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StatsBlack-figure hydria
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)
Discover the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens, Greece, home to over 3,000 ancient Cycladic artifacts, iconic figurines, and modern exhibits. Explore Greek culture, archaeology, and prehistoric art in a renowned cultural destination.
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 hue: Amber to Saffron
- Color intensity: Monochromatic