Lightboxes
Cart
alb8371373

Greece: Reconstructed fresco of two Minoan boys boxing, Akrotiri, Santorini Island,1600-1500 BCE

Young Boxers Fresco, Akrotiri. This fresco depicts two boys wearing a belt and boxing gloves - the first documented use of gloves in boxing. Their heads are shaved, except for two long locks on the back, and two shorter locks on the forehead. Their dark skin indicates their gender.<br/><br/>. The boy at left is more reserved, and wears jewelry (bracelets, necklace) which indicates high social status. Fresco by the same artist as that of the Antelopes Fresco. Akrotiri Room B1, building B.
Share
pinterestPinterest
twitterTwitter
facebookFacebook
emailEmail

Add to another lightbox

Add to another lightbox
add to lightbox print share
Do you already have an account? Sign in
You do not have an account? Register
Buy this image
Loading...
Title:
Greece: Reconstructed fresco of two Minoan boys boxing, Akrotiri, Santorini Island,1600-1500 BCE
Caption:
Young Boxers Fresco, Akrotiri. This fresco depicts two boys wearing a belt and boxing gloves - the first documented use of gloves in boxing. Their heads are shaved, except for two long locks on the back, and two shorter locks on the forehead. Their dark skin indicates their gender.

. The boy at left is more reserved, and wears jewelry (bracelets, necklace) which indicates high social status. Fresco by the same artist as that of the Antelopes Fresco. Akrotiri Room B1, building B.
Credit:
Album / Universal Images Group / Pictures From History
Releases:
Model: No - Property: No
Rights questions?
Image size:
2986 x 5100 px | 43.6 MB
Print size:
25.3 x 43.2 cm | 10.0 x 17.0 in (300 dpi)
Keywords: