He was a prominent member of the Cretan school, and was influenced by the works of Georgios Klontzas and Franghias Kavertzas.

The piece is part of the collection of the Athens School of Fine Arts.

On December 22, 1635, he was in Chandax, where he agreed to paint the icon Dormition of the Virgin, the Annunciation with Prophets, and Saints.

The contract also featured a penalty clause if the work was not finished on time.

He tells her she will conceive and bear a son through a virgin birth and become the mother of Jesus Christ.