The FIRST archaeological #colouringbook - available now! Original finds, authentic sites, by real archaeologists. "COLOURING ARCHAEOLOGY- Discover the colourful past" *successful #crowdfunding-project curated by Sciencestarter. Get colouring & ORDER NOW! etsy.com/de/listing/68625122…

This drawing captures the complex relief of a wooden post from the famous #Oseberg ship burial (c. 834 AD). It’s a prime example of the early Oseberg style, showcasing horror vacui and dynamic "gripping beasts." #ColouringArchaeology #archaeology #arthistory #viking #ArchIllu

An #autumn greeting from the Hallstatt period (750–600BC) This unique triple vessel from the Lusatian culture features 3 miniature pots connected through internal openings. An amazing artifact showing the symbolism of #prehistoric pottery traditions. #Archaeology #ArchIllu

Drawing pottery with slip coating (Schlickerung) always feels a bit like creating abstract art. Those random clay textures, splashes & surface treatments turn a simple storage vessel fragment into a fascinating study of prehistoric minimalism and texture.😉 #archaeology #ArchIllu

This 7th-cent. Frankish gravestone shows a warrior grooming his long hair. Not vanity, but a legal statement! In Merovingian times, long hair symbolized freedom & nobility. The back features one of the oldest depictions of Christ north of the Alps. #ArchIllu #ColouringArchaeology

Our brand-new portfolio is online! From detailed artifact #drawings to stunning reconstructions-explore a curated compilation of our best archaeological illustrations. Download our #portfolio or browse through the projects for fresh inspiration: archaeologische-illustration… #ArchIllu

Giant from the #StoneAge! Too heavy to carry, these giant raw materials stayed at base camps as prehistoric "resource banks". Only blocks this size could yield the ultra-long, pristine blades needed for heavy spears & hunting knives. #Archaeology #Prehistory #Flint #ArchIllu

💍Selection of the most beautiful rings Left: Heavy ribbed bronze ring, dates to the Iron Age. Top Right: Roman bronze ring.Intricate braid pattern & light blue glass insert. Bottom Right: Bronze spiral ring, adjustable jewelry type, very common #ArchIllu #Archaeology #Jewelry

From bones to living worlds!🦣 Our new #illustration reconstructs the Ice Age mammoth steppe: a rich grassland instead of a barren ice desert. Scientifically accurate paleo-art for modern museum #exhibitions. Want to see more? Follow us! #IceAge #Museum #ArchIllu #archaeology

Longhouses were built in different parts of the world. They were built from locally available materials: wood & clay & were the oldest form of permanent construction in many cultures. First houses appeared in the #Neolithic period, when people began to settle in Europe. #ArchIllu

#AncientRome, 166 AD. A desperate prayer during the Antonine Plague. We designed this #ArtNouveau motif for the "We are what makes us human" project. Download your free coloring page here!👇making-humanity.org #FreeColoringPage #Mythology #ArchIllu #History #Archaeology

From artifact to science: Why archaeological illustration matters! Photos show what a lithic core looks like today-illustration reveals how it was made. By mapping every flake scar, striking platform & ripple mark,we translate flint into readable technology.#Archaeology #ArchIllu

#BronzeAge solar cosmology in one drawing! Inspired by the Trundholm Sun Chariot (1400 BC), this illustrates the eternal 24hour cycle of the sun: Day: Drawn by the divine horse (golden side). Night: Carried back by ships, the fish & the snake (dark side)#Archaeology #Mythology

Step back into the Mesolithic era! Discover how hunter-gatherers lived in perfect harmony with nature. From strategic lakeside camps to high-tech microlith tools, agility was their way of life.Need high-quality archaeological illustrations? DM us! #Prehistory #Archaeology #Art

Bringing history back to life! Perfect reconstructions from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages. Get your flexible rights of use for specialist books, exhibits or web design today. Explore here: archaeologische-illustration…🌍 #DigitalHeritage #Archaeology #MiddleAges #Museum #History

Before vs. after: A real ancient puzzle! Documenting a shattered vessel takes hours of measuring, drawing & photography. Every single line tells a story from thousands of years ago-every millimeter counts & tiny ornaments must be captured perfectly. #ArchlIllu #Archaeology #Draw

The Swiss Army Knife of the #StoneAge! The flint scraper was the ultimate prehistoric all-rounder. Used for processing hides, smoothing spear shafts, carving bone; its intentionally steep edge scraped away fat without cutting the valuable leather. ✏️#ArchIllu #Lithics #Science

Our archaeological #illustration cards rarely end up in the mailbox. Instead, they find a second life as framed mini art prints on office desks, elegant bookmarks in heavy academic volumes, or decor in museum offices. Science meets aesthetics. #ArchIllu #MuseumDecor #Archaeology

This prestige #RomanImperial belt ring once belonged to a Germanic warrior. During the illustrating process, I revealed the stamped dot/circle motifs-apotropaic charms meant to ward off the "evil eye,"easily missed in standard photos.#Archaeology #ScientificIllustration #Artifact

1000-year-old #Viking style🪓 Discovered in 970 AD Denmark, the Mammen Axe wasn't for battle,it was pure status. Look closely at the silver inlay: Is that the Norse rooster Gullinkambi warning of Ragnarok, or the Christian Phoenix rising? A masterpiece caught between two worlds.

What looks like a simple stone today was an essential tool for our ancestors.These curved flint #sickles were fitted into wooden or antler handles.Due to their incredibly sharp edge,they enabled much faster & cleaner cutting than simpler stones could achieve. #stoneage #ArchIllu