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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:: 91377
Christus am Kreuz, mit Maria, Johannes und Maria Magdalena
c. 1590
Medium oil on canvas
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Painting ID:: 91378
Ausgiebung des Hl. Geistes
1604-1614
Medium oil on canvas
Dimensions Deutsch: 275 x 127 cm
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Painting ID:: 91495
The Adoration of the Name of Jesus
between 1578(1578) and 1580(1580)
Medium oil and tempera on pine panel
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Painting ID:: 91500
The Virgin of the Immaculate Conception
between 1608(1608) and 1613(1613)
Medium oil on canvas
Dimensions Height: 348 cm (137 in). Width: 174.5 cm (68.7 in).
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Painting ID:: 91894
St. Paul
1598-1600
Medium oil on canvas
Dimensions framed: 27 3/4 x 22 1/4 in. (70.5 x 56.5 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: | Paul Serusie | Joseph Caraoud | Fernando Gallego | johan hammar | PROVOST, Jan |
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