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Aphrodite Anadyomene from Pompeii (detail) by Apelles
Alexander Mosaic (depicting the Battle of Issus or the Battle of Gaugamela) by Apelles
Aphrodite Anadyomene from Pompeii by Apelles
Aphrodite Anadyomene from Pompeii (detail) by Apelles
Aphrodite Anadyomene from Pompeii (detail) by Apelles
Aphrodite Anadyomene from Pompeii (detail) by Apelles
Aphrodite Anadyomene from Pompeii (detail) by Apelles

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About Apelles

Spanish · 1854–1936

Ancient Greek court painter to Alexander the Great whose works survive only in Pliny's descriptions but whose name became the standard for artistic greatness.

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Portrait of Apelles
Museums4
Countries1
Most worksDrawing Section, Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya · 1623 works
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Where to see Apelles

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who was Apelles?
    Apelles was Alexander the Great's court painter and one of the most well-known artists of the classical era. Comparisons to him were common among Renaissance artists, who regarded Jan van Eyck, Botticelli, Mantegna, Dürer, and Raphael as the 'new Apelles'. He also served as court painter to Philip II of Macedon.
  • What is Apelles known for?
    Apelles is known for his talent and close relationship with Alexander the Great. Renaissance artists emulated him by recreating his paintings, especially Calumny. He was considered the greatest painter of the ancient world.
  • What was Apelles's art style?
    Renaissance artists who were compared to Apelles were noted for their skill in painting and their interest in classical style and subject matter. However, it is not possible to describe Apelles's style based on the information provided.

Sources

Where to See guide aggregates verified holdings of Apelles's works across the following collections.

  1. [1] wikipedia Wikipedia: Apelles Used for: biography.
  2. [2] book guggenheim-masterp00solo Used for: biography.
  3. [3] book Masterpieces of western art : a history of art in 900 individual studies from the Gothic to the present day Used for: biography.
  4. [4] book Beckett, Wendy, Sister Wendy's odyssey : a journey of artistic discovery Used for: biography.
  5. [5] book Atkins, Christopher D. M., The Signature Style of Frans Hals: Painting, Subjectivity, and the Market in Early Modernity Used for: biography, stylistic analysis.
  6. [6] book , (TITLE OF THE THESIS)* Used for: biography, stylistic analysis.

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