Mount Sinai 1570

"Mount Sinai" is a painting by El Greco, a renowned artist known for his Mannerist style. Created in 1570, this small-scale oil painting (41 x 47 cm) depicts the biblical Mount Sinai, a prominent location in the Old Testament. Dominating the canvas are the imposing, jagged mountain formations, rendered in a dark, almost mystical palette, with a small group of figures in the foreground adding a sense of scale to the vast landscape. This work is a testament to El Greco's ability to capture the drama and grandeur of a biblical scene, highlighting the profound spiritual experience of Mount Sinai. It is currently housed in the Historical Museum of Crete in Heraclion, Greece.