This lecture will focus on El Greco’s early artistic activity while he was living and working as an icon painter in Venetian Crete. It will discuss the icons that bear his signature and are thought to belong to his Cretan period (1558/1560–1567). It will then follow his journey to Venice in 1567 and throw light on some of the works that he painted there.

Presented by Professor Vassilaki, Professor emerita in Byzantine art history at the University of Thessaly and expert on Byzantine icons. Prof. Vassilaki has published widely on art, artists, and society in Venetian Crete. She is a Trustee of the Benaki Museum and has curated exhibitions in London, Athens, and Nicosia.

Reservations should be made via email to the Chair of Save Venice Boston, Susan Angelastro, at SAngelastro112@gmail.com. Reservations and payment are required in advance. Your name will be on the list at the door.

BOSTON LECTURE SERIES SUBSCRIPTION:
NON-MEMBERS: $160 PER PERSON
SAVE VENICE MEMBERS: $150 PER PERSON

INDIVIDUAL LECTURES:
NON-MEMBERS: $65 PER PERSON
MEMBERS: $55 PER PERSON

Checks should be mailed to:
Save Venice Boston
Post Office Box 170302
Boston, MA 02117

Lectures are held at The Chilton Club, 287 Dartmouth Street, Boston. Valet parking is available.

The Chilton Club requires coat and tie for gentlemen and appropriate attire for women.

In accordance with the policy of the Chilton Club as revised on March 15th, proof of vaccination is required for entry upon arrival to the Club. For the safety of all of our members, we request that everyone be masked during the lecture. Save Venice Boston reserves the right to pivot to a Zoom presentation if required to do so by public health guidelines.

Domenikos Theotokopoulos (El Greco), icon with the Adoration of the Magi, ca. 1565-1567, Athens, Benaki Museum (inv. no. 3048)