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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