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Beautiful decorative fresco painting depicting the moment the Olympic flame is lit by the priests (Hellanodikae) to commence the ancient Olympic games.
Fresco is the art of painting on
plastered walls. This medium was one of ancient Greek civilization's art forms : interiors
of villas and palaces were covered with fanciful impressions of life and nature in the
Greek world. Fresco artists were widely patronized by royalty and the wealthier members of
society.
A wall was prepared for painting with a thin layer of white lime plaster. Then, using an
obsidian chip or other sharp instrument, the artist outlined the main features and
sketched in important details. Next, the colours were applied, often while the surface was
still moist so that they soaked in and made the painted images more durable.
This is a rare reproduction of
the original Olympic fresco, handmade of bonded marble and hand painted.
Dated to 5th. century B.C.
Archaelogical Museum of Olympia, Greece
| # | Height | Price | |
| F81 | 22 1/2 in. x 14 in. (57 cm x 35 cm) |
$159.00 |
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