Cardinal Fernando Niño de Guevara (1541–1609)

El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopoulos)

Created:
Movement:
1605
Mannerism
key Notes:
Mannerist Portraiture, Intense Expression
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Dimensions:
67 1/4 x 42 1/2in. (170.8 x 108cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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Cardinal Fernando Niño de Guevara by El Greco

The painting "Cardinal Fernando Niño de Guevara" was created by El Greco, also known as Domenikos Theotokopoulos, in 1605 using oil on canvas. This work is a significant example of El Greco's distinctive style, characterized by elongated figures and dramatic use of color and light, which contributed to the development of the Spanish Renaissance. The portrait captures the solemnity and authority of Cardinal Guevara, who was an influential figure in the Spanish Inquisition, reflecting the intertwining of religious and political power during this period. El Greco, originally from Crete, spent the majority of his career in Spain, where he became known for his unique approach that combined elements of Byzantine and Western painting traditions. His work had a profound impact on later artists, influencing the development of Expressionism and Cubism. The painting is housed in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it continues to be a subject of study for its artistic and historical significance.

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Cardinal Fernando Niño de Guevara by El Greco

Created in 1605, El Greco's "Cardinal Fernando Niño de Guevara" is an oil on canvas portrait that exemplifies the artist's distinctive Mannerist style, characterized by elongated forms and dramatic use of color. The painting, which captures the solemnity and authority of the Cardinal, is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Cardinal Fernando Niño de Guevara (1541–1609)