[1438]. We may recall the dictum of Aristotle (Poet. 2) that Polygnotos painted men better (or more beautiful) than reality.
[1439]. E.g. B.M. D 54, D 56; and another with horsemen unpublished.
[1440]. It may be noted conversely that Attic tombstones were often in the form of lekythi (e.g. B.M. Cat. of Sculpt. i. Nos. 681–82, 687 ff.).
[1441]. See the list of non-funerary subjects given by Pottier, op. cit. p. 5. Cf. also B.M. D 21, 51, 57, D 19 and 24 (Nike), 31 (Iris), and 23 (priestess of Athena).
[1442]. Lécythes Blancs, p. 103.
[1443]. Examples are: Benndorf, Gr. u. Sic. Vasenb. pls. 26, 33.
[1444]. E.g. Athens 1626; Benndorf, pl. 18, fig. 2, pl. 20, fig. 2.
[1445]. E.g. Benndorf, pl. 24, figs. 1, 3.
[1446]. Jahrbuch, ix. (1894), p. 57 ff.
[1447]. Milchhoefer attributes this to Hiero’s victory in 474; but the date seems too early compared with other evidence.