Markos Bathas
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Markos Bathas (Greek: Μάρκος Μπαθάς, 1498 – 1578; also known as Marko Batha) was a painter, copper engraver, and writer. He was a prominent member of the Strelitzas-Bathas family. He may have been related to famous painters Theophanes Bathas and Thomas Bathas. Markos moved to Venice. He was the first Greek painter associated with San Giorgio dei Greci. Greek painter Michael Damaskinos was also in Venice during the 1560s. He follows the traditional maniera greca. He became a prominent member of the Greek community in Venice. Not much of his works survived. His icons can be found in Ioannina. He was an illustrator, he wrote some of the works of Plotinus. He created the works in an Italian-style text. He also created works with mythological themes.[1][2][3][4]
Markos Bathas | |
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Born | 1498 |
Died | 1578 (1579) |
Nationality | Greek |
Known for | Iconography and hagiography |
Movement | Cretan School |