Phrynos painter | |
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 Kylix painted by artist | |
| 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 c. 560 and 545 BC. He was allocated the conventional name "Phrynos Painter" after the potter Phrynos, as he had painted three cups signed by the latter:
- Boston, Museum of Fine Arts 03.855
- London, British Museum 1867.5-8.962 (B 424)
- Torgiano, Wine Museum A 15
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.