Peithinos the Sicyonian: A Master of Athenian Red-Figure Sculpture Peithinos, also known as Peithinos the Sicyonian, stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Greek art—specifically, the flourishing red-figure style that dominated Athens during the mid-5th century BC. Born in Sicyon around 470 BC, he emerged from a region renowned for its ceramic tradition and swiftly ascended to prominence within the artistic circles of the Athenian Academy, cementing his legacy as one of the most celebrated sculptors of his era. While biographical details remain scarce—a common predicament for artists o…