Apelles

Noun

Meaning

Apelles

(used connotatively) A master artist.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

³ Apelles, however, in painting him as wielder of the thunder-bolt, did not reproduce his complexion, but made it too dark and swarthy. Source: Internet

Apelles is described as the greatest painter of Antiquity for perfect technique in drawing, brilliant color and modeling. Source: Internet

His praise of the Calumny of Apelles led to several attempts to emulate it, including paintings by Botticelli and Signorelli. Source: Internet

When singing my praise, don't liken my talents to those of Apelles. Source: Internet

Wilson, 213; Buck, 50, 112. Apelles was a legendary artist of antiquity, whose imitation of nature was thought peerless. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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