Sargon II and high dignitary: Power, presence, and perception ???? Strength and refinement intertwined - this Assyrian relief captures more than authority; it reveals the presence of gestural beauty in warriors and rulers. Beauty and power were inseparable in ancient Mesopotamia. The use of kohl around the eyes, perfumed oils and balms on the part of warriors, reinforces both status and that of the protectoin. How does this representation change our conception of strength and assertiveness? Let us know your thoughts in the comments and stay tuned for more on de toutes beautés , a collaboration between Musée du Louvre and L'Oréal Groupe. A series by Thierry Demaizière & Alban Teurlai. #DeToutesBeautes #MuseeLouvre #TimelessBeauty #EssentialityOfBeauty #LorealGroupe