T18.2 SELENE THE MOON
| Museum Collection | Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | Vienna 1771 |
| Beazley Archive No. | 220529 |
| Ware | Attic Red Figure |
| Shape | Krater, Bell |
| Painter | Attributed to Near Meidias Painter |
| Date | ca 450 - 400 B.C. |
| Period | Classical |
DESCRIPTION
Detail of the moon-goddess Selene from a painting depicting the judgement of Paris. The goddess rides side-saddle on the back of a horse. Her raised veil forms the shape of the crescent of the moon.