St. Idelfonso

St. Idelfonso by El Greco
Artist
El Greco
Date
c.1613 ; Spain
Style
Mannerism
Genre
Religious painting
Location
El Escorial
'St. Idelfonso' is an exceptional work of art by El Greco, displayed at the El Greco Museum in Toledo, Spain. It's a religious painting, manifesting the aesthetics of Mannerism (late renaissance). The artwork was created using oil on a canvas, following the popular practice of the Mannerist period. This painting, representing the evocative religious fervor of the times, embodies El Greco's unique interpretative style and demonstrates his mastery of Mannerist techniques. Spain's Ministry of Culture attaches great national significance to 'St. Idelfonso' and El Greco's other works in this museum.

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