Bas Relief Collection

Roman art. Boy with horse (possible CastorI. Marble. Relief
Roman art. Bas-relief. Boy with a horse, probably Castor taming his horse, acompanied by a dog. Found in the pantanella of Hadrians Villa at Tivoli. 125 AD. British Museum. London. England

Persepolis ancient columns at sunset, Iran
Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (ca. 550 u2013330 BC). It is situated 60 km northeast of the city of Shiraz in Fars Province, Iran

God Asclepius accompanied by his children before a family of devotees, votive marble relief
Greek civilization, 4th century b.C. God Asclepius accompanied by his children before a family of devotees. Votive marble relief

Cernunnos, the Celtic Horned God from the Pillar of the Boatmen of Paris, AD14-37. Constructed by Gaulish sailors. Discovered in 1710 within the foundations of the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris

Persepolis, ceremonial capital of Achaemenid Empire, Fars Province, Iran

Behistun Inscription, ancient relief, Kermanshah, Iran
Illustration of a Behistun Inscription, ancient relief, Kermanshah, Iran

Egyptian Art. Dendera. God Bes. Capital of Column. Relief. T
Egyptian Art. Dendera. God Bes. Capital of column. Relief in the forecourt of the Temple of Hathor

Sphynx Bas Relief
Bas relief showing a sphynx decorating the north wall of the Apadana terrace Persepolis

Goddess Hathor offers her necklace to the Pharaoh. Painted relief from a pillar of the tomb of Seth I at Thebes
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX. Goddess Hathor offers her necklace to the Pharaoh. Painted relief from a pillar of the tomb of Seti I at Thebes. Detail, Setis cartouche

Marble bas-relief depicting Triad of Eleusinian Mysteries with Persephone, Demeter and Triptolemus, from Eleusis
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. The triad of the Eleusinian Mysteries: Persephone, Demeter and Triptolemus. Marble bas-relief found at Eleusis 440-430 b.C

ALGERIA: ROMAN SARCOPHAGUS. Sarcophagus at the Roman Temple of Minerva in Tebessa, Algeria, built in the 3rd century A.D. Photograph, late 19th century

Relief of the God Horus, Tomb of Ramses III, KV11, Valley of the Kings, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Luxor, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Relief from Pergamon Altar, published in 1881
Battle of Zeus and the Giants. Relief from the Pergamon Altar, Berlin Museum. Wood engraving, published in 1881

Bas reliefs, Persepolis, Fars Province, Iran
Detailed bas relief found on the ruins of Persepolis near Shiraz Iran

Marble sarcophagus with marble group on lid representing deceased couple and relief depicting battle between Greeks
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Marble sarcophagus with marble group on lid representing the deceased couple and relief depicting a battle between Greeks and Amazons. From Thessaloniki

George Scott Winslow, 1866. Creator: Edmonia Lewis
Edmonia Lewis is one of the most important American sculptors of the 19th century. The free-born child of an African American man and a Chippewa woman, Lewis was also known by her tribal name

The God Khnum, Bas Relief, Hypostyle Hall, Temple of Khnum, Esna, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Goddess Hathor on the left with God Horus on right, Bas Reliefs, Sanctuary of Horus, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Bas Reliefs, Sanctuary of Horus, Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Hypostyle Hall, Temple of Hathor and Nefertari, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Relief of the Goddess Isis, Tomb of Ramses III, KV11, Valley of the Kings, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Luxor, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Ancient archaeological artefacts, published in 1880
Ancient archaeological artefacts, greek: 1) Column capital from the Artemision in Ephesus; 2-5) Vases from Cyprus, 6) Barber figurine (Terracotta) from Tanagra; 7+9

Turkey, Bergama, Detail of the frieze from Pergamon altar representing a giant with a lion head fighting against the Goddess Aether 2nd century B.C

Relief depicting people carrying amphorae in wine cellar
Roman civilization. Relief depicting people carrying amphorae in a wine cellar

Greek civilization, Marble slab with relief attributed to School of Praxiteles, depicting Muses, from Mantinea, Greece
Greek civilization, 4th century b.C. Marble slab with relief attributed to the School of Praxiteles, depicting the Muses. From Mantinea, Greece

Triumph of Shapur I over the Roman emperor Valerian (241-272), Sassanid relief, Naqsh-e Rostam, necropolis, Fars Province, Iran

Assyrian decoration, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Assyrian decoration, (1898). Examples of ancient Assyrian painting, polychrome sculpture and pottery from what is now Iraq: Fig 1: Portion of a glazed brick from a palace at Khorsabad

San Lucas Evangelista church, 18th century, Tzicatlan, Puebla, Mexico

France, Dordogne, Perigord, Brantome, troglodyte caves

Palais de la Mediterranee Casino and Hotel, Promenade des Anglais, Baie des Anges, Nice, South of France

National Museum of the History of Ukraine in WW2, Kiev (Kyiv), Ukraine

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Memorial, bas relief, London, England

Gold Athena statue, The Athenaeum Club, London, England

Sassanid relief, Naqsh-e Rostam, necropolis, Fars Province, Iran

Grave Relief Of Krito And Timarista, Archaeological Museum, Old Town, Rhodes, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Main entrance to Holy See of Echmiadzin with carved stone monument (2001), Vagharshapat, Armavir province, Armenia

Eugene Viollet-Le-Duc at his desk, 19th century (sculpture)
8617824 Eugene Viollet-Le-Duc at his desk, 19th century (sculpture) by Geoffroy-Dechaume, Adolphe Victor (1816-1892); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris

A prophet, 16th century (low relief)
8617851 A prophet, 16th century (low relief) by Pouzadoux, Charles Edouard (1860-1940); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris

A prophet, 16th century (low relief)
8617848 A prophet, 16th century (low relief) by Pouzadoux, Charles Edouard (1860-1940); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris

A prophet, 16th century (low relief)
8617846 A prophet, 16th century (low relief) by Pouzadoux, Charles Edouard (1860-1940); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris

A prophet, 16th century (low relief)
8617850 A prophet, 16th century (low relief) by Pouzadoux, Charles Edouard (1860-1940); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris

The decoration of the Grand Staircase, Casa Navas, 1901-1907 (photo)
8618160 The decoration of the Grand Staircase, Casa Navas, 1901-1907 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus)

Tower of the Winds, Athens, c.1867-75 (albumen silver print)
8677955 Tower of the Winds, Athens, c.1867-75 (albumen silver print) by Bonfils, Felix (1831-1885); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: The Horologion of Andronikos Kyrrhestes)

Antic divineresses and prophets, 16th century (low relief)
8617855 Antic divineresses and prophets, 16th century (low relief) by Pouzadoux, Charles Edouard (1860-1940); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris

A prophet, 16th century (low relief)
8617845 A prophet, 16th century (low relief) by Pouzadoux, Charles Edouard (1860-1940); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris

Narmer palette (back), 22nd century BC (relief)
8585767 Narmer palette (back), 22nd century BC (relief) by Egyptian; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; (add.info.: Narmer palette (back) or Hierakonpolis Large palette

Narmer palette (front), 22nd century BC (relief)
8585746 Narmer palette (front), 22nd century BC (relief) by Egyptian; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; (add.info.: Narmer palette (front) or Hierakonpolis Large palette

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"Exploring the Beauty of Bas Relief: A Journey through Ancient Art" Immerse yourself in the captivating world of bas relief, a Roman art form that brings history to life. Marvel at the intricate details of "Boy with Horse, " a stunning marble relief depicting Castor and his equine companion. Transport yourself to Iran's Persepolis, where ancient columns bask in the golden hues of sunset, telling tales of grandeur and power. Witness the divine presence of God Asclepius as he stands before a family of devotees in a votive marble relief. Step into Persepolis, once the ceremonial capital of the mighty Achaemenid Empire, and be awed by its majestic Apadana Palace relief. Discover Egyptian art's enchanting allure at Dendera, where God Bes adorns a column capital with his playful charm. Encounter timeless beauty in Sphynx Bas Relief and feel its enigmatic gaze follow you. Uncover secrets hidden within tombs as you encounter reliefs dedicated to Goddess Isis and God Horus in Egypt's Valley of the Kings. These ancient archaeological artifacts offer glimpses into civilizations long past. Travel to Kermanshah, Iran, where Behistun Inscription reveals an ancient narrative etched onto stone with remarkable precision. Finally, marvel at Algeria's Roman sarcophagus found at Tebessa's Temple of Minerva—a testament to cultural exchange across borders. Bas relief invites us on an extraordinary journey through time—where stories are carved into stone for eternity—and reminds us that art is not only beautiful but also holds profound historical significance.