THE BOXING CHILDREN
Fresco from the excavations at ancient Thera, the antique city on the Greek island of Santorini. Made in c. 1550 B.C.
The artist has masterfully portrayed two children wearing gloves and engaged in boxing. The bodies are painted red, the hair is dark black, while the ears and the ankles of the children are ornamented with jewels.
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