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Fresco with birds and basket, artwork of Christos Lefakis

Copy of a fresco from a tomb found outside the western walls. It depicts two colorful birds that frame a basket with fruits. The background is decorated with flowers. The scene resembles paradise scenery, symbolizing the life after death. A red strip frames the entire composition.

 

Code

NET 004

Type

Copy of a fresco

Chronology

1950-1960

Dimensions

Height 75,5 cm., length 171 cm.

Material of Construction

Watercolor on manila paper attached to canvas

Origin

Thessaloniki, Tyrolois quarter, 6-8 Nigdis street, barrel-vaulted tomb