Heracles & Giant Alcyoneus - Ancient Greek Vase Painting (original) (raw)
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DETAILS
| Museum Collection | Staatliche Antikensammlungen, Munich |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | Munich 2590 |
| Beazley Archive No. | 200135 |
| Ware | Attic Red Figure |
| Shape | Kylix |
| Painter | Signed by Phintias |
| Date | ca 520 B.C. |
| Period | Late Archaic |
DESCRIPTION
Side A: Heracles, armed with a club, approaches the slumbering giant Alcyoneus. The god Hermes stands by the giant's head having put him to sleep with his kerkykeion wand.
Side B: Heracles and Apollo struggle for the Delphic tripod (not shown).
Tondo: Satyr (not shown).