El Arte de España

Three Great Painters

Three Great Artists Who are they?

When did they live in Spain?

Where did they live and work in Spain?

What are two words to describe each artist’s style?

El Greco

Born on the isle of Crete in 1541.

Studied art in Venice, Italy before going to Spain in 1577.

El Greco

He settled in Toledo, where he painted many religious works for the governor, including:

The Burial of the Count of Orgaz

El Greco’s painting style • Realistic vs. Mystical

• Good vs. Evil

• Light vs. Dark

• Delicate vs. Bulky

Diego Velásquez Born in Sevilla in

1599. Considered the

greatest artist of Spain’s classical era.

Diego Velásquez

Painted his first great work at age twenty,

The Water Carrier of Seville

Diego Velásquez

Several years later, he was appointed royal court artist, a position he held until his death in 1660.

Diego Velásquez’ painting style

Realistic, skillful use of color and light

Dignified

Respectful

Francisco de Goya

Born near Zaragoza in 1746.

Excelled at painting pastoral scenes such as:The Parasol

Francisco de Goya

Moved to Madrid in 1773.

Became a court painter in 1789.

Francisco de Goya

Painted images of the royal court, such as this painting:

Don Manuel Osorio de Zúñiga

Painted the innocent victims of France’s invasion of Spain in:La Ejecución de los Madrileños en el Tercero de Mayo de 1808

Goya’s painting style Pastoral scenes

Royalty and noble families at play

Depressing images of war and suffering