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A bowl for a trophy
This golden bowl was a gift from the king of Egypt Thutmose III to the scribe Djehuty to thank him for his service. A royal scribe was a high official who worked for the administration or army of the king. The bowl is decorated with delicate details. Do you see the palmette (a sort of leaf resembling a palm tree) in the middle? And a ring of fish below a row of plants (papyrus, it would seem)?
The rebellious slave
This masterpiece by the sculptor Michelangelo depicts a shackled slave. Because of his twisted body and expression on his face, he is known as the Rebellious Slave. Michelangelo enjoyed sculpting nude bodies to practice getting the muscles just right. Aren’t they impressive here?
The king’s bet
The artist Nicolas Poussin shows a season of the year in this painting. Can you guess which one? It’s harvest time. In the fields, peasants are getting ready to collect wheat. It seems to be a hot day. The trees are a dark green. It’s summer, of course!
Citizens, take up your arms!
You may have already seen this famous painting before. Do you know the story behind it?
The Theft of the Mona Lisa
The Venus who Sprang from the Earth
The Egyptian Expedition