Lawrence Alma-Tadema

Lawrence Alma-Tadema (1836-1912) was a Dutch-born artist who achieved noteriety for his classical scenes. Alma-Tadema became interested in the Ancient world during a trip to Italy and rose to prominence in his adopted homeland of Great Britain thanks to works that depicted the Greek and Roman world in a lavish manner. Noted for his skill in capturing marble and fine fabrics, Alma-Tadema's canvases were a major source of inspiration for Hollywood's vision of the Ancient world, and his paintings can be found in prestigious instituions ranging from the Getty Musum in Los Angeles to the Tate Gallery in London.