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  • PLACE OF DEATH: Toledo, Spain
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El Greco was a master of Spanish painting whose highly individual dramatic and expressionistic style gained appreciation in the 20th century.

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Born in 1541 Doménikos Theotokópoulos on the then Venice-controlled island of Crete, El Greco (The Greek) became one of the most well-known painters of his day. His religious paintings, sculptures, and architecture influenced many artists to follow.

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