Apostle St. Philip 1612

"Apostle St. Philip" is a 1612 oil-on-canvas painting by El Greco, the celebrated Spanish painter of the 16th and 17th centuries. The painting, now housed in the El Greco Museum in Toledo, Spain, depicts the apostle, a prominent figure in early Christianity, holding a wooden cross. El Greco's signature elongated figures and dramatic use of light and shadow, characteristic of Mannerism, create a striking and captivating visual experience. The painting's somber tone and elongated form of the apostle, create a sense of reverence and solemnity, reflecting the devotional nature of the subject matter.