Bronze belt hook with jade dragon plaque. China, Warring States, 4th-3rd century BC [1120×1500] by MunakataSennin
September 16, 2024An alabaster plaque with eye idols. 3rd millennium BC, possibly from Syria. Phoenix Ancient Art Gallery [564×752]
September 16, 2024Saturn Devouring His Son is a painting by Spanish artist Francisco Goya.The work is one of the 14 so-called Black Paintings that Goya painted directly on the walls of his house(1820-1823).It was transferred to canvas after Goya’s death and is now in the Museo del Prado in Madrid.[1661×3051]
September 16, 2024A rare surviving piece of Tyrian purple dye, used to create the famed purple clothing of Rome’s Emperors. Found in the remains of a Roman bathhouse at Carlisle Cricket Club in NW England [2309×1533]
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Artists has been great for ages