Angelos Akotantos

He established a transitional style moving from Byzantine traditions to the more refined Cretan school, known as 'maniera greca,' which became a standard for later Greek iconography.¹

When planning a trip to Constantinople in 1436, he left a detailed will due to the uncertainty of travel while his wife was pregnant, reflecting the reality of artists' lives.¹

His 1436 will reveals he was a highly educated and wealthy individual with a vast library; the document is currently housed in the State Archives of Venice.¹

After the fall of Constantinople in 1453, he became a central figure as the heart of Byzantine art shifted to Heraklion, Crete, supplying icons to various churches.¹