Where is "The Assumption of the Virgin" by GRECO, El?

"The Assumption of the Virgin" is held in the permanent collection of Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

Which museum has "The Assumption of the Virgin"?

"The Assumption of the Virgin" is on display at Art Institute in Chicago.

Who painted "The Assumption of the Virgin" and when?

"The Assumption of the Virgin" was painted by GRECO, El in 1577.

What are the dimensions of "The Assumption of the Virgin"?

"The Assumption of the Virgin" measures 401 × 229 cm.

What art movement is "The Assumption of the Virgin" associated with?

"The Assumption of the Virgin" is a work of Spanish, Renaissance, painted by GRECO, El.

Can I see "The Assumption of the Virgin" in person?

Yes — "The Assumption of the Virgin" is on permanent display at Art Institute in Chicago. Check the museum website for current opening hours.

GRECO, El: The Assumption of the Virgin

✦ GRECO, El

🖼 The Assumption of the Virgin, 1577

◈ Oil on canvas

⊞ 401 × 229 cm

▣ Art Institute

◎ Chicago, USA

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Elongated figures surge upward in swirling movement, bathed in ethereal light and rendered in El Greco's distinctive spiritual intensity. This mystical interpretation of Mary's ascension revolutionized Spanish religious art, establishing Mannerist drama as a vehicle for profound theological emotion.

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