Pointed Neck-Amphora (storage vessel): Herakles (Hercules) and the stag in the presence of Athena
Artist: The Acheloos Painter, Leagros Group (Greek)
Date: about 510 BCE
Dimensions:
H: 19 11/16 in. (50 cm); Diam (rim): 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm); Diam (body): 12 19/32 in. (32 cm); Diam (foot): 3 in. (7.6 cm)
Medium: Black Figure; Wheel-thrown, slip-decorated earthenware with incised details.
Place of Origin: Greece, from Attica
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Purchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number: 1958.69A
Label Text:Rumored to be able to outrun an arrow in flight, the Ceryneian Hind would prove difficult to capture for Herakles. After chasing this prized pet of the goddess Artemis for over a year, Herakles finally took to his bow and shot the legendary doe through the hind leg, wounding it. He tended to the wound and began carrying the beast back to King Eurystheus, who was directing Herakles’ twelve labors, when he ran into Artemis and her brother Apollo. Herakles begged for forgiveness, explaining that he was bound by his labors. Artemis forgave the hero, foiling Eurystheus’ hope of adding another vengeful goddess to Herakles’ list of enemies.
DescriptionFront and Back: Herakles (Hercules) and the stag in the presence of Athena.
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