Timotheus Playing the Lyre before Alexander and Thaïs in the Hall of the Palace at Persepolis
This is a drawing of an indoor scene with classical architecture and figures. The description details a richly imagined interior setting with tall fluted columns, ornate capitals, a high ceiling with decorative elements, figures gathered, some seated on an elevated platform, possibly for a celebratory or ceremonial purpose. The composition features dynamic lines, angles suggesting depth, draped fabrics, a statue on a pedestal, and detailed ornamental work.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1820
- Medium
- pen and brown ink with gray wash over black chalk and graphite, squared for transfer, on two joined sheets of wove paper
- Dimensions
- 6835 × 4915 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original