Attic red-figure kylix depicting a conversation between to male figures, c.450 BC

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The Attic red-figure kylix depicting a conversation between two male figures, circa 450 BC, attributed to the Circle of the Penthesilea Painter, is a notable example of ancient Greek pottery. A kylix is a type of wine-drinking cup with a broad, relatively shallow body, and this particular piece is distinguished by its red-figure decoration, a technique that flourished in Athens from the late 6th to the 4th century BC and involved painting figures in a red slip against a black background.

This kylix showcases a scene of dialogue, capturing a moment of exchange between two male figures that could be interpreted as a social, philosophical, or pedagogical interaction, common themes in Greek symposium contexts where such cups would have been used. The figures are rendered with the fine detail and expressive gestures characteristic of the period's advanced red-figure style, which allowed for greater flexibility and realism in the depiction of human anatomy and clothing than the earlier black-figure technique.

The attribution to the Circle of the Penthesilea Painter suggests that the kylix was created by an artist or group of artists closely associated with the Penthesilea Painter, a name given to an anonymous vase painter known for his distinctive style and quality. The Penthesilea Painter was part of the rich artistic milieu of mid-5th century BC Athens and was named after a vase depicting the Amazon queen Penthesilea. While the exact identity of the painter remains unknown, works from this circle are recognized for their meticulous craftsmanship and contribution to the development of the red-figure technique.

The kylix is an important artifact for the study of ancient Greek art and social customs, providing insight into the symposium, a key institution in Greek social life where men gathered to drink, converse, and enjoy entertainment. As a piece of visual culture, it also offers a window into the iconography and themes valued by Athenian society during the classical period. The kylix is held in a museum collection, where it continues to be an object of scholarly research and public interest.

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