Relief Carving Collection (#7)

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

Relief of Hera and Athena clasping hands, 5th century BC
Relief of Hera of Samos, left, and Athena, right, clasping hands. from the Acropolis Museums collection in Athens, 5th century BC

Greek relief of Mourning Athena, 5th century BC
Greek relief of Mourning Athena, from the Acropolis Museums collection in Athens, 5th century BC

Hellenistic relief of a sacrifice at a rustic shrine of a god or hero and his consort, from the Munich Glypotek Museums collection

Relief of lovers at Isurumuni in Sri Lanka, 4th century
Relief of lovers at Isurumuni, Anuradhapura in Sir Lanka, from the Gubta school of sculpture, 4th century

Stone relief of a trio of hooded Romano-British deities, 3rd century
Stone relief of three hooded Romano-British deities, the Gennii Cucullati, found at Housesteads in Northumberland. These deities were associated with fertility, water and agriculture

Roman relief of a haruspex, 3rd century
Roman relief from Ostia for Fulvius Alius, a haruspex. The relief shows him at work before an altar where Hercules stands with his club

Relief showing the Celtic god Cernunnos
Romano-Celtic relief showing Cernunnos, the Celtic horned god, from Rhiems. Note the rat, associated with his cult, also the bull and deer

Roman relief of Leda and the Swan, 1st century
A Roman relief of Leda and the Swan, from Crete. The swan is Zeus, who will ravish Leda and father Helen of Troy and the Dioscuri, 1st century

Roman relief of an Auxiliary soldier
Imperial period Roman relief of an Auxiliary soldier

Stone relief showing the British water-goddess Coventina, 2nd century
Stone relief showing the British water-goddess Coventina in triple forms. From Coventinas well near Hadrians wall. In Chester Museum, Northumberland, 2nd century

Stone relief showing Romano-British goddesses, c. 2nd century
Stone relief showing Romano-British goddesses, found at Corbridge. The one on the right may be Fortuna, and on the left it is possible that Brigaritia, patron goddess of the Brigantes, is depicted

Sow-and-piglets relief from Malta
Sow-and-piglets relief from the Jarxlen temples in Malta

Roman relief of the city of Avezzano

Roman relief of gladiators from the Via Appia in Rome, showing a Retiarius on the right with a net, and a Secutor on the left

Relief of a Roman shoemaker and ropemaker, from the National Museum in Rome

Roman relief of gladiators, c. 3rd century
Roman relief of gladiators, from the Via Appia in Rome. It shows a Secutor on the left, and a Retiarus on the right. from in the National Museums collection in Rome, c.3rd century

Relief of a Romano-British triple goddess, 3rd century
Relief of a Romano-British triple goddess, possibly Coventina, from the Roman fort at High Rochester, Northumberland, 3rd century

Etruscan relief from a temple in Rome, 16th century
Terracotta painted Etruscan relief from a temple, at the Villa Giulia in Rome, 16th century

Roman relief of the trophies of war, 2nd century

Roman relief of a girl with a lute, 1st century
Roman relief of a girl with a lute from Merida, Spain, 1st century

Neo-Attic relief of the Muse Citharide
Hellenistic Neo-Attic relief of the Muse Citharide, from Babakoy near Bulikesir, Turkey. From the Archaeological Museums collection in Istanbul

Detail of a relief showing Christ entering Jerusalem, 12th century
Detail of a relief showing Christ entering Jerusalem from Chichester Cathedral in Sussex, England, 12th century

Etruscan relief of dancers and a musician, 6th century BC
Limestone Etruscan relief of dancers and a musician from Chiusi, 6th century BC

Roman relief of Bacchus with a panther from the National Museums collection in Rome

Portrait-relief of Enannatum I, the ruler of Lagash. Note the early pictographic script

Assyrian relief of a winged figure, 9th century BC
Assyrian relief of a winged figure, either a priest of mythical being, holding a deer and sacred tree, from the Palace of King Ashurnasirom II at Nimrud, 9th century BC

Assyrian relief of the transport of wood by boat for building the palace of Sargon at Dur-Sharzuk, from the Louvres collection

Egyptian relief of Akhenaten and Nefertiti holding their daughters, 14th century BC
Egyptian relief of Akhenaten (reigned 1353-1336 BC) and Nefertiti holding their daughters, under the rays of the sun-god Aten, 14th century BC

Egyptian relief of a woman suckling a child, 14th century BC

Egyptian relief showing shoemakers, 14th century BC
Egyptian relief from a tomb showing shoemakers at work, 14th century BC

Egyptian relief showing vase painters, 14th century BC
Egyptian relief from a tomb showing vase painters at work, 14th century BC

Egyptian relief of scribes

Egyptian relief showing a dead woman and Hathor: the dead woman and her soul-bird (Ba) receive refreshment from Hathor in the Sycamore tree

Assyrian relief of a genie protector from the palace of Sargon II at Khorsabad. From the British Museums collection

Roman relief of gladiators, 3rd century
A Roman relief of gladiators, from Rome. Now in the National Museum at Rome, 3rd century

Roman funerary relief, showing an ox-cart
A Roman funerary relief, showing an ox-cart, fromthe Muno Nationale Museum Romanos collection

Roman relief of an oculist at work: a doctor inspecting the eye of a woman. From a Roman home near Naux in France

Roman relief of gladiators fighting wild beasts
Roman relief of gladiators fighting lions

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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.