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Herod Collection

"Herod: A Complex Figure in Art and History" From ancient biblical narratives to the masterpieces of renowned artists, it has captivated minds for centuries

Background imageHerod Collection: Judith, 1901. Artist: Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918)

Judith, 1901. Artist: Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918)
Judith, 1901. Found in the collection of the Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna

Background imageHerod Collection: Judith and Holofernes, c. 1621. Artist: Gentileschi, Artemisia (1598-1653)

Judith and Holofernes, c. 1621. Artist: Gentileschi, Artemisia (1598-1653)
Judith and Holofernes, c. 1621. Found in the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Background imageHerod Collection: Flight to Egypt

Flight to Egypt
Joseph, Mary and the infant Jesus flee to Egypt to escape the jealousy of Herod

Background imageHerod Collection: Scenes from the death of St. John the Baptist, relief from a capital (stone)

Scenes from the death of St. John the Baptist, relief from a capital (stone)
XIR86203 Scenes from the death of St. John the Baptist, relief from a capital (stone) by French School, (12th century); Musee des Augustins, Toulouse

Background imageHerod Collection: The Liberation of Saint Peter, 1754

The Liberation of Saint Peter, 1754
3481089 The Liberation of Saint Peter, 1754 by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); (add.info.: The Liberation of Saint Peter; fresco painting by the Italian High Renaissance artist)

Background imageHerod Collection: 19th century Ethiopian Coptic Christian prayer book. Illustration possibly showing the Virgin Mary

19th century Ethiopian Coptic Christian prayer book. Illustration possibly showing the Virgin Mary with King Herod or a
5306083 19th century Ethiopian Coptic Christian prayer book. Illustration possibly showing the Virgin Mary with King Herod or a magi. approx. 1870; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageHerod Collection: Salome with the head of John the Baptist, c.1620. Creator: Rustici, Francesco (around 1575-1626)

Salome with the head of John the Baptist, c.1620. Creator: Rustici, Francesco (around 1575-1626)
Salome with the head of John the Baptist, c.1620. Found in the Collection of the Galerie Canesso.

Background imageHerod Collection: The Banquet of Herod. Salome Presents the Head of John the Baptist, 1623-1626

The Banquet of Herod. Salome Presents the Head of John the Baptist, 1623-1626. Creator: Frans Francken II
The Banquet of Herod. Salome Presents the Head of John the Baptist, 1623-1626

Background imageHerod Collection: Salome Dancing for Herod, 1634-1672. Creator: Hans Horions

Salome Dancing for Herod, 1634-1672. Creator: Hans Horions
Salome Dancing for Herod, 1634-1672. Other Title(s): Salome Dancing for Herod

Background imageHerod Collection: Herodias Receiving the Head of Saint John the Baptist, 1511. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)

Herodias Receiving the Head of Saint John the Baptist, 1511. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
Herodias Receiving the Head of Saint John the Baptist, 1511. Private Collection

Background imageHerod Collection: Illustration for Salome by Oscar Wilde, 1894. Creator: Beardsley, Aubrey

Illustration for Salome by Oscar Wilde, 1894. Creator: Beardsley, Aubrey
Illustration for Salome by Oscar Wilde, 1894. Private Collection

Background imageHerod Collection: The Feast of Herod. Salome Bringing the Head of St John the Baptist on a Charger, 1600-1699

The Feast of Herod. Salome Bringing the Head of St John the Baptist on a Charger, 1600-1699. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
The Feast of Herod. Salome Bringing the Head of St John the Baptist on a Charger, 1600-1699

Background imageHerod Collection: Christ before Herod, c. 1591. Creator: Jacopo Ligozzi

Christ before Herod, c. 1591. Creator: Jacopo Ligozzi
Christ before Herod, c. 1591

Background imageHerod Collection: Salome Dancing Before Herod, c. 1592. Creator: Jan Saenredam

Salome Dancing Before Herod, c. 1592. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Salome Dancing Before Herod, c. 1592

Background imageHerod Collection: Christ before Herod, c. 1513. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer

Christ before Herod, c. 1513. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Christ before Herod, c. 1513

Background imageHerod Collection: Salomé, c.1540. Creator: Cranach, Lucas, the Younger (1515-1586)

Salomé, c.1540. Creator: Cranach, Lucas, the Younger (1515-1586)
Salome, c.1540. Found in the collection of the Goteborg Konstmuseum

Background imageHerod Collection: Salome Dancing Before Herod, c.1592. Creator: Jan Saenredam

Salome Dancing Before Herod, c.1592. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Salome Dancing Before Herod, c.1592

Background imageHerod Collection: Full-length portrait of an actor impersonating the King of the Judeans Herod

Full-length portrait of an actor impersonating the King of the Judeans Herod Germany. Date of Photograph:1860-1865 ca

Background imageHerod Collection: King Herod on the throne, and the Three Kings, relief of the left tower, Benedetto Antelami (act)

King Herod on the throne, and the Three Kings, relief of the left tower, Benedetto Antelami (act)
King Herod on the throne, and the Three Kings, relief of the left tower, Benedetto Antelami (act. 1178-1233), school, Cathedral of San Donnino, Fidenza Fidenza Relief Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe

Background imageHerod Collection: Portrait of Giovanna Tornabuoni; detail of the fresco with the Life of St

Portrait of Giovanna Tornabuoni; detail of the fresco with the Life of St. John the Baptist, work of Domenico Ghirlandaio

Background imageHerod Collection: Beheading of St. John: Bas-relief of a panel of the marble pulpit by Mino da Fiesole

Beheading of St. John: Bas-relief of a panel of the marble pulpit by Mino da Fiesole and Antonio Rossellino. Located in the Cathedral of Prato. Prato Cathedral

Background imageHerod Collection: Herod's Banquet: Bas-relief of a panel of the marble pulpit by Mino da Fiesole

Herod's Banquet: Bas-relief of a panel of the marble pulpit by Mino da Fiesole and Antonio Rossellino. Located in the Cathedral of Prato. Prato Cathedral

Background imageHerod Collection: Dance at the banquet of Herod, Stories of St. John the Baptist

Dance at the banquet of Herod, Stories of St. John the Baptist, embroidery designed by Antonio di Jacopo di Antonio Benci, said Pollaiolo (1431-1498), Museum of the Opera del Duomo of S

Background imageHerod Collection: The expulsion of Herod. Detail of the marble inlaid work on the Cathedral's floor, in Siena

The expulsion of Herod. Detail of the marble inlaid work on the Cathedral's floor, in Siena. Siena Cathedral Tarsia, Marquetry Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageHerod Collection: Panel representing the moment when the head of St. John the Baptist is offered to Herod

Panel representing the moment when the head of St. John the Baptist is offered to Herod. Sculpted work by Donatello, belonging to the Baptismal Font of the Baptistery of Siena

Background imageHerod Collection: Panel representing St. John the Baptist led by Herod. Sculpted work by Lorenzo Ghiberti

Panel representing St. John the Baptist led by Herod. Sculpted work by Lorenzo Ghiberti, belonging to the Baptismal Font of the Baptistery of Siena

Background imageHerod Collection: The Deposition of Christ and Salome Bringing the Head of John the Baptist to Herodia

The Deposition of Christ and Salome Bringing the Head of John the Baptist to Herodia, mosaics by the Venetian School, in the dome of the Baptistry of Florence

Background imageHerod Collection: The Slaughter of the Innocents, high relief of the pulpit by Giovanni Pisano in the Church of

The Slaughter of the Innocents, high relief of the pulpit by Giovanni Pisano in the Church of Santa Andrea, Pistoia. Pistoia Church of Sant'Andrea High Relief Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Background imageHerod Collection: Salome takes the head of St. John the Baptist to Herod; Baptistry mosaic, St

Salome takes the head of St. John the Baptist to Herod; Baptistry mosaic, St. Mark's Basilica, Venice Venice St. Mark's Basilica, Baptistry Mosaic Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Background imageHerod Collection: Right side of the Chapel of S.Giovanni in the Cathedral of S.Lorenzo in Genoa

Right side of the Chapel of S.Giovanni in the Cathedral of S.Lorenzo in Genoa Genoa Cathedral, Chapel of St. John Baptist Low Relief, Basrelief, Lunette, Niche, Statue High Renaissance, Renaissance

Background imageHerod Collection: Scenes from the lives of Christ and the Virgin. Polychrome tiles

Scenes from the lives of Christ and the Virgin. Polychrome tiles, in the sacristy of the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Alatri, in the province of Frosinone Alatri Church of Santa Maria Maggiore

Background imageHerod Collection: Detail of a panel representing the moment in which St John the Baptist's head was brought to Herod

Detail of a panel representing the moment in which St John the Baptist's head was brought to Herod. Sculptural work by Donatello

Background imageHerod Collection: Urn of the Relics of St. John the Baptist, preserved in the Chapel of San Giovanni in

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

Background imageHerod Collection: The Portal of the Virgin, right detail of the lunette, by Benedetto Antelami

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

Background imageHerod Collection: Panel portraying St John the Baptist led by Herod. Sculptural work by Lorenzo Ghiberti

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

Background imageHerod Collection: Feast of Herod, detail by Antonio di Salvi, part of the silver altar of the Baptistry of San

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

Background imageHerod Collection: St. John the Baptist before Herod, detail by Betto di Geri and Leonardo di Ser Giovanni

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

Background imageHerod Collection: Christ in front of Herod, tapestry, Gasparre Panini, designed by Ludovico Cigoli (1559-1613)

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

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

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

Background imageHerod Collection: Herod being reproved by him... shut up John in prison, mid 19th century. Creator

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

Background imageHerod Collection: Store rooms of Herods Palace, Masada, Israel, c20th century

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

Background imageHerod Collection: Israel, Sharon region. Ottoman fortress Binar Bashi was built in 1571 on Tel Afek

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

Background imageHerod Collection: Marianne and 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

Background imageHerod Collection: Salome and the Head of John the Baptist

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

Background imageHerod Collection: Antonia Fortress Jerusalem

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)

Background imageHerod Collection: The Liberation of Saint Peter (detail) from a fresco painting by the Italian High Renaissance

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)



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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.