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The diver artist decorated a tomb which was discovered in 1968 in southern Italy. In the times before the Romans, the city near which it was found was called Poseidonia, in honor of the God of the Sea. These are the best examples of Greek painting which have survived.
Diver One, below, ca. 460 BCE: In this first panel, a couple reclines on a kline, a low sofa, in an affectionate pose, the younger laying aside his lyre and the elder returning the intense look. Their caressing movements seem to indicate whispered words between them with simplicity and elegance.
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Diver One
Diver Two, below: The second panel is taken from the roof of the tomb and pictures a naked young man diving into a pool of water. This is the iconic image for which the Tomb of the Diver was named. I have prints available of this image.
Diver Two
Diver Three, below: In this third panel, another couple reclines on kline, a low sofa, in a pose of mock aggravation. The younger is still playing his flute after everyone else has ended the song. The elder playfully assumes a posture of displeasure. This is a more playful couple than their companions in Panel One. I have also prints are available of this image.
Diver Three
Diver Four, below: In this fourth panel, a man reclines on a kline, a low sofa, turning to the couple next to him. He has lowered his lyre as the song has ended. Click here to see prints of this image at my online store.
Diver Four
Diver Five, below: In this fifth panel, a couple and a solo man recline on low sofas. All three hold a kylix, or shallow wine-cup. The middle figure is tossing his wine in the game of kottabos. The couple on the right sofa, or kline, is almost certainly a romantic pair. I'm proud to offer prints of this image in my online store.
Diver Five
Diver Six, below:
In this sixth panel, a couple reclines on a kline, a low sofa, with the younger man affectionately towards his lover's eyes. The elder appears to be annoyed or is assuming a disapproving look. Perhaps the youger has made a joke that the elder does not find amusing.
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Diver Six
Diver Seven, below: In this seventh panel, the diver artist shows a boy-servant pouring wine from a huge krater that stands on a table decorated with garlands.
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Diver Seven
Diver Eight, below: In this eighth panel, two guests are perhaps leaving the symposion preceeded by a flute-playing girl. This shows an Etruscan influence and may be an indication or representation of the soul leaving this life for his eternal home.
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Diver Eight
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