El Greco

El Greco (1541–1614) was a Crown of Castile painter, sculptor and architect.

Also recorded as Domingo Teotocópul; Domenico Teotocopulo; Domenico Theotokopoulos; Domingo Theotocópuli; Dominikos Greco; Le Grec.

Overview

The authority record associates the name with Spanish Renaissance and Mannerism. Work is classified under portrait painting, mythological painting and religious painting. Places of work recorded in the authority include Venice, Rome and Madrid. Works named in the authority record include The Resurrection, View of Toledo, The Burial of the Count of Orgaz and The Nobleman with his Hand on his Chest. Catalogue entries for paintings state support, medium, dimensions and signature. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

Greek artist, painter, sculptor and architect (1541–1614)

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “El Greco”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q301: El Greco

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