Minoan Fresco Relief – «Prince of the Lilies» (Knossos, c. 1500 BC)
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“Elegance, grace, and regal mystery: the iconic masterpiece of Minoan Crete.”
Discovered in the Royal Palace of Knossos, the «Prince of the Lilies» (also known as the Priest-King) is one of the most celebrated icons of Aegean Bronze Age art.
Depicting a graceful, athletic figure walking through a meadow of blooming lilies and butterflies while wearing a majestic crown of peacock feathers, this fresco embodies the Minoans' profound reverence for nature and refined aesthetics.
This relief fresco serves as a captivating focal point for sophisticated, quiet luxury interiors.
A heavy, solid wall plaque with hand-sculpted relief details 29 x 48 cm