Mariamne Leaving the Judgement Seat of Herod [Ask Us A Question] Title: Mariamne Leaving the Judgement Seat of Herod 1887 Artist: John William Waterhouse (1849 - 1917) Oil on canvas, 101 7/8 x 70 3/4 inches (259 x 180 cm), Forbes Magazine Collection, New York, New York, USA Description: Mariamne (c. 57-29 BC), Jewish princess, a popular heroine in both Jewish and Christian traditions, whose marriage (37 BC) to the Judean king Herod the Great united his family with the deposed Hasmonean royal family (Maccabees) and helped legitimize his position. At the instigation of his sister Salome and Mariamne's mother, Alexandra, however, Herod had her put to death for adultery. Later, he also executed her two sons, Alexander and Aristobulus. This image is one of Waterhouse¡¯s most dramatic paintings. Mariamne was considered to be the favorite of King Herod¡¯s ten wives. He supposedly loved her quite dearly, but let false rumours of gross unfaithfulness brought to him by her sister, Salome, hold sway with him. Herod put Mariamne on trial for the crime, and with great despair sentenced her to be executed. (Xenohistorian, Publicbookshelf,) Mariamne is depicted arms bound and fists clenched staring at her husband, Herod, with a look of hurt disbelief. King Herod, unable to bring himself to look at her drops his head to avoid her gaze. Behind her in a semi-circle sits some of the elders, powerful people in Herod¡¯s kingdom. Her dress is white symbolizing her purity and innocence of the crime. Peter Trippi, world expert on Waterhouse, in his catalogue r¨¦sum¨¦ quoted playwright George Bernard Shaw as noting that Mariamne¡¯s descending the stair brings her forward and makes her prominent in the painting, but the stairs turn and lead down under a dark archway, symbolizing her fate. Mariamne Leaving the Judgment Seat of Herod was apart of the famous Forbes collection for over 30 years. It was sold in London over the spring of 2003. Media: Genuine 100% Hand Painted Oil Paintings On Canvas. Quality: Museum Quality, Brilliant Oil Painting Creation! This painting is availble in any other size. We just list standard size below. Our Guarantee: Highest Quality & Lowest Price! Note: We do not stretch or frame .... that is best done at your local discount frame store. It will be delivered in a roll tube to protect the quality. Price -Was: $259.90129.95 USD Shipping Cost: $29.99 for 1st item, $14.99 for 2nd item. So the more you order, the more you save on Shipping & Handling cost! Ships within 2 weeks Mariamne Leaving the Judgement Seat of Herod - Size (20x24) - 129.95USD Mariamne Leaving the Judgement Seat of Herod - Size (24x36) - 159.95USD Mariamne Leaving the Judgement Seat of Herod - Size (24x48) - 279.95USD Mariamne Leaving the Judgement Seat of Herod - Size (30x40) - 299.95USD Mariamne Leaving the Judgement Seat of Herod - Size (36x48) - 379.95USD Mariamne Leaving the Judgement Seat of Herod - Size (48x72) - 489.95USD The More You Order, The Less You Pay!

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