Ninive Collection

Mesopotamia, Liber Chronicarum (engraving)
3600022 Mesopotamia, Liber Chronicarum (engraving); (add.info.: Mesopotamia. City of Ninive, former capital of Assyria. Engraving. Liber chronicarum, 1493.); PHAS/UIG.

2 Kings 19 35-37 Gods vengance on Assyria, from the Nuremberg Bible (Biblia Sacra Germanaica) (coloured woodcut)
STC67525 2 Kings 19 35-37 Gods vengance on Assyria, from the Nuremberg Bible (Biblia Sacra Germanaica) (coloured woodcut) by German School

Assyrian Rock Sculpture (Bavian), from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving)
3035719 Assyrian Rock Sculpture (Bavian), from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Palaces of Nimrud Restored, a reconstruction of the palaces built by Ashurbanipal
STC75460 The Palaces of Nimrud Restored, a reconstruction of the palaces built by Ashurbanipal on the banks of the Tigris

Workmen with implements and ropes for moving a Winged Bull
STC221876 Workmen with implements and ropes for moving a Winged Bull, plate 17 from Nineveh and its Remains by Austen Henry Layard (1817-94) published 1849 (litho) by English School

Siege of a city on the bank of a river, plate 42 from Nineveh and its Remains
STC221875 Siege of a city on the bank of a river, plate 42 from Nineveh and its Remains by Austen Henry Layard (1817-94) published 1849 (litho) by English School

William Henry Fox Talbot (1800-77) 1844 (b / w photo)
XJL214517 William Henry Fox Talbot (1800-77) 1844 (b/w photo) by Claudet, Antoine Francois Jean (1797-1867); George Eastman House, Rochester, NY

Reconstruction of the Hall of an Assyrian palace, from Monuments of Nineveh, pub
3025951 Reconstruction of the Hall of an Assyrian palace, from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (hand coloured engraving) by Layard

Drawing Bull, and Forest with Stags and Pigs, Koujunjik
STC222044 Drawing Bull, and Forest with Stags and Pigs, Koujunjik, plate 12 from Nineveh and its Remains by Austen Henry Layard (1817-94) published 1849 (litho) by English School

Panel from the front cover of The Thrones and Palaces of Babylon
TRV228853 Panel from the front cover of The Thrones and Palaces of Babylon and Nineveh from Sea to Sea: A Thousand Miles on Horseback by John P

Fragment of a relief depicting the Assyrian army in battle
XIR164541 Fragment of a relief depicting the Assyrian army in battle, from the Palace of Ashurbanipal in Nineveh, c.645 BC (stone) (detail of 161334) (b/w photo) by Assyrian

Jonas preche a Ninive (engraving)
3625895 Jonas preche a Ninive (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jonas preche a Ninive)

Fouilles de Khorsabad, faubourg de Ninive, en face de Mossoul (engraving)
3625901 Fouilles de Khorsabad, faubourg de Ninive, en face de Mossoul (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fouilles de Khorsabad, faubourg de Ninive)

Plan des ruines de Ninive (engraving)
3644909 Plan des ruines de Ninive (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan des ruines de Ninive. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1857)

Reconstruction of the hall of an Assyrian palace, from
CHT219349 Reconstruction of the hall of an Assyrian palace, from Discoveries in the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon by Austen Henry Layard (1817-94) (colour litho) by English School

Human-headed Bull and winged figure from a gateway on the wall surrounding Koujunjik
STC222043 Human-headed Bull and winged figure from a gateway on the wall surrounding Koujunjik, plate 3 from Nineveh and its Remains by Austen Henry Layard (1817-94) published 1849 (litho)

Jonah Surveying Nineveh, 1631 (stained glass)
MOK120308 Jonah Surveying Nineveh, 1631 (stained glass) by Linge, Abraham van (fl.1631-41); Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, UK; Martyn O Kelly Photography; Dutch, out of copyright

Temple copied from a design on a medal found beside an Egyptian mummy
STC132731 Temple copied from a design on a medal found beside an Egyptian mummy, from Entwurf einer historischen Architektur, 1721 (engraving) by Fischer von Erlach

Enemies of the Assyrians taking refuge in ships, plate 71 from
STC221877 Enemies of the Assyrians taking refuge in ships, plate 71 from Nineveh and its Remains by Austen Henry Layard (1817-94) published 1849 (litho) by English School

Fragment of a plaque depicting two men walking, from Nineveh (painted stone)
XIR218709 Fragment of a plaque depicting two men walking, from Nineveh (painted stone) by Assyrian, (8th century BC); Iraq Museum

Nineveh (engraving)
XCF307341 Nineveh (engraving) by Dutch School; Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

She caused the rock to shut down, illustration from
STC323611 She caused the rock to shut down, illustration from Stories of King Arthur and the Round Table by Beatrice Clay, 1st Edition, 1905 (litho) by Curtis

Siege and Plunder of a City, Koujunjik, plate 40 from Nineveh and its Remains
STC222045 Siege and Plunder of a City, Koujunjik, plate 40 from Nineveh and its Remains by Austen Henry Layard (1817-94) published 1849 (litho) by English School

The King and Sacrificial Altar, Nimrud, plate 4 from Nineveh and its Remains
STC222048 The King and Sacrificial Altar, Nimrud, plate 4 from Nineveh and its Remains by Austen Henry Layard (1817-94) published 1849 (litho) by English School

Assyrians moving a Winged Bull on a Sledge, from Nineveh and its Remains
STC221891 Assyrians moving a Winged Bull on a Sledge, from Nineveh and its Remains by Austen Henry Layard (1817-94) published 1849 (litho) by English School

Examining an Assyrian Rock Sculpture, from Discoveries in the Ruins of Nineveh
STC142396 Examining an Assyrian Rock Sculpture, from Discoveries in the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon by Austen Henry Layard (1817-94) 1853 (colour litho) by English School

Fragment of a relief depicting the Assyrian army in battle and at rest
XIR161334 Fragment of a relief depicting the Assyrian army in battle and at rest, from the Palace of Ashurbanipal in Nineveh (stone) by Assyrian, (7th century BC); Louvre, Paris

Hunting scenes Assyrian relief
Hunting scenes of Ashurbanipal. Assyrian art. Relief on rock. UNITED KINGDOM. ENGLAND. London. The British Museum. Proc: IRAQ. NINEVEH. Kuyunjik. Nineveh. Palace of Ashurbanipal

City walls (photo)
BAL196559 City walls (photo) by Assyrian, (7th century BC); Nineveh, Iraq; out of copyright

Shamash Gate (photo)
BAL196558 Shamash Gate (photo) by Assyrian, (7th century BC); Nineveh, Iraq; out of copyright

City of Nineveh, from Liber Chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel (1440-1514) 1493
XJL214608 City of Nineveh, from Liber Chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel (1440-1514) 1493 (colour woodcut) by German School, (15th century); Monasterio de la Vid, Burgos, Spain; German, out of copyright

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"Ninive: A Tapestry of Ancient Legends and Empires" Step into the rich tapestry of history as we explore Ninive, a city steeped in ancient legends and empires. From the grand frescoes depicting "The Verification of the True Cross" to the captivating relief showcasing a procession of war prisoners from the Palace of Assurbanipal, every corner reveals fascinating stories. Travel back to 628 AD and witness "The Victory of Heraclius and the Execution of Chosroes, " an awe-inspiring moment captured in the Legend of the True Cross cycle. The restored fresco transports you to a time when triumph prevailed over adversity. Marvel at fragments like the relief detailing King Assurbanipal's majestic chariot canopy, symbolizing power and opulence during his reign from 669-626 BC. These remnants offer glimpses into an era long gone but forever etched in stone. Discover divine retribution through "2 Kings 19:35-37 Gods vengeance on Assyria, " depicted vividly in colored woodcut illustrations from Nuremberg Bible. Witness how fate unfolds for those who challenge higher powers. Immerse yourself further with engravings capturing Assyrian rock sculptures such as Bavian, immortalized by Monuments of Nineveh published in 1849. These intricate carvings tell tales that have stood against time itself. Explore reconstructed palaces like Nimrud Restored, revealing architectural marvels built by Ashurbanipal himself. Step into their halls and envision life within these grand structures that once echoed with power and authority. Witness workmen laboriously moving a Winged Bull using ropes and implements - a testament to human ingenuity even amidst colossal tasks. Feel their determination as they strive to preserve history's treasures for generations to come. Experience warfare unfold before your eyes through plates like "Siege of a city on the bank of a river.