Byzantine painting has reached the highest range in the period called “Renaissance of the Paleologues”, according to the dynasty which marked the whole epoch with its long reign (1261-1453).

Although the Byzantine 14th century did not change the essence of its artistic expression, the new strives, beginning in the eighties of the 13th century, got more and more into the structure of the picture giving it a quite new character. The strong influence expanded rapidly from the Byzantine royal workshops and was accepted by the painters and purchasers through- out the orthodox world.