Douris (vase painter)

Duris ( Δούρις, Douris ) was an ancient Greek vase painter of the red-figure style, BC to about the middle of the 5th century BC was active in Athens from the late 6th century.

Duris was one of the most important artists of the red-figure vase painting in the early classical period. The pottery produced by the potter Python were almost exclusively painted by Duris. His works usually depict battle scenes and symposia.

Famous Works

  • Shell, London, British Museum E 48: External Image: deeds of Theseus
  • Shell, Munich State Collection of Antiquities 2646: Interior image: Zecher and flute player as an internal image of a drinking cup
  • Shell, Vienna, Kunsthistorisches Museum IV 3695: External Image: Young warriors put on their armor.
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