The Niobid Painter

Biography:

The Niobid Painter was an ancient Athenian vase painter in the red-figure style who was active from approximately 470 to 450 BC. He is named after a calyx krater which shows the god Apollo and his sister Artemis killing the children of Niobe, who were collectively called the Niobids. The krater is known as the Niobid Krater and is now housed at the Louvre in Paris. In his other work he specializes in depicting specific themes and historical episodes drawn from mythology and epic poetry, such as the Trojan War. The Niobid Painter was interested in depicting the human form in action, and his figures are often shown in dynamic poses. He was also known for his use of color and his ability to create a sense of depth and space in his compositions. The Niobid Painter was one of the most important and influential vase painters of his time, and his work is highly prized by collectors and museums today.