Fine Art Print : Greek Art. Greece. 5th century BCE. Pentelic marble funerary
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Greek Art. Greece. 5th century BCE. Pentelic marble funerary
Greek Art. Greece. 5th century BCE. Pentelic marble funerary stele with relief depicting a scene of farewell between a boy and a man. Found in Athens. Dated to 400 BC. National Archaeological Museum. Athens. Greece
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Media ID 14321740
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Archaeological Athens Farewell Funerary Goodbye Hands Marble Pentelic Sculpted Shake Stela Stele Youth
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the ancient world with our exquisite Fine Art Prints from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image transports you back to 5th century BCE Greece, featuring a Pentelic marble funerary stele discovered in Athens. Witness the poignant farewell scene between a boy and a man, intricately carved in marble, now available as a beautiful addition to your home or office. Sourced from the esteemed Mary Evans Prints Online, this Rights Managed print offers a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Greece's golden age.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: A Farewell Embrace: A 5th Century BCE Pentelic Marble Funerary Stele from Athens, Greece This evocative Pentelic marble funerary stele, dated to around 400 BC, is a poignant testament to the enduring themes of love, loss, and the passage of time in ancient Greek culture. Discovered in Athens, this masterpiece is now housed in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, Greece. The relief sculpture, intricately carved from the finest Pentelic marble, depicts a moving scene of farewell between a young boy and an older man. The boy, with a youthful and innocent expression, reaches out to shake hands with the man, who in turn, places a hand on the boy's shoulder in a gesture of comfort and encouragement. A loyal dog, a common symbol of fidelity and loyalty in ancient Greek art, accompanies the pair, adding an emotional depth to the scene. The intricate details in the carving, from the folds in the clothing to the expressive faces of the figures, reveal the exceptional craftsmanship of the ancient Greek artists. This funerary stele, a common form of commemorative art during the 5th century BCE, would have been placed at a grave site as a tribute to the deceased. As we gaze upon this ancient work of art, we are transported back in time, offering us a glimpse into the emotional complexities and values of ancient Greek society. The scene of a boy bidding farewell to a loved one, accompanied by a faithful companion, continues to resonate with us, reminding us of the universal human experiences of love, loss, and the bonds that connect us.
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