The Phrynos Painter worked in Athens, decorating vases in the black figure technique in the period from about 560 to 540 B.C. He mainly decorated cups, as well as a few small amphoras. Liveliness and movement characterize the work of the Phrynos Painter. He included many details in his drawing and used a great deal of added red to elaborate his figures. He also typically placed panthers on either