Artist
Victor of Crete
1630–1697
Victor of Crete was a Cretan school artist. 2 works are cataloged here, principally at National Gallery of Victoria. Victor of Crete was born in Heraklion.
Victor (Greek: Βίκτωρ; 1630/1635 – 1697) was a painter active during the 17th century. He represented the late Cretan school. He was influenced by Michael Damaskinos.
He kept his style simple and followed the lines of the improved maniera greca which was heavily influenced by the Venetian school. One of his main influences was Michael Damaskinos. He was active when four different artists used the name Victor.
He has a huge catalog of work attributed to him. According to the Neo-Hellenic Institute, ninety-five of his paintings and one fresco survived. He was an extremely popular Greek icon painter.
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