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El Greco

El Greco, born Doménikos Theotokópoulos, was a Greek painter in the 16th century known for his unique visual style. His style is characterized by elongated figures, intense and often exaggerated expressions, and vibrant use of colors. El Greco's paintings are famous for their spiritual and religious themes, particularly his religious portraits and altarpieces. His style became widely recognized during the Spanish Renaissance, and he is considered as one of the most important figures of the Spanish Golden Age of painting.