Theodoros Vryzakis
Theodoros Vryzakis (; 1814–1878) was a Greek painter, known mostly for his historical scenes. He was one of the founders of the " Munich School", composed of Greek artists who had studied in that city. Biography He grew up during the years of the Greek War of Independence. His father was hanged by the Ottoman Army near the very beginning of the war, in 1821,Biographical notes
by Katerina Spetsieri-Beschi @ Myriobiblos. and he had to flee with his mother into the mountains. By 1832, he was in an orphanage, where his artistic talent was discovered by Friedrich Thiersch, a scholar who had played a significant role in making a Bavarian prince (