St. Jacobus 1600

"St. Jacobus," a 1600 painting by El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopoulos), depicts the apostle St. James in a simple, yet powerful manner. The elongated figure, a hallmark of El Greco's style, is rendered in a palette of cool blues and grays, highlighting the saint's spiritual presence. The composition is focused on the saint's face, emphasizing his intense gaze and deep contemplation. The dramatic lighting and elongated forms create a sense of otherworldly presence, characteristic of El Greco's Mannerist style. "St. Jacobus" is now housed at the Museo del Prado in Madrid, Spain.