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El Greco – Greek Painter

Who was El Greco?

by Harry G. on Jun 21, 2010 in Famous Greeks, Greek Culture

“El Greco” was a 16th – early 17th century artist born in the city known today as Heraklion, Crete. Coming from a wealthy and prominent family, El Greco trained to be an icon-maker as a child in Crete. His interest in art did not stop there. As a young man in his 20′s, El Greco [...]

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