Portrait of Gabriel Severus is an oil painting by Thomas Bathas.

[1][2][3] The portrait is one of the few works Bathas created following the prevalent technique in Venice during the Italian Renaissance.

Michael Damaskinos and Thomas Bathas were more loyal to the maniera greca than El Greco, who completely converted to the Spanish Renaissance style.

A book leaning against the shelf stands out with the crucifixion scene creating further spatial awareness.

At first glance, it would seem that the chair disproportionally connects with the Metropolitan's back but his robe hanging over the armrest clarifies the artist's intentions.

The Metropolitan's face and hands exhibit a sense of realism common to Italian Renaissance painting.