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Saint Louis, King of France by El Greco

Saint Louis, King of France

El Greco · 1592

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DETAILS
Artist
El Greco
Date
1592
Location
Department of Paintings of the Louvre
ART MOVEMENTS
MannerismRenaissance
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THE ARTIST

El Greco

1541–1614 · Crown of Castile

A Greek painter who signed his works in Greek letters and added 'Cretan' to his name.

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