In The Crucifixion (Moskos), how is the abstract discussed?
The Crucifixion is an egg tempera painting created by Ioannis Moskos.  Moskos was a Greek painter originally from Crete.  He migrated to Venice.  Two other painters named Moskos were active during the same period.  Their names were Elias Moskos and Leos Moskos.  Leos and Ioannis were both in Venice during the same period.  Ioannis was a member of the Late Cretan School.  He was active from 1650 to 1721.  Forty-four of his paintings survived.The crucifixion is one of the most popular subjects among painters.  The most famous crucifixion painting of the Cretan School was completed by Andreas Pavias.  Countless Greek and Italian painters were inspired by his work.  Other notable crucifixions were completed by Konstantinos Paleokapas and Georgios Markazinis.  The crucifixion paintings each offer a unique array of hidden symbols and meanings.  The most common are the dice players and the resurrection of the Christian saints.  In the dice player scene, soldiers gamble to see who wins the clothes of Jesus, the story is part of Matthew 27:35–37.  The crucifixion by Moskos is part of the collection of the Hellenic Institute of Venice.
Matthew 27 Ioannis Hellenic Institute of Venice Cretan School Hellenic Institute Elias Moskos Georgios Markazinis Leos Moskos Ioannis Moskos Venice Andreas Pavias Markazinis Pavias Konstantinos Paleokapas