Typhoeus or Typhon, the serpent-giant | Greek vase, Laconian black figure kylix

M10.2 TYPHOEUS

Museum Collection: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, USA
Catalogue No.: TBA
Beazley Archive No.: N/A
Ware: Laconian Black Figure
Shape: Kylix
Painter: Name vase of the Typhon Painter
Date: ca 560 - 500 BC
Period: Archaic

SUMMARY

The monster Typhoeus is depicted as a fantastic giant with multiple serpent legs and arms.

ARTICLESTyphoeus

 
 
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