Art of Painting
Ephesus was renowned not only for its sculptors but also for its painters. Parrhasius, who lived in the 5th century BC, is considered one of the most important painters of his time; he was known for his mastery of lines and his skill in illusion. His famous story is about deceiving his rival Zeuxis with an illusion of a painted curtain.
During the Hellenistic and Roman periods, Apelles gained prominence. Apelles, who was the court painter for Alexander the Great, created the painting called “Keraunophoros” depicting Alexander holding a lightning bolt for the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus. Ancient sources also recount that Apelles painted scenes depicting the Artemis cult ceremonies.
Ephesus was renowned not only for its sculptors but also for its painters. Parrhasius, who lived in the 5th century BC, is considered one of the most important painters of his time; he was known for his mastery of lines and his skill in illusion. His famous story is about deceiving his rival Zeuxis with an illusion of a painted curtain.
During the Hellenistic and Roman periods, Apelles gained prominence. Apelles, who was the court painter for Alexander the Great, created the painting called “Keraunophoros” depicting Alexander holding a lightning bolt for the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus. Ancient sources also recount that Apelles painted scenes depicting the Artemis cult ceremonies.