P28.1 HERACLES & THE TROJAN CETUS
| Private Collection | Stavros S. Niarchos Collection, Athens |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | N/A |
| Beazley Archive No. | N/A |
| Ware | Caeretan Black Figure |
| Shape | Hydria |
| Painter | - |
| Date | ca 530 - 520 B.C. |
| Period | Archaic |
DESCRIPTION
Heracles battles the Trojan Cetus (Sea-Monster). The hero is naked and wields a fish-hook in one hand. The mosnter is depicted as a shark-like beast with a spiny back and undulating tail. Several sea creatures surround it--a seal, two dolphins and an octopus.