Allegory, boy lighting candle in the company of an ape and a fool - Fábula 1590

El Greco's *Allegory, boy lighting candle in the company of an ape and a fool - Fábula* (1590) is a prime example of the artist's distinctive elongated figures and dramatic use of light and shadow. The painting features a young boy in a green garment, lighting a candle with the help of an ape, while a figure in a yellow cloak looks on. The figures appear to be in a dimly lit room, adding to the mysterious and intriguing atmosphere of the work. This painting is housed in the Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh and is a prime example of El Greco's innovative use of Mannerist and Venetian styles.