
Ascetic Youth
The image is a black and white photograph of a stone carving titled "Ascetic Youth" by an unknown artist. The rectangular stone carving features two male figures. The figure on the left is elderly, with a long beard and hair, and is sitting on a stool; he wears a short tunic and his right arm is bent at the elbow with his hand extended towards the younger figure. The younger figure stands on the right, shirtless and wearing a short loincloth; he has long hair and his right arm is raised to his head. The background of the carving appears to be a wall or door frame. The carving sits on a wooden base against a plain background.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1st–3rd century
- Medium:
- Stone
- Culture:
- Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 500 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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