Study of a pediment from the Parthenon

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"Study of a Pediment from the Parthenon" by Jacques Carrey is a significant artistic and historical work that provides invaluable insight into the state of the Parthenon's sculptures before their extensive damage in the 17th century. Jacques Carrey, a French artist and draftsman, was commissioned in 1674 by the Marquis de Nointel, the French ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, to document the sculptures and friezes of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. Over the course of several months, Carrey created detailed drawings of the Parthenon's sculptures, including its pediments, metopes, and frieze, capturing them in a state much closer to their original form than what is seen today.

The "Study of a Pediment from the Parthenon" is particularly noteworthy among Carrey's drawings for its depiction of the east or west pediment of the Parthenon (the specific pediment depicted should be clarified based on the drawing in question, as Carrey documented both). The Parthenon's pediments, situated at the front and rear of the temple, were adorned with elaborate sculptures depicting scenes from Greek mythology, with the east pediment representing the birth of Athena and the west pediment showing the contest between Athena and Poseidon for the patronage of Athens.

Carrey's drawings are the earliest surviving detailed representations of these sculptures, predating the significant damage inflicted during the 1687 siege of Athens, when the Parthenon was used as a gunpowder magazine and was partially destroyed by a Venetian mortar round. As such, Carrey's work is of immense scholarly value, offering a glimpse into the original arrangement and condition of the Parthenon's sculptures. His drawings have been used extensively by archaeologists and historians to understand the composition and original appearance of the pediments, as well as to guide restoration efforts.

The "Study of a Pediment from the Parthenon" not only stands as a testament to Carrey's skill as a draftsman but also serves as a crucial document in the study of classical Greek art and architecture. It remains an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike, providing a rare and precious window into the artistic achievements of ancient Greece prior to the ravages of time and human conflict.

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