Baal Collection

Elijah, Old Testament prophet, rebuking Ahab for forsaking the Lord for the god Baal. Bible I Kings 18
532079 Elijah, Old Testament prophet, rebuking Ahab for forsaking the Lord for the god Baal. Bible I Kings 18. Mid-19th century (chromolithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Baal, god of fertility and king of the gods of the Canaanites, published c.1804. Engraving
537292 Baal, god of fertility and king of the gods of the Canaanites, published c.1804. Engraving.; (add.info.: He reared up an altar for Baal, in the house of Baal , in Samaria)

The Bride of Belus (La fiancee de Belus), 1885. Found in the collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

Inside a Zurkhaneh, traditional Iranian or Persian gymnasium. Two men wrestle at koshti pahlavani, while athletes train with meels, Indian clubs, and musicians play drums and cymbals

Baal, chief god of the Canaanites, 1804
Baal, god of the Canaanites, 1804. Baal, god of fertility and king of the gods of the Canaanites. He reared up an altar for Baal, in the house of Baal, in Samaria (I Kings 16:32)

Syria, Palmyra. Temple of Bel (Baal)
Syria, Palmyra. Ancient city, documented already in the 2nd millennium. General view of the Roman Temple of Bel (Baal), supreme god of the Palmyrians. (Oasis of Tadmor)

Elie smashes the idols of Baal, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665490 Elie smashes the idols of Baal, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Elie smashes the idols of Baal, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

Daniel confronts the priests of Baal, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665443 Daniel confronts the priests of Baal, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Daniel confronts the priests of Baal)

Story of Gideon, late 16th century (silk and wool)
CUL4904706 Story of Gideon, late 16th century (silk and wool) by Heemskerck, Maerten van (1498-1574); 371x403 cm; Museo Diocesano, Albarracin, Teruel

Josias fait enlever les tresors du temple de Baal (engraving)
3625916 Josias fait enlever les tresors du temple de Baal (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Josias fait enlever les tresors du temple de Baal)

Elijah and the priests of Baal on Mount Carmel (chromolitho)
976511 Elijah and the priests of Baal on Mount Carmel (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elijah and the priests of Baal on Mount Carmel)

Preparing for the sacrifice to Baal (engraving)
669503 Preparing for the sacrifice to Baal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for the sacrifice to Baal)

Sacrificing human victims to Baal (engraving)
669502 Sacrificing human victims to Baal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacrificing human victims to Baal)

Courtyard of the Temple of Bel or Baal, Palmyra, Syria
View of the courtyard of the Temple of Bel or Baal, Palmyra, Syria, Prospetto della Corte del Tempio di Palmira. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios

Plan, tomb and column from the Temple of Bel, Palmyra, Syria
Plan, tomb and column from the Temple of Bel or Baal, Palmyra, Syria, Pianta della Corte del Tempio di Palmira. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios

Elijah warning Ahab of the Coming Rain, and the Destruction of the Priests of Baal (engraving)
5218465 Elijah warning Ahab of the Coming Rain, and the Destruction of the Priests of Baal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Prophet Elias prays on Mount Carmel for the God of Israel to be vindicated before
485216 The Prophet Elias prays on Mount Carmel for the God of Israel to be vindicated before the priests of Baal and fire falls from heaven (I Kings 18), fol.145v

Ms 43-1950 (5v) Christs Temptation, Daniel destroying Bel
FIT274590 Ms 43-1950 (5v) Christs Temptation, Daniel destroying Bel, from Speculum Humanae Salvationis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); 14.3x19.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

The Confusion of Tongues, engraved by C. Maurino, c. 1868 (engraving)
OTB182330 The Confusion of Tongues, engraved by C. Maurino, c.1868 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Elijah and the Ravens, from The Bible Picture Book published by Thomas Nelson, c
3482221 Elijah and the Ravens, from The Bible Picture Book published by Thomas Nelson, c.1950 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Gustave Dore Bible: Slaughter of the prophets of Baal (engraving)
5221417 Gustave Dore Bible: Slaughter of the prophets of Baal (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Slaughter of the prophets of Baal)

Gedeon detruit l autel de Baal (engraving)
3625828 Gedeon detruit l autel de Baal (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gedeon detruit l autel de Baal)

An offering to Baal (engraving)
669501 An offering to Baal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An offering to Baal)

Removing the Vessels of Baal from the Temple by the Command of King Josiah (engraving)
5218493 Removing the Vessels of Baal from the Temple by the Command of King Josiah (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Elijah and the sacrifices on the altars of God and of Baal (colour litho)
5226863 Elijah and the sacrifices on the altars of God and of Baal (colour litho) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Figurine of a king or deity, Gezer, Israel, 1400 BC (gold-plated bronze)
3287623 Figurine of a king or deity, Gezer, Israel, 1400 BC (gold-plated bronze) by Bronze Age (1500-1000 BC); Photo eZev Radovan; out of copyright

Seated figurine of Baal, the Canaanite God of war, Megiddo, c. 1300-1200 BC (plated gold)
3288416 Seated figurine of Baal, the Canaanite God of war, Megiddo, c.1300-1200 BC (plated gold) by Canaanite; Rockefeller Archaeological Museum, Jerusalem; Photo eZev Radovan; out of copyright

Figurine of the God Baal, Megiddo, 1300-1200 BC (bronze)
3288412 Figurine of the God Baal, Megiddo, 1300-1200 BC (bronze) by Canaanite; Rockefeller Archaeological Museum, Jerusalem; Photo eZev Radovan; out of copyright

Elijah and the Priests of Baal, detail, 1863 (stained glass)
3474765 Elijah and the Priests of Baal, detail, 1863 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); St Michael, Lyndhurst, UK; (add.info.: Manufactured by Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co)

Young King Josiah breaking down the Images of Baal (colour litho)
2814669 Young King Josiah breaking down the Images of Baal (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young King Josiah breaking down the Images of Baal)

Scene of a sacrifice by Conon and his family, from the Temple of Bel
XIR226037 Scene of a sacrifice by Conon and his family, from the Temple of Bel, Dura Europos (wall painting) by Syrian, (3rd century BC); National Museum, Damascus, Syria; Syrian, out of copyright

Numismatic Illustrations of the Narrative Portions of the New Testament, by John Yonge Akerman (engraving)
1594406 Numismatic Illustrations of the Narrative Portions of the New Testament, by John Yonge Akerman (engraving) by English School

Elijah convinced Baals priests (engraving)
818817 Elijah convinced Baals priests (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elijah convinced Baals priests)

Medallion represents the Destruction of the Statue of the God Baal... 1508-1512
Medallion represents the Destruction of the Statue of the God Baal (Sistine Chapel ceiling in the Vatican), 1508-1512. Found in the collection of The Sistine Chapel, Vatican

Elijah challenging the prophet to a sacrifice, ca. 1729. ca. 1729
Elijah challenging the prophet to a sacrifice, ca. 1729. [Sacrifices d Elie et des Prophetes de Baal, (The Sacrifice of Elijah and the Prophets of Baal)]

The Altar of Baal, 1885. Creator: Harry Fenn
The Altar of Baal, 1885

Elijah prevailing over the Priests of Baal, 1916. Artist: Evelyn Paul
Elijah prevailing over the Priests of Baal, 1916. Illustration from Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria by Lewis Spence, 1916

Gold and bronze statuette of Baal hurling a thunderbolt from Minet-el-Beda, Syria. From the Louvres collection

Worship of Baal
Some communities encountered by the Israelites in their wanderings worshipped Baal and other deities in high places; their lively ceremonies lured some from the approved ways

Elijahs sacrifice consumed fire Elijahs sacrifice
Elijahs sacrifice consumed by fire. Elijahs sacrifice to God burns on an altar. The altar itself is also on fire. Soldiers kill the priests of Baal in the foreground, as Elijah prays

Damascus Palmyra Baalbek Temple Baal 1950 Syria
Damascus, Palmyra and Baalbek. Palmyra, Temple of Baal. 1950, Syria, Tadmur

Palmyra Temple Baal view pillars cella wall 1920
Palmyra. Temple of Baal. Near view showing pillars and the cella wall. 1920, Syria, Tadmur

Palmyra Temple Baal Fragments entablature main entrance
Palmyra. Temple of Baal. Fragments of the entablature, etc. at the main entrance. 1920, Syria, Tadmur

Palmyra Temple Baal Pillars western cloister
Palmyra. Temple of Baal. Pillars of the western cloister. 1920, Syria, Tadmur

Palmyra Temple Baal Carved lintel main entrance
Palmyra. Temple of Baal. Carved lintel above the main entrance. 1920, Syria, Tadmur

Palmyra Temple Baal Small building east temple
Palmyra. Temple of Baal. Small building east of the temple. 1920, Syria, Tadmur

Palmyra Temple Baal Main entrance engaged fluted
Palmyra. Temple of Baal. Main entrance showing engaged fluted columns. 1920, Syria, Tadmur

Colonnade main enclosure Temple Baal 1898 Syria
Colonnade of main enclosure of the Temple of Baal. 1898, Syria, Tadmur

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Baal, a name that echoes through history and across cultures. From the reception of Venetian ambassadors in Damascus in 1511 to the ancient Temple of Bel in Palmyra, Syria, this deity has left an indelible mark on human civilization. In 1885, "The Bride of Belus" captivated audiences with its portrayal of devotion to Baal. This god was worshipped fervently by many, as seen in illustrations like "Elie smashes the idols of Baal" and "Daniel confronts the priests of Baal. " These images depict powerful moments when faith clashed with doubt. Even beyond religious contexts, Baal's influence extended into other realms. Inside traditional Iranian or Persian gymnasiums known as Zurkhaneh, his presence could be felt among those seeking physical strength and spiritual enlightenment. As chief god of the Canaanites, Baal held immense significance. A depiction from 1804 showcases his commanding stature and role within their pantheon. Meanwhile, artworks like "Story of Gideon" reveal how he was challenged by brave individuals who dared to question his authority. Not all encounters with they were peaceful; some were marked by conflict. The slaughtering of prophets devoted to him stands as a testament to clashes between different belief systems throughout history. Josias' act of removing treasures from the temple dedicated to Baal further illustrates how this deity's power could be contested and even stripped away entirely. Perhaps one of the most iconic stories involving Baal is found atop Mount Carmel where Elijah faced off against countless priests devoted to this god. This dramatic confrontation became immortalized through chromolithography capturing both awe-inspiring visuals and intense emotions. Through these various glimpses into history and artistry alike, we catch a glimpse into humanity's fascination with Baal – a figure whose impact transcends time and borders.