Curator’s note
The Pentecost
A late religious painting by El Greco, capturing the descent of the Holy Spirit as tongues of flame upon the Virgin and Apostles. Soaring elongated figures, vivid color, and flickering light convey intense spiritual ecstasy.
Source: Arterra 큐레이션
- Date
- 1600
- Medium
- canvas
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