The scene of fight of the Trojan war
Black-figure amphora. Chalcidice.
Ascribed to the Inscription Painter.
Clay. 550—540 BCE.
Melbourne, National Gallery of Victoria

The scene of fight of the Trojan war.

Black-figure amphora. Chalcidice.
Ascribed to the Inscription Painter.
Clay. 550—540 BCE.

Melbourne, National Gallery of Victoria.

Description:
The scene of fight of the Troyan war with Achilles who has dismounted from his chariot driven by Automedon, and is striking Eurymachus fallen on the ground with his spear. On the right Asteropaios is striking Periphas with his spear.
Credits:
© 2006. Photo, text: Iliade. Electa, 2006, p. 70, fig. 5.
© 2006. Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali.
© 2006. Mondadori Electa S.p.A., Milano.
© Photo: The Bridgeman Art Library.
Keywords: κεραμικά ceramics clay terracotta ceramica keramik céramique ελλάδα grecia graecia hellas greece griechenland grèce black-figure black-figured amphora anfora figure nere chalcidice ascribed to the inscription painter scene of fight trojan war guerra di troia achilles akhilleus achilleus achille automedon eurymach eurymachos eurymachus eurymakhos asteropaios asteropaeus periphas periphat chariot battle combat fighting action horse horses quadriga ornamental pattern bridle rein reins ribbons helmet head-piece headpiece armor armour armatura spear round shield aspis