Persia, ca. 404-359 BC.
Virgil Finlay was inspired and influenced by artists like Hieronymous Bosch, Rembrandt, Picasso, Gustave Doré and Norman Lindsay.
Especially for astrology illustrations Virgil Finlay would use images from ancient mythodologies as an inspiration for his own drawings.
Here an example of ancient jewellery is listed.
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Gold Roundel with Winged Lion, Persia, ca. 404-359 BC. |