Georgilas Maroulis
Georgilas Maroulis (Greek: Γεωργιλάς Μαρούλης η Μαρουλής, 17th Century – 17th Century). He was a Greek painter. He was a prominent member of the Cretan School, he was active during the Baroque period in art. Other painters active during the same period were Theocharis Silvestros and Ieremias Palladas. He was influenced by the works of Georgios Klontzas and Franghias Kavertzas. His only surviving work is the Dormition of the Virgin, the Annunciation with Prophets, and Saints. The piece is part of the collection of the Athens School of Fine Arts.[1][2][3][4][5]
Georgilas Maroulis | |
|---|---|
 The Dormition of the Virgin | |
| Born | 17th Century |
| Died | 17th Century |
| Nationality | Greek |
| Known for | Iconography and hagiography |
Notable work | Dormition of the Virgin |
| Movement | Cretan School |
History
He was born in Rethymno. His father’s name was Apostolos. He was active during the seventeenth century. He had a workshop in Kastro, Rethymno. On December 22, 1635, he was in Chandaka, where he agreed to paint the icon ‘’Dormition of the Virgin, the Annunciation with Prophets, and Saints. The contract stated Maroulis had seven months to complete the work. The fee he charged was 250 litres. The painter added the gold trim and painted the entire piece. The contract also featured a penalty clause if the work was not finished on time. The piece is almost 400 years old.[6]
The annunciation sequence is the typical Greek mannerism. Gabriel is communicating with Mary. He tells her she will conceive and bear a son through a virgin birth and become the mother of Jesus Christ. The atmosphere is covered with darkness a dark beam of light shines on the Virgin. The trees in the background are also colored dark. The Virgin is confused but the Angel Gabriel reassures her of her future fate.
See Also
References
- Eugenia Drakopoulou (October 15, 2021). "Maroulis Georgilas". Institute for Neohellenic Research. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
- Hatzidakis, Manolis & Drakopoulou, Eugenia (1997). Greek painters after the fall (1450-1830) Volume B. Athens, GR: Center for Modern Greek Studies E.I.E. p. 175.
- Chatzedake, Nano M. (1993). From Candia to Venice Greek Icons in Italy, 15th-16th Centuries Museo Correr, Venice, 17 September-30 October, 1993. Athens, Greece: Foundation for Hellenic Culture. p. 60.
- Eugenia Drakopoulou (October 15, 2021). "The Dormition of the Virgin, the Annunciation, prophets, saints". National Documentation Center. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
- Diamantis, Giannis (1992). Cretan Icon Of 1636, Work of Georgilas Maroulis (Greek). Athens, Greece: Archaeological Resources and Expropriations Fund. pp. 1–10.
- Hatzidakis, 1997, pp 175
Bibliography
- Hatzidakis, Manolis (1987). Greek painters after the fall (1450-1830) Volume A. Athens, GR: Center for Modern Greek Studies E.I.E.
- Hatzidakis, Manolis & Drakopoulou, Eugenia (1997). Greek painters after the fall (1450-1830) Volume B. Athens, GR: Center for Modern Greek Studies E.I.E.
- Drakopoulou, Eugenia (2010). Greek painters after the fall (1450-1830) Volume C. Athens, GR: Center for Modern Greek Studies E.I.E.