King Of Judaea Collection

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

Manuscript Illumination with Adoration of the Magi, ca. 1515-25. Creator: Gerard Horenbout
Manuscript Illumination with Adoration of the Magi, ca. 1515-25. The Magi are depicted en route, while Herod is in the border

Ruins of Caesarea, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Ruins of Caesarea, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

Herods birthday feast, 1868. Artist: Edward Armitage
Herods birthday feast, 1868. He is seated at a banquet, in the courtyard of a classical villa. Surrounded by other seated figures, he watches Salome dance

Harods Street of Columns, Samaris, c1900. From Journey in All Lands - Palestine. [Realistic Travels, London, Cape Town, Bombay, Melbourne, Toronto, c1900]

The Eyes of Herod, 1894, (1912). Artist: Aubrey Beardsley
The Eyes of Herod, 1894, (1912). An illustration for Salome by Oscar Wilde. Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (1872 -1898) was an English illustrator and author

Herods street of columns, Samaria, Palestine (Israel), 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Herods street of columns, Samaria, Palestine (Israel), 1905. Stereoscope card. Detail

A tablet outside Herods Temple, Jerusalem, forbidding strangers to enter, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 4: Christianity and Modern Thought

Herod and his advisors, stained glass, Chartres Cathedral, France, 1145-1155. Detail from the Infancy of Christ Window

Detail from a Psalter, The Jews before Herod, c1140
Detail from a Psalter: The Jews before Herod: probably illuminated in Canterbury c1140 AD

Detail from a Psalter the Magi and Herod, c1140. Probably illuminated in Canterbury c1140

Detail from a Psalter, Suicide of Herod, probably illuminated at Canterbury c1140

Remains of Herods palace, 1st century
Remains of Herods palace at Masada, 1st century

Herods Palace at Masada, 1st century
Herods Palace at Masada, at the north end of the fortress, 1st century

Ruins of Caesarea, named for Augustus Caesar by Herod the Great

Ruins of Caesarea, 1st century
Ruins of Caesarea, named for Augustus Caesar by Herod the Great, 1st century

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"King of Judaea: Unveiling the Legacy of Herod's Reign" Step into the store rooms of Herod's Palace, Masada, Israel, and discover a treasure trove of history from the 20th century. Witness the remnants of a powerful ruler who left an indelible mark on this land. Amongst these artifacts lies a haunting depiction - "Massacre of the Innocents, " its creator unknown. This chilling artwork tells a tale of tragedy and despair, reminding us of the dark side that often accompanies power. A reduced and reversed copy after Aegidius Sadeler reveals another interpretation, showcasing how different artists throughout time have sought to capture this harrowing event. From a German plaque dating back to approximately 1150 to an anonymous artist's rendition in the 17th century, each portrayal adds layers to our understanding. Yet amidst these somber depictions emerges Gerard Horenbout's manuscript illumination with Adoration of the Magi. Here we find hope amid chaos as wise men pay homage to newborn royalty – contrasting starkly with Herod's malevolence. Venturing further through time, we encounter ruins in Caesarea captured by an unknown photographer in 1890. These crumbling structures stand as silent witnesses to Herod's grandeur now lost in time but still echoing his ambition. Edward Armitage transports us back to one fateful day at Herod's birthday feast in 1868. The artist captures opulence tainted by paranoia as whispers circulate about threats against his reign – foreshadowing impending doom. The captivating allure continues along Harods Street of Columns in Samaris during c1900-1905 when Underwood & Underwood immortalized its beauty through their lens. Once bustling with life under Herod’s rule, it now stands as a testament to architectural brilliance frozen in time.