A Series of Paintings by Josephine Matsen
Developed over a period of twenty years, Matsen’s depiction of ancient artifacts re-imagined in mythical landscapes draws on intensive research. Ranging from Stone Age caves through the great early Mediterranean civilizations and into European Christian culture, they document the iconographic continuity between civilizations. Filled with intricate detail and a bit of whimsy, these paintings are meant to convey the fondness and respect Matsen had for her subject.
Paleolithic, c. 30,000 BC
Ancient Sahara, c. 10,000-7000 BC
Balkans, c. 5000-2000BC
Avebury (England), c. 2500 BC
Sumer, c. 2000BC
Egypt, c. 3000 BC
Crete, c. 1500 BC
Boeotia, c. 800 BC
Christian, c. 1400 AD
Celtic (Denmark), c. 100 BC
Catal Huyuk, c. 5000 BC
Malta, c. 3000 BC