El Greco
1541–1614 · Spanish · 32 artworks
Mannerismelongated figuresdramatic lightingemotional intensityexpressive colorspiritual themes
artist bio
El Greco, a master of the Spanish Renaissance, developed a highly individual style characterized by elongated figures, dramatic use of color, and mystical intensity. His work bridged the gap between Byzantine and Western European artistic traditions, influencing later movements like Expressionism and Cubism.
what you'll learn
Studying El Greco's work allows students to explore the expressive potential of distortion and color, and to understand how an artist can develop a unique visual language within a specific historical context. Students can also learn about the influence of religious and philosophical ideas on artistic expression.
related: Tintoretto, Michelangelo, Peter Paul Rubens
32 artworks
Portrait Of Don Rodrigo Vasquez
1605
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A Prelate
1601
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Apostle St. Simon
1612
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St. Francis receiving the stigmata
1590
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Apostle St. James the Less
1612
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Christ
1585
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St. Mary Magdalene
1580
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St. Jacobus
1600
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View of Toledo
1599
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Portrait of Fray Hortensio Felix Paravicino
1609
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St. Antony of Padua
1577
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Allegory of Camaldolese Order
1600
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Apostle St. Thaddeus (Jude)
1612
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Apostle St. Andrew
1610
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Mount Sinai
1570
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Apostle St. Peter
1612
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St. Luke
1605
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Portrait of Dominican Friar
1605
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Apparition of the Virgin to St. Lawrence
1580
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The Burial of the Count of Orgaz
1588
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St. Paul and St. Peter
1595
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St. James the Less
1595
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Apostle St. Matthew
1612
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View of Toledo
1600
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Christ blessing (The Saviour of the World)
1600
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Portrait of Pope Pius V
1605
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St. John the Evangelist and St. Francis
1608
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Apostle St. Paul
1612
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Poet Ercilla y Zuniga by El Greco
1595
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Saint Benedict
1579
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The Ecstasy of St. Francis of Assisi
1600
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Virgin Mary
1585
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