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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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The Burial of Cout of Orgaz
mk68
1586-1588
Painting ID:: 30955
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The_Burial_of_Cout_of_Orgaz
mk68
1586-1588
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Vincenzo Anastagi
mk76
Painted between
c.1571 and 1576
Oil on canvas
74x49 7/8in
Painting ID:: 31748
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Vincenzo_Anastagi
mk76
Painted between
c.1571 and 1576
Oil on canvas
74x49 7/8in
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St.Jerome
mk76
Painted between
c.1590 and 1600
Oil on canvas
43 1/2x37 1/2in
Painting ID:: 31749
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St.Jerome
mk76
Painted between
c.1590 and 1600
Oil on canvas
43 1/2x37 1/2in
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The Purification of the temple
mk76
Painted
c.1600
Oil on canvas
16 1/2x20 5/8in
Painting ID:: 31750
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The_Purification_of_the_temple
mk76
Painted
c.1600
Oil on canvas
16 1/2x20 5/8in
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Purification of the Temple
mk84
1567-70
Washington,
National Gallery of Art,Panel.
65x83cm
Painting ID:: 32872
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Purification_of_the_Temple
mk84
1567-70
Washington,
National Gallery of Art,Panel.
65x83cm
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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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