Saint Ildefonso by El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopoulos)

Saint Ildefonso c. 1603 - 1614

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possibly oil pastel

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oil painting

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acrylic on canvas

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animal drawing portrait

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portrait drawing

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facial portrait

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surrealist

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portrait art

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fine art portrait

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digital portrait

El Greco's "Saint Ildefonso" (c. 1603-1614) is a striking example of the artist's signature elongated figures and dramatic use of color. The painting depicts the Spanish bishop and saint as he receives a chasuble from the Virgin Mary, an event recounted in a 14th-century Spanish legend. The figure of Saint Ildefonso is rendered with elongated limbs and a striking pose, while the Virgin Mary is shown in a smaller, more ethereal form, emphasizing the spiritual nature of the event. This work, characteristic of El Greco's later style, showcases his masterful use of light and shadow to create an atmosphere of intense spirituality.

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