P28.2 HERACLES, HESIONE & THE CETUS
| Museum Collection | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | Boston 63.420 |
| Beazley Archive No. | N/A |
| Ware | Corinthian Black Figure (Red Ground) |
| Shape | Krater |
| Painter | - |
| Date | - |
| Period | Archaic |
DESCRIPTION
Heracles rescued Princess Hesione of Troy from the Cetus (Sea-Monster). The hero plies the monster with a volley of arrows from his bow. The Cetus is depicted as a serpentine beast with a gaping maw and jagged teeth.
This image is a montage of two photos of the vase.