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A field of battle (Kouyunjik), from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving)
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A field of battle (Kouyunjik), from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving)
3035706 A field of battle (Kouyunjik), from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright
Media ID 22230218
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Archers Assyria Assyrian Bows And Arrows Captives Drowning Nineveh Spears Dying Injuries Wound
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This engraving, titled "A field of battle (Kouyunjik), from Monuments of Nineveh" takes us back in time to witness a scene filled with chaos and despair. Created by Austen Henry Layard in 1849, this print showcases the brutality and intensity of ancient warfare. In this image, we are transported to the heart of a fierce battle. Men and women stand side by side, their faces etched with determination as they confront each other on the battlefield. Archers draw their bows, ready to release deadly arrows into the fray. The ground is littered with fallen soldiers, some wounded and others lying lifeless. Amidst the violence and bloodshed, there is a sense of tragedy that permeates through the scene. Captives are held captive while children wander aimlessly amidst the chaos. Drowning bodies symbolize lives lost too soon. The artist's attention to detail allows us to glimpse into an era where conflict was an everyday reality for many civilizations like Assyria. This print not only captures a historical moment but also serves as a reminder of humanity's capacity for both courage and destruction. As we gaze upon this engraving from Layard's collection, we cannot help but reflect on our own mortality and appreciate how far medicine has come since those days when injuries were left untreated on these unforgiving battlegrounds.
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