Bas Reliefs Collection

Saint Jerome and the Lion Bronze sculpture by Bartolomeo Bellano (1434-1496) 1490 Paris, Louvre Museum
JLJ4685860 Saint Jerome and the Lion Bronze sculpture by Bartolomeo Bellano (1434-1496) 1490 Paris, Louvre Museum by Bellano, Bartolomeo (Vellano da Padova) (1434-1496); Louvre, Paris

Consular diptych of Boethius (ivory relief, 487)
LRI4671276 Consular diptych of Boethius (ivory relief, 487) by Italian School, (5th century); 24x18 cm; Museo di Santa Giulia, Brescia

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

Emperor Nero in marble, Certosa di Pavia, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Strasbourg Cathedral. Western facade. Life of infant Jesus. Strasbourg. France
8711218 Strasbourg Cathedral. Western facade. Life of infant Jesus. Strasbourg. France.; (add.info.: Strasbourg Cathedral. Western facade. Life of infant Jesus. Strasbourg)

Prophets of the Old Testament, portal of the Strasbourg cathedral (relief)
8711517 Prophets of the Old Testament, portal of the Strasbourg cathedral (relief); (add.info.: Strasbourg Cathedral. Statues of the Prophets of the Old Testament at main western portal. Strasbourg)

Life of infant Jesus. facade of the Strasbourg cathedral (relief)
8711466 Life of infant Jesus. facade of the Strasbourg cathedral (relief); (add.info.: Strasbourg Cathedral. Western facade. Life of infant Jesus. Strasbourg. France.); © Pascal Deloche/Godong.

Details of the portal of the cathedral St Lawrence (photo)
8766836 Details of the portal of the cathedral St Lawrence (photo) by Radovan (fl.1240); (add.info.: Details of the relief of the West portal of the cathedral of St)

Characters of the old testament (low relief)
8617830 Characters of the old testament (low relief); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info.: Characters of the old testament)

Characters of the old testament (low relief)
8617829 Characters of the old testament (low relief); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info.: Characters of the old testament)

Characters of the old testament (low relief)
8617827 Characters of the old testament (low relief); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info.: Characters of the old testament)

The last Judgment. Tympanum of the Auxerre cathedral (relief)
8711292 The last Judgment. Tympanum of the Auxerre cathedral (relief); (add.info.: Auxerre Cathedral. West front. The last Judgment. Tympanum. Auxerre. France.); © Pascal Deloche/Godong.

Life of Jesus. Tympanum of the Auxerre cathedral (relief)
8711637 Life of Jesus. Tympanum of the Auxerre cathedral (relief); (add.info.: Auxerre Cathedral. West front. Tympanum. Life of Jesus. Auxerre. France.); © Pascal Deloche/Godong.

Thann Roderen Altarpiece. The adoration of the Magi (relief)
8711071 Thann Roderen Altarpiece. The adoration of the Magi (relief); Unterlinden Museum, Colmar, France; (add.info.: Unterlinden Museum. Thann Roderen Altarpiece. The adoration of the Magi. Colmar)

The passion of Jesus Christ. Tympanum of the Strasbourg cathedral (relief)
8711460 The passion of Jesus Christ. Tympanum of the Strasbourg cathedral (relief); (add.info.: Strasbourg Cathedral. Western facade. Tympanum. The passion of Jesus Christ. Strasbourg)

An Assyrian bas relief
5312064 An Assyrian bas relief; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Assyrian bas relief of warriors in a cart captured from the enemy. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

reliefs from the Tripylon Stairs of Persepolis (low relief)
UIG5415963 reliefs from the Tripylon Stairs of Persepolis (low relief); (add.info.: Persian sculpture. Aquemenida. Persepolis (Takht-e-Jamshid). Palatial city built by King Dario I in 518 BC

Bas-relief, Votive painting by Colars d'Avesnes, Jacques d'Avesnes and Catherine de Crespelaines, 1404-1410
7242374 Bas-relief, Votive painting by Colars d'Avesnes, Jacques d'Avesnes and Catherine de Crespelaines, 1404-1410; Tournai

Collegiate church (Collegiale Sainte-Gertrude). Interior. South aisle. The altar
7142151 Collegiate church (Collegiale Sainte-Gertrude). Interior. South aisle. The altar.; (add.info.: Collegiale Sainte-Gertrude, Nivelles, Brabant wallon, Belgium); © Paul Maeyaert

The Seven Deadly Sins, bas-reliefs in Lynchmere Church, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676066 The Seven Deadly Sins, bas-reliefs in Lynchmere Church, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Seven Deadly Sins)

Fragment of a relief of the throne room of the Palace of Assurbanipal or Ashurbanipal
JEB4907914 Fragment of a relief of the throne room of the Palace of Assurbanipal or Ashurbanipal, King of Assyria (Mesopotamia) (669 BC-627 BC) - Near East

United Kingdom, London: Somerset House, 1895 - Statue Wellington, tramway, post office, Salisbury
LUX4815812 United Kingdom, London: Somerset House, 1895 - Statue Wellington, tramway, post office, Salisbury; (add.info.: United Kingdom, London: Somerset House, 1895 - Statue Wellington, tramway)

Canton of Bern, Bern: The great clock and one of the 11 famous fountains, 1880
LUX4720299 Canton of Bern, Bern: The great clock and one of the 11 famous fountains, 1880; (add.info.: Canton of Bern, Bern: The great clock and one of the 11 famous fountains)

Portrait of Maximus Pupien (Marcus Clodius Pupienus Maximus), Roman emperor from February to May 238
ETI4397301 Portrait of Maximus Pupien (Marcus Clodius Pupienus Maximus), Roman emperor from February to May 238. Marble period ancient Rome

Antinous Mondragone. Bust of Antinous (ca. 110-130), favorite of the Roman emperor Hadrian
ETI4397645 Antinous Mondragone. Bust of Antinous (ca. 110-130), favorite of the Roman emperor Hadrian. Marble from the Borghese Collection. Italy, around 130

The interior of the Wakashan Indian habitat, scene of daily family life in front of a sculpted totem (Canada)
FLO4635527 The interior of the Wakashan Indian habitat, scene of daily family life in front of a sculpted totem (Canada). Lithography for the book

Pagoda of Chidambaram, Hindu temple, with illustration of the gopuram tower
FLO4623866 Pagoda of Chidambaram, Hindu temple, with illustration of the gopuram tower. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Details of the Cathedral of St. Lawrence portal in Trogir (photo)
8766866 Details of the Cathedral of St. Lawrence portal in Trogir (photo) by Radovan (fl.1240); (add.info.: Details of the West portal of the Cathedral of St)

Costumes of religious elite of Ouidah, Benin, and an idol of black clay with a crown of lizards
FLO4620031 Costumes of religious elite of Ouidah, Benin, and an idol of black clay with a crown of lizards, snakes and feathers seated on a pedestal

Nubian statue (Sudan) of the god Amon, sitting on a chair and holding Ankh, the cross of life and a sceptre
FLO4635086 Nubian statue (Sudan) of the god Amon, sitting on a chair and holding Ankh, the cross of life and a sceptre. Lithography for the book

An Assyrian bas relief
3732394 An Assyrian bas relief; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Assyrian bas relief which shows the transportation of stones across a river in a kuphar)

Bern: administrative building, the state chancellery, 68 Postgasse, Bern, 1880
LUX4714044 Bern: administrative building, the state chancellery, 68 Postgasse, Bern, 1880; (add.info.: Bern: administrative building, the state chancellery, 68 Postgasse, Bern)

Portrait of Maximus Pupien (Marcus Clodius Pupienus Maximus), Roman emperor from February to May 238
ETI4397304 Portrait of Maximus Pupien (Marcus Clodius Pupienus Maximus), Roman emperor from February to May 238. Marble period ancient Rome

Captive seated. The head with a phrygian cap dates back to the 2nd century (marble)
ETI4397646 Captive seated. The head with a phrygian cap dates back to the 2nd century (marble); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Captive seated)

Statue of Asclepios (Esculapus), god of medicine. Smyrna (current Izmir, Turkey), 25 BC - our era
ETI4397637 Statue of Asclepios (Esculapus), god of medicine. Smyrna (current Izmir, Turkey), 25 BC - our era. Paris, Musee du Louvre.; (add.info.: Statue of Asclepios (Esculapus), god of medicine

The sawing of a block of building stone
5311818 The sawing of a block of building stone; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the sawing of a block of building stone. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Bas-relief, Votive painting by Colars d'Avesnes, Jacques d'Avesnes and Catherine de Crespelaines, 1404-1410
7242375 Bas-relief, Votive painting by Colars d'Avesnes, Jacques d'Avesnes and Catherine de Crespelaines, 1404-1410; Tournai

Bas-relief, votive painting by Jacques Taintegnier, 1408, Jacques Taintegnier and Jeanne Blancharde
7242371 Bas-relief, votive painting by Jacques Taintegnier, 1408, Jacques Taintegnier and Jeanne Blancharde; Tournai, Belgium; (add.info.: Parish church (Eglise Saint-Jacques) Eglise Saint-Jacques

An Assyrian cavalry
5307972 An Assyrian cavalry.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Assyrian cavalry pursuing their enemies. From a bas relief found at Nimrud. Dated 16th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Plaque of an Egyptian styled winged man holding a snake. Nimrud, Mesopotamia, c.9th-8th century BC (ivory)
3288495 Plaque of an Egyptian styled winged man holding a snake. Nimrud, Mesopotamia, c.9th-8th century BC (ivory); Iraq Museum, Baghdad; Photo © Zev Radovan.

Malangan sculpture, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea (Papua New Guinee), late 19th century. Dim: 65x20x20cm
JEB4847963 Malangan sculpture, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea (Papua New Guinee), late 19th century. Dim: 65x20x20cm. Wood, pigments, shells, vegetable fibres

Gallo-Roman Art: Andromede saves the marine monster by Persee. Low relief from the Roman period from Briancon
JEB4960274 Gallo-Roman Art: Andromede saves the marine monster by Persee. Low relief from the Roman period from Briancon. Gap Departmental Museum; Musee departemental de Gap

Marble cinerary urn bearing the name of Sestidus Nundinus, 3rd century ap
JEB4911707 Marble cinerary urn bearing the name of Sestidus Nundinus, 3rd century ap. JC, Musee archeologie mediterraneenne, Marseille; Musee d'Archeologie Mediterraneenne, Marseille

Switzerland, Canton of Bern, Solothurn (Solothurn): Samson Fountain, 1900
LUX4813568 Switzerland, Canton of Bern, Solothurn (Solothurn): Samson Fountain, 1900; (add.info.: Switzerland, Canton of Bern, Solothurn (Solothurn): Samson Fountain, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Life of infant Jesus. Facade of the Strasbourg cathedral (relief)
8711399 Life of infant Jesus. Facade of the Strasbourg cathedral (relief); (add.info.: Strasbourg Cathedral. Western facade. Life of infant Jesus. Strasbourg. France.); © Pascal Deloche/Godong.

The last Judgment. Tympanum. Auxerre cathedral. (relief)
8711175 The last Judgment. Tympanum. Auxerre cathedral. (relief); (add.info.: Auxerre Cathedral. West front. The last Judgment. Tympanum. Auxerre. France.); © Pascal Deloche/Godong.

The passion of our Lord. Strasbourg (relief)
8711120 The passion of our Lord. Strasbourg (relief); (add.info.: Strasbourg Cathedral. Western facade. The passion of our Lord. Strasbourg. France.); © Pascal Deloche/Godong.

Characters of the old testament (low relief)
8617828 Characters of the old testament (low relief); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info.: Characters of the old testament)

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Bas-reliefs are a fascinating form of art that have captivated audiences for centuries. These intricate sculptures, with their shallow depth and detailed carvings, tell stories and depict scenes from various cultures and time periods. One such example is the Saint Jerome and the Lion Bronze sculpture by Bartolomeo Bellano. Created in 1490, this masterpiece can be found in the Louvre Museum in Paris. It beautifully captures the moment when Saint Jerome tames a ferocious lion, symbolizing his ability to conquer his own inner demons. Another remarkable bas-relief is the Consular diptych of Boethius, an ivory relief dating back to 487. This exquisite piece showcases intricate detailing and depicts important figures from ancient Rome's political landscape. Moving forward in time, we encounter George Scott Winslow's work created by Edmonia Lewis in 1866. This bas-relief sculpture portrays Winslow as a heroic figure, paying homage to his accomplishments during the Civil War. Traveling to Italy, we find Emperor Nero immortalized in marble at Certosa di Pavia in Lombardy. This impressive bas-relief captures Nero's regal presence while showcasing the skillful craftsmanship of Italian artists. Venturing further east to India, we discover stunning bas-reliefs adorning temple complexes like those found at Humpi. These intricately carved stone panels depict mythological tales and religious narratives that continue to inspire awe among visitors. In England's countryside lies Cold Ashton Manor framed by an elaborate gate—a scene captured through a black-and-white photograph featured in The English Manor House publication. The image highlights how bas-reliefs can enhance architectural beauty even on smaller scales. Similarly captivating is L'Enfant Pleureur (The Weeping Child), a stone sculpture by Bouchardon located at Herstmonceaux Castle in East Sussex—an evocative piece showcased through another monochromatic photograph from The English Country House.