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Berlin Painter Volute Krater

This exquisite red-figure volute krater, attributed to the renowned Berlin Painter, dates back to 500-480 BC and showcases dynamic scenes of battle. The vase features Achilles confronting both Memnon of Ethiopia and Hector, depicted in dramatic poses that highlight the intensity of combat. The intricate details, including anatomical precision and decorative motifs, draw attention to the figures against a predominantly black background. The krater was likely used for mixing wine and water during symposiums, embodying the artistry of ancient Greek pottery.

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Berlin Painter Volute Krater

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  1. Berlin Painter Volute Krater Fact Scan: Date: 500-480BC Type: Volute Krater (Mixing wine and water at the symposium) Technique: Red figure (the figures are red – hello?!) Potter: Unknown Painter: Berlin Painter (Painted a famous vase held in Berlin) Height: 65 cm Subject: Achilles fighting Memnon of Ethiopia Achilles fighting Hektor the Trojan

  2. Berlin Painter Volute Krater • Side A • Achilles (left) fights Memnon (right) • Thetis supports Achilles • Eos supports Memnon

  3. Berlin Painter Volute Krater • Side B • Achilles (left) fights Hector (right) • Athena supports Achilles • Apollo (holding an arrow) supports Hector.

  4. Berlin Painter Volute Krater • Anatomy • ¾ poses • Dilute slip • Foreshortening • Overlapping

  5. Berlin Painter Volute Krater • Anatomy • Bodily details • Contrasts in hair, pose et

  6. Berlin Painter Volute Krater • Composition and use of space • Whole vase mostly black • Has the effect of drawing attention to the figured friezes • Very busy decorative motifs (double lotus and palmette chain; ivy spirals on the handles • Scenes • Figures in their individual spaces • “Spot-lit” effect – distinguishing features of the BP • Exterior figures gesture towards the centre

  7. Berlin Painter Volute Krater Compositional Matters • Both sides have four separate figures • Both sides have figures looking to the centre • Most of the vase is black • Double lotus and palmette frames the scenes • Combatants are balanced. • W-composition mimics the wide mouth and narrow neck of the vase

  8. Berlin Painter Volute Krater • On the left • Lunges forward • Body not covered by shield • Helmet visor up • Both naked • Both have helmet visors up • Achilles – the aggressor • Memnon/Hector - defender • On the right • Falls/reclines backward • Body covered by shield • Obvious wounds • Shaggy hair

  9. Berlin Painter Volute Krater • Artistic Matters • Dramatic presentation – figures spotlit on a stage • Glorification of battle • Extensive use of dilute slip • ¾ pose reveals tension of muscles • Miniaturist details • Attention drawn to combatants

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