O12.5 HERACLES RIDING CENTAUR-CHARIOT
| Museum Collection | Musée du Louvre, Paris |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | Louvre N3408 |
| Beazley Archive No. | 217495 |
| Ware | Attic Red Figure |
| Shape | Oinochoe |
| Painter | Attributed to the Nikias Painter |
| Date | ca. 410 - 400 B.C. |
| Period | High Classical |
DESCRIPTION
Heracles rides a chariot driven by the goddess Nike (Victory) and drawn by four Centaurs. The figures are depicted in a comical manner with exaggerated facial features.
This image is a montage of several photos of the vase.