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Mycenaean painting pictures collection from greek museums
Each thumbnail photo is a link to a larger version of the same
photograph.
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The mycenaean lady. The serious and pensive expression
of the goddess reveals the solemnity of the moment, as she accepts the
gift - a necklace, which she holds tightly in her right hand. She wears a
short-sleeved bodice over a sheer blouse, which delineates her ample
bosom. Her intricate hairstyle and rich jewelry (necklaces and bracelets)
are striking. Mycenaean Acropolis. |
Figure of eight shields. Wall paintings depicting
figure of eight-shields with a suspension strap at the middle. The motif
on each shield's surface shows that they represent originals made of cow's
hide. The figure-of-eight shield, a defensive weapon, becomes here the
symbol of a war goddess. Although it is a common motif (models of this
type of shield exist in gold, ivory and semi-precious stones), this is a
rare representation in Mycenaean monumental painting. Mycenaean Acropolis. |
Wall-painting fragments with a representation of a
procession of women bearing offerings for a deity. Their facial
characteristics, elaborate hairstyle and rich garments are visible on the
best preserved figure. Bands of rosettes and stylized ivy-leaves frame the
composition. From the later Tiryns palace. National Archaeological Museum
of Athens |
Wall-painting fragments with a representation of a
wild-boar hunt. Two women in a chariot watch the hounds attack a wounded
pray in the forest. A footman follows, leading more hounds. From the later
Tiryns palace. National Archaeological Museum of Athens. |
Wall-painting fragments with a representation of a
wild-boar hunt. From the later Tiryns palace. National Archaeological
Museum |
Wall-painting fragments with a representation of a
wild-boar hunt. From the later Tiryns palace. National Archaeological
Museum |
Wall-painting fragments with a representation of a
procession of women bearing offerings for a deity. From the later Tiryns
palace. National Archaeological Museum |
Wall-painting fragments with a representation of a
procession of women bearing offerings for a deity. From the later Tiryns
palace. National Archaeological Museum |
Wall-painting fragments with a representation of bull-leaping. An
acrobat leaps over the bull while holding onto its horns. This ritual
theme symbolizes the struggle and dominion of man over wild nature. Prom
the earlier Tiryns palace. National Archaeological Museum of Athens |
A footman follows, leading more hounds. From the later
Tiryns palace. National Archaeological Museum of Athens |
