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Assault on the City of Lachish, 700-692 BC, (c1900-1920). Artist: Sir Austen Henry Layard
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Assault on the City of Lachish, 700-692 BC, (c1900-1920). Artist: Sir Austen Henry Layard
Assault on the City of Lachish, 700-692 BC, (c1900-1920). A print after a 19th-century drawing from Layards Monuments of Nineveh, of a bas-relief in the British Museum showing the capture of the Levantine city by the Assyrian King Sennacherib in 701 BC. From Art History and Literature Illustrations, by Jessie Noakes, Virtue and Co, (London, c1900-1920)
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This print showcases the "Assault on the City of Lachish" during the 8th century BC. Created by Sir Austen Henry Layard, this print is a reproduction of a 19th-century drawing from Layard's Monuments of Nineveh collection. The bas-relief depicted in this artwork can be found at the British Museum and depicts the historic capture of Lachish, an ancient Levantine city, by Assyrian King Sennacherib in 701 BC. The monochrome aesthetic adds a sense of timelessness to this powerful image. In it, we see soldiers engaged in fierce battle within the city walls while their king overlooks triumphantly. The mural-like quality transports us back to that tumultuous period in history when war was waged with brute force. This artifact serves as a reminder of humanity's enduring fascination with ancient civilizations and their conquests. It captures both the destructive power unleashed upon cities like Lachish and the indomitable spirit displayed by its defenders. Through this photo print, Sir Austen Henry Layard pays homage to these historical events while Jessie Noakes expertly reproduces his work for wider appreciation. Together they bring forth an evocative portrayal that invites viewers to reflect on our shared past and ponder upon themes such as power dynamics, warfare strategies, and cultural heritage preservation. Intriguingly mysterious yet undeniably impactful, this piece offers a glimpse into an era long gone but not forgotten - forever immortal
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