El Greco: Life and Work - A New History by Marias Fernando Published by Thames

El Greco, born Doménikos Theotokópoulos in Crete around 1541, was a visionary painter, sculptor, and architect of the Spanish Renaissance. Trained in the Byzantine tradition, he later absorbed the influences of Venetian and Roman art before settling in Toledo, Spain, where he created his most iconic works. His style was highly distinctive—marked by elongated figures, bold contrasts of light and color, and an intense emotional and spiritual atmosphere. El Greco’s paintings often blended realism with mystical symbolism, reflecting his deep religious faith and intellectual depth. Among his most famous works are The Burial of the Count of Orgaz, View of Toledo, and The Disrobing of Christ. Though misunderstood by many of his contemporaries, El Greco’s expressive vision anticipated modern art movements such as Expressionism and Cubism. Today, he is celebrated as one of history’s most original and influential mas

El Greco, born Doménikos Theotokópoulos in Crete around 1541, was a visionary painter, sculptor, and architect of the Spanish Renaissance. Trained in the Byzantine tradition, he later absorbed the influences of Venetian and Roman art before settling in Toledo, Spain, where he created his most iconic works. His style was highly distinctive—marked by elongated figures, bold contrasts of light and color, and an intense emotional and spiritual atmosphere. El Greco’s paintings often blended realism with mystical symbolism, reflecting his deep religious faith and intellectual depth. Among his most famous works are The Burial of the Count of Orgaz, View of Toledo, and The Disrobing of Christ. Though misunderstood by many of his contemporaries, El Greco’s expressive vision anticipated modern art movements such as Expressionism and Cubism. Today, he is celebrated as one of history’s most original and influential mas