Bas Reliefs Collection (#9)

Illustration by Bombled Louis (1862-1927) from the book "The Memorial of Saint Helene"by Count Emmanuel de
JLJ4628280 Illustration by Bombled Louis (1862-1927) from the book " The Memorial of Saint Helene" by Count Emmanuel de Las Cases (1766-1842): Pillage of Rome

Bed ornament with a low ivory relief, representing a king threatening enemy. From the site of Ugarit, 14th century BC
LRI4640117 Bed ornament with a low ivory relief, representing a king threatening enemy. From the site of Ugarit, 14th century BC

Detail of Maithuna, erotic sculpture
LRI4679232 Detail of Maithuna, erotic sculpture by Indian School, (8th century); Durga Temple, Aihole, Karnataka, India; (add.info.: Hinduism)

Centauromachia, the centaur catches the woman by the hair (Temple of Zeus in Olympia) 470-456 BC (Marble sculpture)
LRI4674990 Centauromachia, the centaur catches the woman by the hair (Temple of Zeus in Olympia) 470-456 BC (Marble sculpture) by Greek, (5th century BC); Archaeological Museum, Olympia, Archaia

Stoning Saint Stephen (terracotta relief stockings)
JEB4872951 Stoning Saint Stephen (terracotta relief stockings) by Puget, Pierre (1620-94); 38x51x6 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2022

Head of King of Judah from the Cathedrale Notre Dame de Paris. Around 1220-1230 Paris
JLJ4674689 Head of King of Judah from the Cathedrale Notre Dame de Paris. Around 1220-1230 Paris, National Museum of the Middle Ages, Thermes de Cluny by Unknown Artist

Battle between the Centaurs and the Lapithes, in the center is Apollo: detail depicting a centaur grabbing a Lapithes
LRI4626033 Battle between the Centaurs and the Lapithes, in the center is Apollo: detail depicting a centaur grabbing a Lapithes woman

Centauromachia, struggle between a centaur and a lapith (Western pediment of the Temple of Zeus in Olympia)
LRI4674977 Centauromachia, struggle between a centaur and a lapith (Western pediment of the Temple of Zeus in Olympia), 470-456 BC (Marble sculpture) by Greek

Centauromachia, the centaurs hand grabs the womans foot (Temple of Zeus in Olympia), 470-456 BC (Marble sculpture)
LRI4674987 Centauromachia, the centaurs hand grabs the womans foot (Temple of Zeus in Olympia), 470-456 BC (Marble sculpture) by Greek, (5th century BC); Archaeological Museum, Olympia, Archaia

The Manueline Window (Janela do Capitulo), Convent of Order of Christ, Tomar, 1510-1513 (stone)
IND52978 The Manueline Window (Janela do Capitulo), Convent of Order of Christ, Tomar, 1510-1513 (stone) by Arruda, Diogo de (before 1490-1531); Convent of the Knights of Christ, Tomar

Greek Art: "Hercules Fighting with Triton"Detail of a sculpture of the pediment of the Temple of Athena that
LRI4625887 Greek Art: " Hercules Fighting with Triton" Detail of a sculpture of the pediment of the Temple of Athena that illustrated the fights of Heracles (Hercules). 580-570 BC

Heracles (Hercules) Lift the Giant Ante, 1475 (bronze sculpture)
LRI4595160 Heracles (Hercules) Lift the Giant Ante, 1475 (bronze sculpture) by Pollaiuolo, Antonio (1432/3-98); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany

Greek antiquite: "Hercules killing a deer"Group sculpted bronze after a Greek orginal of Lysipe
LRI4659108 Greek antiquite: " Hercules killing a deer" Group sculpted bronze after a Greek orginal of Lysipe. found in Torre del Greco (Naples)

Battle between Romans and Barbarians (bronze) - Battle of the Romans and Barbarians (Battle of the Horsemen)
LRI4613685 Battle between Romans and Barbarians (bronze) - Battle of the Romans and Barbarians (Battle of the Horsemen). Low relief in bronze made by Bertoldo di Giovanni (1420-1491)

Medee thinking of killing her children Marble sculpture by Tommaso Solari (1820-1897) 1863. Dim
LRI4692971 Medee thinking of killing her children Marble sculpture by Tommaso Solari (1820-1897) 1863. Dim. 60x80x38 cm From the collection of Prince Odone di savoia. Genes, Art Gallery Moderna, inv

Severed heads of enemies, 2nd century BC (sculpture)
LRI4685672 Severed heads of enemies, 2nd century BC (sculpture) by Celtic, (2nd century BC); Musee Granet, Aix-en-Provence, France; (add.info.: Celtic art: heads cut off enemies)

Roman warrior holding between his teeth the head of an enemy warrior, 1862
LRI4641569 Roman warrior holding between his teeth the head of an enemy warrior, 1862 (mould of the bas-reliefs of the column of Trajan) by Roman; Museo della Civilta Romana, Rome

Reliquary Bust of Saint Barbara, c. 1465 (walnut with paint and gilding)
3614038 Reliquary Bust of Saint Barbara, c.1465 (walnut with paint and gilding) by Leyden, Nikolaus Gerhaert von (fl.c.1462-73); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Sculpture in Elder Lady Chapel of Bristol Cathedral (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831272 Sculpture in Elder Lady Chapel of Bristol Cathedral (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; © Bristol Museums

Lintel, Late Classic period (600-900 AD) (stone)
JPC352268 Lintel, Late Classic period (600-900 AD) (stone) by Mayan; Bonampak, Chiapas State, Mexico; (add.info.: One of three lintels that describe the historic chronology of the site; depicts)

Tomb of the navigator Christopher Columbus (Cristoforo Colombo, Cristobal Colon) (1451-1506)
JEB4936152 Tomb of the navigator Christopher Columbus (Cristoforo Colombo, Cristobal Colon) (1451-1506), in the Cathedral of Santa Maria (Catedral de Santa Maria de la Sedea)

The birth of Helene and Pollux, the union of Leda and the swan (marble)
LRI4699801 The birth of Helene and Pollux, the union of Leda and the swan (marble) by Schiaffino, Bernardo (1678-1725); Musei di Strada Nuova, Palazzo Rosso, Genova, Liguria

Greek Art: representation of Athena catching Giant Alcyonee by the hair. Frieze of the Gigantomachia from the altar of
LRI4658322 Greek Art: representation of Athena catching Giant Alcyonee by the hair. Frieze of the Gigantomachia from the altar of Zeus a Pergamon

The king and a god hunting a lion (stone)
899838 The king and a god hunting a lion (stone) by Syrian School (9th Century); Museum of Anatolian Civilisations, Ankara, Turkey; (add.info.: Le Roi et un dieu a la chasse au lion)

Lintel, Late Classic period (600-900 AD) (stone)
JPC352267 Lintel, Late Classic period (600-900 AD) (stone) by Mayan; Bonampak, Chiapas State, Mexico; (add.info.: One of three lintels that describe the historic chronology of the site; Depicts)

Misericord (wood)
PNH351544 Misericord (wood) by English School; Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle, Cumbria, UK; (add.info.: Carlisle Cathedral was built in 1122; wife beating her husband; )

Diptych with a lion hunting scene (ivory)
BAL165710 Diptych with a lion hunting scene (ivory) by Byzantine, (5th century); 33x10.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

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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.