Ancient Greek Warrior Art

A captivating scene from an ancient Greek kylix, showing two armored warriors engaged in a tender moment. One figure, likely Achilles, carefully tends to the wound or prepares the arm of another, often identified as Patroclus. This poignant depiction of military camaraderie and care is characteristic of classical Attic vase painting, set in a circular tondo.

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