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🎨 View of Toledo, c. 1599 - 1600
by El Greco 🇬🇷
oil on canvas, 121.3 x 108.6 cm
Metropolitan Museum of Art, USA

About the artwork:

The painting is a rare example of a pure landscape work in El Greco's oeuvre, as he typically focused on religious subjects. It depicts a sweeping view of Toledo under a tumultuous sky, which is believed to convey spiritual or mystical significance. The city is rendered with a dynamic composition that highlights its topographical features, including buildings and hills, under a brooding, stormy sky that adds to the scene's dramatic impact.

Fascinating insight into El Greco's departure from religious themes in this landscape masterpiece. The dramatic sky and detailed cityscape indeed evoke a sense of spiritual depth. A true gem in his portfolio.