Photo Giraudon 1933 Collection

Code of Hammurabi, detail of the column inscription relating a collection of exemplary
XIR286950 Code of Hammurabi, detail of the column inscription relating a collection of exemplary judgements enacted by Hammurabi, King of Babylon, found at Susa

Cup stand made up of three ibexes, back view, c. 1750 BC (bronze & gold) (see also 286953
XIR286954 Cup stand made up of three ibexes, back view, c.1750 BC (bronze & gold) (see also 286953) (b/w photo) by Mesopotamian; Louvre, Paris

Siamese girls, Elsbeth and Elisabethen (woodcut & w / c) (b / w photo)
XIR287595 Siamese girls, Elsbeth and Elisabethen (woodcut & w/c) (b/w photo) by German School, (16th century); 253x179 cm; Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts, Paris

Code of Hammurabi, top of the stele, the god Shamash dictating his laws to Hammurabi
XIR286955 Code of Hammurabi, top of the stele, the god Shamash dictating his laws to Hammurabi, King of Babylon, found at Susa, c.1750 BC (basalt) (see also 286949)

The worshipper from Larsa, profile view, also known as King Hammurabi praying before a
XIR286951 The worshipper from Larsa, profile view, also known as King Hammurabi praying before a sacred tree, c.1750 BC (bronze & gold) (b/w photo) (see also 286952) by Mesopotamian; height

Cup stand made up of three ibexes, front view, c. 1750 BC (bronze & gold) (see also 286954
XIR286953 Cup stand made up of three ibexes, front view, c.1750 BC (bronze & gold) (see also 286954) (b/w photo) by Mesopotamian; Louvre, Paris

The worshipper from Larsa, front and back view, also known as King Hammurabi praying
XIR286952 The worshipper from Larsa, front and back view, also known as King Hammurabi praying before a sacred tree, c.1750 BC (bronze & gold) (see also 286951) (b/w photo) by Mesopotamian; height

Silver mine of La Croix-aux-Mines, Lorraine, fol. 1v and fol. 2, the judge of the mines
XIR346038 Silver mine of La Croix-aux-Mines, Lorraine, fol.1v and fol.2, the judge of the mines, edict and oath of the companions, c.1530 (pen & ink & w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by Gross or Groff

Silver mine of La Croix-aux-Mines, Lorraine, fol. 8v and fol. 9r, miners entering the mine, c
XIR346046 Silver mine of La Croix-aux-Mines, Lorraine, fol.8v and fol.9r, miners entering the mine, c.1530 (pen & ink & w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by Gross or Groff

Silver mine of La Croix-aux-Mines, Lorraine, fol. 9v and fol. 10r, miners and their hammers, c
XIR346047 Silver mine of La Croix-aux-Mines, Lorraine, fol.9v and fol.10r, miners and their hammers, c.1530 (pen & ink & w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by Gross or Groff

Siver mine of La Croix-aux-Mines, Lorraine, fol. 3v and 4r, transporting wood, c. 1530
XIR346040 Siver mine of La Croix-aux-Mines, Lorraine, fol.3v and 4r, transporting wood, c.1530 (pen & ink & w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by Gross or Groff

Silver mine of La Croix-aux-Mines, Lorraine, fol. 7v and fol. 8r, collectors entering the mine, c
XIR346045 Silver mine of La Croix-aux-Mines, Lorraine, fol.7v and fol.8r, collectors entering the mine, c.1530 (pen & ink & w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by Gross or Groff

Silver mine of La Croix-aux-Mines, Lorraine, fol
XIR346042 Silver mine of La Croix-aux-Mines, Lorraine, fol.5v and fol.6r, transporting and delivering coal for the forges, c.1530 (pen & ink & w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by Gross or Groff

Silver mine of La Croix-aux-Mines, Lorraine, fol. 4v and fol. 5r, supplying and delivering tallow, c
XIR346041 Silver mine of La Croix-aux-Mines, Lorraine, fol.4v and fol.5r, supplying and delivering tallow, c.1530 (pen & ink & w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by Gross or Groff

Silver mine of La Croix-aux-Mines, Lorraine, fol. 2v and fol. 3r, carpenters and carpentry, c
XIR346039 Silver mine of La Croix-aux-Mines, Lorraine, fol.2v and fol.3r, carpenters and carpentry, c.1530 (pen & ink & w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by Gross or Groff

Fol. 1 La Croix-aux-Mines village, Lorraine. The house of Kointz, the controller of the mines
XIR346037 Fol.1 La Croix-aux-Mines village, Lorraine. The house of Kointz, the controller of the mines and fol.25v, signature of the artist

View of Jerusalem, 1570 ? (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR345970 View of Jerusalem, 1570 ? (engraving) (b/w photo) by Duperac, Etienne (1525-1601); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: vue de Hierusalem; Stefano du Perac; ); French

John Calvin on his death bed (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XIR287571 John Calvin on his death bed (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Lederlein, Jacob (b.c.1565); Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts, Paris

Robert Schumann (1810-56) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR252960 Robert Schumann (1810-56) (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: German composer; ); German, out of copyright

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"Photo Giraudon 1933: A Glimpse into Ancient Civilizations and Mining Operations" Step back in time with this captivating photograph from 1933, courtesy of Giraudon. The image transports us to a world where ancient civilizations thrived and mining operations were in full swing. In the foreground, we see a fascinating detail of the column inscription from the Code of Hammurabi. This inscription relates a collection of exemplary laws that governed society during Hammurabi's reign. It serves as a testament to the advanced legal systems developed by these early societies. Moving on, our attention is drawn to an exquisite cup stand made up of three ibexes. Crafted around 1750 BC using bronze and gold, this stunning piece showcases the artistic prowess and craftsmanship prevalent during that era. The intricate design can be admired both from its front view and back view. Next, we encounter Siamese girls Elsbeth and Elisabethen captured through a woodcut and watercolor technique in black-and-white photography. Their serene expressions hint at stories untold, leaving us intrigued about their lives during that period. Returning to the Code of Hammurabi, we are presented with another remarkable scene - Shamash dictating his laws to Hammurabi atop the stele. This depiction symbolizes divine guidance shaping societal order under Hammurabi's rule. The worshipper from Larsa takes center stage next; also known as King Hammurabi praying before an unseen deity or power source. His profile view offers glimpses into his devotion and spiritual connection within Neo-Sumerian culture. A woman draped in shawl holds an aryballos while another woman stands behind her in what appears to be a Neo-Sumerian setting at Telloh. Their presence evokes curiosity about their roles within society during that time. Shifting gears slightly, we delve into mining operations documented through folios depicting scenes from the silver mine of La Croix-aux-Mines in Lorraine.