Lovesick Phaedra, her nurse & Eros | Greek vase, Apulian red figure calyx krater

K32.5 LOVESICK PHAIDRA

Museum Collection: British Museum, London, United Kingdom
Catalogue Number: London F272
Beazley Archive Number: N/A
Ware: Apulian Red Figure
Shape: Calyx krater
Painter: Attributed to the Laodamia Painter
Date: ca 350 BC
Period: Late Classical

SUMMARY

Side A1: The lovesick Phaidra is plagued by a winged Eros. Beside her stands her elderly nurse.
Side A2: Battle of Lapithai and Kentauroi (see other image)
Side B: Dionysos with Satyroi and Mainades (not shown)

ARTICLESEros

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