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La Venida Del Espiritu Santo, (The coming of the Holy Spirit), 1514-1519, (c1934). Artist: El Greco
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La Venida Del Espiritu Santo, (The coming of the Holy Spirit), 1514-1519, (c1934). Artist: El Greco
La Venida Del Espiritu Santo, (The coming of the Holy Spirit), 1514-1519, (c1934). From the altarpiece of Saint Lazarus of Palencia, the Virgin Mary, Mary Magdalene and the Apostles appear with fire filling them with the Holy Spirit, embodied in the dove flying above. Oil on canvas. Held in the Museo del Prado, Madrid. From Galerias De Europa: Museo Del Prado, by A. De Beruete y Moret & Augusto L. Mayer. [Editorial Labor, S.A. Barcelona, c1934]
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This print captures El Greco's masterpiece, "La Venida Del Espiritu Santo" (The coming of the Holy Spirit), painted between 1514 and 1519. The artwork is a part of the altarpiece of Saint Lazarus of Palencia and currently resides in the Museo del Prado in Madrid. In this profound religious scene, we witness the Virgin Mary, Mary Magdalene, and the Apostles being filled with divine inspiration as they are engulfed by flames symbolizing the Holy Spirit. Above them soars a dove, representing the embodiment of this sacred force. El Greco's masterful use of oil on canvas brings forth an ethereal quality to his subjects. The composition exudes spirituality through its play with light and darkness. As worshippers gaze upwards towards heaven, their faces illuminated by heavenly radiance, one cannot help but be moved by their devotion. This painting beautifully encapsulates Christian beliefs surrounding Pentecost and highlights El Greco's unique artistic style. Through this remarkable print from Galerias De Europa: Museo Del Prado publication by A. De Beruete y Moret & Augusto L. Mayer in 1934, viewers can experience a glimpse into both the sixteenth-century world that inspired El Greco and the twentieth-century appreciation for his work. It serves as a testament to art's ability to transcend time and connect people across centuries through its universal themes of faith and worship.
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