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L6.1 ARGONAUTS & GIANT TALOS

Argonauts & Giant Talos | Attic red figure vase painting
DETAILS
Museum Collection National Archaeological Museum Jatta, Ruvo di Puglia
Catalogue No. Ruvo Jatta 1501
Beazley Archive No. 217518
Ware Attic Red Figure
Shape Krater, Volute
Painter Name vase of the Talos Painter
Date ca 400 - 390 B.C.
Period Late Classical

DESCRIPTION

Side A: The bronze giant Talos of Crete is slain by the witch Medea (far left) and the Dioscuri during the voyage of the Argonauts. The twins are mounted on horses and grasp the giant by the arms. The gods Poseidon and Amphitrite (upper right hand corner) witness the scene.
Side B: The Argonauts and goddesses Athena and Hera (not shown).

ARTICLES

Talos, Dioscuri

OTHER IMAGES

Thumbnail Poseidon & Amphitrite

P14.7 Poseidon