1923 Print Theseus Greek Mythology Minotaur Labryrinth Minos Cnossus Crete XGQ3

This is an original 1923 halftone print of the Palace or Labryrinth of Minos, at Cnossus, in Crete. According to legend this is where the great Greek hero, Theseus slew the Minotaur. Mythology tells us that King Minos made a bargain with Athens. As long as Athens sent seven Athenian boys and seven Athenian girls to Crete every 9 years for the Minotaur to eat, then King Minos would not attack them. The Minotaur was a horrible beast that lived in a huge maze on the island of Crete. Prince Theseus decided that it was unfair to send children to be eaten by a monster and declared that he would go as the 7th boy and kill the Minotaur. Upon his arrival, King Minos' daughter fell in love with Theseus and gave him a ball of thread to help him find his way out of the labyrinth. Theseus overcame the Minotaur and escaped with the other Athenians.

CONDITION

This 88+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light foxing and aging. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the verso.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 9.25 x 6.75 inches; 23 x 17 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: corridor, chambers, earthenware jars, Des Cyclades en Crete, Messrs. Fred. Boissonnas et Cie, Geneva, stone, architecture, ruin, archaeology, legend

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