He is considered the father of the Heptanese School and one of the most prolific painters of Venetian Crete.

Emmanuel Tzanes and Poulakis were active painters of the Cretan School until Candia, went to war with the Ottomans around 1649.

Poulakis's works are likened to Andreas Pavias and Georgios Klontzas.

He signed a six-year contract to teach painting to Marinos Damistras son Tzorzi.

[5] Some of his paintings escaped the traditional maniera greca and exhibit fuller shapes and variations of color.

His work Hymn to the Virgin followed the Greek tradition and is comparable to Andreas Pavias Crucifixion of Jesus.

Another painting by Greek painter Georgios Klontzas, All Creation Rejoices in Thee closely resembles Hymn to the Virgin where the virgin is at the Center of the icon and countless figures occupy the iconic space.

El Greco never successfully converted the Cretan School to his stylistic transitions.