Adoration of the Holy Name of Jesus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Adoration of the Holy Name of Jesus |
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| Artist | El Greco |
| Year | 1577-1579 |
| Medium | oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 140 cm × 110 cm (55 in × 43 in) |
| Location | Monasterio de El Escorial, Madrid |
The Adoration of the Holy Name of Jesus is a famous painting by the artist El Greco. He painted it between 1577 and 1579. This artwork is made with oil paints on a canvas.
It was created early in El Greco's time living in Toledo, Spain. Today, you can see this painting at the Monasterio de El Escorial in Madrid, Spain. The painting is also known by other names, like La Gloria, The Dream of Philip II, or Allegory of the Holy League.
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What the Painting Shows
This painting shows people worshipping the "Holy Name of Jesus." This means they are showing great respect and devotion.
Important People in the Painting
In the painting, you can see several important figures. They are all kneeling and looking up.
- Philip II of Spain: He was the King of Spain at that time.
- Pope Pius V: He was the leader of the Catholic Church.
- Sebastiano Venier: He was a leader from Venice, called a Doge.
- Don John of Austria: He was a military leader and Philip II's half-brother.
These people were important because Pope Pius V and Sebastiano Venier helped create the Holy League. This was a group of European countries that joined together. Don John of Austria led their navy to victory in the Battle of Lepanto. This was a major sea battle in 1571.
Heavenly and Other Details
In the upper part of the painting, you can see the "Holy Name of Jesus." It is surrounded by angels. This part of the painting represents heaven.
At the bottom right, there is a strange image. It looks like a monster's mouth, shaped like a sea creature called Leviathan. This part of the painting shows the influence of another artist, Hieronymus Bosch, who was known for his unique and sometimes scary art.
El Greco's use of colors in this painting also shows influences from other art styles. He learned from the "Venetian school" of painting. This style came from Venice, Italy, and used rich, deep colors. He was also influenced by the famous artist Michelangelo.
How the Painting Was Made
Many art experts believe that this painting was the first one that Philip II of Spain asked El Greco to create. Philip II himself is shown in the painting, kneeling at the bottom center.
Before painting the final artwork, artists often make practice drawings. The National Gallery, London in England has one of these practice drawings, called a preparatory sketch, for this painting.
See also
In Spanish: Adoración del nombre de Jesús (Monasterio de El Escorial) para niños
- List of works by El Greco
