistry of Parma Parma Low Relief, Basrelief Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Panel portraying St John the Baptist led by Herod. Sculptural work by Lorenzo Ghiberti, part of the Baptismal Font from Siena Baptistry Siena Baptistry Low Relief, Basrelief Early Renaissance

Feast of Herod, detail by Antonio di Salvi, part of the silver altar of the Baptistry of San Giovanni in Florence. Today the work is preserved in the Museum of The Opera del Duomo of S

St. John the Baptist before Herod, detail by Betto di Geri and Leonardo di Ser Giovanni, part of the silver altar of the Baptistry of San Giovanni in Florence

Christ in front of Herod, tapestry, Gasparre Panini, designed by Ludovico Cigoli (1559-1613), the Uffizi Gallery, Florence Florence the Uffizi Gallery Tapestry High Renaissance, Renaissance

Salome with the Head of John the Baptist, 1514. Creator: Lucas van Leyden
Salome with the Head of John the Baptist, 1514

Herod being reproved by him... shut up John in prison, mid 19th century. Creator
Herod being reproved by him for many evils, shut up John in prison, mid 19th century. Biblical scene from Luke 3: 19 & 20

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

Israel, Sharon region. Ottoman fortress Binar Bashi was built in 1571 on Tel Afek, the location of the Roman city Antipatris built by King Herod

Marianne and Herod
Actors Mr Beerbohm Tree and Miss Maud Jeffries dressed in costume for Herod; A Tragedy, written by Stephen Phillips (1884), at her majesty's theatre

Salome and the Head of John the Baptist
A sculpture depicting Salome, the daughter of Herod II, sat on top of the pedestal, after requesting the head of John the Baptist on a platter. Herod was forced by oath to have John beheaded

Antonia Fortress Jerusalem
3790352 Antonia Fortress Jerusalem; (add.info.: Antonia Fortress, also known as the Tower of Antonia, Jerusalem, early 20th century view. Military barracks built by Herod the Great c.19BC)

The Liberation of Saint Peter (detail) from a fresco painting by the Italian High Renaissance artist Raphael
5305492 The Liberation of Saint Peter (detail) from a fresco painting by the Italian High Renaissance artist Raphael by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520)

Portrait of a thoroughbred horse, Blackleg
6337444 Portrait of a thoroughbred horse, Blackleg by Scott, J. (19th century); (add.info.: Portrait of a thoroughbred horse, Blackleg. The property of Lord Charles Bentinck)

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt (oil on copper)
5310890 The Rest on the Flight into Egypt (oil on copper) by Clerck, Hendrik de (1570-1629); 29.9x34.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Clerck, Hendrik de (1570-1629))

The Head of Saint John the Baptist Brought before Herod, 1455 / 60
The Head of Saint John the Baptist Brought before Herod, 1455/60

Salome with the Head of John the Baptist. Creator: Georg Pencz
Salome with the Head of John the Baptist

The Apparition (oil on canvas)
XIR6282 The Apparition (oil on canvas) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 142x103 cm; Musee Gustave Moreau, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Herods Banquet. Episode from the predella of the Tabernacle of the Holy Sacrament
3573869 Herods Banquet. Episode from the predella of the Tabernacle of the Holy Sacrament by Botticini, Francesco (1446-97) & Raffaello (1477-c.1520); Museo della Collegiata di Sant Andrea, Empoli

And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding Glad (engraving)
5224476 And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding Glad (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding Glad)

The Flight into Egypt, 1841 (oil on canvas)
5914729 The Flight into Egypt, 1841 (oil on canvas) by Linnell, John (1792-1882); 99x137.2 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Ms. 1581 f. 326v Illustration from Book XVI( From the Finishing of the Temple by
694962 Ms. 1581 f. 326v Illustration from Book XVI( From the Finishing of the Temple by Herod to the Death of Alexander and Aristobulus )

Cleopatra visits Herod at Jerusalem 33 BC
908750 Cleopatra visits Herod at Jerusalem 33 BC by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published Hutchinson & Co circa 1920); English

Martial Battlements of Jerusalems Temple Hill (colour photo)
3099408 Martial Battlements of Jerusalems Temple Hill (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martial Battlements of Jerusalems Temple Hill)

The Dance of Salome, fifteenth panel of the South Doors of the Baptistery of San Giovanni
BEN130920 The Dance of Salome, fifteenth panel of the South Doors of the Baptistery of San Giovanni, 1336 (bronze) by Pisano, Andrea (1270-1349); 50x43 cm; Baptistery, Florence

The Crucifixion, predella panel from the Tabernacle of the Sacraments, c
BAT94762 The Crucifixion, predella panel from the Tabernacle of the Sacraments, c.1484-6 (tempera on panel) (detail from 94757) by Botticini

Herods Feast, from a series of reliefs illustrating the life of John the Baptist
PHD32614 Herods Feast, from a series of reliefs illustrating the life of John the Baptist on the hexagonal font in the Baptistry, 1417-30 (gilded bronze) by Donatello, (c.1386-1466); San Giovanni

Salome before Herod (engraving)
5992489 Salome before Herod (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salome before Herod)

Plan of the Temple in the Days of Herod (engraving)
5992453 Plan of the Temple in the Days of Herod (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of the Temple in the Days of Herod)

Christ before Herod (engraving)
5992405 Christ before Herod (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ before Herod)

Samaria, Ruins of Sebaste (b / w photo)
5214568 Samaria, Ruins of Sebaste (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samaria, Ruins of Sebaste)

The Holy Family. The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 1613-15 (oil on panel)
5675869 The Holy Family. The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 1613-15 (oil on panel) by Procaccini, Giulio Cesare (1574-1625); 145x92.6 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Herodias tumbling and dancing
Herods daughter Herodias tumbling and dancing, from a 9th century manuscript. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England, Chatto and Windus

Medieval dance
Gleemen dancing to pipes and harp, 9th century (top), Herods daughter Herodias tumbling and dancing (middle), and two men performing a sword dance with a female assistant to horn music

Scenes from the life of Christ, c. 1492 (fresco)
3702459 Scenes from the life of Christ, c.1492 (fresco) by Canavesio, Giovanni (fl.1450-1500); Notre-Dame des Fontaines, La Brigue

Manuscript Illumination with Adoration of the Magi, c. 1515-25 (tempera
3746332 Manuscript Illumination with Adoration of the Magi, c.1515-25 (tempera, ink and gold on parchment) by Netherlandish School (16th century); 16.5x11.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Return from Egypt, 1512 (tempera on canvas laid down on wood)
3740427 The Return from Egypt, 1512 (tempera on canvas laid down on wood) by Fries, Hans (1470-1518); 107.5 x 65 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Salome Dancing for Herod, c. 1650 (oil on canvas)
3545915 Salome Dancing for Herod, c.1650 (oil on canvas) by Horions, Hans (c.1620-c.1672); 176x133 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Guardroom with the Deliverance of Saint Peter, c. 1645-47 (oil on wood)
3614016 Guardroom with the Deliverance of Saint Peter, c.1645-47 (oil on wood) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 55.2x75.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Soldats d Herode attaquant des rebelles dans des cavernes de Galilee, 40 av J-C (engraving)
3644790 Soldats d Herode attaquant des rebelles dans des cavernes de Galilee, 40 av J-C (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, c. 1512-15 (oil on wood)
3614132 The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, c.1512-15 (oil on wood) by David, Gerard (c.1460-1523); 50.8x43.2 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Dedicace du temple par Herode (engraving)
3625985 Dedicace du temple par Herode (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dedicace du temple par Herode)

Ms. 1581 f. 311v Illustration from Book XVI ( From the Finishing of the Temple by
694966 Ms. 1581 f. 311v Illustration from Book XVI ( From the Finishing of the Temple by Herod to the Death of Alexander and Aristobulus )

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"Herod: A Complex Figure in Art and History" From ancient biblical narratives to the masterpieces of renowned artists, it has captivated minds for centuries. In Gustav Klimt's iconic painting "Judith, " we witness the strength and determination of a woman who outwitted her enemy, just as Judith did with Holofernes. Artemisia Gentileschi's portrayal of "Judith and Holofernes" showcases the power dynamics between genders. But Herod's story goes beyond these tales. The Flight to Egypt reminds us of his role in attempting to eliminate Jesus, forcing Mary and Joseph into exile. Meanwhile, "The Liberation of Saint Peter" depicts another pivotal moment when divine intervention saved an apostle from Herod's clutches. Marianne finds herself entangled with this enigmatic figure in Marianne and Herod’s story – a tale that explores love amidst political turmoil. And then there is Salome, infamous for her dance that led to John the Baptist's beheading - immortalized by Lucas van Leyden’s haunting artwork. Beyond artistry lies historical evidence; fragments like the Biblical Commentary shed light on how scholars interpret Herod’s actions within their religious context. The Antonia Fortress Jerusalem stands as a testament to his grandeur and authority during his reign. In modern times, Masada reveals hidden secrets through its store rooms within Herods Palace - remnants that offer glimpses into daily life under his rule. Even Pilate found himself intertwined with Herod when he delivered Jesus after being mocked—an event etched forever in history. Through art and historical records alike, we are left pondering over this complex character whose name continues to echo through time – a man whose decisions shaped destinies while leaving an indelible mark on humanity itself.