The Lion’s gate in Mycene
David Humbert de Superville didn't just sketch the famous Lion Gate at Mycenae; he measured it! You can see numbers like '14 1/2' and '6' scrawled right on the ancient stone blocks, turning this quick drawing into a precise architectural study. A tiny figure with a spear stands in the massive doorway, perfectly showing off the gigantic scale of this Bronze Age entrance. The French inscription at the bottom confirms the location, capturing a moment of 19th-century archaeological exploration before photography took over.
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