Philoxenus of Eretria
Philoxenus of Eretria was a painter from Eretria. He was a disciple of Nicomachus of Thebes, whose speed in painting he imitated and even surpassed, having discovered new and rapid methods of coloring. According to Pliny, a picture of his was inferior to none, in particular his depiction of a battle between Alexander the Great and Darius III, which he painted for King Cassander.
Philoxenus of Eretria
- Born
- 400. · Eretria.
- Died
- 360.
- Occupation
- painter.
- Languages
- Ancient Greek.
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Philoxenus of Eretria was a painter from Eretria. He was a disciple of Nicomachus of Thebes, whose speed in painting he imitated and even surpassed, having discovered new and rapid methods of coloring. According to Pliny, a picture of his was inferior to none, in particular his depiction of a battle between Alexander the Great and Darius III, which he painted for King Cassander.
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Born at Eretria in 400, died in 360.
The recorded working language is Ancient Greek. Work by Philoxenus of Eretria is recorded in the collections of Naples National Archaeological Museum.
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