Saint Martin and the Beggar (1597-1599)
El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopoulos)1597-1599 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1614)
Specifications
- Year
- 1597-1599
- Nationality / school
- Greek
- Lifespan
- 1540–1614
About the artwork
Dated 1597-1599, "Saint Martin and the Beggar" is an artwork by El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopoulos). Context for 1597-1599: The sixteenth century includes the High Renaissance in Italy, the Mannerist generation that followed it, and the Northern Renaissance of artists such as Dürer, Holbein, and Bruegel. Elsewhere, the Mughal court in India developed a distinctive tradition of miniature painting, and printed images continued to travel widely between countries. Religion in brief: Religious painting is among the largest bodies of art ever made, from altarpieces, icons, and illuminated manuscripts to devotional prints. Christian art follows long-established iconography, such as the Madonna and Child, the Annunciation, and the Crucifixion. It is listed in the Religion collection. The image is in portrait orientation.
"Saint Martin and the Beggar" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Greek, 1540–1614
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