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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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Portrait of a Sculptor
1576-78 Oil on canvas, 94 x 87 cm
Painting ID:: 52689
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Portrait_of_a_Sculptor
1576-78 Oil on canvas, 94 x 87 cm
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St John the Evangelist
oil on canvas
Painting ID:: 52691
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St_John_the_Evangelist
oil on canvas
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The Risen Christ
1595-98 Polychrome wood
height 45 cm
Painting ID:: 52692
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The_Risen_Christ
1595-98 Polychrome wood
height 45 cm
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The Risen Christ
1595-98 Polychrome wood,
height 45 cm
Painting ID:: 52693
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The_Risen_Christ
1595-98 Polychrome wood,
height 45 cm
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The Tears of St Peter of all the old masters
mk223
Oil on canvas
Painting ID:: 52713
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The_Tears_of_St_Peter_of_all_the_old_masters
mk223
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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