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El Greco
Study for St John the Evangelist and an Angel
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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. Related Paintings of El Greco :. | Detail of The Adoration of the Shepherds | The Agony in the Garden | Christus am olberg | Christ Driving the Money Changers from the Temple | Portrait of Dr | Related Artists: Richard Coubouldpainted Info from source in author died 1831
Augustus e.mulreadyfl.1863-1886
Jacob Gerritz. Loeff, Monogrammist JGLAlternative names Jacob Gerritz. Loeff, Monogrammist JGL
Description Dutch painter
Date of birth/death c. 1606-1607 after 1670
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