The two scenes in the lower zone depict further mythological punishments. (58.1 x 47 cm) Object number 2003.007. Download image Enlarge image Side 1: Theseus seizing the bull of Marathon. 380 BCE Medium Ceramic Credit Line Carlos Collection of Ancient Art Dimensions 22 7/8 x 18 1/2 in. Around the circumference of the vase appear other heroes known chiefly from the Iliad and the Odyssey, each with his name inscribed. Red-Figure Calyx-Krater of the Abduction of Europa Place Created Paestum, Italy, Europe Culture Greek, Paestan Period Classical Date ca. Hades, the king of the underworld, is shown behind Perithoos. In the upper zone, Herakles with his guide, Hermes, stands beside Theseus and Perithoos, who were punished for attempting to carry off Persephone. The most difficult was to fetch Kerberos, the watchdog of the underworld. Red-figure earthenware with added white, red, yellow, and brown wash diameter of mouth: 49. Attributed to Policoro Painter (Italian). To atone for having killed his wife and children in a fit of madness, Herakles entered the service of King Eurystheus of Tiryns, who imposed twelve tasks on him. Greek and Roman Art Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c. The bell krater measures 33 cm in height and 33 cm in. This important vase illustrates one of the stories that would have been sung or recited. The painting appears on one side of an Attic red-figure bell krater of clay. 450-440 B.C.Ībove, obverse and reverse, Herakles, Theseus, and Perithoos in Hadesīelow, obverse, Apollo and Tityos reverse, Zeus and giant Terracotta calyx-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water).

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