Top Section of 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 Iconography, Archaeological Reproduction

Dimensions:

medium:

Gouache on paper

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Top Section of 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 disseminate the visual culture of ancient Crete through his detailed reproductions.

Description of the work:

The painting "Top 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 forms. The depiction features a figure adorned with elaborate garments and a distinctive headdress, set against a backdrop that emphasizes the ornamental qualities of Minoan art through the use of flowing lines and organic motifs.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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