The Visitation 1610

"The Visitation" is a 1610 oil painting by El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopoulos), depicting the biblical event of the Virgin Mary visiting her cousin Elizabeth, who is pregnant with John the Baptist. El Greco's signature elongated figures and vibrant colors are evident in the painting, creating a sense of emotional intensity and spiritual fervor. The scene, set against a dramatic backdrop of light and shadow, captures the moment of encounter and the deep significance of Mary's visitation. The painting is currently housed at the Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection in Washington, D.C.