Facsimile, Winlock's Tomb 5 1567 BC

This is a watercolor and pencil facsimile of Winlock’s Tomb 5. While the artist is anonymous, the work invites us to consider the representation of ancient forms through a modern lens. The composition is divided into distinct registers. Notice how the verticality of the striped section contrasts with the horizontal band featuring alternating colored squares. This juxtaposition creates a dynamic tension, challenging our perception of depth and space. The artist uses a restricted palette, focusing on earth tones, blues, and reds, which lends a sense of archaeological authenticity, as if these colors were directly unearthed. The fragmented edges of the painting further emphasize the idea of a relic, a piece of something larger, recovered from the past. The geometric patterns suggest an underlying structure, a code or system of signs, which once held specific cultural meanings. Yet, by presenting it as a fragment, the artist destabilizes fixed interpretations. Consider how the act of replication transforms the original artifact. This facsimile becomes not just a copy, but a commentary on how we perceive, interpret, and reconstruct history through art.