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.
Mary Magdalen in Penitence (Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City)
Oil on canvas, 108 x 87 cm
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Mary Magdalen in Penitence (Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City)
Oil on canvas, 108 x 87 cm
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Antonio de Covarrubias y Leiva
Antonio de Covarrubias y Leiva
Painting ID:: 72471
ca. between 1600(1600) and 1610(1610)
67.8 X 57.1 cm (26.69 X 22.48 in)
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ca. between 1600(1600) and 1610(1610)
67.8 X 57.1 cm (26.69 X 22.48 in)
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Height Width
INS/CM Quality
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Mary Magdalen in Penitence
Mary Magdalen in Penitence
Painting ID:: 73932
ca. between 1600(1600) and 1610(1610)
Dimensions 67.8 X 57.1 cm (26.69 X 22.48 in)
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ca. between 1600(1600) and 1610(1610)
Dimensions 67.8 X 57.1 cm (26.69 X 22.48 in)
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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.