Sphinx. The 'Hamburger Sphinx' in the common Greek seating scheme is the best, which is obtained on archaic Etruscan plastic. The roll-shaped lion body of the mighty mixing system is shown in the profile, while the human-shaped head looks at the viewer frontal. The wings are bent bent upwards, the tail is plyvingly placed around the right rear leg. In some details, so the formation of the mouth, the eyes and the hairstyle, the Greek art has left unmistakably her traces. The porous stone of the squatting sphinx was originally coated with a thin stucco layer painted in lively , lio
Sphinx. The 'Hamburger Sphinx' in the common Greek seating scheme is the best, which is obtained on archaic Etruscan plastic. The roll-shaped lion body of the mighty mixing system is shown in the profile, while the human-shaped head looks at the viewer frontal. The wings are bent bent upwards, the tail is plyvingly placed around the right rear leg. In some details, so the formation of the mouth, the eyes and the hairstyle, the Greek art has left unmistakably her traces. The porous stone of the squatting sphinx was originally coated with a thin stucco layer painted in lively , lions, hippocamps and other animals stood in front of the entrances of Etruscan graves to ensure the protection of the plant. Compared to previous ideas a change has taken place: shows no longer a horror and anxiety inflow, demonic being, but a kind guardian. Acquired with the help of Wilhelm Huth, Hamburg
Size: 2266px × 2206px
Photo credit: © BTEU/KUGH / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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