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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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SS.John the Evangelist and Francis
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Oil on canvas
Uffizi
Gallery
Painting ID:: 28971
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SS.John_the_Evangelist_and_Francis
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Oil on canvas
Uffizi
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The Burial of Count Orgaz
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1586
Two saints bury the munificent donor
Painting ID:: 30263
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The_Burial_of_Count_Orgaz
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1586
Two saints bury the munificent donor
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Details of The Burial of Count Orgaz
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Fighting for the Holy Virgin
Painting ID:: 30264
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Fighting for the Holy Virgin
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Details of The Burial of Count Orgaz
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A king among saints
Painting ID:: 30265
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A king among saints
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Details of The Burial of Count Orgaz
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Reality as a stage set
Painting ID:: 30266
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Reality as a stage set
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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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