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Magna graecia: metope with Enceladus and Athena (Gigantomachy), stone relief
LRI4592142 Magna graecia: metope with Enceladus and Athena (Gigantomachy), stone relief, 5th century BC by Greek, (5th century BC); Museo Archeologico Regionale, Palermo, Italy; (add.info.: Art of Great Greece: " Gigantomachie: metope representing Athena and Enceladus" (Magna graecia: metope with Enceladus and Athena (Gigantomachy) 5th century BC Stone Relief from Temple E of Selinunte (Selinonte) Sicily Museo Archeologico Nazionale Palermo Italy); Luisa Ricciarini; Greek, out of copyright
Media ID 23330686
© Luisa Ricciarini / Bridgeman Images
Athena Duel Giant Sicilian Sicily Antique Greece Grece
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Discover the rich history and artistic beauty of ancient Greece with our exquisite Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning piece showcases a captivating metope, a decorative panel from a Greek temple, featuring the epic battle between Enceladus and Athena during the Gigantomachy. Handpicked from Fine Art Finder, this authentic 5th century BC stone relief is meticulously framed to preserve its timeless charm. Bring the grandeur of Magna Graecia into your home or office and elevate your decor with this masterpiece from the ancient world.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 34cm (11.5" x 13.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases a magnificent stone relief from the 5th century BC, depicting an epic battle between two mythological figures. Entitled "Magna Graecia: Metope with Enceladus and Athena (Gigantomachy)" this ancient artwork is housed in the Museo Archeologico Regionale in Palermo, Italy. The scene portrayed on the metope is known as Gigantomachy, a legendary conflict between gods and giants. In this particular metope, we witness the intense duel between Enceladus, a fearsome giant of Greek mythology, and Athena, the goddess of wisdom and warfare. Carved with remarkable precision and attention to detail by an unknown Greek artist centuries ago, this stone relief stands as a testament to the artistic prowess of ancient Greece. The composition captures both the strength and grace of these mythical beings locked in combat. Located originally at Temple E of Selinunte in Sicily before finding its way to Palermo's archaeological museum, this piece offers us a glimpse into antiquity. Its historical significance cannot be overstated; it serves as a tangible link to our past while also showcasing humanity's enduring fascination with mythology. Luisa Ricciarini expertly captured this masterpiece through her lens for Fine Art Finder. Her photograph allows us to appreciate every intricate detail of this ancient carving while preserving its beauty for generations to come.
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