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

Emile Gilliéron or son

Created:

Movement:

unknown

None

key Notes:

Minoan Royalty, Knossos Relief

Dimensions:

medium:

Gouache on paper

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Priest King or Lily Prince" is a reproduction created by Emile Gilliéron or his son, based on a relief from the Palace of Knossos in Crete, which dates to the Minoan civilization around 1450-1400 BCE. This work exemplifies the early 20th-century interest in Minoan art and archaeology, as Gilliéron sought to reconstruct and interpret ancient artifacts for both scholarly and public audiences, thereby influencing contemporary understanding of Minoan culture.

Description of the work:

"Priest King or Lily Prince" is a reproduction of a relief from the Palace of Knossos, Crete, attributed to Emile Gilliéron or his son. The painting features a central figure adorned with elaborate garments and a distinctive headdress, surrounded by stylized floral motifs, rendered in a vibrant color palette that reflects the Minoan aesthetic.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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