European Painting before 1900, Johnson Collection Lamentation c. 1565-70 El Greco (Domenicos Theotocopulos), Spanish (born Crete, active Italy and Toledo), 1541 - 1614 Oil on panel * Gallery 254, European Art 1500-1850, second floor (Rubenstein Gallery) Cat. 807 John G. Johnson Collection, 1917 |
LabelEl Greco was born in the Venetian territory of Crete and trained in Venice before moving to Rome. There he encountered the work of Michelangelo, whose influence is visible in the composition of this Lamentation. After leaving Rome, El Greco lived and worked in Spain, where he painted most of his masterpieces.* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
