Born: 1541 ● Died: 1614 ● Nationality: Greek Spanish
Also known as: Domḗnikos Theotokópoulos
About El Greco's Art
El Greco was a Greek painter who moved to Venice in 1567. He is best known for his unique and recognizable style of painting, which is characterized by its use of intense colors, elongated figures, and dramatic compositions. He often used light and shadow to create a sense of mystery or suspense in his paintings. El Greco's paintings often conveyed religious or spiritual themes. He was deeply religious himself and many of his painting reflect his own beliefs.Links
If you like this artist's style, learn more about them and take a look at their real artwork.Essay about El Greco on the Met Museum website