Coronation of the Virgin 1591

El Greco's *Coronation of the Virgin* (1591) is a dramatic depiction of the crowning of the Virgin Mary, with God the Father and Christ flanking her. The three figures are depicted on clouds, against a backdrop of a swirling sky. The dynamic composition and elongated figures are characteristic of El Greco's Mannerist style, which draws upon the dramatic qualities of Italian Renaissance art. This painting, now in the Prado Museum, is considered a key example of the artist's mature style.