He was a Cretan Renaissance painter who painted in the Greek mannerisms prevalent at the time.

It is part of the collection of Saint Catherine's Monastery Mount Sinai, Egypt.

After establishing the royal hierarchical structure one of the hi ranking nobles kneels before baby Jesus transferring power to the infant.

The kings are dressed in silk robes elaborate striations suggest folds of fabric.

The magi kneeling before the young king is dressed in an elaborate robe with intricate decorations and colors.

He blends Italian Venetian painting with traditional Greek mannerisms creating a spectacular proportion of symmetry.

The gilded background does not interfere with the painter's ability to establish his unique new style.

In the restoration of the Sistine Chapel frescoes some of the eyes were lost to the cleaning techniques employed.

In the restoration of the Adoration of the Kings, parts of the gilded background were lost namely the pink halo around the angel.