Nimrud Collection (#4)

The Tower of Babel Stele, 604-562 BC. Found in the Collection of The Schoyen Collection

Semiramis Building Babylon, 1861. Artist: Degas, Edgar (1834-1917)
Semiramis Building Babylon, 1861. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Semiramis Called to Arms, 1645. Private Collection

Hanging Gardens of Semiramis, 1683. Artist: Mallet, Alain Manesson (1630-1706)
Hanging Gardens of Semiramis, 1683. From a private collection

Tower of Babel, 1719. Artist: Mallet, Alain Manesson (1630-1706)
Tower of Babel, 1719. From a private collection

Fortress of Semiramis, 1719. Artist: Mallet, Alain Manesson (1630-1706)
Fortress of Semiramis, 1719. From a private collection

Die alte Stadt Babel, 1719. Artist: Mallet, Alain Manesson (1630-1706)
Die alte Stadt Babel, 1719. From a private collection

The Confusion of Tongues, 1897. Artist: Dore, Gustave (1832-1883)
The Confusion of Tongues, 1897. From a private collection

Babylon Has Fallen, 1897. Artist: Dore, Gustave (1832-1883)
Babylon Has Fallen, 1897. From a private collection

The Tower of Babel, 1594. Artist: Valckenborch, Lucas, van (1530-1597)
The Tower of Babel, 1594. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris

The Tower of Babel, 1595. Artist: Valckenborch, Marten van (1535-1612)
The Tower of Babel, 1595. Found in the collection of the Dresden State Art Collections

The Tower of Babel, ca 1595. Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
The Tower of Babel, ca 1595. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Cunieform Inscription from Nimbrud in classical Neo-Assyrian script, 879 BC. Made during Reign of Ashurbanipal II, 879 BC. Ashur-nasir-pal II was king of Assyria from 883 to 859 BC. British Museum

Phoenician Ivory, from a piece of furniture, probably made for export to Egypt, c8th century BC. Found at the burnt place at Nimrud. Britsh Museum

The Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III, c858 BC-824 BC. A black limestone Assyrian sculpture with many scenes in bas-relief and inscriptions

The Tower of Babel, ca. 1600. Artist: Bassano, Leandro (1557-1622)
The Tower of Babel, ca. 1600. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Phoenician bronze of a man with animals for sacrifice, 8th century BC
Phoenician bronze of a man with animals for sacrifice, found in the Burnt Palace at Nimrud, from the British Museums collection, 8th century BC

Phoenician ivory panel from a piece of furniture, 8th century BC
Phoenician ivory panel from a piece of furniture, probably made for export to Egypt. Found at the Burnt Palace in Nimrud, from the British Museums collection, 8th century BC

Phoenician ivory of a woman at a window, 8th century BC
Phoenician ivory panel depicting a womans head and shoulders wearing an Egyptian wig and necklace, looking through a window. Found at the North West Palace at Nimrud

Phoenician ivory head found at the Burnt Palace in Nimrud, 8th century BC
Phoenician ivory head of a woman (?): found at the Burnt Palace in Nimrud. From the British Museums collection, 8th century BC

Ivory Phoenician figurine of a woman, 8th century BC
Ivory Phoenician figurine of a woman, possibly Astarte, found in the Burnt Palace in Nimrud, from the British Museums collection, 8th century BC

Detail of a lion-hunt on the inside of a bronze bowl, 8th century BC
Detail of a lion-hunt on the inside of a bronze bowl, either Syrian or Phoenician, found at Ashurbanipals Palace in Nimrud. From the British Museums collection, 8th century BC

Procession of musicians on a steatite pyxis, 8th century BC
Procession of musicians on a steatite pyxis, Phoenician work and found at the Burnt Palace in Nimrud, 8th century BC

Bas relief Assyrian Genie. 9th century BC. Archeological Mus
Chaldean Assyrian relief sculpture slab from the northwest palace of King Ashurnasirpal II of a Genie standing. 881-859 BC. from Nimrud. Istanbul Archaeological Museum. Turkey

Stone panel. Palace of Tiglath-pileser III. Nimrud. Iraq. Ne
Stone panel from the Central Palace of Tiglath-pileser III. Nimrud (ancient Kalhu). Northern Iraq. Neo-Assyrian. 730-727 BC. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Sir Austen Henry Layard (1817-1894). Portrait. Colored engra
Sir Austen Henry Layard (1817-1894). English traveller and politician. Engraving in The Universal History, 1892. Colored

Austen Henry Layard (1817-1894). English archaeologist. Know
Austen Henry Layard (1817-1894). English traveller, archaeologist, cuneiformist, art historian, draughtsman, collector, author, politician and diplomat

Relief of the palace of Ashurnasirpal II or Northwest Palace
Mesopotamian art. Assyrian. Relief of the palace of Ashurnasirpal II or Northwest Palace at Nimrud. Alabaster. Dated 883-859 B.C. It depicts the lion hunt. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany

Relief depicting a eagle-headed protective spirit. Nimrud
Relief depicting a Eagle-headed protective spirit. 865-860 BC. From Northwest Palace. Nimrud. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Relief depicting a siege of a city. Nimrud
Relief depicting a siege of a city. 728 BC. Central Palace. Nimrud. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Alabaster panel of king Tiglath-Pileser III
Alabaster panel depicting King Tiglath-Pileser III in his chariot under an umbrella and a cuneiform inscription which related their campaigns, taking the city of Astartu. 730-727 BC

Assyrian figure of an attendant god. Nimrud
Limestone figure of an attendant god. 811-783 BC. Neo-assyrian. From the Temple of Nabu, from Nimrud (Iraq). Detail. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Iraq / Archaeology / Various
A whole variety of artifacts, and reliefs, both in situ and alone, from many of the major sites of ancient Iraq. These include Kalhu (Tell Nimrud) and Nineveh (Tell Kuyunjik)

Iraq / Archaeology / Kalhu
Entrance to the temple, High Mound, Kalhu (Tell Nimrud). Date: 1852

The tower of Nimrod from the ruins of Babylon
Illustration of a The tower of Nimrod from the ruins of Babylon

Obelisk of Shalmaneser III (858-824 BC), British Museum, London
Illustration of a Obelisk of Shalmaneser III (858-824 BC), British Museum, London

IRAQ: NIMRUD, c1932. Site of the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud, near Mosul, Iraq. Photograph, c1932

The Tower of Babel, 1594 (oil on panel)
XIR216127 The Tower of Babel, 1594 (oil on panel) by Valckenborch, Lucas van (c.1535-97); 41x56.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Dutch, out of copyright

SHALMANESER III & JEHU. Scene on the Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III, showing Jehu paying tribute to Shalmaneser III

Antique illustration of palace of Nimrud (Kalhu near Mosul, Iraq)
Antique illustration of part of the palace of the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud (called Kalhu near Mosul, Iraq), with its decorations like Lamassu (statues with a male human head)

Bronze bowl from Nimrud. 8th century BC. Phoenician

King Ashurnasirpal II from Nimrud, c 865 BC

Austen Henry Layard (1817-1894) British archaeologist, politician and diplomat. Excavated Nimrud/Nineveh, Iraq. Wood engraving, London, 1851

Reconstruction of palaces of Nimrud, engraving by H. Layard
Persian civilization. Reconstruction of the palaces of Nimrud. Engraving by H. Layard, 1853

Ivory caryatids supporting a palm shaped capital, From Nimrud, Iraq, Assyrian civilization
Assyrian civilization, 9th-7th century b.C. Ivory caryatids supporting a palm shaped capital. From Nimrud, Iraq

Detail of relief with crossing of river in boat, from ancient Nimrud, Calah, Iraq
Assyrian civilization, 8th century b.C. Relief with the crossing of a river in a boat. a Relief from Nimrud (Calah, Iraq). Detail

Detail of relief with scene of assault on city besieged by Ashurbanipal, from ancient Nimrud, Calah, Iraq
Assyrian civilization, 8th century b.C. Relief with a scene of assault on a city besieged by Ashurbanipal. From Nimrud (Calah, Iraq). Detail

Relief with city walls, detail of gates, from ancient Nimrud, Calah, Iraq
Assyrian civilization, 8th century b.C. Relief with the city walls. From Nimrud (Calah, Iraq). Detail of the gates

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"Nimrud: A Glimpse into the Ancient Assyrian Empire" Step back in time with these captivating artifacts from Nimrud, an ancient city located in Calah, Iraq. This openwork plaque featuring a striding sphinx takes us back to the 9th-8th century B. C. , showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of that era. Intricate details come to life as we zoom in on a close-up of a carved relief. The scenes depicted here tell stories of flight from a besieged city during Ashurbanipal's reign, offering us a glimpse into the turbulent times faced by the people of Nimrud. The Assyrian influence is evident throughout these artworks, such as this stunning piece of decoration created by an unknown artist in 1898. Its intricate design and symbolism reflect the rich cultural heritage and artistic prowess of this ancient civilization. One cannot miss the iconic winged genie relief from Sargon II's palace. Created between 722-705 BC, it showcases the mastery of Assyrian artistry and their belief in supernatural beings guarding their rulers. Traveling further through time, we encounter Darius I's palace at Susa and its famous Archers frieze dating back to around 510-500 BC. This artwork displays both military might and artistic finesse, highlighting how art was used to commemorate significant events during that period. Amongst all these remarkable pieces stands tall a statue depicting King Ashurnasirpal II himself. His regal presence reminds us of his powerful rule over Nimrud and his contributions to its grandeur. Another awe-inspiring sculpture is that of a winged lion with a human head - an embodiment of strength and wisdom found within Nimrud's walls. It serves as evidence for their reverence towards mythical creatures symbolizing protection and divinity. Mesopotamian art comes alive through neo-Assyrian relief panels depicting two figures engaged in various activities.