Ancient Greek artists

ancient Greek artist

thumb|Alexander Cameo Pyrgoteles () was one of the most celebrated gem-engravers of ancient Greece, living in the latter half of the 4th century BC. The esteem in which he was held may be inferred from an edict of Alexander the Great, which placed him on a level with Apelles and Lysippos, by naming him as the only artist who was permitted to engrave signet rings for the king. (Plin. H. N. vii. 37. s. 38, xxxvii. 1. s. 4.)

silversmith

Acesas () was a native of Salamis in Cyprus famed for his skill in weaving cloth with variegated patterns (polymitarius).

Phrygillus, was an ancient Greek artist of Magna Graecia, who appears to have been one of the most ancient, as well as one of the most celebrated medallists and engravers of precious stones.