| Full Name |
Doménikos Theotokópoulos |
| Date of Birth |
1 October 1541 |
| Place of Birth |
Candia, Crete (then part of the Republic of Venice) |
| Date of Death |
7 April 1614 |
| Place of Death |
Toledo, Spain |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
Cretan, Venetian, Spanish |
| Education |
Trained as an icon painter in the Byzantine tradition; studied painting in Venice under Titian and Tintoretto. |
| Profession |
Painter, sculptor, architect |
| Years of Activity |
c. 1565 - 1614 |
| Brief Information |
El Greco was a prominent painter, sculptor, and architect of the Spanish Renaissance. He is known for his highly individualistic style, characterized by elongated figures, dramatic color, and expressive brushwork. His work bridged the gap between Byzantine art and Mannerism, and he became a significant figure in the development of Western painting. |