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The Dokimasia Painter

Also known as: The Dokimasia Painter; primary name: Dokimasia Painter
Details: individual; painter/draughtsman; Greek; Male
Other dates: 490BC-470BC (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 Dokimasia Painter naming him after the subject of one of his vases (the inspection of cavalry-men and their mounts). He was a follower of the Brygos Painter (q.v.) but lacking his vigour. He specialised in decorating cups. Many other vases have been attributed to his hand on the basis of style.
Bibliography: Beazley ARV² 412-414; Boardman ARFH1 137.

4 related objects

cup

Museum number: 1952,1202.10.b |
Producer name: BIOG58050 Attributed to:The Dokimasia Painter |
Cultures/periods: AtticClassical Greek |
Production date: 490BC-480BC |
Production place: Made in:Attica (Greece) |
Findspot: Excavated/Findspot:Vulci

cup

Museum number: 1952,1202.12 |
Producer name: BIOG58050 Attributed to:The Dokimasia Painter |
Cultures/periods: AtticClassical Greek |
Production date: 490BC-480BC |
Production place: Made in:Attica (Greece)

cup

Museum number: 1952,1202.10.a |
Producer name: BIOG58050 Attributed to:The Dokimasia Painter |
Cultures/periods: AtticClassical Greek |
Production date: 490BC-480BC |
Production place: Made in:Attica (Greece) |
Findspot: Excavated/Findspot:Vulci

cup

Museum number: 1836,0224.173 |
Producer name: BIOG58050 Attributed to:The Dokimasia Painter |
Cultures/periods: x13677 Attic |
Production date: 480BC |
Production place: Made in:Attica (Greece) |
Findspot: Excavated/Findspot:Vulci