Belly Amphora by the Andokides Painter (Munich 2301)

The Belly Amphora in the Staatliche Antikensammlungen at Munich (inventory number 2301) is one of the most famous works by the Andokides Painter.

As a bilingual vase, it is an important archaeological source for the transition from attic black-figure pottery to the red-figure style.

The scenes depict the most important hero of Greek mythology, Heracles, drinking while reclining on a klinē (couch).

On the black-figure side, he is shown lying in a flat position, holding a drinking cup (kantharos) in his right hand.

Behind her is Hermes, wearing winged sandals and a hat, followed by a nude servant, depicted slightly smaller, who is mixing wine in a dinos.