The women of Amphissa
Lawrence Alma-Tadema · 1887
Why it's great
Women of the ancient Greek city of Amphissa, tired and asleep in a marketplace after a long festival, are guarded by the heroic women of the town. Lawrence Alma-Tadema based this on a story by the ancient writer Plutarch about women protecting their city. The marble and the sunlight are lovely. It's a scene of courage and kindness.
Where to see it
📍 Clark Art InstituteWilliamstown, Massachusetts, United States
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Lawrence Alma-Tadema was born in a village in the Netherlands and settled in London, England, in 1870. He became famous for sunny paintings of ancient Rome and Greece, filled with marble, flowers, and sea views. He was knighted and extremely popular during his lifetime. He died in Wiesbaden, Germany, in 1912.
