Red-Figure Pottery in Greek Art

Berlin Painter

Named the Berlin Painter (c. 500-475 B.C.) for the identification of an amphora in a Berlin antique collection (Antikensammlung Berlin), he was one of the early or pioneer, influential red-figure vase painters. The Berlin Painter painted more than 200 vases, often focusing on single figures, from daily life or mythology, like this amphora of Dionysus holding a kantharos (drinking cup) on a glossy black background. He also painted Panathenaic amphorae (like the previous picture). The Berlin Painter eliminated the bands of patterns allowing more room for focus on the important painted figure.

Pottery by the Berlin Painter has been found in Magna Graecia.

Source: Suite 101 The Berlin Painter