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The Philistines offer up Sauls Armour, 1804
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The Philistines offer up Sauls Armour, 1804
The Philistines offer up Sauls Armour, 1804. The offering is being made to Astaroth (Ashtoreth), Canaanite and Phoenician goddess of fertility, called Ishtar (Venus) by the Babylonians and Astarte by the Greeks. From an evangelical Bible (Samuel I 31:10). (London, 1804)
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The Philistines offer up Saul's Armour, 1804
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is a captivating print that depicts a significant biblical scene. In this engraving, we witness the aftermath of a fierce battle as the defeated Philistines present King Saul's armour to Astaroth, the Canaanite and Phoenician goddess of fertility. Known as Ishtar in Babylonian culture and Astarte among the Greeks, she stands tall within her temple, adorned with symbols of power and divinity. The image evokes a sense of religious devotion intertwined with warfare. The offering serves as both an act of worship to their deity and a display of victory over their enemy. The decapitated body lies at the altar, symbolizing the brutal consequences of war. This nineteenth-century artwork captures not only historical events but also explores profound concepts such as faith, sacrifice, and human nature's propensity for conflict. It offers viewers an opportunity to reflect on ancient religious practices while contemplating timeless themes that continue to shape our world today. Created by an anonymous artist known simply as Anon, this print showcases remarkable attention to detail through its monochrome composition. With every stroke engraved onto paper by skilled hands, it brings forth emotions associated with death and loss while highlighting humanity's complex relationship with spirituality. As we gaze upon this powerful image from Heritage Images' collection curated by Ann Ronan Pictures Print Collector1, we are reminded once again how art has the ability to transcend time and ignite contemplation about our shared history and
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