Renderings of an Ivory Carving of Ariadne from the 6th Century and an Ivory Plaque from the 9th Century
1836
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1836
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows two carved panels side by side. On the left, a woman stands holding a tall staff, dressed in flowing robes with a crown of leaves on her head. Her face is calm, and she looks forward. On the right, a busy scene of people and animals is carved into a frame, full of small figures in action. The left panel looks like a classical statue, while the right shows a lively, detailed story. Both were originally made from ivory long ago. Look up Romanticism to see how artists like this one brought old stories to life.
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