He was active on the Ionian islands and a prominent member of the local school.

Greek painters affiliated with the same island active during the same period were Theodore Poulakis, Stephanos Tzangarolas.

He eventually left the island following the example of Philotheos Skoufos, Elias Moskos, and Emmanuel Tzanes.

Famous Greek painter Georgios Kortezas painted a similar theme.

In the Kortezas the Archangel Gabriel holds a shield illuminated with an image of the Virgin and Child.