Lot number 1592 - Auction 142
GROSSE UND FEINE IKONE MIT DER VERKÜNDIGUNG UND DER GEBURT CHRISTI

THEODOR POULAKIS (ATTR.) 1622 Crete - 1692 Corfu A LARGE AND FINE ICON SHOWING THE ANNUNCIATION AND NATIVITY OF CHRIST 2nd half 17th century Tempera on wood panel. Finely executed in great detail on a gold ground. On the reverse old label 'Kunstausstellung Kühl'. Minimally restored. 41.8 x 34 cm. Theodoros Poulakis (1622-1692) was a key figure of the Cretan School, known for his religious icon paintings. He blended Byzantine and Venetian styles, especially after moving to Venice following the Ottoman conquest of Crete. His vivid, detailed icons are highly regarded in both religious and artistic circles.