Zeuxis
flourished c430–c400 b.c., Greek painter.
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We shall conclude this chapter with a celebrated Painter of Antiquity, named Zeuxis.
The Book of Curiosities | I. PlattsThe grapes of Zeuxis did not need this power of action to tempt the birds as did the boy in order to frighten them.
History of Ancient Art | Franz von ReberThe expression of Pliny was therefore a just one, that Zeuxis had given great glory to the brush.
History of Ancient Art | Franz von ReberThe hero of Timanthes and the athlete of Zeuxis were equally celebrated among Grecian paintings as ideals of manly form.
History of Ancient Art | Franz von ReberHe has been called indeed "the modern Zeuxis," after the famous Greek painter whose painted grapes deceived the birds.
British Dictionary definitions for Zeuxis
/ (ˈzjuːksɪs) /
late 5th century bc, Greek painter, noted for the verisimilitude of his works
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