nikolaos tzafouris
early life and influences nikolaos tzafouris, a renowned greek painter, was born in crete in 1450. he was part of the cretan school of painting, which was heavily influenced by the venetian style. tzafouris' work is characterized by the maniera greca style, a unique blend of italian and greek byzantine prototypes. notable works and style tzafouris' most notable works include christ bearing the cross, which is now part of the collection…
The Lifeline
Scroll through nikolaos tzafouris'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.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups nikolaos tzafouris'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.