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El Greco, The Assumption of the Virgin, 1577–79

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The Assumption of the Virgin

El Greco1577–79Oil on canvas403.2 × 211.8 cm

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El Greco

1540–1614

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The Assumption of the VirginEl Greco · 1577–79 · Pyeongye
About this work
Artist
El Greco · 1540–1614
Date
1577–79
Medium
Oil on canvas
Size
403.2 × 211.8 cm
Culture
Greece
Collection
The Art Institute of Chicago
Image
Original long edge 7631px · shown at 2560px
Original
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