El Greco
1541–1614
Greek-born painter in Spain, known for elongated figures and dramatic color.
El Greco (1541–1614) was a painter, born in Heraklion and died in Toledo.
- Known as
- Painter
- Category
- Artists
- Born
- 1541, Heraklion
- Died
- 1614, Toledo
Alive at the same time as El Greco
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Portrait: El Greco, Public domain.
