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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:: 53579
St Veronica Holding the Veil
mk233
c.1580
Oil on canvas
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Painting ID:: 53580
The Crucifixion with two donors
mk233
c.1580
Oil on canvas
260x178cm
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Painting ID:: 53581
St Sebastian
mk233
1608-1614
Oil on canvas
115x85cm
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Painting ID:: 53582
St Sebastian
mk233
1577/78
Oil on canvas
191x152cm
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Painting ID:: 53583
Rodrigo de la Fuente
mk233
c.1588
Oil on canvas
93x82cm
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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: | Jacopo Pontormo | Frans de Momper | Girolamo Nerli | Jacopo Torriti | Giulio Cesare Procaccini |
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