The Euphronios Krater is an ancient Greek terra cotta calyx-krater, a bowl used for mixing wine with water. Created around the year 515 BC, it is the only complete example of the surviving 27 vases painted by the renowned Euphronios and is considered one of the finest Ancient Greek vases in existence.
The Euphronios Krater
Front side depicting Sarpedon’s body carried by Hypnos and Thanatos (Sleep and Death), while Hermes watches
Reverse side depicting Athenian youths arming themselves
Detail
Euphronios was an ancient Greek vase painter and potter, active in Athens in the late 6th and early 5th centuries BC. As part of the so-called "Pioneer Group,", Euphronios was one of the most important artists of the red-figure technique. His works place him at the transition from Late Archaic to Early Classical art, and he is one of the first known artists in history to have signed his work.
Paris, Louvre G 106: Neck amphora depicting a Scythian archer, c. 510–500.
Paris, Louvre G 34: Bowl: A satyr pursues a maenad.
Paris, Louvre G 33: Chalice krater produced in cooperation by Euphronios and Euxitheos
Louvre G 103: Heracles and Antaios on a chalice krater.