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You can't see the
figures very well on this vase, since it is damaged. But you
can evaluate the scene as a whole, reflecting on the
gestures depicted, the orientations of the figures, etc. Who
do you think is the man on the far left, the one leaning on
a stick? Who is the man to his right, reaching out toward
the figure identified as Patroklos?
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Here is a description
of the exterior adapted from the information on
Perseus:
On the far left, a man leans on a stick, while next to him,
a bearded man faces right, stretching out his hands.
Approaching them are a man (Patroklos), leading by the wrist
a woman (Briseis). In his other hand this man once held a
spear. The woman holds a red flower in her left hand.
Behind the woman strides a herald. Another herald follows
him, and reaches out to a woman behind him (Thetis), who
hurries to the right. She seems pulled toward a youth
(Achilles) on the far right. He has a thin beard, wears
nothing except a cloak, and is in the act of drawing his
sword.
This scene is thought to show Briseis being led away from
Achilles's tent by Patroklos, with two heralds following.
The other woman is Thetis, who calms her son Achilles when
his rage gets the better of him.
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