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Eunuch Collection

"Eunuch: Unveiling the Untold Stories of Power, Identity, and Intrigue" Germaine Greer, a renowned Australian writer and author born in 1939

Background imageEunuch Collection: Philip the evangelist teaching Christianity to the Ethiopian eunuch

Philip the evangelist teaching Christianity to the Ethiopian eunuch (Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch)
ELD4934901 Philip the evangelist teaching Christianity to the Ethiopian eunuch (Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch) episode of the life of Philip the deacon, who meets an eunuch

Background imageEunuch Collection: Portrait of Narses, eunuch and famous general, with Belisaire

Portrait of Narses, eunuch and famous general, with Belisaire, in the service of Emperor Justinian I Narses (478 - 573)
ELD4931526 Portrait of Narses, eunuch and famous general, with Belisaire, in the service of Emperor Justinian I Narses (478 - 573) General in the service of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I

Background imageEunuch Collection: Morocco: A Sultan's Eunuch, 1920 - Flandrin

Morocco: A Sultan's Eunuch, 1920 - Flandrin
LUX4725666 Morocco: A Sultan's Eunuch, 1920 - Flandrin; (add.info.: Morocco: A Sultan's Eunuch, 1920 - Flandrin); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Background imageEunuch Collection: 8627262

8627262

Background imageEunuch Collection: Costumes of the court of Turkey: Sultan and Sultan, Odalisk, Kizlar Agha

Costumes of the court of Turkey: Sultan and Sultan, Odalisk, Kizlar Agha (leader of the black eunuchs)
FLO4633889 Costumes of the court of Turkey: Sultan and Sultan, Odalisk, Kizlar Agha (leader of the black eunuchs) and Kapi Agha (officer of the guard of the harem)

Background imageEunuch Collection: 'He Saw the Black Eunuchs Lying Asleep', 1907, illustration to 'The Story of the Magic Horse'

"He Saw the Black Eunuchs Lying Asleep", 1907, illustration to 'The Story of the Magic Horse'
BAL4177 "He Saw the Black Eunuchs Lying Asleep", 1907, illustration to 'The Story of the Magic Horse' from 'The Arabian Nights', 1938 (lithograph) by Dulac

Background imageEunuch Collection: Le Kizlar agasi, chief black eunuque chef du serail du sultan ottoman - Kizlar Agasi

Le Kizlar agasi, chief black eunuque chef du serail du sultan ottoman - Kizlar Agasi, chief black eunoch to the harem
FLO4686491 Le Kizlar agasi, chief black eunuque chef du serail du sultan ottoman - Kizlar Agasi, chief black eunoch to the harem, 17th century

Background imageEunuch Collection: The Fountain of Bahçesaray, 1901. Creator: Graafland, Robert (1875-1940)

The Fountain of Bahçesaray, 1901. Creator: Graafland, Robert (1875-1940)
The Fountain of Bahcesaray, 1901. Private Collection

Background imageEunuch Collection: Landscape with the baptism of the eunuch, 1630-1639. Creator: Herman van Swanevelt

Landscape with the baptism of the eunuch, 1630-1639. Creator: Herman van Swanevelt
Landscape with the baptism of the eunuch, 1630-1639

Background imageEunuch Collection: The Capon Aghassi, Chief of the White Eunuchs of the Sultan, 1700-1737

The Capon Aghassi, Chief of the White Eunuchs of the Sultan, 1700-1737. Creator: Workshop of Jean Baptiste Vanmour
The Capon Aghassi, Chief of the White Eunuchs of the Sultan, 1700-1737

Background imageEunuch Collection: The Kislar Aghassi, Chief of the Black Eunuchs of the Sultan, 1700-1737

The Kislar Aghassi, Chief of the Black Eunuchs of the Sultan, 1700-1737. Creator: Workshop of Jean Baptiste Vanmour
The Kislar Aghassi, Chief of the Black Eunuchs of the Sultan, 1700-1737. The kizlar agha, formally the agha of the House of Felicity

Background imageEunuch Collection: The Turkish Museum - 'The Hareem', 1854. Creator: Unknown. The Turkish Museum - 'The Hareem', 1854

The Turkish Museum - "The Hareem", 1854. Creator: Unknown. The Turkish Museum - "The Hareem", 1854
The Turkish Museum - "The Hareem", 1854. London tourist attraction, depicting...the Hareem or Saloon of Reception

Background imageEunuch Collection: Marriage Procession of the Sultan's Daughter, at Constantinople, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Marriage Procession of the Sultan's Daughter, at Constantinople, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Marriage Procession of the Sultan's Daughter, at Constantinople, 1854. Celebrations for the wedding of Fatma Sultan, aged 14, and Ali Galip Pasha

Background imageEunuch Collection: Nimroud Sculptures...Triumphal Return of the King to his Camp, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Nimroud Sculptures...Triumphal Return of the King to his Camp, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Nimroud Sculptures, just received at the British Museum - Triumphal Return of the King to his Camp, 1850. The King is seen in his chariot, attended by his chief eunuch; before him, but aloft

Background imageEunuch Collection: Eunuque Noir, plate 21 from Caravanne du Sultan à la Mecque, 1748

Eunuque Noir, plate 21 from Caravanne du Sultan à la Mecque, 1748. Creator: Joseph-Marie Vien the Elder
Eunuque Noir, plate 21 from Caravanne du Sultan a la Mecque, 1748

Background imageEunuch Collection: Chef des Eunuques, plate 20 from Caravanne du Sultan à la Mecque, 1748

Chef des Eunuques, plate 20 from Caravanne du Sultan à la Mecque, 1748. Creator: Joseph-Marie Vien the Elder
Chef des Eunuques, plate 20 from Caravanne du Sultan a la Mecque, 1748

Background imageEunuch Collection: Germaine Greer 1939 Australian Writer Author

Germaine Greer 1939 Australian Writer Author
germaine, greer, 1939, australian, writer, author, academic, journalist, journalism, scholar, scholarship, research, early, modern, english, literature, feminist, feminism, intellectual, womens

Background imageEunuch Collection: A Storyteller in the Middle East, Eunuch in the Bedroom of the Lady of the Harem, 1888, Historic

A Storyteller in the Middle East, Eunuch in the Bedroom of the Lady of the Harem, 1888, Historic
7278841 A Storyteller in the Middle East, Eunuch in the Bedroom of the Lady of the Harem, 1888, Historic by Unknown Artist

Background imageEunuch Collection: The Baptism of the Eunuch, c. 1632 (oil on panel)

The Baptism of the Eunuch, c. 1632 (oil on panel)
7262155 The Baptism of the Eunuch, c.1632 (oil on panel) by Wet, Jacob Willemsz de (the Elder) (c.1630-after 1675); 61.5x75.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist)

Background imageEunuch Collection: The Baptism of the Ethiopian Eunuch, 1632 (oil on panel)

The Baptism of the Ethiopian Eunuch, 1632 (oil on panel)
7260355 The Baptism of the Ethiopian Eunuch, 1632 (oil on panel) by Wet, Jacob Willemsz de (the Elder) (c.1630-after 1675); 61 x 79 cm; Private Collection; © Lawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York

Background imageEunuch Collection: Costume design for the Eunuch in a Ballets Russes production of Scheherazade (colour litho)

Costume design for the Eunuch in a Ballets Russes production of Scheherazade (colour litho)
6030990 Costume design for the Eunuch in a Ballets Russes production of Scheherazade (colour litho) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEunuch Collection: 'Paysage avec bapteme d eunuque'Peinture de Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)

"Paysage avec bapteme d eunuque"Peinture de Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
FIA5399130 " Paysage avec bapteme d eunuque" Peinture de Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669) 1640 Niedersachsisches Landesmuseum, Hannover by Rembrandt Harmensz

Background imageEunuch Collection: Le bapteme (the Christening). Saint Philippe diacre annonce la foi a un Eunuque de la Reine d

Le bapteme (the Christening). Saint Philippe diacre annonce la foi a un Eunuque de la Reine d Ethiopie et le baptise
FIA5358371 Le bapteme (the Christening). Saint Philippe diacre annonce la foi a un Eunuque de la Reine d Ethiopie et le baptise. Peinture de Jan van Scorel (1495-1562). Huile sur bois, 73 x 82 cm

Background imageEunuch Collection: The Terrace of the Seraglio, 1886 (oil on canvas)

The Terrace of the Seraglio, 1886 (oil on canvas)
6448713 The Terrace of the Seraglio, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 82x122 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageEunuch Collection: Spring Festival on the River, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Creator: Unknown

Spring Festival on the River, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Spring Festival on the River, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Traditionally attributed to Qiu Ying. Copy of a work attributed to Zhang Zeduan

Background imageEunuch Collection: The Intercepted Correspondence, 1869 (oil on canvas)

The Intercepted Correspondence, 1869 (oil on canvas)
417294 The Intercepted Correspondence, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Lewis, John Frederick (1804-76); 76x89 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageEunuch Collection: Costume of the great Eunuch draws by Lev Samoilovich Rosenberg called Leon Bakst

Costume of the great Eunuch draws by Lev Samoilovich Rosenberg called Leon Bakst
GIA4711162 Costume of the great Eunuch draws by Lev Samoilovich Rosenberg called Leon Bakst (1866-1924) for the ballet " Sheherazade" (or Scheherazade)

Background imageEunuch Collection: Portrait of the Kistar-Agassi (chief of the eunuchs) - in'

Portrait of the Kistar-Agassi (chief of the eunuchs) - in"
LSE4091945 Portrait of the Kistar-Agassi (chief of the eunuchs) - in" Collection of 100 prints representing different nations of the Levant in 1707 and 1708" by orders of M

Background imageEunuch Collection: Relief panel of king and eunuch, c. 883-59 B. C. (gypsum alabaster)

Relief panel of king and eunuch, c. 883-59 B. C. (gypsum alabaster)
3597306 Relief panel of king and eunuch, c.883-59 B.C. (gypsum alabaster) by Neo-Assyrian, (9th century BC); 234.3x233.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageEunuch Collection: Visit to the Harem, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)

Visit to the Harem, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2804818 Visit to the Harem, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit to the Harem)

Background imageEunuch Collection: View of the Besiktas Sahil Palace, 1800s

View of the Besiktas Sahil Palace, 1800s
View of the Besiktas Sahil Palace, the Sultans vacation palace on the European side of the Bosphorus, Istanbul, 1800s. The Sultan

Background imageEunuch Collection: Eunuque'Eunuch'Costume for the ballet Sheherazade (Scheharazade

Eunuque"Eunuch"Costume for the ballet Sheherazade (Scheharazade
FIA5373613 Eunuque" Eunuch" Costume for the ballet Sheherazade (Scheharazade) by Nicolas (Nikolai) Rimski Korsakov (Rimski-Korsakov) 1922 (watercolour)

Background imageEunuch Collection: The baptism of the Eunuch. Painting by Adolphe Roger (1800 - 1880), 1840

The baptism of the Eunuch. Painting by Adolphe Roger (1800 - 1880), 1840
JLJ4598913 The baptism of the Eunuch. Painting by Adolphe Roger (1800 - 1880), 1840. Paris, Egilse Notre Dame De Lorette by Roger, Adolphe (1800-80); Notre-Dame de Lorette, Paris

Background imageEunuch Collection: Ancient Assyrian king entering his palace, attended by a eunuch and his vizier

Ancient Assyrian king entering his palace, attended by a eunuch and his vizier
5999519 Ancient Assyrian king entering his palace, attended by a eunuch and his vizier, and received by musicians (colour litho) by English School

Background imageEunuch Collection: The Grand Lord, in his seraglio with the Kislar Agassi, 18th century (engraving)

The Grand Lord, in his seraglio with the Kislar Agassi, 18th century (engraving)
STC121854 The Grand Lord, in his seraglio with the Kislar Agassi, 18th century (engraving) by Simonneau, Philippe (1685-c.1753); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageEunuch Collection: The Ethiopian eunuch

The Ethiopian eunuch
LLM338970 The Ethiopian eunuch by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ethiopian eunuch. Bible, Henry and Scott (c 1880).); © Look and Learn

Background imageEunuch Collection: Relief panel of guardian and eunuch, c. 883-59 B. C. (gypsum alabaster)

Relief panel of guardian and eunuch, c. 883-59 B. C. (gypsum alabaster)
3597307 Relief panel of guardian and eunuch, c.883-59 B.C. (gypsum alabaster) by Neo-Assyrian, (9th century BC); 234.3x242.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageEunuch Collection: The Ich-Oglan, plate 8 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing

The Ich-Oglan, plate 8 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing
STC409005 The Ich-Oglan, plate 8 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing the Different Nations of the Levant by Charles de Ferriol, engraved by Gerard Scotin (1671-1716)

Background imageEunuch Collection: Eunuch (litho)

Eunuch (litho)
5997092 Eunuch (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eunuch. Illustration from El Mundo Ilustrado Biblioteca de Las Familias)

Background imageEunuch Collection: Philip and the Eunuch (coloured engraving)

Philip and the Eunuch (coloured engraving)
818729 Philip and the Eunuch (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philip and the Eunuch)

Background imageEunuch Collection: Head of a eunuch, 1849 (lithograph)

Head of a eunuch, 1849 (lithograph)
3899822 Head of a eunuch, 1849 (lithograph) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); New York Public Library, USA; (add.info.: From The monuments of Nineveh)

Background imageEunuch Collection: Royaumont Bible, New Testament: Eunuch baptizes. Saint Philip Deacon announces faith to

Royaumont Bible, New Testament: Eunuch baptizes. Saint Philip Deacon announces faith to
XEE4137955 Royaumont Bible, New Testament: Eunuch baptizes. Saint Philip Deacon announces faith to an Eunuch of the Queen of Ethiopia and baptizes him. Illustration from 1811

Background imageEunuch Collection: Saint Philip baptizes the Enuch (engraving)

Saint Philip baptizes the Enuch (engraving)
2791967 Saint Philip baptizes the Enuch (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Philip baptizes the Enuch)

Background imageEunuch Collection: The Fable of Diogenes, looking with a lantern for a good man (oil on canvas)

The Fable of Diogenes, looking with a lantern for a good man (oil on canvas)
SCP38074 The Fable of Diogenes, looking with a lantern for a good man (oil on canvas) by Castiglione, Giovanni Benedetto (Il Grechetto) (1609-64); 97x145 cm; Prado, Madrid

Background imageEunuch Collection: Our Special Artist in Egypt, Character Sketches along the Road from Alexandria to Cairo (engraving)

Our Special Artist in Egypt, Character Sketches along the Road from Alexandria to Cairo (engraving)
1623906 Our Special Artist in Egypt, Character Sketches along the Road from Alexandria to Cairo (engraving) by English School

Background imageEunuch Collection: The Sultan visits the favorite with the mother and chief of the Eunuchs

The Sultan visits the favorite with the mother and chief of the Eunuchs
GIA4769615 The Sultan visits the favorite with the mother and chief of the Eunuchs. Miniature from " Turkish Memorials" (codex Cicogna 1971 " Memorie Turchesche")

Background imageEunuch Collection: 'Le bapteme de l eunuque'(The baptism of the Eunuch

"Le bapteme de l eunuque"(The baptism of the Eunuch
FIA5400906 " Le bapteme de l eunuque" (The baptism of the Eunuch) (le bapteme de l ethiopien)- episode de la vie de Philippe le diacre, qui rencontre un eunuque

Background imageEunuch Collection: The Grand White Eunuch, (oil on canvas)

The Grand White Eunuch, (oil on canvas)
827168 The Grand White Eunuch, (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 61x50.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grand White Eunuch. Jean Leon Gerome (1824-1904). Oil on canvas



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"Eunuch: Unveiling the Untold Stories of Power, Identity, and Intrigue" Germaine Greer, a renowned Australian writer and author born in 1939, once said that "the eunuch is an enigmatic figure who has played various roles throughout history. " Indeed, this captivating individual has left his mark on different cultures and eras. In the Middle East, a storyteller mesmerizes listeners with tales from distant lands. Among these stories lies one about a eunuch in the bedroom of the Lady of the Harem. This narrative speaks to the complex dynamics within such secluded spaces. Dating back to 1888, there exists a historic artwork titled "Kizlar Aga: Chief Black Eunuch. " This watercolor on paper captures not only an image but also sheds light on the hierarchy and power structures within harems. Another painting from c. 1632 called "The Baptism of the Eunuch" portrays a significant moment where faith transcends societal boundaries. It depicts how even those deemed outsiders can find solace through religion. Moving forward to 1865, we encounter an intriguing lithograph showcasing an Arabian horse carrying an eunuch from Seraglio. The image symbolizes strength and elegance while highlighting their role as guardians or protectors. "The Baptism of the Ethiopian Eunuch, " another oil painting dating back to 1632, delves into themes of acceptance and inclusion within religious contexts. It reminds us that spirituality knows no bounds or physical limitations. Interestingly enough, it is believed that at Allah's behest, eunuchs were required to put on clean shirts only once a year—a peculiar custom reflecting their unique position in society. Even ballets have incorporated this fascinating character; one costume design for Scheherazade's production by Ballets Russes showcases how artistry intertwines with historical figures like eunuchs.