Greetings Card : Greek Art. Panathenaic amphore. Wessel painting. Wrestlers
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Greek Art. Panathenaic amphore. Wessel painting. Wrestlers
Greek Art. Panathenaic amphore. Wessel painting. Wrestlers. The large container was once filled with olive oil and given as a prize at the Panathenian Games in Athens to the winner of the depicted wrestling competition. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhague. Denmark
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Experience the rich history and culture of ancient Greece with our exquisite range of greeting cards from Media Storehouse. Featuring the stunning "Greek Art. Panathenaic amphore. Wessel painting. Wrestlers," this card showcases a Panathenaic amphora, an ancient Greek container filled with olive oil, used as a prize at the Panathenian Games in Athens. The intricate detail of the wrestlers depicted in the Wessel painting brings history to life, making this card a thoughtful and unique gift for any history or art enthusiast. Add a personal message to share your appreciation for the beauty and significance of Greek art.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning Panathenaic amphora, currently housed at the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen, Denmark, showcases the captivating artistry of ancient Greek civilization. Dated back to the black figure period, this large ceramic vessel was once filled with olive oil and awarded as a prize to the victor of a wrestling competition at the Panathenian Games in Athens. The wrestlers depicted in the painting are shown in a dynamic and intricately detailed composition, their muscular forms and determined expressions conveying the intensity and athleticism of the sport. The amphora's decorative ornamentation is a testament to the high artistic standards of ancient Greek pottery, with each figure expertly rendered in the distinctive black figure technique. The age of this ancient artifact transports us back to a time of rich cultural heritage and athletic prowess, making it a treasured addition to the museum's collection.
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