He was part of the Heptanese School, but also a member of the Modern Greek Enlightenment in art.

He was one of the last Greek painters to incorporate the Venetian style during its decline, due to the Fall of the Republic of Venice.

He also wrote satirical poems on local affairs and scandals,[4] which often contained sharp lampoons of his contemporaries.

This, combined with what was considered a theatrical manner of conducting church services, led to clashes with his superiors and parishioners.

Eventually, he was charged with "misconduct and violation of the Orthodox ritual" and was defrocked in 1810.