K32.5 THE LOVESICK PHAEDRA
Museum Collection | British Museum, London |
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Catalogue No. | London 1870,0710.2 |
Beazley Archive No. | N/A |
Ware | Apulian Red Figure |
Shape | Krater, Calyx |
Painter | Attributed to the Laodamia Painter |
Date | ca. 350 - 340 B.C. |
Period | Late Classical |
DESCRIPTION
Side A1: The lovesick Phaedra is plagued by a winged Eros (Love). Her elderly nurse stands behind her with arms raised in an expressive gesture.
Side A2: The Centaur Eurytion and Laodamia (see other image).
Side B: Dionysus, Satyrs and Maenads (not shown).