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Terracotta amphora (jar)

Terracotta amphora (jar). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 10 9/16 in. (26.9 cm). Date: ca. 540 B.C..
Obverse and reverse, Herakles and the Nemean lion
Within the elongated shape of the amphora, the panel has been stretched proportionately to accommodate the pair of combatants. Although we know the outcome of the struggle, the artist characterized it effectively by showing man and lion as equally matched.
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Terracotta amphora (jar)
Terracotta amphora (jar). Culture: Greek, Attic. Dimensions: H. 10 9/16 in. (26.9 cm). Date: ca. 540 B.C.. Obverse and reverse, Herakles and the Nemean lion Within the elongated shape of the amphora, the panel has been stretched proportionately to accommodate the pair of combatants. Although we know the outcome of the struggle, the artist characterized it effectively by showing man and lion as equally matched.
Técnica/material:
Terracotta; black-figure
Periodo:
ARCHAIC
Museo:
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
Crédito:
Album / Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY
Autorizaciones:
Modelo: No - Propiedad: No
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Tamaño imagen:
4200 x 4200 px | 50.5 MB
Tamaño impresión:
35.6 x 35.6 cm | 14.0 x 14.0 in (300 dpi)