The heroes are achilles on the left and ajax on the right two of the great greek heroes featured in homer s iliad and exekias the potter who signed only two pots as the potter and the painter has identified these two figures by including their names above them but he s also telling us what s happening between the two.
Attic amphora by exekias depicting achilles and ajax.
Ajax has his right hand near the board ready to play when his turn comes.
530 b c e smarthistory 13 while exekias work itself offers a glimpse of the culture of ancient pottery the find spots of his vases also reveal information about the market in which exekias positioned himself.
This scene known from other representations in greek art depicts the heroes achilles and ajax playing a board game.
Height 2 feet musei vaticani rome an example of black figure painting is achilles and ajax playing a board game on an amphora signed by exekias as both potter and painter at left is written.
Exekias achilles and ajax playing a board game 540 530 bce.
Exekias attic black figure amphora with ajax and achilles playing a game smarthistory exekias dionysos kylix c.
Achilles and ajax heroes of the trojan war break from battle to play a friendly game that hints at a tragic future.
A conversation between dr.
Exekias attic black figure amphora with ajax and achilles playing a game c.
Beth harris and dr.
540 530 b c e archaic period 61 1 cm high found in vulci gregorian etruscan museum vatican.