Ioannis Apakas | |
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.jpg) Virgin Mary | |
| Born | mid 1500s |
| Died | Early 1600s |
| Nationality | Greek |
| Movement | Cretan School |
Ιoannis Apakas (Greek: Ιωάννης Απακάς, mid 1500s - early 1600s), also known as Johann Apakass was a Greek painter and priest. He was active in the latter part of the 16th century to the early 17th century. He was popular artist during his time.
His work resembles the Cretan School with a significant Venetian influence which evolved into the Heptanese School. His works mostly resemble Michael Damaskinos, Georgios Klontzas and Leos Moskos. Some of his works resemble Victor of Crete, Elias Moskos. His style evolved from the maniera greca to a more refined painting style resembling the Cretan School.
Many of his works survived and are featured in public foundations, private collections, churches and monasteries all over the world namely Greece. His most notable work is Ignatius of Antioch. The lions have been used in countless paintings by different artists representing the Cretan School. Ten of his paintings have survived.[1][2][3][4]
- ^ Hatzidakis, Manolis (1987). Greek Painters after the Fall (1450-1830) Volume A (PDF). Center for Modern Greek Studies E.I.E. p. 175.
- ^ Eugenia Drakopoulou (June 21, 2021). "Apakas Ioannis". Institute for Neohellenic Research. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
- ^ Verra, Myrto (1999). Holy Passion, Sacred Images: the Interaction of Byzantine and Western Art in Icon Painting. Athens Greece: Archaeological Receipts Fund. p. 26. ISBN 960214257X.
- ^ Staff Writers (1974). Balkan Studies Biannual Publications. Athens Greece: Institute for Balkan Studies. p. 174.