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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:: 88179
La Purificacion del templo Roma
between 1571(1571) and 1576(1576)
Medium Oil on cardboard
Dimensions Height: 117 cm (46.1 in). Width: 150 cm (59.1 in).
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Painting ID:: 89449
Ansicht von Toledo
c. 1608
Medium oil on canvas
Dimensions Deutsch: 132 x 228 cm
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Painting ID:: 89530
Christus am olberg
c. 1610
Medium oil on canvas
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Painting ID:: 90002
Lukas als Maler
1608(1608)
Medium oil on canvas
Dimensions 71 x 53 cm (28 x 20.9 in)
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Painting ID:: 90770
Anbetung der Hirten
c. 1600
Medium oil on canvas
Dimensions Deutsch: 319 x 180 cm
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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: | Leon Frederic | Caspar van Wittel | Juan de Espinosa | Jakob Alt | Charles conder |
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