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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 Coronation of the Virgin
mk61
c.1590
Oil on canvas
90x100cm
Painting ID:: 28078
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The_Coronation_of_the_Virgin
mk61
c.1590
Oil on canvas
90x100cm
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Pentecost
mk61
c.1600
Oil on cloth
275x127cm
Painting ID:: 28079
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Pentecost
mk61
c.1600
Oil on cloth
275x127cm
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The Adoration of the Shepherds
mk61
c.1605
Painting ID:: 28509
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The_Adoration_of_the_Shepherds
mk61
c.1605
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The Adoration of the Shepherds
mk61
c.1605
Oil on canvas
319x180cm
Painting ID:: 28538
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The_Adoration_of_the_Shepherds
mk61
c.1605
Oil on canvas
319x180cm
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Detail of The Adoration of the Shepherds
mk61
c.1605
Oil on canvas
319x180cm
Painting ID:: 28540
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Detail_of_The_Adoration_of_the_Shepherds
mk61
c.1605
Oil on canvas
319x180cm
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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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