Andreas Ritzos

Place: Iraklio

Born: 1421

Death: 1492

Biography:

Andreas Ritzos (1421-1492), was a Greek icons painter, from Creta. 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. More...