Elders Collection

Bulgarian Peasants Dance
Bulgarian peasants perform a traditional dance before village elders and interested tourists

ANTIGONE - CHORUS
Antigone the chorus of elders who comment dispassionately on the action

Ex-Voto. The Corps de Ville Demand a Return of Good Weather, detail of the Corps de Ville
XIR161173 Ex-Voto. The Corps de Ville Demand a Return of Good Weather, detail of the Corps de Ville, 1726 (oil on canvas) by Troy, Jean Francois de (1679-1752); Church of Saint-Etienne-du-Mont

Susannah and the Elders - Artemisia Gentileschi (Attributed to)

Omani elders wearing Khanjar and carrying rifles in Oman
Salalah Sultanate of Oman. Omani elders wearing Khanjar and carrying rifles walking along the beach. Date: 1977

Adoration of 24 elders. 11th century (latin manuscript displayed at the British Museum, London)
534948 Adoration of 24 elders. 11th century (latin manuscript displayed at the British Museum, London); (add.info.: Christ in Majesty, surrounded by symbols of evangelists)

Susanna and the Elders, 1614. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
Susanna and the Elders, 1614

The Disobedient Prophet, 1620s. Creator: Lambert Jacobsz
The Disobedient Prophet, 1620s. The Old Testament recounts how God sent a prophet to Bethel to denounce the practice of idol worship

Susanna and the Elders. Creator: Jacob de Wit
Susanna and the Elders

Susanna and the Elders, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Georg Engelhard Schroder
Susanna and the Elders, early-mid 18th century

'King Ahmadou at a "Palaver."; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875. Creator: Unknown
King Ahmadou at a "Palaver."; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Susanna and the Elders. Creator: Unknown
Susanna and the Elders, Unknown date

Moses Choosing the seventy Elders, 1736-1737. Creator: Jacob de Wit
Moses Choosing the seventy Elders, 1736-1737

Susanna and the Elders, 1620-1630. Creator: Hendrik de Clerck
Susanna and the Elders, 1620-1630

Suzanna and the elders, 1620-1629. Creator: Gerard ter Borch I
Suzanna and the elders, 1620-1629

Suzanna and the elders, 1617-1619. Creator: Gerard ter Borch I
Suzanna and the elders, 1617-1619

'With the Chin-Lushai Expeditionary Force; The Rajah Lienpunga making his Submission, 1890. Creator: Unknown
With the Chin-Lushai Expeditionary Force; The Rajah Lienpunga making his Submission, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Susanna and the Elders, 1822. Creator: Antonio Viviani
Susanna and the Elders, 1822

Susanna and the Elders, 1620. Creator: Lucas Vorsterman
Susanna and the Elders, 1620

Western Australia - Aborigine Elders ready for a Corroboree
Western Australia, Australia - Five Australian Aborigine Elders ready for a Corroboree (an an Australian Aboriginal dance ceremony which may take the form of a sacred ritual or an informal gathering)

Ancient Egypt, Relief/Carving, Tomb of Merereuka, Mastaba of Merereuka, 6th Dynasty, Saqqara
3476398 Ancient Egypt, Relief/Carving, Tomb of Merereuka, Mastaba of Merereuka, 6th Dynasty, Saqqara, Village elders forced to admit their faulty tax returns to clerks (photo); (add.info)

Ancient Egypt, Relief, Village elders forcd to admit their faulty tax returns to clerks, Tomb of Merereuka
3476397 Ancient Egypt, Relief, Village elders forcd to admit their faulty tax returns to clerks, Tomb of Merereuka, 6th Dyn (photo); (add.info.: Ancient Egypt, Relief)

Bad Omen
Tomer Eliash

Susanna and the Elders, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Susanna and the Elders, n.d

Elderly
Carlo Ferrara

Tapestry cushion cover depicting The Stoning of Elders (one of set of six Sheldon Tapestries, comprising 47. 9 to 47)
3576249 Tapestry cushion cover depicting The Stoning of Elders (one of set of six Sheldon Tapestries, comprising 47.9 to 47.14), made in Sheldon, England, if genuine

Tapestry cushion cover depicting The Elders before Daniel (one of set of six Sheldon Tapestries, comprising 47)
3576248 Tapestry cushion cover depicting The Elders before Daniel (one of set of six Sheldon Tapestries, comprising 47.9 to 47.14), made in Sheldon, England, if genuine

Tapestry cushion cover depicting The Stoning of the Elders, made in Sheldon, England, after 1600 (wool)
3576243 Tapestry cushion cover depicting The Stoning of the Elders, made in Sheldon, England, after 1600 (wool) by English School, (17th century); 48.3x48.3 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry fragment depicting the Stoning of the Elders, made possibly in Brussels, Belgium, 1550-1600 (wool)
3576195 Tapestry fragment depicting the Stoning of the Elders, made possibly in Brussels, Belgium, 1550-1600 (wool) by Belgian School, (16th century); 226.1x152.4 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Susanna and the elders (oil on canvas)
3359240 Susanna and the elders (oil on canvas) by Palma Il Giovane (Jacopo Negretti) (1548-1628); 111x154 cm; Accademia di San Luca, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Susanna and the elders)

Central panel of the Triptych of Christ Among the Doctors (oil on panel)
472396 Central panel of the Triptych of Christ Among the Doctors (oil on panel) by Pourbus, Frans I (1545-81); St. Bavo Cathedral, Ghent

Suzanne and the Old Men (engraving)
471354 Suzanne and the Old Men (engraving) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 39.2x28.2 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

No. 98 f. 25v The Presentation of the Lord in the Temple, from the Missale Romanorum, c. 1400 (vellum)
IND49137 No.98 f.25v The Presentation of the Lord in the Temple, from the Missale Romanorum, c.1400 (vellum) by Spanish School, (15th century); Tarazona Cathedral Archives, Zaragoza, Aragon

Jesus Disputes in the Synagogue about Curing a Boy on the Sabbath (vellum)
ALI142365 Jesus Disputes in the Synagogue about Curing a Boy on the Sabbath (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Reale, Turin, Piedmont

Inhabited initial C depicting Canons at Council, from the Capitolo Fiorentino, 1473 (vellum)
BAT254059 Inhabited initial C depicting Canons at Council, from the Capitolo Fiorentino, 1473 (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Archivio del Capitolo, Florence

Susanna and the Elders in the Garden, and the Trial of Susanna before the Elders, c. 1500

Susanna and the Elders. Creator: Georg Pencz
Susanna and the Elders

Susanna And The Elders, c. 1614 (oil on canvas)
3481080 Susanna And The Elders, c.1614 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Universal History Archive/UIG; Flemish, out of copyright

Christ among the Doctors, 1512 (tempera on canvas laid down on wood)
3740431 Christ among the Doctors, 1512 (tempera on canvas laid down on wood) by Fries, Hans (1470-1518); 108.4 x 57.8 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Jesus is nailed to the Cross (colour litho)
5226667 Jesus is nailed to the Cross (colour litho) by Fugel, Gebhard (1863-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus is nailed to the Cross)

A judgement
LLM456896 A judgement by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: A judgement. Illustration for Storia de Costume dei Popoli by Paolo Lorenzini (Nerbini)

Jesus is found in the Temple (coloured engraving)
726560 Jesus is found in the Temple (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus is found in the Temple)

Council-place of the Elders, Acropolis of Mycenae, Greece Date: 1901

St. Paul Preaching at the Areopagus, from a series depicting the Acts of the Apostles
XIR190315 St. Paul Preaching at the Areopagus, from a series depicting the Acts of the Apostles, woven at the Beauvais Workshop under the direction of Philippe Behagle (1641-1705)

Christ Among the Doctors, c. 1305 (fresco)
BEN65220 Christ Among the Doctors, c.1305 (fresco) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel, Padua, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

The Elders and the Virgins of Jerusalem lamenting the Desolation of the City, Lamentations II, 10 (engraving)
5218683 The Elders and the Virgins of Jerusalem lamenting the Desolation of the City, Lamentations II, 10 (engraving) by English School

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"Elders: Guardians of Wisdom, Keepers of Tradition" In the timeless play "Antigone, " the chorus stands as a symbol of wisdom and experience, offering guidance in times of moral dilemma. Similarly, Artemisia Gentileschi's painting "Susannah and the Elders" portrays their role as protectors against injustice. From Omani elders proudly donning Khanjar and carrying rifles to Western Australia's Aborigine Elders preparing for a Corroboree, these esteemed individuals embody cultural heritage and ancestral knowledge. Their presence is a testament to the resilience and strength that comes with age. Religious art also pays homage to elders' significance. In "Jesus Among the Doctors, " we witness Jesus engaging in profound discussions with wise sages, highlighting their respected position within society. Tapestry covers depicting scenes such as "The Stoning of Elders" or "The Elders before Daniel" further emphasize their authority throughout history. However, not all references to they can positive. The infamous document known as PROTOCOL / ELDERS OF ZION falsely portrays them in a negative light, perpetuating harmful stereotypes and conspiracy theories. Nevertheless, Bulgarian Peasants Dance celebrates the joyous spirit found among older generations who continue to embrace life through dance and celebration. It reminds us that age should never hinder one's ability to find happiness or express themselves fully. Whether they appear on tapestries from Sheldon or participate in ancient rituals like Corroboree ceremonies, elders hold an essential place within our societies worldwide. They serve as beacons of wisdom whose stories connect past generations with future ones - bridging gaps between cultures while preserving invaluable traditions for posterity. Let us honor our elders by listening attentively to their tales woven through time; let us learn from their experiences so that we may navigate our own journeys with grace and understanding.