Terracotta hydria: kalpis (water jar) ca. 500 B.C. Attributed to the Berlin Painter Achilles and PenthesileaPenthesilea, the queen of the Amazons who assisted the Trojans in the Trojan War, was killed by the Greek hero Achilles. He fell in love with her even as he dealt the mortal blow. The Berlin Painter wraps the figures diagonally around the shoulder of the kalpis. For artistic effect, Penthesilea is disproportionately tall and assumes an unnaturally balletic pose. The composition, however, is admirably appropriate for its placement.. Terracotta hydria: kalpis (water jar). Greek, Attic. ca. 500 B.C.. Terracotta; red-figure. Classical. Vases

Brand: PL Photography Limited
SKU: 6145-29794892
Availability: InStock

Terracotta hydria: kalpis (water jar) ca. 500 B.C. Attributed to the Berlin Painter Achilles and PenthesileaPenthesilea, the queen of the Amazons who assisted the Trojans in the Trojan War, was killed by the Greek hero Achilles. He fell in love with her even as he dealt the mortal blow. The Berlin Painter wraps the figures diagonally around the shoulder of the kalpis. For artistic effect, Penthesilea is disproportionately tall and assumes an unnaturally balletic pose. The composition, however, is admirably appropriate for its placement.. Terracotta hydria: kalpis (water jar). Greek, Attic. ca. 500 B.C.. Terracotta; red-figure. Classical. Vases

SuperStock offers millions of photos, videos, and stock assets to creatives around the world. This image of Terracotta hydria: kalpis (water jar) ca. 500 B.C. Attributed to the Berlin Painter Achilles and PenthesileaPenthesilea, the queen of the Amazons who assisted the Trojans in the Trojan War, was killed by the Greek hero Achilles. He fell in love with her even as he dealt the mortal blow. The Berlin Painter wraps the figures diagonally around the shoulder of the kalpis. For artistic effect, Penthesilea is disproportionately tall and assumes an unnaturally balletic pose. The composition, however, is admirably appropriate for its placement.. Terracotta hydria: kalpis (water jar). Greek, Attic. ca. 500 B.C.. Terracotta; red-figure. Classical. Vases by Piemags/PL Photography Limited is available for licensing today.

Royalty Free License

Royalty-Free Standard Commercial licenses are granted for worldwide, non-exclusive and perpetual use, unless specifically noted otherwise. All Royalty-Free transactions are final. The Royalty-Free Standard Commercial license has no limitations and covers up to 15 users.