Bottom Section of Priest King or Lily Prince (reproduction after a relief from the Palace of Knossos, Crete)

Emile Gilliéron or son

Created:

Movement:

1930

None

key Notes:

Minoan Civilization, Relief Sculpture

Dimensions:

unknown

medium:

Gouache on paper

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Bottom Section of Priest King or Lily Prince" is a reproduction created by Emile Gilliéron or his son, reflecting the Minoan civilization's artistry as evidenced in the original relief from the Palace of Knossos, Crete. This work exemplifies the early 20th-century interest in archaeological reconstructions, serving both as a scholarly reference and a means of popularizing Minoan culture through accessible visual representation.

Description of the work:

The painting "Bottom Section of Priest King or Lily Prince" by Emile Gilliéron or his son is a reproduction that captures the intricate details of a relief from the Palace of Knossos, Crete, characterized by its vibrant color palette and stylized representation of the figure adorned with elaborate garments and a distinctive headdress. The composition emphasizes the figure's elongated form and the decorative motifs surrounding it, reflecting the Minoan artistic style and its emphasis on both naturalism and abstraction.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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