Heracles slaying Nessus the Centaur | Greek vase, Athenian black figure amphora

O14.3 HERAKLES & NESSOS

Museum Collection: National Museum, Athens, Greece
Catalogue Number: Athens CC657
Beazley Archive Number: 300025
Ware: Attic Black Figure
Shape: Amphora, neck
Painter: Attributed to Nettos Painter
Date: ca 550 - 520 BC
Period: Archaic

SUMMARY

Herakles grasps the Kentauros Nessos (labelled Netos) by the hair, ready to slay him with his sword.

ARTICLES

Nessos

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