Bell Krater with Scenes of Eros and Standing Youth
The light subject matter, languid, conventional poses and gestures, and decorative detail are characteristic of the transitional period in vase painting. A seated Eros in the center is flanked by two goddesses; on the right is probably his mother, Aphrodite. Hermes stands on the far left. Eros's flesh was originally emphasized with white pigment, now mostly lost. The back shows a scene of youths with their sporting equipment.For the latest information about this object, Bell Krater with Scenes of Eros and Standing Youth, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.
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