Saint Martin and the Beggar (El Greco)
Saint Martin and the Beggar is a painting by the Greek mannerist painter El Greco, painted c. 1597–1599, that currently is in the collection of The National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC.[1] It depicts a legend in the life of Christian saint Martin of Tours: the saint cut off half his cloak and gave it to a beggar.[2]
| Saint Martin and the Beggar | |
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| Spanish: San Martín y el mendigo | |
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| Artist | El Greco |
| Year | c. 1597-1599 |
| Type | Oil paint on canvas |
| Dimensions | 193.5 cm × 103 cm (76.2 in × 41 in) |
| Location | National Gallery of Art, Washington DC |
El Greco made a smaller version of the painting that is in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.[3]
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El Greco, Saint Martin and the Beggar, c. 1597–1600, 110 × 63 cm (43.3 × 24.8 in), Art Institute of Chicago
References
- "Saint Martin and the Beggar". National Gallery of Art. Retrieved 9 October 2014.
- "Spanish Painter ... El Greco". Kentucky New Era. 28 July 1962. Retrieved 9 October 2014.
- "About This Artwork: Saint Martin and the Beggar". Art Institute of Chicago. Retrieved 9 October 2014.
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