Harrison, Jane E.; MacColl, Dugald S.: Greek vase paintings: a selection of examples ; with preface, introduction and descriptions (London, 1894)

PLATE XXIII.

FELEUS AND THETIS. By Peithinos.

Design from the interior of a Cylix in Berlin Museum (Cat. 2279). D. 0*34 m.
Plate from E. Gerhard. Trinkschalen. Taf. 9.

Subject: The hero Peleus wrestles with the sea-nymph Thetis. To escape his wooing she
transforms herself into a lion and three snakes.

Inscriptions: TletOtvo^ eypcufiaev (Peithinos painted); A8evohoTo<t KaXo^ (Athenodotos is
beautiful); ZleXevs (Peleus) ; Sed^ (Thetis).

See Introductory Historical Note, page 23.