Black-figure hydriaLysippides PainterNone

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Lysippides Painter

Discover lysippides painter, an influential Attic vase painter of the black-figure style from ancient Greece. Renowned for scenes of Herakles and his connection to exekias, with around 30 attributed masterpieces.

Museum of Cycladic Art (Athens, Greece)

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A superb black-figure hydria, close to the style of Lysippides, depicting the departure of Herakles for Mt. Olympus. Athena prepares to mount the board of a four-horse chariot (quadriga), while Herakles, holding a club and wearing a lion-skin, appears to be conversing with her. Behind the horses are ivy-wreathed Dionysus and a youthful female figure, perhaps Hebe, while Hermes is busy with the horses

About this artwork

  • Title: Black-figure hydria
  • Artist: Lysippides Painter
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Museum of Cycladic Art
  • Color intensity: Monochromatic
  • Perceived brightness: shadow

Questions & Answers

Can the image of "Black-figure hydria" by Lysippides Painter be freely reproduced?

Regarding copyright, "Black-figure hydria" is still protected by copyright.

What are the reproduction rights of "Black-figure hydria" at the Museum of Cycladic Art?

The copyright status of "Black-figure hydria" by Lysippides Painter is clear: the work is still protected by copyright. Its presence at the Museum of Cycladic Art does not change that status.

Is "Black-figure hydria" more bright or more dark overall?

"Black-figure hydria" is shadow overall, and its luminance is gentle luminance.

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