One of the most famous paintings of the late 16th century is one of the most fascinating works in the oeuvre of Mannerist Painter Doménikos Theotokópoulos (1541-1614), commonly known by his nickname “El Greco.” Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about a painting called “The Burial of the Count …
This highly influential and fascinating Mannerist Artist only has 2 surviving landscapes in his oeuvre, and both depict the city that he used to live and work in. In this post, we’re going to take a closer look at a painting called “View of Toledo by El Greco,” a work that has been described as …
He’s considered to be one of the most renowned Mannerist artists in history, and in this post, you’ll discover the ultimate list of interesting facts about El Greco, a man with a fascinating oeuvre! 1. El Greco was born on a Greek Island in the 16th century El Greco (1541-1614) is considered to be one …
Doménikos Theotokópoulos (1541-1614) was the name of a man better known by his nickname, El Greco. He was a painter of Greek origin, even though he spent most of his professional life in Spain, ultimately becoming one of the most famous Mannerist Artists in history. His style was considered to be so eccentric by his …