A Scene from the Life of John Chrysostom is an oil painting created by Greek Painter Spyridon Ventouras.

[1] Painters from the island of Lefkada adopted a theme related to the life of John Chrysostom the Patriarch of Constantinople and the feud he had with the Roman Empress Aelia Eudoxia.

He was one of the church clergy that disliked paganism and destroyed priceless historical ancient Greek monuments.

He inadvertently roused a mob that destroyed one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, for the second and final time.

He wrote over 700 sermons, biblical commentaries, moral discourses, and theological treatises.

The first two paintings allude to the nature of the story and who is wearing the unique umbrella on his head.

He was an important figure possibly a representative of religious leadership due to the double-headed eagle on the umbrella.

The painter attempts to display the realism of the natural human figures with flesh tones and shadows.

The artist also painted each figure's costumes with elegant patterns and radiant colors.

The artists of the Heptanese School began to adopt a bright orange color.