El Greco
The painting "St. Francis in Ecstasy" was created by the artist El Greco, who was born in Crete but later settled in Toledo, Spain. Renowned for his unique style that blends elements of Byzantine and Western art, El Greco’s works often feature dramatic lighting and elongated figures. This particular painting showcases St. Francis in a moment of spiritual rapture, embodying the artist's signature emotional intensity and religious fervor.
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El Greco was born in Crete, and named Kyriakos Theotokopoulos, (c. 1541-1614). He emigrated to Italy as a youth. El Greco left Italy for Spain in 1577, and spent the rest of his life in Toledo. Known for his elongated figures, strong sense of movement and his use of light, he is considered to be a Spanish painter.
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