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Minoan Art. La Parisienne or the Minoan Lady
Minoan Art. La Parisienne or the Minoan Lady with the sacral knot at the back of the neck that seems to indicate that she is a priestess or even a goddess. The fresco uses the black colour for emphasizing the form of the eyes and red for the lips. It dates from the Neopalatial period, ca. 1400 B.C. The Herakleion Archaeological Museum. Crete
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1400 Archaeological Cretan Crete Eyes Fragment Fresco Goddess Headdress Heraklion Knossos Knot Lips Minoan Neck Parisienne Polychrome Priestess 15th Sacral
18x24 inch Poster Print
Bring the mystical allure of Minoan civilization into your home with our exquisite range of poster prints, featuring the captivating image of "Minoan Art. La Parisienne or the Minoan Lady" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This stunning depiction showcases the enigmatic figure of a priestess or goddess adorned with the intricate sacral knot at the back of her neck. Add an air of ancient wisdom and timeless beauty to any room with this mesmerizing piece of art, now available as a high-quality poster print. Experience the rich history and culture of Minoan civilization like never before.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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.
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This Minoan Art print, titled "La Parisienne or the Minoan Lady," showcases the enigmatic beauty and spiritual depth of the Minoan civilization. The lady's profile is depicted in a polychrome fresco, dating back to the Neopalatial period, around 1400 B.C. Discovered in Crete, this ancient artwork is now housed in the Herakleion Archaeological Museum in Knossos. The Minoan Lady's striking features are emphasized by the contrasting use of black and red pigments. The black color intensifies the form of her eyes, while the red hue accentuates her full, expressive lips. Her intricately braided hair is adorned with a sacral knot at the back of her neck, suggesting that she may have been a priestess or even a goddess in the Minoan pantheon. The delicate, fragmented lines and the subtle shading of the painting reveal the advanced artistic skills of the Minoan artists. The profile view, with its elongated features and elegant headdress, is reminiscent of the iconic "Woman of Knossos" and other Minoan portraits. This Minoan Art print, with its rich history and intriguing symbolism, invites us to explore the mysteries of the ancient Cretan civilization and to appreciate the artistic achievements of the Neopalatial period. The enduring allure of the Minoan Lady continues to captivate and inspire us, bridging the gap between the past and the present.
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