Judea Collection

Map of Palestine, 1588
16th century map of Palestine. North is towards upper right. Published in 1588, this German map shows the geography of Palestine, centred on the area that later become the state of Israel

SEPHIROTIC TREE OF LIFE. Illustration from Portae Lucis, 1516, by Paul Ricci

Map of Palestine in the time of Jesus Christ
Vintage engraving of Map of Palestine in the time of Jesus Christ

Southern Palestine in ancient times
Map of southern Palestine in ancient times. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

PBIB2A-00041
Arrival of shepherds to see the baby Jesus in the stable. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Toilet signs, Masada, Israel
Men, women and disabled toilet signs, Masada

PBIB2A-00047
Shepherds called from their fields at the birth of Jesus. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

HEBRON. A view of the city of Hebron, the largest city on the West Bank. Photographed by P. Bergheim, mid or late 19th century

PBIB2A-00049
Three kings following the star to worship the coming of the prophet, Jesus. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Middle East, Israel, sunset over the ocean off the historic city of Caesarea

View from cliff with descriptive map carved on slab in foreground and hills beyond, Wadi Qelt, Judean Desert, Israel, Middle East

Mountains of the Judean Desert 10
Tal Paz-Fridman

Mountains of the Judean Desert 9
Tal Paz-Fridman

Mountains of the Judean Desert 5
Tal Paz-Fridman

Mountains of the Judean Desert 4
Tal Paz-Fridman

The Dead Sea
Tal Paz-Fridman

Nativity of the Virgin, 1437-39 (gold, silver and tempera on wood)
8683338 Nativity of the Virgin, 1437-39 (gold, silver and tempera on wood) by Master of the Osservanza, (fl.c.1436); Museo di palazzo Corboli (Museo civico archeologico e d'arte sacra), Asciano

The Nativity, detail of an altarpiece of Saint Mary, 1420 (low relief)
AIS5340570 The Nativity, detail of an altarpiece of Saint Mary, 1420 (low relief); (add.info.: Low relief by Pere Oller Cathedral of Vic, Spain); © Iberfoto.

The Adoration of the Magi, 1304-06 (fresco)
8794453 The Adoration of the Magi, 1304-06 (fresco) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni Chapel (Cappella degli Scrovegni), Padua

"The Birth of Christ", 16th century (tempera on wood)
8766537 "The Birth of Christ", 16th century (tempera on wood) by Russian School (16th century); Ikonenmuseum, Frankfurt, Germany; (add.info.: "The Birth of Christ" icon)

The Adoration of the Shepherds. Auxerre cathedral (stained glass)
8711495 The Adoration of the Shepherds. Auxerre cathedral (stained glass); (add.info.: Auxerre Cathedral. Stained glass. Nativity scene. The Adoration of the Shepherds. Auxerre)

Thann Roderen Altarpiece. The adoration of the Magi (relief)
8711071 Thann Roderen Altarpiece. The adoration of the Magi (relief); Unterlinden Museum, Colmar, France; (add.info.: Unterlinden Museum. Thann Roderen Altarpiece. The adoration of the Magi. Colmar)

The Nativity, c.1457 (oil, tempera and gold on wood panel)
XOS5873614 The Nativity, c.1457 (oil, tempera and gold on wood panel) by Ferrer, Jaume (fl.1430-1461); 187.3x139.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

The Adoration of the Kings, 1500-99 (oil on wood)
8714681 The Adoration of the Kings, 1500-99 (oil on wood) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520) (after); Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.: Copy after Raphael).

Adoration of the Shepherds, c. 1670 (oil on canvas)
XOS5877694 Adoration of the Shepherds, c. 1670 (oil on canvas) by Dolci, Carlo (1616-86); 108x90.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Carlo Dolci).

The Birth of Jesus Christ (colour litho)
8631688 The Birth of Jesus Christ (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Birth of Jesus Christ)

The Infant Saviour. (colour litho)
8636018 The Infant Saviour. (colour litho) by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Infant Saviour)

Adoration of the Magi (chromolitho)
8656078 Adoration of the Magi (chromolitho) by Fabriano, Gentile da (c.1370-1427); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adoration of the Magi, from the Strozzi Altarpiece (1423)

The First Noel (colour litho)
8635973 The First Noel (colour litho) by Margetson, William Henry (1861-1940) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Noel)

The Nativity (colour litho)
8675677 The Nativity (colour litho) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nativity)

The Three Wise Men (colour litho)
8675674 The Three Wise Men (colour litho) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Three Wise Men)

The Angel Appearing To Joseph; The Star In The East; Adoration Of The Magi (engraving)
8666541 The Angel Appearing To Joseph; The Star In The East; Adoration Of The Magi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Birth of Christ, 1868
3478778 Birth of Christ, 1868; (add.info.: Birth of Christ. Headpiece by John Leighton (1822-1912) from Good Words, London, 1868.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Gothic Art
3499710 Gothic Art; (add.info.: Gothic Art. 15th century. Pere Johan (1396-1458), 'The Nativity', Virgin Mary with the Child Jesus

The Adoration of the Shepherds (oil on canvas)
8712011 The Adoration of the Shepherds (oil on canvas) by Veronese, Bonifazio (1487-1553) ; Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Bonifazio Veronese).

The adoration of the Magi. Auxerre.(stained glass)
8711102 The adoration of the Magi. Auxerre.(stained glass); (add.info.: Auxerre Cathedral. Stained glass. Nativity scene. The adoration of thee three Magi (named Patisar, Caspar and Melchior)

The Shepherds receive tidings of Good News (colour litho)
8675676 The Shepherds receive tidings of Good News (colour litho) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shepherds receive tiidings of Good News)

Nehemiah surveys the Walls of Jerusalem, 444 BC (litho)
8661277 Nehemiah surveys the Walls of Jerusalem, 444 BC (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nehemiah surveys the Walls of Jerusalem, 444 BC)

The Jews before Caligula, AD 40 (litho)
8661276 The Jews before Caligula, AD 40 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jews before Caligula, AD 40)

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Adoration of the shepherds (colour litho)
8652314 Adoration of the shepherds (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adoration of the shepherds)

The Adoration Of The Magi, c.1530-35 (mixed technique on lime wood)
8833000 The Adoration Of The Magi, c.1530-35 (mixed technique on lime wood) by Altdorfer, Albrecht (c.1480-1538); 109.2x77.3 cm; Stadel Museum, Frankfurt am Main

Nativity, Adoration of the Sheperds and Annunciation, 1485
8683302 Nativity, Adoration of the Sheperds and Annunciation, 1485 by Della Robbia, Andrea (1435-1525/28) (workshop of); Museo Civico, Sansepolcro, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: "Nativity)

Cleopatra visits Herod, c 33 BC (litho)
8661272 Cleopatra visits Herod, c 33 BC (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra visits Herod, c 33 BC)

Adoration of the Magi Sculpture of the Adam Kraft School (1455-1509) 15th century Chiesa di San Nazaro, Milan Italy
QUA5034667 Adoration of the Magi Sculpture of the Adam Kraft School (1455-1509) 15th century Chiesa di San Nazaro, Milan Italy; (add.info)

The Nativity of Our Lord (colour litho)
8636472 The Nativity of Our Lord (colour litho) by Stacey, W.S. (1846-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nativity of Our Lord)

The Highland Bothy (engraving)
8639621 The Highland Bothy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Highland Bothy. Illustration for The Juvenile Instructor (1892).); © Look and Learn.

Adoration of the Magi. 16 th century. Colmar (Polychrome wood)
8711605 Adoration of the Magi. 16 th century. Colmar (Polychrome wood); Unterlinden Museum, Colmar, France; (add.info.: Unterlinden Museum. Nativity)

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Judea, a land steeped in history and significance, holds a prominent place on the map of Palestine. Dating back to ancient times, this region witnessed the footsteps of Jesus Christ himself. As depicted in the Map of Palestine from 1588, Judea stood as an integral part of this historical landscape. Delving deeper into its spiritual essence, we encounter the Sephirotic Tree of Life. Illustrated by Paul Ricci in his work Portae Lucis in 1516, it symbolizes the interconnectedness between heaven and earth within Judea's sacred realm. Moving towards Southern Palestine, we uncover remnants of its glorious past. The descriptive map carved on a slab atop a cliff offers breathtaking views while narrating tales from antiquity. This visual testimony transports us to an era when these lands were teeming with life and culture. During World War I, British Army transport parks dotted the picturesque Judean Hills. These temporary settlements served as crucial logistical hubs amidst conflict but now stand as reminders of that turbulent time. In modern-day Israel lies Hebron – the largest city on the West Bank – boasting captivating vistas captured through lenses by passionate photographers like P. Its rich heritage intertwines with contemporary life here; it is a testament to how history continues to shape our present. Further westward lies Caesarea where sunsets over the ocean paint mesmerizing hues across this historic cityscape. The Middle East's enchanting charm blends seamlessly with Israel's coastal beauty at this very spot - truly a sight worth beholding. Even mundane aspects find their place within Judea's narrative: toilet signs at Masada serve as markers for visitors exploring this archaeological gem hidden amidst rugged terrain. As we explore these diverse facets encompassing maps, illustrations, photographs and more; one thing becomes clear – Judea remains etched not only in geographical boundaries but also deep within our collective consciousness as an emblematic cradle of civilization and spirituality.