The Cretan Painter Theophanis

THE FINAL PHASE OF HIS ART IN THE WALLPAINTINGS OF THE HOLY MONASTERY OF STAVRONIKITA

by Manolis Chatzidakis

This fully illustrated volume covers the final phase of the work of the iconographer, Theophanes the Cretan (Theophanes Strelitzas) as expressed on the frescoes of Stavronikita Monastery on Mt. Athos. In addition to the Theological Introduction by Archimandrite Vasilios, Abbot of the Monastery, Manolis Chatzidakis presents a detai led study, followed by 223 colour-plates reproducing all the mural decorations executed by Theophanis. Architectural plans of the areas painted and the iconographic program are included.

Cover type: Hard
325 pages
Edition #1 published in 1986 by The Holy Monastery of Stavronikita.
ISBN: 960-85542-1-7