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The Antiphon Painter

Also known as: The Antiphon Painter; primary name: Antiphon Painter
Details: individual; painter/draughtsman; Greek; Male
Other dates: 495BC-480BC (fl.)
Biography: Athenian red-figure vase-painter whose name is unknown. Nevertheless consistent individual characteristics of style suggest the existence of a unique artistic personality. Beazley called him the Antiphon Painter after a 'kalos' name inscribed on one of his vases and numerous cups are attributed to his hand on the basis of style. He is thought to have been a pupil of Onesimos (q.v.). He specialised in decorating cups, many of them made by the potter Euphronios (q.v.).
Bibliography: Beazley ARV² 335-341; Boardman ARFH1 135.