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El Greco

A Greek painter who settled in Spain, El Greco is known for his elongated figures, idiosyncratic color, and emotive spirituality.

Dates
1541–1614
Born In
Europe > Southern Europe > Greece
Active In
Europe > Southern Europe > Spain, Italy
Period Culture Style
Renaissance > Spanish and Portuguese Renaissance
Mannerism
Known For
Painting
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