Relief Carving Collection (#8)

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

Protective goddess on the golden canopic shrine, Tomb of Tutankhamun, Cairo, Egyptian Museum. Tutankhamun reigned between 1361 BC and 1352 BC

Court of Rameses III with statues of Osiris, Temple of Amun, Karnak, Egypt, c12th century BC
Court of Rameses III with statues of Osiris, Temple of Amun, Karnak, Egypt, 12th Dynasty, c12th century BC

The Great Hypostyle Hall, Temple of Amun, Karnak, Egypt, 19th Dynasty, c13th century BC. The Hall was built by Rameses I and his son Seti, and completed by Rameses II

Sheep treading in seed, Ancient Egyptian tomb relief carving, c2000 BC. The man on the left is leading the sheep by offering the foremost ram food. From the tomb of Urarna, Sheik Said, Egypt

Man reaping barley with a sickle, probably of wood set with flint, Ancient Egyptian, c240 BC. From the west wall of the tomb of Urarna, Sheik Safd, Egypt. Photograph taken c1910

Romans in battle against the Barbarians, 2nd century. Detail from the sarcophagus of a general of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (121-180).From the National Museum, Rome

Roman cavalry crossing a wooden bridge, from Trajans column, Rome, 106-113. The column was erected by the Emperor Trajan (57-113)

Roman legionary on sentry duty, from Trajans column, Rome, 106-113. The column was erected by the Emperor Trajan (57-113) and carved in low relief with a narrative of his two campaigns in Dacia

Trajans column, Rome, 106-113. Detail, showing military scenes, of part of Trajans Column, built to commemorate the Emperor Trajans (53-117) campaigns in Dacia

Mayan lintel listing the nine generations of rulers at Yaxchilan, 450-550. Yaxchilan was a major city of the Mayan Classic period, reaching its greatest power in the reign of King Shield Jaguar II

Wall painting from the tomb of Ti, Saqqara, Ancient Egypt, Early 5th Dynasty, c2498-2450 BC. A detail of a painted relief showing two carpenters at work

Thoth, ibis-headed god of the Moon, Ancient Egyptian, 5th-6th Dynasty (c2498-2181 BC). Thoth was patron of scribes and magicians, and secretary of the gods. Limestone relief

Detail of a Neo-Punic relief 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

Greek relief, Agamemnon seated left with Talthybis and Epeios, c5th century BC. Fragment of a relief, maybe the armrest from the throne of a cult statue

Hermes. Greek relief from Thasos, Greece, c470 BC. Relief of the Passage of Theori, from the agora of Thasos. Thasian marble with traces of polychromy

Cleobis and Biton pull their mothers chariot, c6th century BC

Greek Funerary Relie, Young girl with Bird and Dog, 4th century BC. From Athens

Detail of Greek Ship with Large Steering Oar, Relief Carving 2nd century BC. Relief on rocks of Acropolis at Lindos, Rhodes, Greece

Greek relief, Greek soldiers form a Phalanx, 5th century BC. Phalanx is an ancient Greek expression for an organized, heavily armed infantry defense line

Roman relief of a merchant ship with man overboard

Roman relief of a Pharmacy Shop

Roman relief of a ship, with amphorae being unloaded, overseen by Tally-Clerks by the quayside

Roman relief of an Apothecary Shop

Roman relief of women having their hair dressed, 3rd century
Roman relief of women having their hair dressed, from Neumagen near Trier in Germany, 3rd century

Roman relief of a Lictor carrying the Fasces in a procession

Gallo-Roman relief of the Celtic horned god Cernunnos
Gallo-Roman relief of Cernunnos, the Celtic horned god, from Rhiems. Note the rat, associated with his cult, as well as the bull and deer

Roman relief of a chariot race and spectators, from the Vatican Museums collection

Relief of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius making a state sacrifice, 2nd century
Relief of Marcus Aurelius (April 26, 121- March 17, 180) making a state sacrifice, from the Capitoline Museums collection in Rome, 2nd century

Archaic Roman relief of Jupiter
Archaic Roman marble relief of Jupiter from the Capitoline Museums collection in Rome

Archaic Roman relief of Apollo with his lyre, from the Capitoline Museums collection in Rome

Roman marble relief of dramatic masks, from the Capitoline Museums collection in Rome

Stone relief showing the 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

Pedestal Relief Carving Bacchanal Ornamental Borders
Artokoloro

Trimurti - Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma : Hindu Gods
Illustration of a Trimurti - Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma : Hindu Gods

Caius Marius, 157-86 B. C
Illustration of a Caius Marius, 157-86 B.C

Defeat of the Cimbri at Vercellae 101 B. C
Invasion of the Cimbri and Teutons into roman territory (113-101B.C.) : Defeat of the Cimbri at Vercellae 101 B.C

Ancient Assyrian reliefs
Illustration of a Ancient Assyrian reliefs

Assyrian warriors (c. 700 BC), ancient relief
Illustration of a Assyrian warriors (c.700 BC), ancient relief

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

Pythagoras among the Egyptian priests
Illustration of a Pythagoras among the Egyptian priests

Europe relief map 1875
The Independent Course Comprehensive Geography by James Monteith, A.S. Barnes & Co, New York & Chicago 1875

South America relief map 1875
The Independent Course Comprehensive Geography by James Monteith, A.S. Barnes & Co, New York & Chicago 1875

Old central american art figures 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895-1897

Babylonian and Assyrian art, Relief from Khorsabad

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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.