Poster Print : Relief depicting a siege of a city. Nimrud
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Relief depicting a siege of a city. Nimrud
Relief depicting a siege of a city. 728 BC. Central Palace. Nimrud. British Museum. London. United Kingdom
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Media ID 14322996
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Archer Archers Arrow Assyria Assyrian Besiege Blockade Iraq Kalhu Knife Mesopotamia Mesopotamian Neo Assyrian Nimrud Screen Shield Siege Date Palm Sieging
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the rich history of ancient civilizations with our stunning selection of poster prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating piece, "Relief depicting a siege of a city. 728 BC. Central Palace. Nimrud," is an exclusive acquisition from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the intricate details of the relief, which dates back to the British Museum in London, United Kingdom. Bring the history of Nimrud's siege into your home or office with this beautiful and authentic poster print. Immerse yourself in the story of the past, and elevate your space with a touch of history.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 39.5cm (23.4" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This relief, hailing from the ancient city of Nimrud in northern Iraq, dates back to the 8th century BC during the Neo-Assyrian Empire. Discovered in the Central Palace of this once great city, now in ruins, the relief depicts a pivotal moment in Assyrian military history: the siege of a city. The intricate carvings showcase a determined Assyrian army, led by their formidable king, Tiglath-pileser III, laying siege to an enemy city. Archers, poised with their bows and arrows, prepare to rain down projectiles upon the city's defenders. Soldiers, armed with shields and knives, scale the city walls, while others lay siege using battering rams and archery towers. The relief also highlights the strategic use of blockades, with soldiers cutting down date palms to deny the enemy access to water and food supplies. The siege scene is framed by an impressive arch, adding a grandiose touch to the already impressive relief. This masterpiece of Mesopotamian art, now housed in the British Museum in London, England, offers a glimpse into the military tactics and artistic prowess of the ancient Assyrian civilization. The relief's intricate details and historical significance make it a must-see for anyone interested in ancient history, art, or military strategy.
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