12 Facts About Georgios Markou

Georgios Markou was active during the Greek Baroque and Rocco periods.

Georgios Markou was an artistic representative of the Neo-Hellenikos Diafotismos.

Georgios Markou was one of the few Greek painters that worked outside of the Ionian Islands.

Georgios Markou's surviving works can be found all over the ancient city.

Georgios Markou traveled to Venice where he had an opportunity to experience the art trends of the Renaissance.

Georgios Markou conducted a service in honor of Peter the Wonderworker of Argos and Nafplio in 1729.

Georgios Markou frescoed the church of Kimisis tis Theotokou in Koropi, Athens.

Georgios Markou worked in the church of Agia Paraskevi at Markopoulo.

Georgios Markou completed works in the churches of Agios Georgios and Agios Athanasius.

Georgios Markou is one of the most notable fresco painters of his time.

Georgios Markou's artwork is one of the most important monuments of 18th-century Greek culture.

Georgios Markou's work is significant because it was completed outside of the Ionian Islands and the Venetian Empire.