Shammuramat Collection

Assyrian army crosses a river, 885-860 BC. Creator: Assyrian Art
Assyrian army crosses a river, 885-860 BC. Found in the Collection of the British Museum

Winged genie. Detail of a relief from the palace of Assyrian king Sargon II, 722-705 BC. Artist: Assyrian Art
Winged genie. Detail of a relief from the palace of Assyrian king Sargon II, 722-705 BC. Found in the collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

The Archers frieze from Darius I palace at Susa, c. 510-c. 500 BC. Artist: Assyrian Art
The Archers frieze from Darius I palace at Susa, c. 510-c. 500 BC. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris

Relief with two figures of Ashurnasirpal, winged mythological beings and the god Ashur, before the Tree of Life, 885-860 BC. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Ashurbanipal at the Battle of Til-Tuba, 650-620 BC. Artist: Assyrian Art
Ashurbanipal at the Battle of Til-Tuba, 650-620 BC. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Queen Semiramide (chromolitho)
734749 Queen Semiramide (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Semiramide)

The Confusion of Tongues, 1600s. Creator: Mander, Karel van, the Elder (1548-1606)
The Confusion of Tongues, 1600s. Found in the Collection of Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava

The Tower of Babel. Private Collection

Regina Semiramide. Private Collection

Semiramis Called to Arms. Private Collection

Alexander Entering Babylon. Artist: Audran, Jean (1667-1756)
Alexander Entering Babylon. Found in the collection of Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Alexander Entering Babylon (The Triumph of Alexander the Great). Artist: Le Brun, Charles (1619-1690)
Alexander Entering Babylon (The Triumph of Alexander the Great). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

King Ashurnasirpal II during a royal lion hunt, 650-620 BC. Artist: Assyrian Art
King Ashurnasirpal II during a royal lion hunt, 650-620 BC. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Hero Gilgamesh mastering a lion, 722-705 BC. Artist: Assyrian Art
Hero Gilgamesh mastering a lion, 722-705 BC. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris

Chariot and cavalryman, 8th cen. BC. Artist: Assyrian Art
Chariot and cavalryman, 8th cen. BC. Found in the collection of the Museum of Oriental Antiquities, Istanbul

King Ashurnasirpal II during a royal lion hunt, 7th cen. BC. Artist: Assyrian Art
King Ashurnasirpal II during a royal lion hunt, 7th cen. BC. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Inscribed slab from the palace of Sargon II in Dur-Sharrukin, Khorsabad, 8th cen. BC. Artist: Assyrian Art
Inscribed slab from the palace of Sargon II in Dur-Sharrukin, Khorsabad, 8th cen. BC. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Winged deity by the sacred tree. Relief from the palace of Ashurnasirpal II at Kalhu, Nimrud, 9th century BC. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Priest with a branch of pomergranate tree. Detail of a relief from the palace of Assyrian king Sargon II, 722-705 BC. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

King Ashurnasirpal II and his God. Relief from the palace of Ashurnasirpal II at Kalhu, Nimrud, 9th century BC. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Tower of Babel, c. 1565. Artist: Bruegel (Brueghel), Pieter, the Elder (ca 1525-1569)
The Tower of Babel, c. 1565. Found in the collection of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

Die Mauern von Babylon (from the series The Eighth Wonders of the World) After Maarten van Heemskerck, 1572. Found in the collection of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

The Tower of Babel, 1563. Artist: Bruegel (Brueghel), Pieter, the Elder (ca 1525-1569)
The Tower of Babel, 1563. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

The Tower of Babel Stele, 604-562 BC. Found in the Collection of The Schoyen Collection

Semiramis Building Babylon, 1861. Artist: Degas, Edgar (1834-1917)
Semiramis Building Babylon, 1861. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Semiramis Called to Arms, 1645. Private Collection

Hanging Gardens of Semiramis, 1683. Artist: Mallet, Alain Manesson (1630-1706)
Hanging Gardens of Semiramis, 1683. From a private collection

Tower of Babel, 1719. Artist: Mallet, Alain Manesson (1630-1706)
Tower of Babel, 1719. From a private collection

Fortress of Semiramis, 1719. Artist: Mallet, Alain Manesson (1630-1706)
Fortress of Semiramis, 1719. From a private collection

Die alte Stadt Babel, 1719. Artist: Mallet, Alain Manesson (1630-1706)
Die alte Stadt Babel, 1719. From a private collection

Semiramis, 1852. Artist: Koehler, Christian (1809-1861)
Semiramis, 1852. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

The Confusion of Tongues, 1897. Artist: Dore, Gustave (1832-1883)
The Confusion of Tongues, 1897. From a private collection

Isaiahs Vision of the Destruction of Babylon, 1897. Artist: Dore, Gustave (1832-1883)
Isaiahs Vision of the Destruction of Babylon, 1897. From a private collection

Babylon Has Fallen, 1897. Artist: Dore, Gustave (1832-1883)
Babylon Has Fallen, 1897. From a private collection

The Tower of Babel, 1594. Artist: Valckenborch, Lucas, van (1530-1597)
The Tower of Babel, 1594. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris

The Tower of Babel, 1595. Artist: Valckenborch, Marten van (1535-1612)
The Tower of Babel, 1595. Found in the collection of the Dresden State Art Collections

The Tower of Babel, ca 1595. Artist: Brueghel, Pieter, the Younger (1564-1638)
The Tower of Babel, ca 1595. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

The Tower of Babel, ca. 1600. Artist: Bassano, Leandro (1557-1622)
The Tower of Babel, ca. 1600. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

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"Shammuramat: A Timeless Queen and Assyrian Art" Step into the ancient world as we explore the captivating story of Shammuramat, a legendary queen who left an indelible mark on history. Through the intricate masterpieces of Assyrian art, her legacy comes to life. Intriguingly depicted in a relief from the palace of King Sargon II, we catch a glimpse of Shammuramat's era. Amongst winged genies and mythical beings, her influence is undeniable. The attention to detail showcases the artistic prowess that flourished during this period. Moving forward in time, we encounter another stunning creation - "The Archers frieze. " This masterpiece adorns Darius I's palace at Susa and exemplifies the grandeur associated with Assyrian art. Its meticulous craftsmanship transports us back to an era where power and strength were celebrated. A remarkable relief featuring Ashurnasirpal II further emphasizes Shammuramat's impact on artistry. Winged mythological beings stand alongside the god Ashur before the Tree of Life – a symbol of eternal vitality. This artwork serves as a testament to both her divine connections and leadership abilities. As our journey continues, we come across depictions of Queen Semiramide herself. Chromolithos bring forth her regal presence while highlighting her military prowess in "Semiramis Called to Arms. " These images immortalize her as not only a ruler but also as one who commanded respect on various fronts. The tale takes an intriguing turn with representations inspired by biblical narratives such as "The Confusion of Tongues" and "The Tower of Babel. " These artworks showcase how ancient stories intertwined with historical figures like Shammuramat, leaving behind lasting impressions for generations to ponder upon. Even beyond her reign, artists continued to pay homage to this iconic queen through their works.