Artwork
Priestess in the Greek Style, Plate 8
Priestess in the Greek Style, Plate 8 is a print by the Romanticist artist Benigno Bossi. It dates from 1771 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2014.6.9
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Overview
Priestess in the Greek Style, Plate 8 is a print by Benigno Bossi, created in 1771. It is a black-and-white drawing held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman in flowing robes, wearing a turban and necklace, and holding a decorated box with symbolic carvings and hanging ropes. The title suggests the figure is a priestess, presented in a style evoking ancient Greece.
Technique & Style
The drawing combines elements of ancient Greek style with 18th-century clothing, blending historical reference with contemporary fashion.
Context
This work reflects the 18th-century artistic interest in history and mystery, a precursor to the Romanticism movement, which often drew upon historical and mystical themes.
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