Olympias (fl. 1st c.)
Olympias (fl. 1st c.)
Ancient Greek painter. Would have flourished long before the birth of Pliny the Elder in 23 ce.
Is mentioned at the end of Pliny the Elder's list of women painters in his Natural History.
See also Women in World History.
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