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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 Dormition of the Virgin
mk233
c.1567
Tempera and gold on panel
61.4x45cm
Painting ID:: 53556
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The_Dormition_of_the_Virgin
mk233
c.1567
Tempera and gold on panel
61.4x45cm
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Annunciation
mk233
c.1560-1565
Tempera on panel
24x18cm
Painting ID:: 53558
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Annunciation
mk233
c.1560-1565
Tempera on panel
24x18cm
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The Baptism of Christ
mk233
c.1560-1565
Tempera on panel
24x18cm
Painting ID:: 53559
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The_Baptism_of_Christ
mk233
c.1560-1565
Tempera on panel
24x18cm
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The Modena Triptych
mk233
Oil on canvas
Painting ID:: 53560
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The_Modena_Triptych
mk233
Oil on canvas
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The Modena Triptych
mk233
c.1560-1565
tempera on panel
37x23.8cm
Painting ID:: 53561
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The_Modena_Triptych
mk233
c.1560-1565
tempera on panel
37x23.8cm
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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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