Andreas Ritzos: A Master of the Cretan School Andreas Ritzos (1421-1492) stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Greek art, particularly renowned for his contributions to the vibrant and influential Cretan School of icon painting. Born in Iraklion, Crete – a city steeped in Byzantine tradition yet increasingly exposed to Western European influences – Ritzos’s life coincided with a period of remarkable artistic transformation. His work represents a fascinating synthesis of deeply rooted Byzantine iconography with emerging Renaissance techniques, establishing him as one of the most signi…