Red Figure Pottery Collection

Krater depicting Zeus and gods of Olympus
Greek civilization, 4th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Krater depicting Zeus and the gods of Olympus

The Euphronios Krater (Sarpedon krater). Sarpedons body carried by Hypnos and Thanatos, c. 510-c. 500 BC. Found in the Collection of Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia

Greek hoplite fighting a Persian (Terracotta red-figure kylix), ca 470 BC. Creator: Ancient pottery, Attican Art
Greek hoplite fighting a Persian (Terracotta red-figure kylix), ca 470 BC. Found in the collection of the National Archaeological Museum, Athens

Greek soldier fighting a Persian (Terracotta red-figure Nolan amphora), ca 470 BC. Found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Amazonomachy (Battle of Greeks against Amazons). Lekythos, ca 420-410 BC. Creator
Amazonomachy (Battle of Greeks against Amazons). Lekythos, ca 420-410 BC. Found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Combat between an Amazon and a Greek. (Nolan amphora), ca 470-460 BC. Creator: Alcimachus Painter (active c. 460 BC)
Combat between an Amazon and a Greek. (Nolan amphora), ca 470-460 BC. Found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Athena presides over the voting for the award of the arms of Achilles, c. 490 BC. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

The Garden of the Hesperides (Apulian Krater), ca 360 BC. Creator: Lycurgus Painter (active c)
The Garden of the Hesperides (Apulian Krater), ca 360 BC. Found in the Collection of Palazzo Jatta, Ruvo di Puglia

Dancers during the Karneia, detail (ceramic)
XZO349775 Dancers during the Karneia, detail (ceramic) by Greek; Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Canada; (add.info.: the Karneia, in Ancient Greece)

The Tuna Fish Seller (Krater), 4th century BC. Creator: Pittore del venditore di tonno
The Tuna Fish Seller (Krater), 4th century BC. Found in the collection of Museo Mandralisca, Cefalu

Satyr dancing (Apulian Krater), ca 420-410 BC. Creator: Sisyphus Painter (active c
Satyr dancing (Apulian Krater), ca 420-410 BC. Found in the Collection of Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli

The Pronomos Vase, c. 400 BC. Creator: Pronomos (active c. 410-c. 390 BC)
The Pronomos Vase, c. 400 BC. Found in the Collection of Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli

Red figured Oenochoe: a Chariot Driven by Two Goats, 4th century BC. Creator: Art of Ancient Rome
Red figured Oenochoe: a Chariot Driven by Two Goats, 4th century BC. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Figure Vessel in the Shape of a Dog Head, c. 490 BC. Creator: Art of Ancient Rome, Attican Art
Figure Vessel in the Shape of a Dog Head, c.490 BC. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Cup with Achilles slaying Penthesilea. Red-figure pottery, ca 470-460 BC. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Antikensammlungen und Glyptothek, Mü nchen

Plate with a dancing girl. Attic pottery. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Kylix. A Woman with a Mirror. Attic pottery. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Hydria (Kalpis) with a Depiction of a Scene in Gynaeceum. Attic pottery. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Vase, decoration depicting victory crowns an athlete with olive branch, detail
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Detail of a vase: victory crowns an athlete with an olive branch

Detail of krater by Euphronios portraying gymnasium scene
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Krater by Euphronios. Detail: portraying a gymnasium scene

Krater depicting young man wearing tunic and petasos, 5th Century B. C
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Krater depicting a young man wearing tunic and petasos

Etruscan vase, detail depicting laurel crowning
Etruscan civilization. Red-figure pottery. Fragment of an Etruscan vase depicting laurel crowning

Attic vase depicting athlete bathing
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Attic vase depicting an athlete bathing

Bowl decorated with figures of wrestlers, 6th Century B. C
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Bowl decorated with figures of wrestlers

Interior of Attic cup depicting banquet scene
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Attic cup. Interior depicting a banquet scene, circa 500 b.C

Red-figure pottery. Vase depicting Ulysses, Athena and Nausicaa, Greek civilization
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Vase depicting Ulysses, Athena and Nausicaa

Fragment of skyphos depicting Theseus
Greek civilization, sixth century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Fragment of skyphos depicting Theseus

Detail of Attic vase depicting war scene
Greek civilization, 4th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Attic vase depicting a war scene. Detail

Vase for keeping and carrying wine with Death of Orpheus, attributed to Hermonas. From Nola, Grece, Circa 475 B. C
Greek civilization. Red-figure pottery. Stamnos. Vase for keeping and carrying wine. Attributed to Hermonas. From Nola (ca. 475 b.C.). Death of Orpheus

Greek civilization, 5th-6th century b. c. Red-figure pottery. Oltos bowl. Detail: assembly of gods
Greek civilization, 5th-6th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Oltos bowl. Detail: assembly of gods

Bowl decorated with erotic scene
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Bowl decorated with erotic scene

Detail of Attic vase depicting Garden of Hesperides
Greek civilization, 4th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Attic vase depicting the Garden of the Hesperides. Detail

Interior of Attic cup depicting man with ephebe, attributed to Briseis
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Attic cup attributed to the Briseis Painter. Interior depicting a man with an ephebe

Red-figure aryballos with depictions of blood-letting
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. An aryballos (a small flask with a narrow neck) with depictions of blood-letting

Etruscan kylix depicting Triton, from Vulci, Viterbo Province, Italy
Etruscan civilization. Red-figure pottery. Kylix depicting Triton. From Vulci, Viterbo province, Italy

Detail of amphora depicting Nestor, 5th Century B. C
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Amphora depicting Nestor. Detail

Etruscan civilization, 4th century b. c. Red-figure pottery. Kylix or cup by the painter D of the Tondo Group of
Etruscan civilization, 4th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Kylix or cup by the painter D of the Tondo Group of Chiusi, depicting Dionysus and Maenad, 330 b.C. From Chiusi, Siena province, Italy

Detail of cup depicting ephebe with dove
Greek civilization, 6th-5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Detail of a cup depicting an ephebe with a dove

Vase portraying Circe
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Vase portraying Circe

Detail of calyx krater by underworld painter, side B depicting Dionysus, Satyr and Maenad, from Apulia, Italy
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Calyx krater by the Underworld Painter. Side B depicting Dionysus, Satyr and Maenad, 340-330 b.C. Height 45.70 cm. From Apulia, Italy. Detail

Bell krater by Dolon Painter, with scene from Euripides play Medea: Medea gives mantle to Creusa, from Lucania, Italy
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Bell krater by the Dolon Painter. Scene from Euripides play Medea: Medea gives the mantle to Creusa. From Lucania, Italy

Attic cup by Kaliandis depicting fight between Ajax and Hector
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Attic cup by Kaliandis depicting a fight between Ajax and Hector

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Red figure pottery is a captivating art form that flourished in ancient Greece from the 6th to the 4th century BC. This technique involved painting figures and scenes on ceramic vessels, creating stunning masterpieces that still mesmerize us today. One remarkable example of the Euphronios Krater, also known as the Sarpedon krater. Crafted around 510-500 BC, it depicts Sarpedon's body being carried by Hypnos (the god of sleep) and Thanatos (the personification of death). The intricate details and lifelike expressions showcase the skill and artistry of its creator. Another awe-inspiring piece is The Garden of the Hesperides Apulian Krater from around 360 BC. Painted by Lycurgus Painter, this artwork portrays a mythical scene with nymphs in a lush garden. The vibrant colors and delicate brushwork transport us to an enchanting world. The Karneia festival comes alive in Dancers during the Karneia, a detail captured on ceramic. This lively depiction showcases dancers moving gracefully to celebrate this important Spartan event. A fascinating glimpse into ancient craftsmanship can be found in Krater showing scene of potter at work under gaze of Athena. It reveals a potter diligently shaping clay while being observed by Athena herself, symbolizing her patronage over artisans. The Tuna Fish Seller Krater takes us back to the bustling markets of ancient times. Created in the 4th century BC by Pittore del venditore di tonno, it showcases vendors selling their wares with meticulous attention to detail. Satyr dancing Apulian Krater captures a playful moment between satyrs during ca 420-410 BC. Painted by Sisyphus Painter, this artwork exudes energy through dynamic poses and expressive faces. The Pronomos Vase crafted around 400 BC demonstrates exceptional skill.