Niobid Krater

by Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker

The gods Apollo and Artemis exact revenge for their mother, in an early attempt at showing depth in ancient Greek art.

Niobid Painter, Niobid Krater, Attic red-figure calyx-krater, c. 460-50 B.C.E., 54 x 56 cm (Musée du Louvre, Paris)

Smarthistory images for teaching and learning:

"Niobid Krater," view with soldiers at bottom

Herakles (close),"Niobid Krater"

Dying female Niobid, "Niobid Krater"

"Niobid Krater" looking down

"Niobid Krater," gallery view

Shield, "Niobid Krater"

Horse, "Niobid Krater"

Artemis (close),"Niobid Krater"

Apollo, "Niobid Krater"

Detail over handle, "Niobid Krater"

Detail with Herakles and soldiers, "Niobid Krater"

Detail of reclining soldier, "Niobid Krater"

Apollo, tree and struck Niobid, "Niobid Krater"

Detail with Athena, "Niobid Krater"

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Cite this page as: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker, "Niobid Krater," in Smarthistory, December 15, 2015, accessed September 21, 2020, https://smarthistory.org/niobid-krater/.