Phrynos Painter

Phrynos painter

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Born Unknown. Named from Phrynos, who signed some of his works.
Before 560 BCE
Died About 545 BCE
Nationality Possibly Greek
Known for Vase painting
Movement Little masters school, black-figure paintings

The Phrynos Painter was an Attic black-figure vase painter, active in Athens between circa 560 and 545 BC. Since his real name is unknown, he was allocated the conventional name Phrynos Painter after the potter Phrynos, as he had painted three cups signed by the latter:

Especially the London cup is considered a masterpiece of the black-figure style. The Phrynos Painter belongs to the so-called Little masters; his paintings are very fine in detail and lively in style. Although a number of vases can be ascribed to him, his style is not yet fully understood.

Further works (some disputed)

He also painted five small neck amphorae of the Botkin Class:

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