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Sketching the Lion Gate
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Sketching the Lion Gate
The artist for The Illustrated London News talks to local shepherds as he sketches the Lion gate at Mycenae, the earliest relief sculpture on the Greek mainland
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In this evocative image from 1877, a skilled artist from The Illustrated London News is captured in the act of creating history through his art, as he sketches the ancient Lion Gate at Mycenae, Greece. The Lion Gate, an impressive ancient relief sculpture and the earliest known example of sculpture on the Greek mainland, stands proudly in the background, its intricate carvings of lions and warriors a testament to the rich cultural heritage of this ancient civilization. The artist, dressed in the fashionable attire of the late 19th century, is deeply engrossed in his work, his charcoal pencil deftly capturing the details of the gate's intricate design. Around him, local shepherds, dressed in traditional Greek costumes, look on with curiosity and interest. The shepherds, who were likely tending to their flocks in the pastoral landscape of Mycenae, would have been intimately familiar with the ancient ruins that surrounded them. The historical significance of the scene is not lost on the artist, who is no doubt aware that his sketches will be published in the esteemed Illustrated London News, bringing the wonders of ancient Greece to a wider audience. The artist's interaction with the local shepherds adds a human touch to the image, reminding us that history is not just about ancient ruins and artifacts, but also about the people who lived and worked in those places long ago. The Lion Gate at Mycenae, with its impressive carvings of lions and warriors, continues to captivate visitors and scholars alike, and this image offers a unique glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the ancient world was still a source of wonder and discovery.
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