Spurius Tadius, also Ludius or Studius, was a Roman muralist of the Augustan period. His exact date of birth and death are unknown. Some manuscripts refer to him by alternate names, including Studius and Ludius.[1]

Tadius painted landscape murals during the reign of Augustus. He was noted for his scenes of villas and ports.[2] According to Pliny the Elder's Natural History, he introduced this genre of painting to Rome;[3] many frescoes consistent with his style have been found in Roman villas of the period, although none have been credited to him.

References

  1. ↑ "Brief Biography of Spurius Tadius (German)". Retrieved 2013-07-16.
  2. ↑ "Getty Reference to Ludius". Retrieved 2013-07-16.
  3. ↑ https://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus%3Atext%3A1999.02.0137%3Abook%3D35%3Achapter%3D37

Bibliography

  • Grove Dictionary of Art Online (2000-2002), "Rome, ancient: V. Painters:iii. Painters and Society"
  • Martin Robertson, History of Greek Art (1975), p. 611



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