Auroch Collection

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7378
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. These are deer and auroch figures in the Great Hall of the Bulls. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

Iraq - Ruins of Babylon - Ishtar Gate
3790477 Iraq - Ruins of Babylon - Ishtar Gate; (add.info.: Iraq - The Ruins of Babylon - An inscription on the Ishtar Gate)

Iraq - The Ruins of Babylon - The Temple of Marduk
3790475 Iraq - The Ruins of Babylon - The Temple of Marduk; (add.info.: Iraq - The Ruins of Babylon - The Temple of Marduk)

Ishtar Gate. 4th century BC. Babylon
Ishtar Gate. The eight gate of the inner wall of Babylon. Built in 575 BC by order to Nebuchadnezzar II. Reconstructed in 1930. Detail. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany

Prehistoric cave paintings, Chauvet C016 / 0576
Prehistoric cave paintings, Chauvet, France. These cave paintings of various animals are found in the Chauvet Cave, France. This is the site of the earliest known cave paintings (as of 2011)

Restoring Lascaux cave paintings replica. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963, with the Lascaux II replica opening nearby in 1983

Decoration with aurochs and dragons in the Ishtar Gate. 6th
Ishtar Gate. Babylon. 575 BC. Decoration with aurochs and dragons. Archaeological Museum. Museum of Ancient Orient. Istanbul. Turkey

Fossil skulls and skeletons.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Fr. Rolles Geology and Paleontology section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich, 1886

Water buffalo, Bubalus bubalis, and extinct auroch, Bos urus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals, Paris, France, 1816

Siega Verde petroglyph C015 / 6439
Siega Verde petroglyph. Prehistoric rock carvings (petroglyph) of an auroch, wolf (or dog), and horse. The auroch (wild cattle) is the main figure, with the head and horns at left

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7377
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. These are deer and auroch figures in the Great Hall of the Bulls. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

Lascaux II cave painting replica C013 / 7379
Lascaux II replica of a Lascaux cave painting. This is an auroch figure in the Great Hall of the Bulls. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963

Restoring Lascaux cave paintings replica C013 / 7362
Restoring Lascaux cave paintings replica. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963, with the Lascaux II replica opening nearby in 1983

AUROCHS HUNT. A prehistoric hunt of an Aurochs. Line engraving, 19th century

Pictograph detail of a Lion attack, Libya
Pictograph detail of a Lion attack, Acacus, south west Libya, believed to have been painted around 9, 000 years ago. A dead auroch (a now extinct species) is depicted on its back centre left

Animal pictographic frieze, Libya
Pictographs of animals and humans on a cavewall in eastern Libya near Magidet. The frieze depicts subjects in different styles indicating that they were perhaps painted at different times

Aurochs
WAT-14362 Heck Cow - Aurochs France Bos primigenius In 1920 two Brothers Heinz and Lutz Heck set out to re-create the primitive Aurochs Ox (Bos primigenius) which became extint in Poland in 1627

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The auroch, an ancient and majestic creature, has left its mark throughout history. From the prehistoric cave paintings of Lascaux II to the grandeur of the Ishtar Gate in Babylon, this magnificent beast has captivated human imagination for centuries. In the replica of the Lascaux II cave painting C013/7378, we see a depiction of an auroch with its powerful horns and robust body. This artwork serves as a testament to our fascination with these creatures even in ancient times. Moving forward in time, we encounter the Ishtar Gate from 4th century BC Babylon. Here, intricate decorations featuring aurochs and dragons adorn this monumental structure. The craftsmanship displayed on these reliefs showcases not only artistic skill but also reverence for these awe-inspiring animals. Fossil skulls and skeletons provide us with tangible evidence of the existence of aurochs. These remnants remind us that they were once real beings that roamed our planet alongside other species like water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis). Unfortunately, due to various factors including hunting and habitat loss they can now extinct. Returning to the Ishtar Gate's decorations from the 6th century BC Babylonian era, we witness yet again how deeply ingrained aurochs were in their culture. The combination of strength symbolized by these mighty beasts along with mythical creatures like dragons created an aura of power and mystique within their society. Lastly, let us not forget about their presence in prehistoric cave paintings such as Chauvet C016/0576. These early depictions offer glimpses into humanity's connection with nature and our desire to understand and appreciate it through art. The story of the auroch is one that spans millennia - from being immortalized on cave walls to adorning grand gates - it continues to leave its mark on human history. Though no longer among us today, its legacy lives on through art and our fascination with these magnificent creatures.