Thomas Bathas

Some of his works are in San Giorgio dei Greci and the Hellenic Institute of Venice.

His most famous works include: Portrait of Gabriel Severus and Virgin and Child Enthroned.

For a short period, he traveled to Corfu where he maintained an active painting workshop between 1585-1587.

He signed a contract to teach Angelo Kritopoulos's son Iakovo painting for three years.

He is also listed in a contract as a witness on January 31, 1586, it was written at the monastery della Gloriosa a nostra Donna Nuntiata in Corfu.

In 1594, he was hired to maintain the Miraculous Icon of the Virgin Mary at St Mark's Basilica.

[1] There was a competition to complete a Mosaic of Christ in the niche of the sanctuary of San Giorgio dei Greci.

The other participants were famous Italian painter Palma il Giovane, Ioannis Vlastos, and Bunialetto.

Thomas won the competition because his art conformed to the desired maniera greca.

The requirements of the Greek Brotherhood were the old ways (uso antico) and the pious Greek-style (alla divota maniera greca).