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Aristophon

Ancient Greek painter

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About Aristophon

Aristophon was a painter.

Aristophon was a Greek painter, mentioned by Pliny the Elder.

Life Aristophon was the son and pupil of the elder Aglaophon, and brother of Polygnotus. He was a native of Thasos. Pliny, who places him among the painters of the second rank, mentions two works by him: one showing Ancaeus wounded by the boar and mourned over by his mother Astypalaea, and another containing figures of Priam, Helen, Ulysses, Deiphobus, Dolon, and Credulitas.

Plutarch names Aristophon as the painter of a picture of Alcibiades in the arms of Nemea; Athenaeus however says it was by Aglaophon.

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Important facts

Born
Thasos
Occupation

Frequently asked questions

Who was Aristophon?

ancient Greek painter

When was Aristophon born?

Aristophon was born in Thasos.

What was Aristophon's occupation?

Aristophon was a painter.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Aristophon

· Wikidata: Q3622700

· DBpedia: Aristophon (painter)

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