The Immaculate Conception with St John the Evangelist facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Immaculate Conception with St John the Evangelist |
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| English: The Virgin of the Immaculate Conception and St John the Evangelist, Spanish: La Inmaculada Concepción vista por San Juan Evangelista |
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| Artist | El Greco |
| Year | c. 1585 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 237 cm × 118 cm (93 in × 46 in) |
| Location | Museum of Santa Cruz, Toledo, Spain |
The Immaculate Conception with St John the Evangelist is a famous painting created around 1585 by the artist El Greco. It shows the Immaculate Conception, which is a belief about the Virgin Mary. This artwork is made with oil paints on a canvas.
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El Greco's Artistic Journey
Learning in Italy
El Greco was a painter who learned a lot during the Italian Renaissance. He spent time in cities like Venice and Rome. There, he experimented with different art styles. He learned about colore (using color) and disegno (drawing and design).
In Italy, El Greco was part of a group of artists and thinkers. They believed that a true artist, called a virtuoso, was more than just a skilled worker. A virtuoso used their imagination to create art.
Moving to Spain
In 1577, El Greco moved to Toledo, Spain. This was a big step for him. It marked the start of his important role in the Spanish Renaissance art movement. He hoped to become a well-known artist in Spain.
El Greco wanted to be recognized by King Philip II. Working for the King would help him become famous. It might also help him move to a bigger city like Madrid.
Challenges and Success
However, things did not go exactly as El Greco planned. He had some disagreements about how much he should be paid for his art. He also preferred to show off his unique style. He didn't always paint religious scenes in a simple, realistic way.
Because of this, El Greco stayed in Toledo for the rest of his life. Even so, he was very popular there. Other artists and thinkers in Toledo admired his work. For example, a poet named Hortensio Félix Paravicino praised him.
Growing Demand for Art
Between 1581 and 1585, many people wanted religious paintings. El Greco's workshop became very busy. Customers could look at smaller versions of his paintings. Then, he would change them to fit what they wanted.
El Greco also ran a workshop that made frames and architectural designs for churches. His paintings were often ordered for these same churches. From 1597 to 1607, El Greco and his workshop had a very successful time. They received many important projects. These projects helped his career and made him famous, even though he stayed in Toledo.
See also
In Spanish: Inmaculada Concepción con san Juan Evangelista (El Greco) para niños
- List of works by El Greco
