Eris, goddess of strife, & Themis at the Judgment of Paris | Greek vase, Athenian red figure calyx krater

N15.2 ERIS & THEMIS

Museum Collection: State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia
Catalogue Number: St Petersburg ST1807
Beazley Archive Number: 215695
Ware: Attic Red Figure
Shape: Krater, calyx
Painter: Attributed to the Kadmos Painter
Date: --
Period: Classical

SUMMARY

Detail of the goddesses Eris and Themis. The full scene depicts the Judgement of Paris. Themis and Eris are present to witness the aftermath of the casting of the golden apple of discord amongst the goddesses.

ARTICLESEris, Themis

 
 
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