flourished 0441; 540520 BC, Greece
Greek potter.
He was the most famous of the black-figure vase painters (see black-figure pottery ). His name is found on 13 surviving vases. He is known for his elegant drawing; his greatest gift was for conveying pathos and insight rather than overt action. Some 40 unsigned vases are attributed to him on stylistic grounds. He also made clay plaques designed to decorate tombs.