The Apostle Luke Painting An Image Of The Virgin Hodegetria
The Apostle Luke painting an image of the Virgin Hodegetria, a work signed by Domenicos Theotokopoulos (El Greco) (1541-1614), dated between 1560 and 1567. The figure of the apostle, protector of painters, has suffered considerable damage. Despite the work's devotion to the Byzantine tradition, it is clear that Theotokopoulos was already inclined towards western styles of art even before he left Crete. Gift of Dimitrios Sicilianos.
between 1560 and 1567
0.41 x 0.33m
GE 11296
Image and text courtesy of Benaki Museum of Greek Culture, 2022
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