Konstantinos Tzanes

Konstantinos Tzanes (Greek: Κωνσταντίνος Τζάνες, 1633 1685; also known as Bounialis (Greek: Μπουνιαλής) Konstantinos Tzane-Bounialis, Konstantinos Zane, or Konstantinos Tzane) was a Greek Renaissance painter. He was a painter in Crete and Venice. His brother Emmanuel Tzanes was the parish priest of the church of San Giorgio dei Greci. Emmanuel Tzanes was also a famous painter and author. Konstantinos followed the Venetian style and in some instances completely broke from the maniera greca. His other brother Marinos Tzanes was a famous poet. Konstantinos's work influenced both Greek and Italian Painters. His most popular work is the painting by Mary Magdalene which is at the Greek Institute in Venice.

Konstantinos Tzanes
Mary Magdalene
Born1633
Rethymno, Republic of Venice
Died1685 (1686)
Venice, Republic of Venice
NationalityGreek
Known forPainter
MovementCretan School
SpouseKali
ChildrenEmmanuel
George
Antonia
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