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El Greco
Greek-born Spanish Mannerist Painter, 1541-1614
Considered a representative of late Renaissance Spanish art, El Greco was actually born in Greece, on the island of Crete. After studying in Venice under Titian, El Greco settled in Toledo, Spain in 1577. At the time he was wildly popular, his emotionally religious paintings being just the ticket for the hometown of the Spanish Inquisition. After his death his work was largely ignored until the beginning of the 20th century; now he considered one of the inspired geniuses of Western art. His distinctive style features bold shapes and colors, with elongated and slightly distorted figures.
In Toledo El Greco was in constant demand and liked living large: he maintained a private orchestra to accompany his meals.
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Painting ID:: 53556
The Dormition of the Virgin
mk233
c.1567
Tempera and gold on panel
61.4x45cm
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Painting ID:: 53558
Annunciation
mk233
c.1560-1565
Tempera on panel
24x18cm
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Painting ID:: 53559
The Baptism of Christ
mk233
c.1560-1565
Tempera on panel
24x18cm
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Painting ID:: 53560
The Modena Triptych
mk233
Oil on canvas
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Painting ID:: 53561
The Modena Triptych
mk233
c.1560-1565
tempera on panel
37x23.8cm
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El Greco
Greek-born Spanish Mannerist Painter, 1541-1614
Considered a representative of late Renaissance Spanish art, El Greco was actually born in Greece, on the island of Crete. After studying in Venice under Titian, El Greco settled in Toledo, Spain in 1577. At the time he was wildly popular, his emotionally religious paintings being just the ticket for the hometown of the Spanish Inquisition. After his death his work was largely ignored until the beginning of the 20th century; now he considered one of the inspired geniuses of Western art. His distinctive style features bold shapes and colors, with elongated and slightly distorted figures.
In Toledo El Greco was in constant demand and liked living large: he maintained a private orchestra to accompany his meals.
. Related Artists to El Greco: | edward dayes | Elizabeth Armstrong | Alphonse Mucha | Henry Mark Anthony | Donato Creti |
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