Color on Statues, Artifacts, and Buildings
This is collection of art and artifacts in Ancient Greece which show traces of color, as well as modern interpertations that attempt to reproduce the polychromy of surfaces. They were photographed in museums and archaeological sites.
penrose1888_0168Color reproduction of the “Capital of the Antae of the Propylaea. Plate , Chapter XXVI. By Francis Penrose, 1888.
penrose1888_0167Color reproductions of “Various examples of the painted ornaments in the centers of the coffers of the ceiling of the Propylaea”. Plate , Chapter XXV. By Francis Penrose, 1888.
penrose1888_0166Propylaea: elevation and section showing the small cornice, ionic architrave, beams, coffers and in the interior of the w. portico, also plan of the same and profiles. Plate XXIV. By Francis Penrose, 1888.
penrose1888_0165The Parthenon: Color reconstruction of the “String Course Over Panathenaic Friese.” Plate XXIII. By Francis Penrose, 1888.
Akrotiri: Ship Procession Fresco PanoramaShip procession fresco showing a number of Bronze Age ships in a naval festival procession. From from Thera (Santorini) 17th century BCE.
Athens National Archaeological Museum- Spring Fresco Detail- Bronze Age – FeaturedSpring Fresco detail. Found in room Delta 2 at Akrotiri, Thera (Santorini) Greece. Circa 16th c. BCE.
Athens National Archaeological Museum interior panoramaPanorama of the Akrotiri frescoes, from the Thera collection. Circa 16th c. BCE
Spring Fresco Room ReconstructionSpring Fresco from Akrotiri, Thera (Santorini). It is dated to between 1550 and 1500 BCE.
Boxing Boys fresco from AkrotiriBoxing Boys fresco from Akrotiri, Thera (Santorini). It is dated to between 1550 and 1500 BCE.
Delos Archaeological Museum – Horse Fresco FragmentHorse fresco fragment.
Delos Archaeological Museum – Fresco FragmentFresco fragment
Delos Archaeological Museum -Fresco FragmentFresco detail.
Delos Archaeological Museum – FrescoFresco with male figure.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum – Minoan FrescoMinoan fresco.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum – Lily FrescoLily fresco from the Amnissos Minoan villa. 1600-1500 BCE.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum – Procession FrescoProcession fresco fragment from Knossos palace. 1450-1400 BCE.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum – Figure-of-Eight Shields FrescoFigure-of-Eight Shields fresco from Knossos palace. Late Minoan II (Final palatial period), 1450-1400 BCE.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum – Sacred Grove and Dance FrescoSacred Grove and Dance fresco. Knossos palace. Minoan. 1600-1500 BCE.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum – Tripartite Shrine Fresco (Grandstand Fresco)Tripartite Shrine fresco (Grandstand fresco) from the Minoan palace of Knossos. 1600-1500 BCE.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum – Minoan Fresco FragmentMinoan fresco fragment.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum – Minoan Fresco FragmentMinoan fresco fragments.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum – Minoan Fresco FragmentMinoan fresco fragment.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum – Minoan Fresco FragmentMinoan fresco fragment.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum – Minoan Fresco FragmentMinoan fresco fragment
Heraklion Archaeological Museum – Minoan Fresco FragmentMinoan fresco fragment
Prince of Lilies FrescoPrince of Lilies relief fresco from the Minoan palace of Knossos. 1600-1450 BCE.
Relief Bull’s Head FrescoHead of a bull relief fresco from the Minoan palace of Knossos. 1650-1550 BCE.
Minoan Floor Fresco with SeascapeMinoan floor fresco with seascape painting. From Agia Triada shrine. 1400-1370 BCE.
Minoan Floor Fresco with Geometric Pattern from Phaistos PalaceMinoan Floor Fresco with Geometric Pattern from Phaistos Palace. 1800-1700 BCE.
Ladies in Blue Minoan Fresco ReconstructionLadies in Blue Minoan Fresco Reconstruction from Knossos palace. 1600-1450 BCE.
La Parisienne FrescoLa Parisienne fresco, also known as the Minoan Lady. 1450-1350/1300 BCE.
Dolphin Fresco from KnossosDolphin fresco from Knossos palace. Minoan, 1600-1450 BCE.
Partridge Frieze DetailPartridge frieze Fresco detail. Found at Knossos palace. 1600-1450 BCE.
Partridge Frieze FrescoPartridge Frieze Fresco from Knossos palace. 1600-1450 BCE.
Minoan Fresco of the GarlandsMinoan fresco of the Garlands. Found at Knossos palace. 1500-1450 BCE.
Saffron Gatherer FrescoSaffron Gatherer fresco. From Knossos palace. 1650-1500 BCE.
Fragments form Minoan FrescoesFragments form Minoan Frescoes. 1600-1450 BCE.
Minoan Fresco FragmentMinoan fresco fragment.
Minoan Fresco FragmentMinoan fresco fragment.
Agia Triada SarcophagusStone chest larnaxx known as Agia Triada Sarcophagus. 1300-1100 BCE.
Agia Triada SarcophagusStone chest larnaxx known as Agia Triada Sarcophagus. 1300-1100 BCE.
Agia Triada SarcophagusStone chest larnaxx known as Agia Triada Sarcophagus. 1300-1100 BCE.
Agia Triada SarcophagusStone chest larnaxx known as Agia Triada Sarcophagus. 1300-1100 BCE.
Agia Triada SarcophagusStone chest larnaxx known as Agia Triada Sarcophagus. 1300-1100 BCE.
Agia Triada SarcophagusStone chest larnaxx known as Agia Triada Sarcophagus. 1300-1100 BCE.
Agia Triada SarcophagusStone chest larnaxx known as Agia Triada Sarcophagus. 1300-1100 BCE.
Cup-Bearer Fresco DetailCup-bearer fresco detail from Knossos palace. Final Palatial period, 1450-1400 BCE.
Cup-Bearer Fresco DetailCup-bearer fresco detail from Knossos palace. Final Palatial period, 1450-1400 BCE.
Cup-Bearer FrescoCup-bearer fresco from Knossos palace. Final Palatial period, 1450-1400 BCE.
Blue Bird FrescoBlue Bird Fresco from Knossos palace. Minoan Neopalatial period, 1600-1500 BCE.
Bull Leaping Fresco DetailBull Leaping fresco detail. From Knossos palace. Late Neopalatial period.
Dancer Fresco FragmentDancer Fresco Fragment. From Knossos palace. Minoan Final Palatial Period. 1450-1375 BCE.
Stucco Fragment from Offering TableStucco fragment from offering table from Tiryns. 16-14 c. BCE
Offering Table FragmentFragment from and offering table with flower decorations.
Thera Prehistoric Museum – InteriorThera Prehistoric Museum – Interior view
Thera Prehistoric Museum Fresco – FeaturedHouse of the Ladies fresco detail. 17th c. BCE.
House of the Ladies FrescoThe house of the Ladies view of left wall (17th c. BCE).
Wall Fresco Low Relief DetailWall-fresco with a relief ornament and painted rosettes.
Akrotiri Monkey FrescoAkrotiri Monkey Fresco from Akrotiri Room B6. 17th c. BCE.
Akrotiri Monkey Wall FrescoAkrotiri Monkey Fresco from Akrotiri Room B6. 17th c. BCE.
Akrotiri Monkey Wall FrescoAkrotiri Monkey Fresco from Akrotiri Room B6. In the Museum of Prehistoric Thera. 17th c. BCE.
Fresco in the Thera Prehistoric MuseumBronze Age fresco with quadrupeds from Akrotiri, Thera. 17th c. BCE.
Thera Prehistoric Museum Fresco FragmentThera Prehistoric Museum Fresco Fragment.
Museum of Prehistoric Thera Fresco FragmentFresco Fragment. Bronze Age. 17th c. BCE.
Fresco Fragment Depicting a BirdFresco Fragment Depicting a Bird. 17th c. BCE.
Fragment of Wall Fresco with FlowerFragment of wall-painting with crocus plants from Akrotiri. 17th c. BCE.
Fragment of Wall Fresco with LeavesFragment of wall fresco from Akrotiri with myrtle branches. 17th c. BCE.
Sacrificial Tripod of DolphinsOffering table with dolphins from Akrotiri. 17th c. BCE.
Thera Prehistoric Museum – Fresco FragmentFresco fragment from Akrotiri, Thera (Santorini), Greece. Early 17th c. BCE.
Bronze Age VesselsCeramic vessels with remnants of white lime-plaster and red pigment. 17th c. BCE.
Akrotiri House of Ladies Fresco DetailAkrotiri House of Ladies Fresco Detail. Akrotiri, Thera (Santorini). (17th c. BCE).
Akrotiri House of Ladies Wall FrescoFresco from the House of the Ladies in Akrotiri, Thera (Santorini) (17th c. BCE).
Akrotiri House of LadiesThe House of the Ladies in ancient Akrotiri, Thera (Santorini) island, is a three-storey building from the Late Cycladic I period (17th c. BCE).
Phaistos Wall FrescoFresco on a wall at Phaistos palace.
Phaistos Palace WallsFresco painting in wall recess at the north facade of the Central Court. Phaistos palace.
Zakros Minoan FrescoesThe Minoan frescoes are still visible on the walls of the storage room at Zakros Palace.
Zakros Palace Storage RoomZakros Palace storage room.
Mycenaean Fresco DetailFresco LH IIIB2 detail. 1250-1180 BCE.
Mycenaean FrescoMycenaean Fresco LH IIIB2 (1250-1180 BCE)
Fresco of a “Figure Eight” ShieldFresco depicting a “figure eight” shield. LH IIIB2 (1250-1180 BCE) from Corridor M.
Fresco with Running Spiral and LotusFresco with running spiral and lotus decoration. Circa 1500-1400 BCE.
Bull LeapingThe Bull Leaping fresco from Knossos Palace. Circa 1450 BCE.
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