Castellani Painter
Unidentified ancient Greek vase painter
About Castellani Painter
Lived 650 BC – 600 BC. Castellani Painter was a black-figure vase painter and attic vase-painter.
The Castellani Painter was an Attic vase painter of the black-figure style active in the second quarter of the sixth century BC.
The Castellani Painter is especially well known for his drawings on Tyrrhenian amphorae, of which he is considered the most significant painter. His work is distinguished by the use of a vegetal frieze above to animal friezes, as well as by his humorous depictions of large-headed humans and mythical creatures. His conventional name is derived from his name vase, once held in the Castellani Collection.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Castellani Painter?
unidentified ancient Greek vase painter
When was Castellani Painter born?
Castellani Painter was born in 650 BC.
When did Castellani Painter die?
Castellani Painter died in 600 BC.
What was Castellani Painter's occupation?
Castellani Painter was a black-figure vase painter and attic vase-painter.
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