The Marriage of the Virgin by El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopoulos)

The Marriage of the Virgin 1600

elgrecodomenikostheotokopoulos

National Museum of Art of Romania, Bucharest, Romania

sculpture

sculptural image

oil painting

portrait reference

portrait head and shoulder

animal portrait

christianity

facial portrait

portrait art

virgin-mary

fine art portrait

christ

digital portrait

"The Marriage of the Virgin" (1600) by El Greco, the artist's signature elongated figures and dramatic use of color are evident in this piece. The painting depicts the marriage of the Virgin Mary to Joseph, a pivotal moment in Christian tradition, characterized by the intense emotions and spiritual aura conveyed by the figures' contorted poses and the vibrant colors. This oil painting, currently housed in the National Museum of Art of Romania, Bucharest, is a significant example of El Greco's late period, known for its bold color choices and exaggerated proportions.