Terracotta neck-amphora (jar) ca. 520 B.C. Attributed to the Antimenes Painter Obverse, Herakles bringing the Erymanthian Boar to King EurystheusReverse, Ajax carrying the body of AchillesThe Greek hero Achilles was killed at Troy by an arrow that pierced his heel, the only vulnerable spot on his body. Though shot by Paris, the arrow was guided to its mark by Apollo. After Achilles fell, a fierce conflict erupted for possession of his body. While Odysseus kept the Trojans at bay, Ajax carried the corpse back to the Greek encampment. Depictions of Ajax bearing his fully armed comrade always emphasize Achilles' weight. One can assume that a warrior's equipment weighed almost as much as he did.. Terracotta neck-amphora (jar). Greek, Attic. ca. 520 B.C.. Terracotta; black-figure. Archaic. Vases

Brand: PL Photography Limited
SKU: 6145-29198485
Availability: InStock

Terracotta neck-amphora (jar) ca. 520 B.C. Attributed to the Antimenes Painter Obverse, Herakles bringing the Erymanthian Boar to King EurystheusReverse, Ajax carrying the body of AchillesThe Greek hero Achilles was killed at Troy by an arrow that pierced his heel, the only vulnerable spot on his body. Though shot by Paris, the arrow was guided to its mark by Apollo. After Achilles fell, a fierce conflict erupted for possession of his body. While Odysseus kept the Trojans at bay, Ajax carried the corpse back to the Greek encampment. Depictions of Ajax bearing his fully armed comrade always emphasize Achilles' weight. One can assume that a warrior's equipment weighed almost as much as he did.. Terracotta neck-amphora (jar). Greek, Attic. ca. 520 B.C.. Terracotta; black-figure. Archaic. Vases

SuperStock offers millions of photos, videos, and stock assets to creatives around the world. This image of Terracotta neck-amphora (jar) ca. 520 B.C. Attributed to the Antimenes Painter Obverse, Herakles bringing the Erymanthian Boar to King EurystheusReverse, Ajax carrying the body of AchillesThe Greek hero Achilles was killed at Troy by an arrow that pierced his heel, the only vulnerable spot on his body. Though shot by Paris, the arrow was guided to its mark by Apollo. After Achilles fell, a fierce conflict erupted for possession of his body. While Odysseus kept the Trojans at bay, Ajax carried the corpse back to the Greek encampment. Depictions of Ajax bearing his fully armed comrade always emphasize Achilles' weight. One can assume that a warrior's equipment weighed almost as much as he did.. Terracotta neck-amphora (jar). Greek, Attic. ca. 520 B.C.. Terracotta; black-figure. Archaic. 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.