Relief Carving Collection (#6)

Relief from the tomb of Ramose, Luxor, Egypt, 14th century BC. Ramose was vizier to the pharaohs Amenhotep III and Akhenaten in the 14th century BC. This scene in his tomb depicts him and his wife

The Emperor Titus leading his troops, wall relief, Rome. Titus (40-81 AD) succeeded his father Vespasian as Emperor in 79

Sacrifice scene from the Ara Pacis, Rome, 9 BC. The Ara Pacis Augustae, an altar to Peace, was commissioned to commemorate the establishment of peace in the Roman Empire following the victories of

Ara Pacis, Rome, 9 BC. The Ara Pacis Augustae, an altar to Peace, commissioned to commemorate the establishment of peace in the Roman Empire following the victories of the Emperor Augustus in Spain

Relief depicting Roman shields and armour

The Arch of Septimus Severus, Rome, 203 AD. Triumphal arch for displaying the military victories of the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus

Roman sarcophagus with the legend of Selene and Endymion, 230-235 AD. From the Louvre, Paris

Cursum Equorum, 2nd Century AD. Relief carving depicting a chariot race. From the Vatican Museum, Rome

Roman Relief. Stone paving with Roman Relief symbol

Lintel of Senusret III depicting the Pharaoh making offerings to the God Montu, 12th Dynasty
Lintel of Senusret III depicting the pharaoh making offerings to the God Montu, 19th century BC. Senusret III was the fifth pharaoh of the 12th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egyptian limestone stele, 16th-13th century BC. Funerary stele dating from the 18th Dynasty. From the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Ancient Egyptian relief, c1300 BC. From the collection of the Egyptian Museum of Berlin, Germany

Ancient Egyptian artefact. Relief carving showing a pharaoh beating a captive or enemy. Located in the Egyptian Museum Cairo, Egypt

The Ramesseum, Luxor, Thebes, Egypt, 20th Century. Relief carvings inside the Ramesseum, the mortuary temple of the Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Rameses II built in the 13th century BC

Virgin and Child, 1504-1505. Artist: Michelangelo Buonarroti
Virgin and Child, by Michelangelo, 1504-1505. Marble tondo from the Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence

Dionysos, Limestone relief, Ahnassia El-Medina, Beni-Souef, 3rd Century. Proto-Coptic Art made for the Greek Pagan Community in Egypt

Egyptian Relief. Seated Lady with elaborate hairstyle

Hittie relief, Tel Halaf, 6100 BC - 5100 BC. Tell Halaf is an archaeological site in the Al Hasakah governorate of northeastern Syria, it was the first find of a Neolithic culture

Assyrian Relief, Ashurnasirpal II with attendants, 9th century BC. Above is the winged figure of the god Ashur, Ahura Mazda. British Museum

Roman relief, Kleobis and Biton draw their mother by chariot, c1st-3rd century. Small terracotta altar. National Archaeological Museum, Rome

Combat between two gladiators, Roman relief from Epheseus, c3rd century. Marble, At Pergamon Museum, Berlin

Stone relief ofStone relief of Gladiators fighting a lion, Turkey, c 323BC-31BC
Stone relief of Gladiators fighting a lion, Turkey, Hellinistic period, c 323 BC - 31 BC. The Hellenistic period covers the period of Mediterranean history between the death of Alexander the Great in

Roman relief of River Barge transporting barrels, c2nd century. At Musee Lapidaire, Avignon, France

Roman relief, Merchant Ship with Lighthouse on right

Roman relief of a Shop Selling Knives, c2nd century

Arch of constantine Horizontal Band showing, Battle of Milvian Bridge, 313-315
Arch of constantine Horizontal Band showing Battle of Milvian Bridge, 312-315. The Arch of Constantine was constructed 313-315 alhough dedicated to Constantine

Standard Bearers, Arch of Constantine, relief detail, early 2nd century. The Arch of Constantine was constructed 313-315 alhough dedicated to Constantine

Roman Troops and Barbarians on the Arch of Constantine, relief detail, early 2nd century. The Arch of Constantine was constructed 313-315 with a relief from the time of Hadrian, early 2nd century AD

The Conversion of Sundarananda. Relief from Afghanistan, 2nd century. Nanda was chief disciple of Gautama Buddha. At British Museum

Buddhist Stupa with figures of Buddha adored by flying deities, 2nd century. Tw-sided Drum-slab, carved in pale limestone. Relief depicting a stupa with Buddha standing at entrance

Panel from The Bodhimanda, Buddha prepares for enlightenment, c2nd-3rd century. The Naga, Kalika, and his wife, comfort the Buddha as he takes his seat under the Bodhi-Tree. Relief carving

Gautama Buddha, The Presentation of the Bowls, Gandhara School. 2nd-3rd century. The seated Buddha holds a bowl in his left hand while his right rests upon it, taking food. Relief carving

Greek relief detail, Battle of Gods and Giants, Apollo and Artemis fight, 525BC. Treasury of the Siphnians, Delphi

Parthenon Frieze, Elgin Marbles, Sacrifice Procession with Ram, c5th century BC. Artist: Phidias
Parthenon Frieze, Elgin Marbles, Sacrifice Procession with Ram, c5th century BC. The Parthenon frieze is a high-relief pentelic marble sculpture created to adorn the upper part of the Parthenon

Roman relief, a woman draws wine from a cask at a Tavern, Merida, Spain, c2nd-3rd century

Three Mother Goddesses, Celtic, c1st century. A triple deity is three deities that are worshipped as one. This shows a Three Matres

Roman relief Transport of wine barrel by donkey cart, Metz, France, c1st century
Roman relief, Transport of wine barrel by donkey cart, Metz, France, c1st century

Roman Relief, Ploughing with Oxen, c1st century. At Archaeological Museum Nimes

Relief figure of King Olaf, from St. Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, Orkney, 20th century. Held in the Tankerness House Museum. Olaf Tryggvason (960s-1000) was King of Norway from 995 to 1000

Roman stone relief, 2nd century
Roman stone relief of Mithras slaying the bull, now in the Louvre, 2nd century

Nabatean Stone Relief, now in Petra Museum

Detail of a Neo-Punic relief dedicated to the god Saturn showing a priest
Detail of a Neo-Punic relief on a stelae dedicated to Saturn showing a priest with a lion, from the British Museums collection

Roman funerary relief of a husband and wife, from the British Museums collection

The Yaxchilan Lintels, 8th century
Lintel 15 of Yaxchilan Structure 21, Mayan, Mexico, 770. Carved limestone lintel with glyphs and a scene representing Lady Wak Tuun, during a bloodletting rite

List of the kings of Egypt from the temple of Ramesses II, Abydos, Egypt, 19th Dynasty, c1250 BC
Detail of the list of the kings of Egypt from the temple of Ramesses II, Abydos, Egypt, 19th Dynasty, c1250 BC. The memorial temple of Ramesses II survives today at Abydos, the cult centre of Osiris

Egyptian relief of the cutting up of a carcass, on the stela of Sebeka from Thebes, from the British Museums collection

Roman relief of a crane being used to build a tomb

Roman relief of a doctor inspecting a youth

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Relief carving is an exquisite art form that has adorned various corners of the world throughout history. From the Sheela-na-Gig on the church wall of Killinaboy in County Clare, Ireland, to the Sunrise with a Buddha Statue in Borobudur, Central Java, Indonesia, these intricate carvings have captivated viewers for centuries. One cannot help but marvel at the mausoleum relief depicting Hercules chaining Cerberus from the second century or admire the grandeur of Qutb Minar in India. The Behistun Inscription in Kermanshah, Iran tells ancient tales through its detailed relief work while images of deities on Kesava Temple's walls transport us to South India. The doorway inside Imperial Palace Citadel Hue Vietnam showcases relief carvings that narrate stories and traditions unique to their culture. Even Roman civilization left its mark with a stunning elephant relief sculpture. Traveling further back in time, we find ourselves standing before the awe-inspiring Relief carving in Egypt's Temple of Kom Ombo near Aswan. Its intricacy and symbolism speak volumes about ancient Egyptian beliefs and customs. In England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006), we catch a glimpse of The Jezebel chimneypiece at Heath Old Hall Yorkshire—a testament to Britain's rich architectural heritage. Meanwhile, at Pergamon Museum stands a Sol Roman Sun-God chariot relief dating back to 400-370 BC—an artistic representation frozen in time. Lastly, French Renaissance ornaments carved meticulously into stone and wood showcase exceptional craftsmanship from 1898 whose creators remain unknown but appreciated nonetheless. These diverse examples highlight how relief carving transcends borders and eras as it continues to mesmerize us with its beauty and storytelling ability. Whether it be religious devotion or historical narratives etched into stone or wood—relief carving remains an enduring testament to human creativity across continents and centuries.