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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 Entombment of Christ
Date late 1560s
Medium Oil and tempera on panel
Dimensions Height: 51.5 cm (20.3 in). Width: 43 cm (16.9 in).
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Painting ID:: 83145
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The_Entombment_of_Christ
Date late 1560s
Medium Oil and tempera on panel
Dimensions Height: 51.5 cm (20.3 in). Width: 43 cm (16.9 in).
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Portrat des Fray Hortensio Felix Paravicino
1609(1609)
Medium Oil on canvas
Dimensions Deutsch: 113 x 86 cm
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Painting ID:: 83440
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Portrat_des_Fray_Hortensio_Felix_Paravicino
1609(1609)
Medium Oil on canvas
Dimensions Deutsch: 113 x 86 cm
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The Purification of the Temple
Date c. 1570(1570)
Medium Oil on poplar
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Painting ID:: 85254
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The_Purification_of_the_Temple
Date c. 1570(1570)
Medium Oil on poplar
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St Francis in Prayer before the Crucifix or Saint Francis Kneeling in Meditation
1585-90, Oil on canvas, 105,5 x 86,5 cm,
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Painting ID:: 85274
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St_Francis_in_Prayer_before_the_Crucifix_or_Saint_Francis_Kneeling_in_Meditation
1585-90, Oil on canvas, 105,5 x 86,5 cm,
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Hl. Lukas als Maler
Date c. 1608(1608)
Medium Oil on canvas
Dimensions 71 x 53 cm (28 x 20.9 in)
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Painting ID:: 85818
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Hl._Lukas_als_Maler
Date c. 1608(1608)
Medium Oil on canvas
Dimensions 71 x 53 cm (28 x 20.9 in)
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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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