1. El Greco
By: Dakota Basham

2. Background Domenikus Theotokopolous was born in Crete, Greece in 1541
Known as “El Greco” (The Greek) because he was a Spanish artist despite the fact that he was born in Greece
Studied art in Venice and Rome
Moved to Toledo, Spain in 1577

3. Cardinal Alessandro Farnese
Wealthiest and most influential patron of the arts in Spain
Very powerful leader of the church
Supported El Greco financially and gave him supplies necessary for work

4. Religious Painter Spain was dominated by Christianity at this time
El Greco was very religious man
Captured the intensity of religion and expressed faith through art

5. El Greco’s greatest contributions to art came through his decorations of the church
El Greco designed altar pieces and painted murals
New design of churches set fuel to the spreading fire of Christianity in Spain
Decoration of Church

6. Assumption of the Virgin
Oil on canvas
Depicts Mary, the mother of Jesus, being crowned into Heaven
Assumption of the Virgin

7. Christ Healing the Blind Man
Oil on panel
Describes the story of Christ healing the blind man from John 9:1-7
Christ Healing the Blind Man

8. View of Toledo 1604-1614 Oil on canvas
Toledo was the city he lived in after moving to Spain and where he created most of his masterpieces.
View of Toledo

9. The Resurrection 1584-1594 Oil on canvas
Shows Christ being resurrected from the tomb and into Heaven.
The Resurrection

10. Christ Carrying the Cross
Oil on canvas
Christ carrying the cross up the mountain where he died.
Christ Carrying the Cross

11. The Holy Family 1590 Oil on canvas
Shows Jesus and his family at the time he was born
The Holy Family

12. St. John the Baptist 1600 Oil on canvas
John baptized Jesus and recognized him as the Messiah.
St. John the Baptist

13. Portrait of a Cardinal 1600 Oil on canvas
Cardinals supported El Greco financially
Portrait of a Cardinal

14. The Immaculate Conception
1610s
Oil on canvas
The Immaculate Conception is the belief that Mary was protected from God in her conception of Jesus.
The Immaculate Conception

15. Summary of El Greco
El Greco was a religious painter that helped spread Christianity all throughout Europe.