Low Relief Collection

Gaia Fountain in Piazza del Campo, in Siena. Copy by Tito Sarrocchi from the original by Jacopo della Quercia
3557889 Gaia Fountain in Piazza del Campo, in Siena. Copy by Tito Sarrocchi from the original by Jacopo della Quercia; (add.info.: Artist: Della Quercia Jacopo (1374-1438) Date of Artwork

Jesus Christ crowned with thorns. Fresco by Romanino located along the right nave of the Cathedral of Cremona
3559310 Jesus Christ crowned with thorns. Fresco by Romanino located along the right nave of the Cathedral of Cremona.; (add.info.: Artist: Romanino, Girolamo Romani)

Characters of the old testament (low relief)
8617830 Characters of the old testament (low relief); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info.: Characters of the old testament)

Characters of the old testament (low relief)
8617829 Characters of the old testament (low relief); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info.: Characters of the old testament)

Characters of the old testament (low relief)
8617827 Characters of the old testament (low relief); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info.: Characters of the old testament)

An Assyrian bas relief
5312064 An Assyrian bas relief; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Assyrian bas relief of warriors in a cart captured from the enemy. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Engraving of a bas-relief depicting Assyrians manoeuvring a huge statue into place by means of rollers and leverage
UIG5426366 Engraving of a bas-relief depicting Assyrians manoeuvring a huge statue into place by means of rollers and leverage. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage

Engraving of a bas-relief depicting the great Assyrian hunter, Nimrod. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage
UIG5426358 Engraving of a bas-relief depicting the great Assyrian hunter, Nimrod. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage

reliefs from the Tripylon Stairs of Persepolis (low relief)
UIG5415963 reliefs from the Tripylon Stairs of Persepolis (low relief); (add.info.: Persian sculpture. Aquemenida. Persepolis (Takht-e-Jamshid). Palatial city built by King Dario I in 518 BC

Bas-relief, Votive painting by Colars d'Avesnes, Jacques d'Avesnes and Catherine de Crespelaines, 1404-1410
7242374 Bas-relief, Votive painting by Colars d'Avesnes, Jacques d'Avesnes and Catherine de Crespelaines, 1404-1410; Tournai

Collegiate church (Collegiale Sainte-Gertrude). Interior. South aisle. The altar
7142151 Collegiate church (Collegiale Sainte-Gertrude). Interior. South aisle. The altar.; (add.info.: Collegiale Sainte-Gertrude, Nivelles, Brabant wallon, Belgium); © Paul Maeyaert

Gutenberg's statue, work by David D'Angers, in the homonymous square of Strasburg
3570487 Gutenberg's statue, work by David D'Angers, in the homonymous square of Strasburg by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Strasbourg, Place Gutenberg, France 1890 ca)

The Nassauerhaus in Nuremberg
3570358 The Nassauerhaus in Nuremberg by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Nuremberg, Germany 1880-1890 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Obelisk at the entrance to the temple of Luxor
3561663 Obelisk at the entrance to the temple of Luxor; (add.info.: Luxor, Egypt 1850-1900 Date of Artwork: XII sec. a.C. Photographer: Zangaki); Alinari Archives, Florence

An armchair, craftswork by Luigi Frullini, in Florence, Tuscany
3558436 An armchair, craftswork by Luigi Frullini, in Florence, Tuscany by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Frullini, Luigi Date of Artwork: 1859-1897 ca)

Equestrian statue of Frederick V, Amalienborg, Copenaghen, 1754-1777 (print on double-weight paper)
3562902 Equestrian statue of Frederick V, Amalienborg, Copenaghen, 1754-1777 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Copenaghen, Amalienborg, Denmark 1900 ca)

Pagoda of Chidambaram, Hindu temple, with illustration of the gopuram tower
FLO4623866 Pagoda of Chidambaram, Hindu temple, with illustration of the gopuram tower. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

An Assyrian bas relief
3732394 An Assyrian bas relief; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Assyrian bas relief which shows the transportation of stones across a river in a kuphar)

Entrance portal to the "Jewish courtyard" in Dresden
3570389 Entrance portal to the "Jewish courtyard" in Dresden.; (add.info.: Dresden, Germany 1890 ca Photographer: Tamme, R.); Alinari Archives, Florence

Bas-relief, Votive painting by Colars d'Avesnes, Jacques d'Avesnes and Catherine de Crespelaines, 1404-1410
7242375 Bas-relief, Votive painting by Colars d'Avesnes, Jacques d'Avesnes and Catherine de Crespelaines, 1404-1410; Tournai

Bas-relief, votive painting by Jacques Taintegnier, 1408, Jacques Taintegnier and Jeanne Blancharde
7242371 Bas-relief, votive painting by Jacques Taintegnier, 1408, Jacques Taintegnier and Jeanne Blancharde; Tournai, Belgium; (add.info.: Parish church (Eglise Saint-Jacques) Eglise Saint-Jacques

An Assyrian cavalry
5307972 An Assyrian cavalry.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Assyrian cavalry pursuing their enemies. From a bas relief found at Nimrud. Dated 16th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Rosette of the facade of the Basilica of San Zeno in Verona, depicting the Wheel of Fortune, work of Brioloto
3558533 Rosette of the facade of the Basilica of San Zeno in Verona, depicting the Wheel of Fortune, work of Brioloto by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Brioloto Date of Artwork)

Tomb of the poet Elizabeth Barret Browning, by Luigi Giovannozzi, in the Protestant Cemetery (Cimitero dei Inglesi)
3557615 Tomb of the poet Elizabeth Barret Browning, by Luigi Giovannozzi, in the Protestant Cemetery (Cimitero dei Inglesi), Florence by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Leighton)

Arch of the Peace, or Sempione in Milan. Architectural work built on a project by Luigi Casola
3559401 Arch of the Peace, or Sempione in Milan. Architectural work built on a project by Luigi Casola. by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Cagnola)

Detail of the portal, and its jamb, of the Cathedral of San Nicola Pellegrino in Trani, Apulia
3559058 Detail of the portal, and its jamb, of the Cathedral of San Nicola Pellegrino in Trani, Apulia by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Barisano da Trani Date of Artwork)

A large temple in Gwalior, India, 1863 (print on double-weight paper)
3563042 A large temple in Gwalior, India, 1863 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Gwalior, India 1863-1870 ca. Photographer: Bourne, Samuel); Alinari Archives, Florence

Engraving of a bas-relief depicting the Assyrian God Nisroch, the God of Agriculture
UIG5426383 Engraving of a bas-relief depicting the Assyrian God Nisroch, the God of Agriculture. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage

Engraving of a bas-relief depicting Assyrian warriors in a cart captured from the enemy
UIG5426379 Engraving of a bas-relief depicting Assyrian warriors in a cart captured from the enemy. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage

Engraving of a bas-relief depicting the Assyrian God Nisroch, the God of Agriculture
UIG5426376 Engraving of a bas-relief depicting the Assyrian God Nisroch, the God of Agriculture. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage

Engraving of a bas-relief depicting Assyrians manoeuvring a huge statue into place by means of rollers and leverage
UIG5426374 Engraving of a bas-relief depicting Assyrians manoeuvring a huge statue into place by means of rollers and leverage. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage

Engraving of a bas-relief depicting Assyrians cutting down the date palms in a conquered city
UIG5426367 Engraving of a bas-relief depicting Assyrians cutting down the date palms in a conquered city. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage

Characters of the old testament (low relief)
8617828 Characters of the old testament (low relief); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info.: Characters of the old testament)

Characters of the old testament (low relief)
8617822 Characters of the old testament (low relief); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info.: Characters of the old testament)

Lintel, from western Prasat Chikreng, Siem Reap, angkorian period, Baphuon style, 11th century, sandstone
930457 Lintel, from western Prasat Chikreng, Siem Reap, angkorian period, Baphuon style, 11th century, sandstone, national museum of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Cambodia; Photo © Stefano Baldini

The portal of the Municipality Hall of Regensburg, in Germany
3570379 The portal of the Municipality Hall of Regensburg, in Germany. by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Regensburg, Germany 1890-1900 ca. Date of Artwork: 1370-1440 ca)

Italians working abroad: an architectural projection on the house of Matyas Haunschild of Furstenfeld, in Olomouc
3569850 Italians working abroad: an architectural projection on the house of Matyas Haunschild of Furstenfeld, in Olomouc, Czech Republic by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Olomouc)

A renaissance door in Prostejov, Czech Republic
3569848 A renaissance door in Prostejov, Czech Republic by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Prostejov, Czech Republic 1940 ca. Date of Artwork: 1538 ca)

Detail of the base of a building decorated with bas-reliefs, in Cuzco
3570924 Detail of the base of a building decorated with bas-reliefs, in Cuzco by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Cuzco, Peru 1940-1950 ca)

Area near Palazzo del Governo, Ancona, c.1915-20 (b/w photo)
3558467 Area near Palazzo del Governo, Ancona, c.1915-20 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Artist: Amoroso Pietro;Antongiacomo, Matteo Date of Artwork: 1470 Location: Ancona Photographer: Alinari)

The equestrian monument to Ferdinand, Duke of Genoa, designed by Alfonso Balzico, Turin
3559853 The equestrian monument to Ferdinand, Duke of Genoa, designed by Alfonso Balzico, Turin; (add.info.: Artist: Balzico, Alfonso Date of Artwork: 1877 Location: Piazza Solferino)

Old stairs of the Rood Screen, 1518 (sculpture)
8617842 Old stairs of the Rood Screen, 1518 (sculpture); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info)

Characters of the old testament (low relief)
8617831 Characters of the old testament (low relief); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info.: Characters of the old testament)

Half Spandrels decorated with Foliage, 1140 (low relief)
8617810 Half Spandrels decorated with Foliage, 1140 (low relief); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info.: Half Spandrels decorated with Foliage)

Engraving of a bas-relief depicting the evacuation of an Assyrian city. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage
UIG5426377 Engraving of a bas-relief depicting the evacuation of an Assyrian city. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage

Pagoda of Chidambaram, Hindu temple, with illustration of the gopuram tower and plan of the central structure
FLO4623824 Pagoda of Chidambaram, Hindu temple, with illustration of the gopuram tower and plan of the central structure. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

South-east view of the Kailasa temple, Ellora rock cut temple caves, India
FLO4623819 South-east view of the Kailasa temple, Ellora rock cut temple caves, India. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Ancient temples and shrines covered with bas relief in the city of Mahabalipuram, India
FLO4623781 Ancient temples and shrines covered with bas relief in the city of Mahabalipuram, India. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

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"Exploring the Intricate World of Low Relief: From Ancient Steles to Modern Artwork" Low relief, also known as bas-relief, is a fascinating artistic technique that has been used throughout history to create stunning and detailed artworks. This captivating art form can be found in various mediums, from stone carvings to bronze sculptures and even illustrations. One remarkable example of the Funerary stele of Sosias and Kephisodoros dating back to 410 BC. In this ancient masterpiece, intricate details are skillfully carved into the stone surface, depicting the deceased individuals with great precision. Another intriguing collection showcasing low relief artwork is Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica from 1831. Box 12 and Box 19 contain prints that capture the beauty and complexity of Mesoamerican culture through delicate carvings on stone or marble surfaces. Bronze sculptures like Annie Besant exemplify how they are bring life-like qualities to three-dimensional objects. The careful manipulation of metal allows for intricate detailing in every curve and contour. The Dore Bible illustrations from 1866 also feature examples artistry. The depiction of "The mother of the Maccabees" showcases a masterful use of depth within a two-dimensional medium, creating an illusionary effect that brings characters to life. Ancient Egyptian reliefs such as the Stele of Paamun tell stories through their carefully crafted scenes. In this case, it portrays Paamun's tragic death by drowning due to his beatification in exquisite detail. From ancient times to medieval Europe, low relief continued its prominence as seen in works like "The pressing of lotus flowers, " which captures an enchanting moment frozen in time during Egypt's eighth-seventh century BC era. Even ivory was utilized for creating breathtaking pieces like the top panel box with jousting scene from c. 1320-40.