The Niobid Painter was a notable Athenian artist who worked in the red-figure pottery style. Active between approximately 470 and 450 BC, he is recognized for his technical skill and specific thematic preferences in vase painting.
He derives his name from a famous calyx krater that depicts the myth of the Niobids being killed by Apollo and Artemis. Beyond this masterpiece, his body of work is characterized by a distinct interest in Amazonomachy scenes and the innovative use of three-quarter-view faces, which added a sense of depth and realism to his compositions.