Terracotta kylix (drinking cup)
Thorvaldsen Group
ca. 500 BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art
Interior, warrior and boy Exterior, athletes The interior presents a particularly fine but also sober depiction of a warrior; he grasps a spear and is accompanied by a boy, probably an attendant. The artist carefully articulated the elements of the warrior's dress and armor; by putting the helmet to one side, he could render the pensive, downcast face. The exterior shows more animated scenes—boxing, wrestling, and preparing to throw the diskos.
- Artist
- Thorvaldsen Group
- Date
- ca. 500 BCE
- Medium
- Terracotta
- Culture
- Greek, Attic
- Department
- Greek and Roman Art
- Credit line
- Rogers Fund, 1941
