Giovanni Kyprios
Ioannis Kyprios | |
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Harrowing of Hell on the Left Wall was completed by Kyprios | |
| Born | 16th century |
| Died | 17th century Venice, Italy |
| Nationality | Greek |
| Known for | Iconography and fresco painting |
| Notable work | Dome of San Giorgio dei Greci |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Years active | 1585–1593 |
| Era | 16th century |
| Style | Maniera Greca |
Giovanni Kyprios (Greek: Ιωάννης Κύπριος; 16th century – 17th century), also known as Zuane Ciprioto or Ioannis Kyprios, was a Greek painter from Cyprus living in Venice. Other Greek painters living in Venice around the same period were Thomas Bathas and Emmanuel Tzanfournaris. Kyprios was active during the second part of the 16th century. He was associated with famous painter Tintoretto. Kyprios painted in the traditional Byzantine style. He mixed the traditional Byzantine style with Venetian painting. His work was also influenced by the Cretan artists namely Michael Damaskinos. According to the Institute of Neohellenic Research, eight paintings are attributed to Kyprios. His most notable work is the Dome at San Giorgio dei Greci.