Micali Painter

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The Micali Painter was an Attic black-figure vase painter, active in Athens in the second quarter of the 6th century BC. His real name is unknown, and he is named after the tyrant of Corinth, Periander, whose name he painted on a vase. He was one of the most important black-figure painters of his time, and his work was influential in the development of the red-figure style. He was a prolific painter, and his works are found in many museums around the world. His style is characterized by its elegance and grace, and his figures are often depicted in relaxed, natural poses. He was particularly skilled at depicting animals, and many of his vases feature lively scenes of horses, lions, and other creatures. He also painted a number of mythological scenes, including the story of Hercules and the Nemean lion, and the abduction of Persephone by Hades. The Micali Painter was a master of the black-figure technique, and his works are highly prized by collectors and scholars alike.