Terracotta lekythos (oil flask)

Unknown

ca. 515 BCE · Terracotta · Greek and Roman Art

Poseidon, Herakles, and Hermes fishing The immortals of Mount Olympos were not exclusively engaged in momentous feats. Here three of them are shown fishing, each perched on a rock. Poseidon holds his catch in one hand, his trident in the other; Herakles tries his luck with a rod; and Hermes gesticulates at the right.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 515 BCE

Medium

Terracotta

Culture

Greek, Attic

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Fletcher Fund, 1956