greek-museums:Archaeological Museum of Thebes:Grave stele. Hellenistic period and used subsequently
greek-museums:Archaeological Museum of Thebes:Grave stele. Hellenistic period and used subsequently in the1st century B.C, possibly by members of the same family. Found at Trikalitis’ plot in Thebes. Preserved on one side, a male portrait with the inscription “Theodoros Farewell” (ΘΕΟΔΩΡΟΣ ΧΑΙΡΕ). On the other side, without a representation, the inscription “Theodoros Worthy” (ΘΕΟΔΩΡΟΣ ΧΡΗΣΤΟΣ)This grave stele was discovered recently, and it is one of the newest additions in the exhibition of the museum. That was the main reason for wanting to visit the museum as soon as it opened. I am in a bit of a quest to document works of ancient greek painting. I first saw the portrait of “Theodoros” on an article, in a blurry photo, and then at the online guidebook of the museum. Before this, the only works of ancient greek painting I had seen up close, were the funerary stelai at Pella, and some designs on tombs at Thessaloniki. A few days ago I finally saw this portrait in person and I was elated. Theodoros looks so alive- I guess that was the point. Last summer I was in for a surpise when I visited the Archaeological Museum of Volos. I had seen a picture of another painted funerary stele with a woman lying in bed dying after having given birth. The quality of the photo was not very good, but the stele was to be found in a greek museum. I drove all the way to Volos just so I could see this stele, and I found dozens of them with vivid scenes and bright colors. Now there are news of two Macedonian tombs with beautiful paintings opening to the public. I think finally ancient greek painting starts gaining the attention it deserves. -- source link
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