Bas Reliefs Collection (#3)

Bas-relief, Votive painting by Colars d'Avesnes, Jacques d'Avesnes and Catherine de Crespelaines, 1404-1410
7242372 Bas-relief, Votive painting by Colars d'Avesnes, Jacques d'Avesnes and Catherine de Crespelaines, 1404-1410; Tournai

Switzerland, Canton of Vaud, Lausanne: Old quarter, fountain and statue on the central square, 1900
LUX4769801 Switzerland, Canton of Vaud, Lausanne: Old quarter, fountain and statue on the central square, 1900; (add.info.: Switzerland, Canton of Vaud, Lausanne: Old quarter)

An ancient Roman galley
3330856 An ancient Roman galley; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an ancient Roman galley. Dated 2nd Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Stone statue of Hittite Storm God Tarhunzas, Tarhius or Teshub (stone)
3288658 Stone statue of Hittite Storm God Tarhunzas, Tarhius or Teshub (stone); Louvre, Paris, France; Photo © Zev Radovan

Stone carved plaque depicting a scene of ritual feasting and musicians, Khafajeh, Mesopotamia c.2600-2300 BC (stone)
3288592 Stone carved plaque depicting a scene of ritual feasting and musicians, Khafajeh, Mesopotamia c.2600-2300 BC (stone); Photo © Zev Radovan

Plaques depicting an Egyptian man holding a lotus flower, Nimrud, Mesopotamia (today Iraq) c.9th-8th century BC (ivory)
3288480 Plaques depicting an Egyptian man holding a lotus flower, Nimrud, Mesopotamia (today Iraq) c.9th-8th century BC (ivory); Iraq Museum, Baghdad; Photo © Zev Radovan

Carved figures of the gods of Rawak Island (Papua New Guinea). Lithography for the book
FLO4636153 Carved figures of the gods of Rawak Island (Papua New Guinea). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Amerique et d'Australie" by

Bas relief and sculpture at the entrance to Dhumar Lena, Cave 29, of the Ellora Caves, Hindu and Jain rock-cut temples
FLO4623853 Bas relief and sculpture at the entrance to Dhumar Lena, Cave 29, of the Ellora Caves, Hindu and Jain rock-cut temples

Entrance to the Kailasa temple, Ellora rock cut temple caves, India. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4623846 Entrance to the Kailasa temple, Ellora rock cut temple caves, India. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Ancient temples and rocks covered with bas relief carving in the city of Mahabalipuram, India
FLO4623791 Ancient temples and rocks covered with bas relief carving in the city of Mahabalipuram, India. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Parable of Lazarus and the evil rich. 12th century frieze
PCT4264993 Parable of Lazarus and the evil rich. 12th century frieze.; (add.info.: Parable of Lazarus and the evil rich. 12th century frieze. Porch of the Abbey of Saint Peter (Saint Peter)

The bad man's meal. Frisian (detail) of the 12th century representing the history of Lazarus
PCT4264973 The bad man's meal. Frisian (detail) of the 12th century representing the history of Lazarus. Porch of the Abbey of Saint Peter (Saint Peter)

Rajaraja Chola inspects the Bas-Relief of his Exploits at Tanjore, AD 995 (litho)
8660992 Rajaraja Chola inspects the Bas-Relief of his Exploits at Tanjore, AD 995 (litho) by Ruith, Horace van (1839-1923); Private Collection; (add.info)

Relief The Downfall of Jericho, Gate of Paradise of the Baptistery of San Giovanni, ... 2015 (photo)
8858728 Relief The Downfall of Jericho, Gate of Paradise of the Baptistery of San Giovanni, ... 2015 (photo) by Ghiberti, Lorenzo (1378-1455); Baptistery, Florence

West portal of the Cathedral of St. Lawrence in Trogir (photo)
8766867 West portal of the Cathedral of St. Lawrence in Trogir (photo) by Radovan (fl.1240); (add.info.: West portal of the Cathedral of St. Lawrence in Trogir, Mid-13th century. Unesco Site)

Details of the Cathedral of St. Lawrence (photo)
8766844 Details of the Cathedral of St. Lawrence (photo) by Radovan (fl.1240); (add.info.: Details of the West portal of the Cathedral of St)

Collegiate church. Interior. Altar (Retablo de Juan de Miranda). Predella. The four evangelists. Bas-relief
6267488 Collegiate church. Interior. Altar (Retablo de Juan de Miranda). Predella. The four evangelists. Bas-relief. Polychrome plaster

Bas-relief, Votive painting by Colars d'Avesnes, Jacques d'Avesnes and Catherine de Crespelaines, 1404-1410
7242373 Bas-relief, Votive painting by Colars d'Avesnes, Jacques d'Avesnes and Catherine de Crespelaines, 1404-1410; Tournai

Yaxchilan lintel of Ritual scene with a plaque of a jaguar governor carrying the feathers of Quetzal
AIS5378762 Yaxchilan lintel of Ritual scene with a plaque of a jaguar governor carrying the feathers of Quetzal, Late Classic or III period, 200-900 AD (limestone bas-relief); Museo Arqueologico

An Assyrian bas relief
5312066 An Assyrian bas relief; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Assyrian bas relief of Assyrians cutting down the date palms in a conquered city. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Thuner
5304619 Thuner.; (add.info.: Thuner circa 1728 - 1730, by John Michael Rysbrack (1694-1770). Thuner, the god of thunder, was one of the seven Saxon gods that Rysbrack made for Lord Cobham's

Prophets of the Old Testament, portal of the Strasbourg cathedral (relief)
8711269 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)

Prophets of the Old Testament. Strasbourg (sculpture)
8711070 Prophets of the Old Testament. Strasbourg (sculpture); (add.info.: Strasbourg Cathedral. Statues of the Prophets of the Old Testament at main western portal. Strasbourg)

The Annunciation. Thann Roderen Altarpiece, Colmar, c1520-30 (relief)
8711561 The Annunciation. Thann Roderen Altarpiece, Colmar, c1520-30 (relief); Unterlinden Museum, Colmar, France; (add.info.: Thann Roderen Altarpiece. The Annunciation. Colmar. France. Colmar)

Life of infant Jesus. facade of the Strasbourg cathedral (relief)
8711327 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

Mongolian art: darnacankha Samadhi Manjucri. Statuette of deity. 18th century Musee de la faience, Marseille
JEB4900930 Mongolian art: darnacankha Samadhi Manjucri. Statuette of deity. 18th century Musee de la faience, Marseille; Musee Borely, Marseille

France, Photograph of a religious bas relief depicting Christ, 1865
LUX4731208 France, Photograph of a religious bas relief depicting Christ, 1865; (add.info.: France, Photograph of a religious bas relief depicting Christ, 1865); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

The last judgement, 12th century (low relief)
8617812 The last judgement, 12th century (low relief); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info.: Casts of the tympan of the portal of the occidental facade)

Half Spandrels decorated with Foliage, 1140 (low relief)
8617809 Half Spandrels decorated with Foliage, 1140 (low relief); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info.: Half Spandrels decorated with Foliage)

The Miracle of Theophilius, 19th century (low relief)
8617783 The Miracle of Theophilius, 19th century (low relief); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info)

Woman's head. Dim: 18x16, 5x14, 7cm. Limestone of the 12th century. Musee de l'hospice Saint Roch, Issoudun
JEB4913666 Woman's head. Dim: 18x16, 5x14, 7cm. Limestone of the 12th century. Musee de l'hospice Saint Roch, Issoudun

Lazarus in Abraham's womb. Frieze (detail) of the 12th century (sculpture)
PCT4264929 Lazarus in Abraham's womb. Frieze (detail) of the 12th century (sculpture); (add.info.: Lazarus in Abraham's womb. Frieze (detail) of the 12th century

North-east view of the Kailasa temple, Ellora rock cut temple caves, India
FLO4623809 North-east view of the Kailasa temple, Ellora rock cut temple caves, India. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Decorated horn and Runic tablets of the Vikings. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre from Giulio
FLO4623092 Decorated horn and Runic tablets of the Vikings. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

Parable of the bad rich and poor Lazarus, 12th century (sculpture)
PCT4295878 Parable of the bad rich and poor Lazarus, 12th century (sculpture); (add.info.: Parable of the bad rich and poor Lazarus - Church Collegiale Saint-Andre)

Statue of a male divinite, called "Jupiter of Smyrna". Izmir, Turkey, mid-2nd century
ETI4397626 Statue of a male divinite, called "Jupiter of Smyrna". Izmir, Turkey, mid-2nd century. The right arm wielding lightning was added in 1680

View of the courtyard gallery of The Infantado Palace, designed by Juan Guas (d.1496) in 1489
IND133343 View of the courtyard gallery of The Infantado Palace, designed by Juan Guas (d.1496) in 1489, 15th century (photo) (detail); Guadalajara, Spain; Index Fototeca

Detail from Trajan's Column
3480462 Detail from Trajan's Column; (add.info.: Detail from Trajan's Column in Rome, Italy, that commemorates Roman emperor Trajan's victory in the Dacian Wars)

Yedo - Edo - Tokyo - The two Buddhas d Asakusa a Yedo - Japan 1880-1910
CSO4979479 Yedo - Edo - Tokyo - The two Buddhas d Asakusa a Yedo - Japan 1880-1910 -; (add.info.: Yedo - Edo - Tokyo - The two Buddhas d Asakusa a Yedo - Japan 1880-1910 -); Photo © DDF

Jade figure, 206 - 1279 (nephrite)
7205783 Jade figure, 206 - 1279 (nephrite); height 28.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: Very pale greenish boulder)

Portal from the monastery, c.1100 (photo)
KW141261 Portal from the monastery, c.1100 (photo); Monestir de Santa Maria, Ripoll, Catalonia, Spain

KAIROS Fragment of a sarcophagus representing Kairos, 2nd century (low relief)
FGL5499986 KAIROS Fragment of a sarcophagus representing Kairos, 2nd century (low relief); (add.info.: According to the sculpture of Lysippe (circa 395-around 305 BC)

Throne 164 and scepter 166 of Dagobert I, King of the Franks, hand of justice 165, and scepter of Charlemagne 167
FLO4702553 Throne 164 and scepter 166 of Dagobert I, King of the Franks, hand of justice 165, and scepter of Charlemagne 167

Lazarus in Abraham's womb. Frieze (detail) of the 12th century (sculpture)
PCT4265012 Lazarus in Abraham's womb. Frieze (detail) of the 12th century (sculpture); (add.info.: Lazarus in Abraham's womb. Frieze (detail) of the 12th century

Portal from the monastery, c.1100 (photo)
KW141262 Portal from the monastery, c.1100 (photo); Monestir de Santa Maria, Ripoll, Catalonia, Spain

Statue of Adonis (marble)
YOU4419173 Statue of Adonis (marble) by Duquesnoy, Francois (1597-1643); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Statue of Adonis, in Greek mythology, divinite symbolizing death and renewal of nature)

France, Dordogne, Perigord, Brantome, troglodyte caves

The Art of Writing through the Centuries
3784498 The Art of Writing through the Centuries; (add.info.: The Art of Writing through the Centuries - Egyptian hieroglyphs from c. 2000 BC)

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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.