Fragment of a terrracotta volute-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water)

Painter of the Dublin Situlae

mid-4th century BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Pentheus attacked by a woman This piece consists of two joined fragments, 19.192.81.2 and .8. Pentheus is shown holding two spears and a sword. He brandishes the latter in defense against a woman who attacks him from the right with a thyrsos (fennel stalk with ivy). The death of Pentheus is the main subject of the front of the vase. His expression is masterfully conveyed by the relief lines.

Artist

Painter of the Dublin Situlae

Date

mid-4th century BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, South Italian, Apulian

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1919