Papadopoulos reflects the sophistication and evolution of Byzantine painting to a more refined Venetian style.

Although Cretan painting continued the tradition of the maniera greca, every icon reflected its own sophistication and uniqueness.

When he was 14 his father signed a contract with famous painter Angelos Aktantos.

Angelos Akotantos influenced Greek and Italian art for over five hundred years.

Other painters who painted the Nursing Madonna following the maniera greca include Barnaba da Modena, the Master of the Magdalen and Lippo Memmi.