T34.16 THESEUS & THE MINOTAUR
| Museum Collection | Gregorian Etruscan Museum, Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | Vatican 424 |
| Beazley Archive No. | 302038 |
| Ware | Attic Black Figure |
| Shape | Hydria |
| Painter | Attributed to Leagros Group or to Group of Vatican 424 |
| Date | C6th B.C. |
| Period | Archaic |
DESCRIPTION
Theseus grasps the hairy, bull-headed Minotaur by the horn as he drives a sword through its neck. The pair are surrounded by the sacrificial youths and maidens (not shown).