About Athenion of Maroneia
Athenion of Maroneia was a painter and artist.
Athenion of Maroneia (Ancient Greek: Ἀθηνίων Μαρωνίτης) was an ancient Greek painter, born at Maroneia in Thrace who flourished during the late 4th and early 3rd centuries BC. He was a pupil of Glaucion of Corinth, and a contemporary probably of Nicias, whom he resembled and excelled, though his style was harsher. He gave promise of the highest excellence in his art, but died young.
Works Αχιλλεύς ως κόρη (Achilles, disguised as a Girl, discovered by Odysseus) Συγγενικόν (An Assembly of Relatives) Νεανίας Iπποκόμος (Α Groom with a Horse) Φύλαρχος (Phylarch)
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Who was Athenion of Maroneia?
3rd-century BC Greek painter
When was Athenion of Maroneia born?
Athenion of Maroneia was born in Ancient Maroneia.
What was Athenion of Maroneia's occupation?
Athenion of Maroneia was a painter and artist.
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