The Obelisk

Hi everyone, my name is Isabella! Today, we're going to travel back in time using our imaginations and this amazing painting behind me. It's called "The Obelisk." Can you say "obelisk?" Great job! An obelisk is a really tall, four-sided pillar that gets thinner at the top and ends in a pyramid shape. They were really important in ancient Egypt. nn ➡️ nn Now, this painting was made a long, long time ago in 1789 by an artist named Hubert Robert. He loved to paint old buildings and ruins, especially from ancient Rome. See that reddish-brown tower in the middle of the painting? That's our obelisk! It looks like it's standing in a big, fancy courtyard, doesn't it? nn ➡️ nn Look closely at the painting. Do you see all the tiny people walking around? What do you think they're doing? Hubert Robert was really good at painting people and making them look like they were really there. He even painted their shadows! nn ➡️ nn See if you can find the fountain in the painting. There are even little angels playing in the water! Hubert Robert loved to add fun details like this to his paintings. It makes you want to step right into the picture and explore, doesn't it? nn ➡️ nn "The Obelisk" is a really special painting because it shows us what life might have been like a long time ago. It also reminds us that art can be like a time machine, taking us on amazing adventures! Now that you've learned a little bit about "The Obelisk," what other interesting things can you find in the painting?