Apollodorus (painter)

Apollodorus (painter)

Apollodorus was an Athenian painter who flourished at the end of the 5th century BC. He is said to have introduced great improvements in perspective and chiaroscuro. Among his works were "Odysseus", a priest in prayer, and "Ajax" struck by lightning.

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