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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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El Greco Saint Jerome as a Cardinal oil painting artist


El Greco Saint Jerome as a Cardinal oil painting artist

Saint Jerome as a Cardinal
Painting ID::  19027
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oil on canvas, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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El Greco Apostles Peter and Paul oil painting artist


El Greco Apostles Peter and Paul oil painting artist

Apostles Peter and Paul
Painting ID::  19028
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1587-92, oil on canvas, The Hermitage at St. Petersburg

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El Greco St. John the Evangelist oil painting artist


El Greco St. John the Evangelist oil painting artist

St. John the Evangelist
Painting ID::  19029
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approx. 1594-1604, oil on canvas, Museo del Prado, Madrid.

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El Greco Portrait of a Lady oil painting artist


El Greco Portrait of a Lady oil painting artist

Portrait of a Lady
Painting ID::  19030
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approx. 1594-1601, Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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El Greco Holy Family oil painting artist


El Greco Holy Family oil painting artist

Holy Family
Painting ID::  19031
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approx. 1594-1604, Hospital of San Juan Bautista, Toledo

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