Idol Collection (page 3)

Caricature illustration, showing man coming in from gardening, treading clay into to neat living room carpet, with woman looking away in despair

Caricature illustrations by H M Bateman of a man speaking at a party and at dinner. Captioned, The Raconteur: a suburban idol'

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)

Igbo Figures, Nigeria (wood) (see also 206681)
HSC206680 Igbo Figures, Nigeria (wood) (see also 206681) by African School; Horniman Museum, London, UK; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Reliquary figure, Fang Population, Gabon, 19th-20th century (wood)
XLC218955 Reliquary figure, Fang Population, Gabon, 19th-20th century (wood) by African School; Musee de la Vieille Charite, Marseille, France

Break during idol preparation
Souvik Banerjee

Venus of Willendorf
6360261 Venus of Willendorf by Prehistoric; Naturhistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Venus of Willendorf, 110 mm.: woman statue made in limestone and painted with ochre)

Indian Charnel House (colour litho)
BAL109959 Indian Charnel House (colour litho) by White, John (fl.1570-93) (after); 29.5x20.4 cm; Private Collection

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Nha Trang, Vietnam. Nha Trang; a large city located on beautifu beaches. Plenty of water activities and nightlife abound here. Here is the Giant Seated Budha located on Long Son Pagoda

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Hanoi, Vietnam. Various shrines and places of offering can be found throughout the city. Date: 28/05/2005

A Sacrifice, mid-16th century. Creator: Leon Davent
A Sacrifice, mid-16th century

A Sacrifice, 1540-56. Creator: Leon Davent
A Sacrifice, 1540-56

Idol of Mandar, near Bhagulapore, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Idol of Mandar, near Bhagulapore, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Candra, 11th-12th century (volcanic stone)
DBP420628 Candra, 11th-12th century (volcanic stone) by Indonesian; height: 79 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Dirk Bakker

Page 3. Two Sandwich Island gods;an antient lance, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5669973 Page 3. Two Sandwich Island gods; an antient lance, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Ancient Germanic gods and kings: Flins and Radgost (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986567 Ancient Germanic gods and kings: Flins and Radgost (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Nasi (19th century); (add.info.: Ancient Germanic deities and kings: Flinna or Flins)

Oriental supersititions in Rome (litho)
STC358063 Oriental supersititions in Rome (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: In 220 BC the consul had to personally beat down the door of the temple of)

Gluck, plate 10, from the portfolio Lebenszeichen, pub. 1908 in Berlin by Fritz Heyder Verlag
AFC232076 Gluck, plate 10, from the portfolio Lebenszeichen, pub. 1908 in Berlin by Fritz Heyder Verlag by Fidus (Hugo Hoppener) (1868-1948); Private Collection

Zingiddus sacrifice after the flood, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c. 1910 (litho)
STC357935 Zingiddus sacrifice after the flood, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1910 (litho) by Stewart

Vishnu, 8th-9th century (gold & silver)
DBP420649 Vishnu, 8th-9th century (gold & silver) by Indonesian; height: 19 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Dirk Bakker

The Idolatry of King Solomon, 1635-55 (oil on canvas)
6337204 The Idolatry of King Solomon, 1635-55 (oil on canvas) by Hogers, Joseph (1614-55); 124--197 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Moses destroys the Golden Calf (colour litho)
1219019 Moses destroys the Golden Calf (colour litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

La Fontaines Fables - Man and the Wooden Idol
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. Man and the Wooden Idol

La Fontaines Fables - The Wooden Idol
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Wooden Idol

Te atua (The God), from the Noa Noa Suite, 1894. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Te atua (The God), from the Noa Noa Suite, 1894

Mahana atua (Day of the God), 1894 / 95. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Mahana atua (Day of the God), 1894/95

Te atua (The God), from the Suite of Late Wood-Block Prints, 1898 / 99
Te atua (The God), from the Suite of Late Wood-Block Prints, 1898/99

Tahitian Idol—the Goddess Hina, 1894 / 95. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Tahitian Idol--the Goddess Hina, 1894/95

Te atua (The God) from the Noa Noa Suite, 1893 / 94. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Te atua (The God) from the Noa Noa Suite, 1893/94

Maruru (Offerings of Gratitude), from the Noa Noa Suite, 1893 / 94. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Maruru (Offerings of Gratitude), from the Noa Noa Suite, 1893/94

Chokkhudan of Goddess Kali
Kumarjeet Ray

Mahana no atua (Day of the God), 1894. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Mahana no atua (Day of the God), 1894

Solomon Worshipping Idols. Creator: Georg Pencz
Solomon Worshipping Idols

Steatopygous female idol, early 1st millennium BC (terracotta)
778900 Steatopygous female idol, early 1st millennium BC (terracotta) by Amlash Culture (1st Millennium BC); height: 24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Iranian, out of copyright

A Fan domestic idol, from West Africa (engraving)
3653566 A Fan domestic idol, from West Africa (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fan domestic idol, from West Africa)

Osiris, an Idol of the Egyptians (engraving)
5202090 Osiris, an Idol of the Egyptians (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Osiris, an Idol of the Egyptians)

Mammon, 1906 (oil on canvas) [LDUCS-5260]
5853933 Mammon, 1906 (oil on canvas) [LDUCS-5260] by Adams, Elinor Proby (active from c.1908-d.1945); 128.8x153.7 cm; UCL Art Museum, University College London, UK; eUCL Art Museum

Mayan carved stone altar and idol from Guatemala (engraving)
5207554 Mayan carved stone altar and idol from Guatemala (engraving) by Profit, Georges Ernest (b.1854); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mayan carved stone altar and idol from Guatemala)

Sacred Antiquities of the Chibchas, at Guatavita, Colombia, South America (engraving)
1624873 Sacred Antiquities of the Chibchas, at Guatavita, Colombia, South America (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacred Antiquities of the Chibchas)

Hindu fakirs practising their superstitious rites (engraving)
972299 Hindu fakirs practising their superstitious rites (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ivory (chromolitho)
1094222 Ivory (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ivory. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Adoration of the image of the Beast, from the Apocalypse Tapestry of Angers
902040 Adoration of the image of the Beast, from the Apocalypse Tapestry of Angers, 1373-87 (tapestry) by Bataille, Nicolas (fl)

Figurines of fertility goddesses and the moulds from which they were cast, c
BLP398260 Figurines of fertility goddesses and the moulds from which they were cast, c.8th- 7th century BC (clay) by Bronze Age (2000-600 BC); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Tel Batash)

Carving ivory (chromolitho)
668892 Carving ivory (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carving ivory); © Look and Learn

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From Hollywood heartthrobs to ancient deities, idols have captivated us throughout history. On the Tatler cover, Ronald Colman and his Sealyham Terrier exude an idol-like aura of charm and elegance. Meanwhile, the Big Buddha statue on Lantau Island stands tall as a symbol of devotion in Hong Kong's Po Lin Monastery. In the world of entertainment, Rudolph Valentino was hailed as a silent film idol whose smoldering looks melted hearts worldwide. And even centuries ago, a man with a glass in hand captured in Cycladic Art became an enigmatic idol frozen in time. Traveling to India's Kumortuli reveals small bells that adorn idols crafted by skilled artisans in Kolkata, showcasing their dedication to religious traditions. In Mexico's Aztec civilization, human sacrifices were offered to appease the sun-god—an unsettling reminder of how far people would go for their beliefs. Literature too has its share of idols; Bardelys The Magnificent tells tales of charismatic heroes who become legends. Yet not all they are fictional; missionaries like those shown in 1837 sought to challenge China's worship practices and redefine what it meant to be an idolater. Throughout history, figures like Charlemagne and Baal held immense power over civilizations as gods or rulers—idols worshipped or feared by many. Even closer to home at Sandringham estate lies an Indian Idol amidst the grounds—a testament to cultural exchange and appreciation. Lastly, we encounter Vitzliputzli (Huitzilopochtli), a Mexican deity whose name echoes through time—an idol revered by ancient civilizations for protection and strength. Whether they inspire adoration or controversy, these diverse idols remind us of humanity's eternal quest for something greater than ourselves.