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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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St Peter and St Paul
mk159
between 1587 and 1592
Oil on canvas
121.5x105cm
Painting ID:: 40992
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St_Peter_and_St_Paul
mk159
between 1587 and 1592
Oil on canvas
121.5x105cm
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Portrait of Cardinal Don Fernando Nino de Guevara
mk161
Oil on canvas
67x42
Painting ID:: 41340
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Portrait_of_Cardinal_Don_Fernando_Nino_de_Guevara
mk161
Oil on canvas
67x42
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St.Jerome as a Cardinal
mk161
oil on canvas
42x34
Painting ID:: 41341
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St.Jerome_as_a_Cardinal
mk161
oil on canvas
42x34
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The Vision of St.John
mk161
Oil on canvas
Painting ID:: 41342
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The_Vision_of_St.John
mk161
Oil on canvas
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View of Toledo
mk161
Oil on canvas
Painting ID:: 41343
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View_of_Toledo
mk161
Oil on canvas
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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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