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Detail of Sarpedon and Thanatos on the front of the Euphronios Krater in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sept. 2007
Terracotta calyx-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water), ca. 515 B.C.; Archaic
Signed by Euxitheos, as potter; Signed by Euphronios, as painter
Greek, Attic
Terracotta; H. 18 in. (45.7 cm) diameter 21 11/16 in. (55.1 cm)
Lent by the Republic of Italy (L.2006.10)
The practice in antiquity of depicting scenes of profound seriousness on utilitarian objects is quite foreign to us today. In the absence of universal literacy and rapid communication, images played a major role in conveying and perpetuating important stories, traditions, and other kinds of information that assumed narrative form. The "Iliad" and the "Odyssey" of Homer were central to ancient Greek culture in many respects. While these poems told of the heroes and exploits of a glorious past, major elements, such as the gods and geographical locations, remained unchanged, thus imparting an ongoing reality to mythical events. The scene on the obverse of this krater shows Hermes directing Sleep and Death as they bear Sarpedon, a son of Zeus allied with the Trojans, to his native Lycia for burial. It is notable that a story concerning an enemy of the Greeks was featured on such a large, fine vase produced by one of the leading Athenian artists. The subject on the reverse is an arming scene. The youths and their equipment are, in every respect, Athenian of the late sixth century B.C. The names by which they are identified, however, are of figures from the past. The references and the possible interpretations of the decoration on the krater are complex and manifold; however, the one message that seems evident is the continuing effect of past glory on the present. The Athenian youths arming themselves and named for illustrious forebears have the potential to gain the renown of Sarpedon.
Text from: www.metmuseum.org/Works_of_art/viewOne.asp?dep=13&vie...
Signed by Euxitheos, as potter; Signed by Euphronios, as painter
Greek, Attic
Terracotta; H. 18 in. (45.7 cm) diameter 21 11/16 in. (55.1 cm)
Lent by the Republic of Italy (L.2006.10)
The practice in antiquity of depicting scenes of profound seriousness on utilitarian objects is quite foreign to us today. In the absence of universal literacy and rapid communication, images played a major role in conveying and perpetuating important stories, traditions, and other kinds of information that assumed narrative form. The "Iliad" and the "Odyssey" of Homer were central to ancient Greek culture in many respects. While these poems told of the heroes and exploits of a glorious past, major elements, such as the gods and geographical locations, remained unchanged, thus imparting an ongoing reality to mythical events. The scene on the obverse of this krater shows Hermes directing Sleep and Death as they bear Sarpedon, a son of Zeus allied with the Trojans, to his native Lycia for burial. It is notable that a story concerning an enemy of the Greeks was featured on such a large, fine vase produced by one of the leading Athenian artists. The subject on the reverse is an arming scene. The youths and their equipment are, in every respect, Athenian of the late sixth century B.C. The names by which they are identified, however, are of figures from the past. The references and the possible interpretations of the decoration on the krater are complex and manifold; however, the one message that seems evident is the continuing effect of past glory on the present. The Athenian youths arming themselves and named for illustrious forebears have the potential to gain the renown of Sarpedon.
Text from: www.metmuseum.org/Works_of_art/viewOne.asp?dep=13&vie...
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