Acevedo, Fray Antonio De
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Acevedo, Fray Antonio De
Greco, Dom nikos Theotokpoulos, called El (1541-1614). The Crucifixion with Two Donors. Mannerism art. Oil on canvas
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1541 1614 Antonio Called Crucifixion Domnikos Donors Fray Greco Mannerism Theotokpoulos Aisa
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Fray Antonio de Acevedo, also known as El Greco (The Greek), was a prominent Mannerist painter of the Spanish Renaissance. Born in Crete in 1541, Acevedo was trained in the Venetian tradition before moving to Spain in 1577. This oil on canvas painting, titled "The Crucifixion with Two Donors," is a prime example of his distinctive style. The composition is set against a dramatic, dark background, with the crucified Christ at the center, flanked by the Virgin Mary and St. John. Two donors, dressed in elaborate attire, are depicted at the bottom right and left of the painting, their gazes fixed on Christ. Their presence emphasizes the religious devotion and importance of the donors in the painting. El Greco's use of elongated figures, distorted proportions, and expressive colors are characteristic of the Mannerist style. The distortion of the figures, particularly in the hands and feet of Christ and the donors, adds a sense of tension and dynamism to the painting. "The Crucifixion with Two Donors" was likely painted between 1577 and 1586, during El Greco's early years in Spain. It is currently housed in the Aisa Museum in Alcalá de Henares, Spain, and is considered one of the artist's most important works. El Greco's impact on the art world was significant, and his influence can be seen in the works of many later artists, including Velázquez and Goya. His innovative use of color, form, and composition helped to define the Mannerist style and continue to inspire artists today.
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