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Andreas Ritzos
Andreas Ritzos: A Master of the Cretan School Andreas Ritzos (1421-1492) stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Greek art, particularly renowned for his contributions to the vibrant and influential Cretan School of icon painting. Born in Iraklion, Crete – a city steeped in Byzantine tradition yet increasingly exposed to Western European influences – Ritzos’s life coincided with a period of remarkable artistic transformation. Hi…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Andreas Ritzos's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Andreas Ritzos's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
