Theodore Poulakis

Born in Chania, Crete, in 1622, Theodore Poulakis emerged as a significant figure in Greek Renaissance art, often called the "father of the Heptanese School." His early life saw him move to Venice by the age of twenty-four, where he resided for thirteen years. During this period, he was an active member of the Greek Brotherhood of Venice and the Quaranta council, connecting with other prominent Greek painters like Emmanuel Tzanes and Philotheos Skoufos. His children, Vittiro…