
Another suggestion is “Herakles’ Voyage into the Underworld to Rescue Theseus”. “The Gathering of the Argonauts” is another possibility. The story of “The Seven Against Thebes” is one possibility. Side A - Interpretation Niobid Painter did not name any of his figures, so art historians have suggested different interpretations for the scene on Side A. Neither the potter or the painter signed the vase, and none of the figures are named. Inscriptions There are no inscriptions on this vase. Painter:Niobid Painter Potter:unknown Technique:red figure Date:c.470-450 B.C Shape:Calyx krater Function:mixing bowl for wine and water. He was influenced by the wall painter Polygnotos, though he would have been familiar with other painters, like Mikon in Athens The Niobid Painter The Niobid Painter is named after the scene on Side B of this vase the killing of the Niobids (the children of Queen Niobe).

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