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Andreas Ritzos

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The Mother of God of Passion by Andreas Ritzos, Recklinghausen Icon Museum, 1490

Andreas Ritzos (1421-1492), was a Greek icons painter, from Creta.[1][2]

Biography

Andreas Ritzos was born in Iraklio, was an influential member of the Post-Byzantine art Cretan School. He specialized in religious icon painting. He trained his son Nikolaos (1446-1503) who also went on to become a recognized icon painter.

References

  1. ^ Jesus Hominum Salvator Byzantine and Christian Virtual Museum. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
  2. ^ Art of Byzantium from Greek Collections National Gallery of Art. 1 May 2013. Retrieved 7 April 2016.

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