St. Antony of Padua 1577

El Greco's "St. Antony of Padua" from 1577 portrays the saint in a moment of quiet contemplation. St. Antony is depicted in his Franciscan habit, holding a lily and an open book, with a small infant Jesus visible on the page. El Greco's characteristic elongated figures and dramatic use of light and shadow contribute to the painting's intense spirituality. This masterpiece, now housed in the Museo del Prado, Madrid, exemplifies El Greco's unique style and his profound understanding of religious imagery.