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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:: 83145
The Entombment of Christ
Date late 1560s
Medium Oil and tempera on panel
Dimensions Height: 51.5 cm (20.3 in). Width: 43 cm (16.9 in).
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Painting ID:: 83440
Portrat des Fray Hortensio Felix Paravicino
1609(1609)
Medium Oil on canvas
Dimensions Deutsch: 113 x 86 cm
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Painting ID:: 85254
The Purification of the Temple
Date c. 1570(1570)
Medium Oil on poplar
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Painting ID:: 85274
St Francis in Prayer before the Crucifix or Saint Francis Kneeling in Meditation
1585-90, Oil on canvas, 105,5 x 86,5 cm,
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Painting ID:: 85818
Hl. Lukas als Maler
Date c. 1608(1608)
Medium Oil on canvas
Dimensions 71 x 53 cm (28 x 20.9 in)
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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: | Cranach, Lucas il Vecchio | GREGORIUS, Albert | Herman af Sillen | Gregorio Lopes | RIBALTA, Francisco |
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