Theseus fighting the Minotaur | Greek vase, Athenian black figure hydria-kalpis

T34.18 THESEUS & THE MINOTAUROS

Museum Collection: Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa, Florida, USA
Catalogue Number: Tampa 86,36
Beazley Archive Number: 351683
Ware: Attic Black Figure
Shape: Hydria-kalpis
Painter: Attributed to the Painter of Vatican G49
Date: ca 490 - 480 BC
Period: Archaic

SUMMARY

Theseus armed with a sword battles the rock-wielding, bull-headed Minotauros. The pair are surrounded by the sacrificial youths and maids.

NOTEThis image is a montage of several photos of the vase.

ARTICLES Minotauros

 
 
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