Assyrian Collection (#8)

Human-headed bull and winged figure from a gateway in the wall surrounding Kouyunjik
3899812 Human-headed bull and winged figure from a gateway in the wall surrounding Kouyunjik [Quyunjik], 1853 (lithograph) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); New York Public Library

Colossal lion from the Great Entrance at Nimroud [Calah], 1853 (lithograph)
3899810 Colossal lion from the Great Entrance at Nimroud [Calah], 1853 (lithograph) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); New York Public Library

Frontispiece from The monuments of Nineveh, 1849 (lithograph)
3899805 Frontispiece from The monuments of Nineveh, 1849 (lithograph) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); New York Public Library, USA; (add.info.: From The monuments of Nineveh)

Fragment of Assyrian relief showing soldiers escorting loot and captives from Babylon
1216468 Fragment of Assyrian relief showing soldiers escorting loot and captives from Babylon (marble) by Assyrian School; 66x76.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Nimrud)

Costumes of the ancient Assyrians, Medes and Egyptians (coloured engraving)
968840 Costumes of the ancient Assyrians, Medes and Egyptians (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costumes of the ancient Assyrians)

Vessel, c. 1900-1600 BC (painted ceramic)
3704110 Vessel, c.1900-1600 BC (painted ceramic) by Hittite, (1700-1500 BC); 8.3x10.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Painted Ornaments from Nimroud, from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving)
3035733 Painted Ornaments from Nimroud, from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

The Seige of a City, from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving)
3035723 The Seige of a City, from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

Triumph of Assyrian Kings (Kouyunjik), from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving)
3035718 Triumph of Assyrian Kings (Kouyunjik), from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British

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

Head of a Woman, called the Lady of the Well or the Mona Lisa of Nimrud
XIR195512 Head of a Woman, called the Lady of the Well or the Mona Lisa of Nimrud, from the Palace of Salmanassar III, 1400-612 BC (ivory) by Mesopotamian; Iraq Museum

Judith with the Head of Holofernes. Creator: Jacques Callot
Judith with the Head of Holofernes

Judith with the Head of Holophernes, . n. d. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
Judith with the Head of Holophernes, .n.d

Judith passing the head of Holofernes to her maidservant, the decapitated Holofernes inside the tent at left, 1531-76

Holofernes Interrogating Achior, c. 1575. Creator: Unknown
Holofernes Interrogating Achior, c. 1575

Judith standing to right and holding the head of Holofernes in her right hand and a sword in her left hand, her servant standing to right holding an open bag, ca. 1520-30

Judith walking to the left with the head of Holofernes in her right hand and a sword in her left hand, her servant standing behind the head to left, ca. 1530-50

Judith with the head of Holofernes in her left hand and a sword in her right hand, accompanied by a female attendant, from a series of four Old Testament subjects, 1606

Achior Pleading with Holofernes for the Israelites, from The Story of Judith and Holofernes

Judith Slaying Holofernes, from The Story of Judith and Holofernes

Judith slaying Holofernes, 1705-62. Creator: Johann Georg Bergmuller
Judith slaying Holofernes, 1705-62

Judith, from Willem van Haecht, Tyrannorum proemia, 1578, 1578

Judith, half-length and in profile to the left, a sword in her right hand and the head of Holofernes in her left hand, an open window at top left

Judith with the Head of Holofernes. Creator: Balthazar van den Bos
Judith with the Head of Holofernes

Sardanapale, from "Le Monde Illustre", May 16, 1874. Creator: Emile Thomas
Sardanapale, from " Le Monde Illustre", May 16, 1874. [After The Death of Sardanapalus by Delacroix]

(12) [Persepolis, (W: before restoration), 1840s-60s. Creator: Luigi Pesce
(12) [Persepolis, (W: before restoration), 1840s-60s

(3) [Persepolis (?)], 1840s-60s. Creator: Luigi Pesce
(3) [Persepolis (?)], 1840s-60s

Tomba sulla rocca a Persepolis, 1858. Creator: Luigi Pesce
Tomba sulla rocca a Persepolis, 1858

(5) [Persepolis], 1840s-60s. Creator: Luigi Pesce
(5) [Persepolis], 1840s-60s

Porta d entrata alla ruine de Persepolis, 1858. Creator: Luigi Pesce
Porta d entrata alla ruine de Persepolis, 1858

(10) [Gate of all Nations, Persepolis, Fars], 1840s-60s. Creator: Luigi Pesce
(10) [Gate of all Nations, Persepolis, Fars], 1840s-60s

Veduta generale di Persepolis presa dalla Montagna, 1858. Creator: Luigi Pesce
Veduta generale di Persepolis presa dalla Montagna, 1858

(6) [Naksh-i Rustam, Near Persepolis], 1840s-60s. Creator: Luigi Pesce
(6) [Naksh-i Rustam, Near Persepolis], 1840s-60s

(15) [Gate of all Nations, Persepolis, Fars], 1840s-60s. Creator: Luigi Pesce
(15) [Gate of all Nations, Persepolis, Fars], 1840s-60s

(11) [Naksh-i Rustam], 1840s-60s. Creator: Luigi Pesce
(11) [Naksh-i Rustam], 1840s-60s

(4) [Naksh-i Rustam, Near Persepolis], 1840s-60s. Creator: Luigi Pesce
(4) [Naksh-i Rustam, Near Persepolis], 1840s-60s

(9) Untitled, 1840s-60s. Creator: Luigi Pesce
(9) Untitled, 1840s-60s

Ruine sulla terza terazza, Persepolis, 1858. Creator: Luigi Pesce
Ruine sulla terza terazza, Persepolis, 1858

(16) [Apadana Hall Eastern Stairway, Persepolis, Fars], 1840s-60s

L antica porta d ingrezza a Persepolis], 1858. Creator: Luigi Pesce
L antica porta d ingrezza a Persepolis], 1858

[Persepolis], 1850s. Creator: Luigi Pesce
[Persepolis], 1850s

(13) [Persepolis], 1840s-60s. Creator: Luigi Pesce
(13) [Persepolis], 1840s-60s

(2) [Persepolis], 1840s-60s. Creator: Luigi Pesce
(2) [Persepolis], 1840s-60s

(17) Untitled, 1840s-60s. Creator: Luigi Pesce
(17) Untitled, 1840s-60s

Mural painting from the palace of Dur-Sharrukin, Assyria, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Mural painting from the palace of Dur-Sharrukin, Assyria, (1928). Last Quarter of 8th Century B.C...Mural painting from the palace of Dur-Sharrukin (castle of Sargon)

Fragments of mural paintings, palace of Tukulti-Ninurta I, Kar-Tukulti-Ninurta, Assyria, (1928)
Fragments of mural paintings from the palace of Tukulti-Ninurta I, Kar-Tukulti-Ninurta, Assyria, (1928). 1260-1240 B.C...The lighter tints show the reconstructed part

Israelites Going Into Capitvity, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Israelites Going Into Capitvity, 1890. The Israelite people were sent into exile for worshiping false gods, wher Assyrian armies took thousands into captivity, c740 BC. (Kings:17)

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The Assyrians, an ancient civilization of Mesopotamia, were known for their grandeur and power. With the mighty Assyrian king in his chariot leading the way, they conquered vast territories and established a formidable empire. The Winged Assyrian Bull, a symbol of strength and protection, guarded the entrance to their cities like the magnificent Ishtar Gate. Their artistic prowess is evident in the intricate Babylonian wall tiles that adorned their palaces and temples. These beautifully crafted tiles depicted scenes such as the thrilling Assyrian Lion Hunt or even historical events like The Fall of Babylon by John Martin. As we explore this rich history, we come across fascinating aspects like Ancient Assyrian Costume – garments that reflected their culture and identity. Maps from centuries ago reveal how they believed Eden and Mount Ararat were part of their lands. However, it was not just glory for the Assyrians; they faced challenges too. The Medes of ancient times posed a threat to their dominance but couldn't extinguish their spirit entirely. Today, remnants of this once-mighty civilization can be found in archaeological sites scattered across modern-day Iraq. These artifacts serve as reminders of an era when the Assyrians reigned supreme – leaving behind a legacy that continues to captivate us with its splendor and intrigue.