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PLATES XX - XXIV.
The Vase of which the form and paintings are figured in these plates (i),
is one of the most magnificent hitherto discovered. With extraordinary di-
mensions, it unites elegance of form, the finest earth and varnish, numher
and variety of figures, subjects new and instructive, and a design of the
greatest beauty.
This interesting monument has been published, but in a most incorrect
manner, in the Etruria Regalis of Dempster (2), and afterwards by D'Han-
carville, who presents the paintings as belonging to four different vases (3),
and who has given no explanation of the subjects. A faithful representation
cannot therefore fail of being acceptable to the admirers of ancient art.
The form of the vase is seen, Plate XX. The entire circumference of the
body is occupied by the two compositions, Plates XXI and XXII, which from
their contiguity, may be supposed relating to the same story. The subject
of the former, apparently the first in point of time, represents twro young
warriors, probably Achilles and Patroclus, who are taking leave of their pa-
rents, Peleus and Menoctius, previously to their departure for the expedi-
tion against Troy.
The principal personage, Achilles, is in the centre of the picture, lean-
ing on his lance, and holding a helmet presented to him by one of his atten-
dants who is standing near him. Behind Achilles is his chariot drawn by
four horses. The driver holds the reins, and is stepping into the chariot.
The aged personage seated on the left of the picture, is Peleus; he seems to
(1) This Vase, which was formerly in the (2.) Tom. 1. tab. 47 et 48.
Vatican, is now in the Royal Museum of the In comparing the engravings given by Demp-
Louvre, at Paris. ster, with Plates XXI and XXIII, it will be
Height , 2 feet, 5 inches. Greatest circum- seen that in each, an entire figure is omitted,
ference, 4 feet, 2 inches. The figures on the (3) It appears that D'Hancarville had not
body of the vase , which are reduced in the seen the original; but gave engravings copied
engravings, are near eleven inches high in the from those of Dempster, and with the same
original. Those on the neck of the vase are omissions. Vases d'Hamiltori. torn, n., pi. 106
only four inches high. & 129; & torn. in. pi. 110 & 128.
PLATES XX - XXIV.
The Vase of which the form and paintings are figured in these plates (i),
is one of the most magnificent hitherto discovered. With extraordinary di-
mensions, it unites elegance of form, the finest earth and varnish, numher
and variety of figures, subjects new and instructive, and a design of the
greatest beauty.
This interesting monument has been published, but in a most incorrect
manner, in the Etruria Regalis of Dempster (2), and afterwards by D'Han-
carville, who presents the paintings as belonging to four different vases (3),
and who has given no explanation of the subjects. A faithful representation
cannot therefore fail of being acceptable to the admirers of ancient art.
The form of the vase is seen, Plate XX. The entire circumference of the
body is occupied by the two compositions, Plates XXI and XXII, which from
their contiguity, may be supposed relating to the same story. The subject
of the former, apparently the first in point of time, represents twro young
warriors, probably Achilles and Patroclus, who are taking leave of their pa-
rents, Peleus and Menoctius, previously to their departure for the expedi-
tion against Troy.
The principal personage, Achilles, is in the centre of the picture, lean-
ing on his lance, and holding a helmet presented to him by one of his atten-
dants who is standing near him. Behind Achilles is his chariot drawn by
four horses. The driver holds the reins, and is stepping into the chariot.
The aged personage seated on the left of the picture, is Peleus; he seems to
(1) This Vase, which was formerly in the (2.) Tom. 1. tab. 47 et 48.
Vatican, is now in the Royal Museum of the In comparing the engravings given by Demp-
Louvre, at Paris. ster, with Plates XXI and XXIII, it will be
Height , 2 feet, 5 inches. Greatest circum- seen that in each, an entire figure is omitted,
ference, 4 feet, 2 inches. The figures on the (3) It appears that D'Hancarville had not
body of the vase , which are reduced in the seen the original; but gave engravings copied
engravings, are near eleven inches high in the from those of Dempster, and with the same
original. Those on the neck of the vase are omissions. Vases d'Hamiltori. torn, n., pi. 106
only four inches high. & 129; & torn. in. pi. 110 & 128.