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PLATE IX.
These paintings are taken from the two sides of a vase (i). The first by a
singular concurrence, offers the same subject as the preceding vase, only
executed in a different manner. The figures are black, on a yellow ground:
and as is usual on vases of this kind, the design is extremely rude and incorrect,
without any regard to proportions. The attitudes and action of the figures
denote, however, a considerable degree of advancement in the arts: and this
contrast between the invention and execution, shews that similar paintings
are imitations of the archaic style (2); and that the design is purposely incor-
rect , in order to give the appearance of remote antiquity.
Neptune is here represented as in the preceding composition, holding
with one hand his trident, and with the other a huge rock: his dress is dif-
ferent , and consists simply in a short tunic. Ephialtes is figured as a warrior,
and combats with a spear instead of a sword: two globes form the emblem
of his shield.
Though the attitudes and accessories offer some variations, yet the ge-
neral movement and composition in the two paintings is so nearly similar,
that there can be little doubt of their having been taken from the same
original (3): a clear proof that the rude style of the present, is a style of
imitation.
The painting on the opposite side of the vase, represents Diana engaged
in combat with a warrior, who, from the natural connection of the two sub-
jects, is probably Otus, brother of Ephialtes. In fact we are told, that when
the Aloides made their impious attempt against heaven, Ephialtes pretended
(1) This vase, formerly also in the collec-
tion of Count Lamberg, is now in the Impe-
rial Cabinet of Antiquities at Vienna. The form
is that called Lancella, nearly similar to that
engraved Plate V.
(p.) See page i4-
(3) An example of two compositions taken
from the same original but executed in dif-
ferent styles, may be seen in a former work
of the author. Peintures Antiques de Fases
Grecs, de Sir John Coghill, Bart. PI. xxxv
and xi..
PLATE IX.
These paintings are taken from the two sides of a vase (i). The first by a
singular concurrence, offers the same subject as the preceding vase, only
executed in a different manner. The figures are black, on a yellow ground:
and as is usual on vases of this kind, the design is extremely rude and incorrect,
without any regard to proportions. The attitudes and action of the figures
denote, however, a considerable degree of advancement in the arts: and this
contrast between the invention and execution, shews that similar paintings
are imitations of the archaic style (2); and that the design is purposely incor-
rect , in order to give the appearance of remote antiquity.
Neptune is here represented as in the preceding composition, holding
with one hand his trident, and with the other a huge rock: his dress is dif-
ferent , and consists simply in a short tunic. Ephialtes is figured as a warrior,
and combats with a spear instead of a sword: two globes form the emblem
of his shield.
Though the attitudes and accessories offer some variations, yet the ge-
neral movement and composition in the two paintings is so nearly similar,
that there can be little doubt of their having been taken from the same
original (3): a clear proof that the rude style of the present, is a style of
imitation.
The painting on the opposite side of the vase, represents Diana engaged
in combat with a warrior, who, from the natural connection of the two sub-
jects, is probably Otus, brother of Ephialtes. In fact we are told, that when
the Aloides made their impious attempt against heaven, Ephialtes pretended
(1) This vase, formerly also in the collec-
tion of Count Lamberg, is now in the Impe-
rial Cabinet of Antiquities at Vienna. The form
is that called Lancella, nearly similar to that
engraved Plate V.
(p.) See page i4-
(3) An example of two compositions taken
from the same original but executed in dif-
ferent styles, may be seen in a former work
of the author. Peintures Antiques de Fases
Grecs, de Sir John Coghill, Bart. PI. xxxv
and xi..