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Providence Painter

Storage Jar (Amphora)
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Maker

Providence Painter (Greek)

Culture

Greek

Title

Storage Jar (Amphora)

Year

ca. 500-475 BCE

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

clay

Geography

Place Made: Attica, Greece

Dimensions

Height: 51 cm (20 1/16 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Gustav Radeke

Object Number

15.005

Type

Publications

Exhibition History

Ancient Greek and Roman Galleries
Sep 22, 2010

Label copy

On one side of this storage jar stands an image of the god Apollo, marked by his flowing hair and the kithara (a deeper-toned lyre) he carries. On the other side, heavily damaged, is a female figure, possibly Artemis, Apollo’s sister. Although situated on opposite sides of the vessel, the two figures interact: the female brings a jug to pour wine into the libation bowl in Apollo’s outstretched hand. Apollo, god of the sun, music and poetry, and medicine, was one of the most important deities of ancient Greece. One of the Pan-Hellenic festivals, the Pythian Games, were held in his honor. The Greeks considered his sanctuary at Delphi, home of the widely known Oracle, to be the center of the universe.

This jar became known as the name vase (signature piece) of the Providence Painter, to whom almost 150 other red-figure works are attributed, because it most clearly showcases his style. He preferred simple scenes in which single figures appear on a plain black background.

An Exhibition of Classical Antiquities
Sep 01, 1981 – Apr 01, 1982

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Public Domain This object is in the Public Domain and available under a CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication

Tombstone

Providence Painter (Greek)
Storage Jar (Amphora), ca. 500-475 BCE
Terracotta, red-figure
Height: 51 cm (20 1/16 inches)
Gift of Mrs. Gustav Radeke 15.005

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