Desecration of the Temple of Jerusalem in 63 BC by Pompey and his soldiers 1470

"Desecration of the Temple of Jerusalem in 63 BC by Pompey and his soldiers" is a 15th-century illumination by Jean Fouquet depicting the Roman general Pompey's conquest of Jerusalem. The artwork's dramatic depiction of the event, with soldiers violently entering the temple and the bodies of fallen Jews scattered around, showcases Fouquet's mastery of detail and narrative. This painting, housed at the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF) in Paris, provides a powerful glimpse into the historical event and its religious and political implications, highlighting the tumultuous relationship between the Romans and the Jewish people.