Saint Martin and the Beggar c. 1597 - 1600

"Saint Martin and the Beggar" is a painting by El Greco, a renowned Spanish artist of the 16th and 17th centuries. Painted between 1597 and 1600, this artwork depicts the Christian Saint Martin sharing his cloak with a beggar, a scene often depicted in religious art. El Greco’s signature elongated figures and dramatic use of light and shadow are present in this painting, adding a sense of awe and reverence. The painting is currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago.