Saffron Gatherer

Saffron Gatherer (detail) from Akrotiri of Santorini

Dimensions: Height 100 cm (39.4 inches)  Width 70cm ( 27.6 inches)

Location of the original: Prehistoric Museum of Thera

Materials and technique:  The wall-painting is made of handmade lime plaster canvas which is glued on enhanced double seawood. The technique used is the ancient fresco with the original earth colours.The missing pieces of the original are being attributed with the same plaster used for the restoration of the originals.The special finishing applied makes the wall-painting resistant to dust and moisture as well as it ensures longevity without further maintenance,  either when the wall-painting is hanged on the wall or built in the wall.