Sack Of Troy

 Artist- Kleophrades Painter (pupil of Euthymides)
Dimensions and Material- 31.8 cm, red figure vase
Year- Early 5th Century
Interestingly enough Kleophrades painter is said to be another anonymous vase painter. Little research illustrates that Kleophrades painter was active around mid 4th century until early 5th century. Kleophrades has been questioned about being the pupil of Euthymides. Euthymides was a famous ancient Greek red figurine vase painter as well and a member of the early group figure pioneers. Kleophrades creative and experimentation innovations are what make him significant, and apart of an important era in history. Kleophrades loved to stay conservative and create history by drawing many images of the Trojan War. The attention to detail in the above pottery is astonishing; it must have taken Kleophrades weeks to complete this particular piece of art. The artist has no statement due to the historical timeline and anonymous data that is and was never revealed. This type of vase was used for carrying water but what stands out most about this particular pot is the neck. The neck was shaped so that water could be prevented of spilling. Kleophrades pot has three handles; oddly enough the handle is slightly higher than the two outer handles and is placed on the side we the viewers are unable to see. If you look closely on the vase you can witness soldiers, or Trojan warriors standing over women with spears and sheds of blood on women and a woman appearing to be dead. This particular story depicts an illustration of the fall of Troy and a rape of Cassandra. (Metmuseum.org)