Black Figure Pottery Collection

Dionysus and two Maenads. Attic black-figured amphora, ca 550-530 BC. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France

Attic vase of Exekias depicting Achilles and Ajax playing dice, detail
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Attic vase of Exekias depicting Achilles and Ajax playing dice. Detail

Panathenaic prize amphora with marathon runners at the Olympic games, ca 550-530 BC. Found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Plate with a dancing girl. Attic pottery. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The long jump event at the ancient Olympic Games, Attic black-figured cup, 540 BC
The long jump event at the ancient Olympic Games. Attic black-figured cup, 540 BC. Found in the collection of British Museum

Black-figure pottery, terracotta epinetron attributed to the Diosphos Painter, detail: scene of women weaving
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Terracotta epinetron (vessel used by women whilst weaving) attributed to the Diosphos Painter, height 13, 80 cm

Amphora with Heracles and Triton, from Selinunte, Sicily Region, Italy, 6th Century B. C
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Amphora with Heracles and Triton, from Selinunte, Sicily region, Italy

Black-figure pottery, Lekythos by Amasis Painter depicting nuptial cortege with dancers and musicians
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Lekythos by the Amasis Painter depicting a wedding procession with dancers and musicians

Etruscan krater, detail depicting centauromachy, 6th Century B. C
Etruscan civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Detail of krater depicting centauromachy

Krater decorated with figures of bigae
Mycenaean civilization, 2nd millennium b.C. Black-figure pottery. Krater decorated with figures of bigae, 1350-1250 b.C. Height 43.6 cm. diameter 35.5 cm

Black-figure pottery. Lekythos depicting Ulysses escaping from Cyclops cave tied underneath ram, Greek civilization
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Lekythos depicting Ulysses escaping from the Cyclops cave tied underneath a ram

Attic hydria by painter of Leagros Group, 6th Century B. C
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Attic hydria by a painter of the Leagros Group. Detail

Attic Siana cup depicting Hoplite warriors
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C Black-figure pottery. Attic Siana cup depicting Hoplite warriors

Etruscan bowl depicting Calydonian Boar hunt, from Cerveteri, Rome Province, 6th Century B. C
Etruscan civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Bowl depicting Calydonian boar hunt. From Cerveteri, Rome province

Detail of Amphora depicting duellists
Etruscan civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Amphora. Detail: duellists

Attic vessel depicting charioteer, black-figure pottery, 550-530 B. C. detail
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Attic vessel depicting charioteer, 550-530 b.C. Detail

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Black figure pottery is a remarkable art form that flourished in ancient Greece during the 6th and 5th centuries BC. It involved painting intricate scenes on ceramic vessels using black glaze, which created a striking contrast against the reddish-orange background. One such masterpiece is an Attic black-figured amphora from around 550-530 BC, depicting Dionysus and two Maenads. The dynamic composition captures the god of wine surrounded by his ecstatic followers, their flowing garments beautifully rendered with meticulous detail. Another captivating piece is a cup showcasing Ulysses blinding Polyphemus. This Greek civilization treasure showcases the hero's cunning as he outwits the Cyclops, while intricate patterns adorn the vessel's surface. A plate adorned with a dancing girl exemplifies both elegance and grace. The delicate brushstrokes bring to life her fluid movements, capturing the essence of dance in ancient Greece. The long jump event at the ancient Olympic Games comes alive on an Attic black-figured cup from 540 BC. Athletes are frozen mid-leap, their muscular bodies captured with precision and skill. Exekias' vase depicts Achilles and Ajax engaged in a game of dice – a momentary respite from their heroic endeavors. The attention to detail reveals each character's personality through facial expressions and body language. Intricate scenes of women weaving adorn terracotta epinetron attributed to Diosphos Painter. This artwork provides insight into daily life activities during this period. A painted vase portrays Lamia being tortured by five satyrs - a haunting depiction that reflects mythical narratives prevalent in Greek culture during this era. An amphora from Selinunte showcases Heracles battling Triton – an epic clash between mortal strength and divine power etched onto its surface for eternity. Lekythos by Amasis Painter features dancers and musicians celebrating nuptial cortege; it exudes joy and festivity, capturing the essence of Greek celebrations.