Religious Stone Carvings

Ancient stone carvings depicting religious scenes, figures, and motifs, showcasing craftsmanship from various cultures and periods.

Romanesque chapter with a devil Romanesque chapter with a devil copyright: xzoonar.com/toloxbalaguerx 22590030

SEPULCRO DE CARLOS III DE NAVARRA Y SU ESPOSA LEONOR DE TRASTAMARA - 1416 - ALABASTRO. Author: JANIN LOMME DE TOURNAI (S XIV-1499). Location: CATEDRAL-INTERIOR. Pamplona. NAVARRA. SPAIN.

Jesus repartiendo dos panes a los angeles, Iglesia de Santo Domingo, Románico, siglo XII, Soria, Comunidad Autónoma de Castilla, Spain, Europe.

Statue of Shravan bal, Ramchandra temple, Hazara rama, Hampi, Vijayanagar, UNESCO World Heritage, Deccan plateau, Taluka Hospet, District Bellary, Karnataka, India Copyright: xMadhusudanxTawde/DinodiaxPhotox

Scene from Mahabharata sculpture Virupaksha temple is Dravidian architecture Lokamahadevi Pattadakal Karnataka Copyright: xMxAmirtham/DinodiaxPhotox

Canada, Quebec, Hull-Gatineau, Canadian Museum of Civilization, First Nations totem pole detail

Gotisches Taufbecken Gothic baptismal font, Cathedral of Santa Maria de Calahorra, Calahorra, La Rioja , Spain, Europe Copyright: xZoonar.com/TOLOxBALAGUERx 22945859

BASILICA-ANGEL EN BRONCE. Location: VALLE DE LOS CAIDOS. CUELGAMUROS. MADRID. SPANIEN.

DETALLE DE JESUS NIÑO DE LA VIRGEN DEL SIGLO XIV. Location: MUSEO MARES-COLECCION. Barcelona. SPAIN.

Ermita de Santa Coloma Ermita de Santa Coloma, Albendiego, Guadalajara Province, Spain

CAPILLA DEL PILAR - SEPULCRO DE GOMEZ GARCIA GAYOSO. Location: CATEDRAL. LUGO. SPAIN.

A wood carving of Christ on the crucifix. Berat lower town. Albania, Balkan, Europe.

Rock cut reclining statue of the Buddha preparing to enter nirvana, in cave 26, a chaitya in the Buddhist cave site at Ajanta, carved from a gorge in ...

Carved figure of female musician holding traditional Chinese flute instrument, Chi, in Yong Ling Tomb, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China

Ancient Hillside Stone Carving of Shakyamuni Buddha Repaying His Parents’ Kindness - Baodingshan, Dazu, China

River goddess carved on wall in cave, Gaur Lene, Panhale Kazi caves number twenty-nine, Konkan, Maharashtra, India Copyright: xHemantxPatil/DinodiaxPhotox

Religious teacher, anonymous, c. 800 - c. 900 Image of standing agastya Middle Java andesite Image of standing agastya Middle Java andesite

Granite: relief on the wall of the entrance to the Seok-gu-ram Grotto (Cave Temple), Kyeongju. The Keumgang-Yeoksa are regarded as supernatural beings in Buddhism that guard the gates of the temple. In Korea, similarities have been drawn between the posture of the Gate Guardians and the Taekwondo basic posture. Some claim that the very existence of these beings in Buddhism and depicted in every Buddhist branch in Asia is originally from the Greek legendary being: Heracles. The Seokguram grotto is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage and as the Korean National Treasure number 24. The Seokguram Grotto was initiated in 751 by King Kyeongdeok of Silla and completed by his son in 774 by King Hyegong of Silla. The Grotto was built to illustrate the moment when Sakyamuni achieved the Enlightenment. Sculpture from the time of Unified Silla (668 - 935)

CRISTO EN MAJESTAD SITUADO EN LA GALERIA JUNTO AL CLAUSTRO - SIGLO XIII - ROMANICO ESPAÑOL. Location: COLEGIATA, SANTILLANA DEL MAR, CANTABRIA, SPAIN.

Statue of jain tirthankar in jhansi museum, Sironkhurd, Lalitpur, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India Copyright: xShivjixJoshi/DinodiaxPhotox

Arjunas penance in Mahabalipuram Mamallapuram Tamil Nadu India Copyright: xMxAmirtham/DinodiaxPhotox

Saint Germain abbey church, Auxerre, Yonne, France.12th century medallion depicting a woman holding a piece of fruit.

Heimsuchung der Jungfrau Maria, mittelalterliches Relief an der Fassade der Basilika von San Zeno in Verona, Italien Visitation of the Virgin Mary, medieval relief on the facade of Basilica of San Zeno in Verona, Italy Copyright: xZoonar.com/ZvonimirxAtletix 22693470

Carved figure of female musician holding traditional Chinese drum, Jie Gu, instrument in Yong Ling Tomb, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China

Colourful painted pillar, San Javier mission, Unesco site Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos, Bolivia, South America

Descent of the Buddha from the Trayastrimsha Heaven. 200 -300 AD Gandhara, Pakistan. Buddha is flanked by Indra (right) and Brahma (left)

Key of the arch of the Basilica of Santa María de Mataró, 15th century, Architectural element.

Vatican City, August 21, 2008: Sarcophagus with biblical scenes

Romanesque carving man showing his sex, on Church of San Cipriano de Bolmir, Romanesque temple from the 12th century, Bolmir village, Campoo de Enmedio, Cantabria, Spain.

Carvings on a stone stairway to the Tooth Relic Temple which was founded by King Nissanka Malla, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Mexico - Mayan Riviera

Hieroglyphic staircase, Mayan ruins in Copan, UNESCO World Heritage site, Honduras

Statue of Coatlicue, earth goddess of life and death

demon in the temple bangkok asia thailand abstract cross colors step gold wat palaces warrior monster

Guardian Spirit on Frieze on Outer Wall of the Tivanka Shrine, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, 20th century. Artist: Unknown.

Bhagavad Gita Engraved On A Hindu Temple, Krishna Driving Arjuna'S Chariot Vrindavan. India.

Choir ambulatory Chapel with tomb of Lopo Fernandes, favourite dog, St., Saint, Saint

amazonomaquia, I antes de Cristo, arcilla con restos de policromia, Italia, coleccion Campana.

Thailand,Chiang Mai,Baan Phor Liang Meun's Terracotta Arts,Replica Temple Art

Asia, Iraq. Assyria. Israelites offering tribute to Shalmaneser III. 9th cent. BC. Relief.

The Lewis Chessmen, (Norwegian), c1150-c1200. Artist: Unknown

ARTE PRECOLOMBINO. MEXICO. TEMPLO DE QUETZALCOATL o DE LA SERPIENTE EMPLUMADA. Periodo Epiclásico (650-900). Detalle de un RELIEVE CON LA REPRESENTACION DE QUETZALCOATL. SITIO ARQUEOLOGICO DE XOCHICALCO (Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO). Cercanías de Cuernava. Estado de Morelos.

Face on Stele B, 731 AD, Copan (Unesco World Heritage List, 1980), Honduras, Maya civilization, 8th century.

Buddha in Begleitung von Anhängern Buddha accompanied by devotees, Gandhara, Pakistan, 2nd3rd centuries, schist, MuEC, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain LicenseRF Copyright: xZoonar.com/BartomeuxBalaguerxRotgerx 23171188

Statues of Hindu God or demons with offerings, Bali, Indonesia

The Old Jewish Cemetery in the Josefov district is one of the most historically significant Jewish cemeteries in Europe. It contains over 12, 000 gravestones and presumably the remains of 100, 000 people, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

TUMULO 1-URNA A LA ENTRADA:SACERDOTE CON TOCADO DEL DIOS MURCIELAGO. Location: EXTERIOR. MONTE ALBAN.

Ruined statue at Bhuleshvar Temple Ruined statue at Bhuleshvar Temple, Yawat, Maharashtra, India Copyright: xZoonar.com/YogeshxMorex 7559271

two clerical figures, Kilfenora Medieval Cathedral (Saint Fachtnanrsquo), Doorty Cross, The Burren, County Clare, Ireland, United Kingdom.

Dog-lion statue decorated with stones Dog-lion statue decorated with stones. Wat Ho Phra Keo Altar of the Emerald Buddha, Vientiane, Laos Copyright: xZoonar.com/KristinaxAfanasyevax 2434098

Kings Chapel Burying Ground Boston Massachusetts, USA

Granary Burying Ground Boston Massachusetts, USA

Relief showing an Attempt on the Buddha's Life 100-200. The lower scene shows the story of Shrigupta, a fanatical follower of an anti-Buddhist teacher. Shrigupta invited the Buddha to a poisoned meal and dug a hidden pit with burning coals in front of his house. Lotuses covered the pit and the Buddha walked safely across.

Erotic statues at sun temple Konarak Orissa India Copyright: xDebasishxBanerjee/DinodiaxPhotox

The sandstone column. It may have been the lower part of a cross. Found at the ruins of an early 12th century stone church at Vintrosa, Narke province. Swedish History Museum. Stockholm. Sweden.

Funerary pagoda with four Buddhas ca. 560-75 China (probably Shandong province) The construction of small, square, pagoda-like shrines appears to have begun in China during the Northern Qi period, and flourished through the Tang dynasty (618-907). Comparisons with other examples suggest that this shrine once stood on a square, possibly stepped, base and was capped by either a domed or tiered roof. Its exterior walls, marked by prominent entryways, enclose a pillar with four Buddhas; although they can no longer be accurately identified, they likely represented the Buddhas most important to Chinese practice during the sixth century. Each wall is capped by a lintel that bears representations of multiple seated Buddhas. Paired dragons fill the upper registers and guardians and lions (many now missing) protect the entryways. The shrines interior walls are carved with rows of multiple tiny Buddhas. Exhibiting variations in posture and clothing, they symbolize the immanence of many Buddhas i

Mayan stone lintel showing a serpent god and priest. Artist: Unknown

Stelae (Chinese: ; pinyin: béi) have been the major medium of stone inscription in China since the Tang dynasty (618 - 907 CE). Chinese stelae are generally rectangular stone tablets upon which Chinese characters are carved intaglio with a funerary, commemorative, or edifying text. They can commemorate talented writers and officials, inscribe poems, portraits, or maps, and frequently contain the calligraphy of famous historical figures.

Mexico, Yaxchilan, stele with priest and woman presenting offers

Lisbon cathedral or The Cathedral of Saint Mary Major. Chapel of Saint Cosma and Saint Damien and the 14th century tombs. Lisbon. Portugal.

Passion Facade Sagrada Familia Barcelona Spain

Iran, Persepolis, Apadana Staircase, Carving, King'S New Year'S Reception: Persian

Song Vinh Church. Angel statue. Vietnam.

Angkor Wat was built for King Suryavarman II (ruled 1113-50) in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. As the best-preserved temple at the Angkor site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foundation - first Hindu, dedicated to the god Vishnu, then Buddhist. It is the world's largest religious building. The temple is at the top of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and it is the country's prime attraction for visitors. Angkor Wat combines two basic plans of Khmer temple architecture: the temple mountain and the later galleried temple, based on early South Indian Hindu architecture. It is designed to represent Mount Meru, home of the devas in Hindu mythology: within a moat and an outer wall 3.6 kilometres (2.2 mi) long are three rectangular galleries, each raised above the next. At the centre of the temple stands a quincunx of towers.

Worms, St Peter's Cathedral, east choir, figure on the dwarf gallery with stonemason's mark

Carvings On Stones In A Church, White Island, Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland

Saint Martin of Tours and the beggar, legend of the soldier and the beggar, abbey of San Martín de Canigó, Languedoc-Roussillon region, French Republic.

The ancient city of Angkor Thom which means 'Great City' founded by King Jayavarman VII in the late 12th century.

Romanesque church of San Martin de Tours of Artaiz, Unciti valley, Artaiz, Navarra, Spain.

Cambodia: Cham archers attacking the Khmer army, bas-relief, The Bayon, Angkor Thom. The Bayon was originally the official state temple of the Mahayana Buddhist King Jayavarman VII. The Bayon, at the centre of Angkor Thom (Great City), was established in the 12th century by King Jayavarman VII. Angkor Thom, meaning 'The Great City', is located one mile north of Angkor Wat. It was built in the late 12th century CE by King Jayavarman VII, and covers an area of 9 km, within which are located several monuments from earlier eras as well as those established by Jayavarman and his successors.

Swedish runestone written in memory of a mother, father and brother. Runes, about 1100, Sweden. Runestones were created in memory of the dead. The names engraved on them provide us with a record of people who lived hundreds of years ago. This runestone was found outside a church in Ed, Sweden.

Bas-reliefs at Candi Cetho, a Javanese-Hindu temple located on the western slope of Mount Lawu, Central Java, Indonesia

SEPULCRO DE VASCO DE JEREZ Y ESPOSA S XVI. Location: IGLESIA DE SAN BARTOLOME. JEREZ DE LOS CABALLEROS. Badajoz. SPAIN.

Daily life in Beijing China.

Daily life in Beijing China.

Three Mother Goddesses, Celtic, c1st century. Artist: Unknown.

sepulcro de Toda Pérez de Azagra y de su marido Diego López II de Haro, Monasterio de Santa María La Real, Nájera, La Rioja, Spain.

Tomb grave of the guilds of the tanners and the blacksmiths. Church of Santa Maria A Nova, 14th century. Noia. Spain.

Thomas Estcourt tomb d 1599, St. John the Baptist Church, Shipton Moyne, Gloucestershire, England, UK

Nandi or Nandin (Tamil: ந்தி Sanskrit: नंदी) is the name for the bull which serves as the mount (Sanskrit: vāhana) of Shiva and as the gate keeper of Shiva and Parvati in Hindu mythology. Temples venerating Shiva and Parvati display stone images of a seated Nandi, generally facing the main shrine. There are also a number of temples dedicated solely to Nandi.

Lion eats a Jew Copy Dom St. Peter in Worms Lion Frisst a Jews Copy Dom St. Peter in Worms

Stone Sculpture Bhuleshwar Temple Pune Maharashtra India Asia Oct 2011 Copyright: xSunilxKapadia/DinodiaxPhotox

Chiesa del Purgatorio with its portal decorated with skeletons and skulls, Bitonto, Puglia, Bitonto, Puglia, Italy, Europe

Santa María del Naranco, s.IX. Provincia de Asturias. Detalle del capitel.

Bas-relief sculptures with scenes from the Bible on the outside of the 10th century Armenian Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Cross on Akdamar Island, Lake Van, Turkey, Asia

NUDO DE CUERDA DECORANDO LOS MUROS DE LA CATEDRAL - ESTILO MANUELINO - S XVI. Location: CATEDRAL. GUARDA. PORTUGAL.

Seville, 09/23/2020. Report on the maintenance of the portals of the Cathedral of Seville. Photo: Vanessa Gómez ARCHSEV.

Beijing Temple of Confucius, the second-largest Confucian temple in China, was built in 1302, and imperial officials used it to pay their formal respects to Confucius until 1911. The compound was enlarged twice, once during the Ming dynasty and again during the Qing; it now occupies roughly 20,000 square meters (220,000 sq ft).

Isurumuniya Rock Temple, elephant relief, Anuradhapura, Anuradhapura, Noerdliche Zentralprovinz, Sri Lanka, Asia

India, Ladakh, Thiksey, Indian and Buddhist gods and horses sculpted colorfully on temple

My Son sanctuary is an ancient architectural complex of the Cham people

Sacrifical place with eight ancestor sculptures, some holding a child. Mount Aki0aki, Kuningan district, West Java province, 14th-16th century., 1863 - 1864 photograph Java (possibly) paper. photographic support. cardboard albumen print

Palm-leaf column of Ramesses II. This column is from a temple primarily dedicated to the ram god Heryshef of Herakleopolis. Ramesses is twice shown making offerings to a local form of Osiris. 19th Dynasty, reigns of Ramesses II (about 1279-1213 BC) and Merenptah (about 1213-1203 BC). From Herakleopolis (Ihnasya el-Medina), temple of Heryshef Granite

Heraion of Samos, Geneleos sculptural group (copies), archaeological site of the ancient sanctuary of the Greek goddess Hera at Ireon on the island of Samos in Greece

Buddha Maitreya with Ananda and Kasyapa dated 583 China. Buddha Maitreya with Ananda and Kasyapa. China. dated 583. Limestone. Sui dynasty (581-618). Sculpture

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