Curator’s note
St James
A religious work by El Greco, famed for his elongated figures and mystical light. He depicts the apostle Saint James as a slender, spiritual form radiating deep devotion, exemplifying the unearthly elongation through which he heightened spirituality.
Source: Arterra 큐레이션
- Date
- 1608
- Medium
- canvas
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