Monuments of Ninevah: Plate 6, Fish-god (Nimroud); Figure near an Entrance (Kouyunjik)
1853
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1853
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This image shows two ancient stone carvings side by side. The carving on the left depicts a man with a fish tail and head, wearing a skirt and holding a staff. The carving on the right shows a man with a long beard and hair, wearing a skirt and holding a staff. The carvings are detailed and intricate, with visible textures and patterns. The fish-tailed man has scales on his tail and a fish-like head with a long beard. The bearded man has a long, curly beard and hair, and is wearing a skirt with a patterned belt. These carvings are examples of ancient Assyrian art, which often featured mythological creatures and gods. To learn more about this style of art, you can explore the movement of Realism.
