Leos Moskos | |
|---|---|
 Virgin Child with Scenes | |
| Born | 1620-30 |
| Died | 1690 |
| Nationality | Greek |
| Known for | Painter |
| Notable work | The Last Judgement |
| Movement | Cretan School |
| Spouse | Zanetta Trivisana |
Leo or Leos Moskos (Greek: Λέος Μόσκος, 1620/30 – 1690) was a painter and educator. There were two other painters named Moskos active around the same period, Elias Moskos and Ioannis Moskos, who may have been his relatives. Indeed, Leo is often confused with Elias Moskos. Some of his work was inspired by Georgios Klontzas and Franghias Kavertzas. He traveled all over the Venetian Empire. Records indicate he traveled to Venice, Cephalonia, and Zakynthos His style resembled the Cretan School. He taught famous painter Panagiotis Doxaras. His most popular work is the Last Judgment. His paintings can be found all over the world. Twenty of his paintings have survived.[1][2][3][4][5]
- ^ Hatzidakis & Drakopoulou 1997, pp. 205–208.
- ^ Eugenia Drakopoulou (June 23, 2021). "Moskos (Moschos, Mosco) Leos (Leo)". Institute for Neohellenic Research. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
- ^ Hatzidakis, Nano M. (1998). Icons, the Velimezis Collection: Catalogue Raisonné. Athens, Greece: Museum Benaki. p. 302.
- ^ Glykatzi, Helen (1988). Patmos: Treasures of the Monastery. Athens, Greece: Metropolitan Museum of Art. p. 126.
- ^ Acheimastou-Potamianou, Myrtalē (1998). Icons of the Byzantine Museum of Athens. Athens, Greece: Ministry of Culture, Archaeological. p. 126. ISBN 9789602149119.