Study of the frieze from a pediment of the Parthenon

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"Study of the frieze from a pediment of the Parthenon by Jacques Carrey" refers to a series of drawings created by the French artist and draftsman Jacques Carrey in 1674, approximately 150 years before the Parthenon sculptures were removed by Lord Elgin. These drawings are of immense historical value as they provide a snapshot of the Parthenon's decorative sculptures before they suffered extensive damage from subsequent wars and looting.

Jacques Carrey, born in Troyes, France, in 1649, was a painter and illustrator who is best known for his detailed sketches of the Parthenon's sculptures and friezes. In 1674, Carrey was commissioned by the French ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, the Marquis de Nointel, to accompany him on a diplomatic mission to Constantinople. During this mission, Carrey spent several weeks in Athens, where he meticulously documented the classical sculptures and architectural details of the Parthenon.

Carrey's drawings are particularly significant because they predate the Venetian bombardment of the Acropolis in 1687, an event that caused severe damage to the Parthenon and its artwork. As a result, Carrey's work provides a unique record of the state of the Parthenon's art before this destruction. His sketches include depictions of metopes, friezes, and pedimental sculptures, capturing the style and composition of the high classical period of ancient Greek art.

The study of the frieze from a pediment of the Parthenon is one of the most informative pieces in Carrey's collection. It shows the intricate details of the frieze, which would have been located on the triangular upper part of the Parthenon's façade, known as the pediment. These drawings are invaluable for scholars studying the original appearance and iconography of the Parthenon's sculptures, as well as for restoration and conservation efforts.

Today, Jacques Carrey's drawings are housed in the Bibliothèque nationale de France, and they continue to be a subject of study for historians and archaeologists interested in the Parthenon and classical Greek art. His work stands as an early example of the systematic recording of ancient monuments and has contributed significantly to the understanding of the Parthenon's original artistic grandeur.

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