The first work of the Albanian iconographer Joan Çetiri or Joan Katro, dated on March 25th, 1792. It belongs to the family of the fresco and icon painters who have worked mainly in Myzeqe and in the middle Albania originating from Grabova of Elbasan. Together with his brother, George, have painted the church of St. Demetrius in Mezhan of Myzeqe, the walls of St. Nicholas church in Vanaj of Fier, the icons of the cathedral in Berat Castle. His paintings are known for the popular spirit, the provincial character of clothing with ornaments inspired by areas in Myzeqe. All the churches that are decorated by John were announced cultural monuments, because maintain great spiritual and artistic values.
You may also like
-
22 August 392, the coronation Emperor of the Roman Empire of Eugene Flavy
-
22 August 1909, Faik Konica is named at the head of the newspaper ‘Sun’
-
22 August 1909, was born the professor Rexhep Neziri
-
22 August 1924, Fan Noli together with Luigj Gurakuqi and Bajram Currin participate in the League of Nations Assembly
-
22 August 1971, died “The Teacher of Nation” Gjergj Canco