Rayan Hkbj, (-503, ?) was a pictural artist in Istanbul / Constantinople / Byzantium.
Rayan believed in Folk religion.
He earned enough to live a decent life, but was sometimes a little bit short. He belonged to the low caste of the society, and had some friends among the servants, beggars and workers. People saw Rayan as cultivated, eager to read and learn when possible, and mastering writing, which he did for friends. He had a sane way of life, exercising regurlarly. He was soft-spirited, rejecting any responsability.