Stretching from Europe to the Philippines, the Spanish Empire amassed great wealth—and spent lavishly on art.
Renaissance Spain
The severe exterior of this palace complex belies its highly decorative interior, once filled with art.
El Escorial, Spain
Wild! Everything seems transient in this otherworldly scene, but El Greco’s bold colors stay with us.
El Greco, Adoration of the Shepherds
Is that a Van Gogh? Centuries ahead of its time, this radical cityscape captures external and internal conflict.
El Greco, View of Toledo
One of art history’s most famous paintings, this scene remains mysterious. Are we outside at night, or in a chapel?