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Christ blessing (The Saviour of the World) by El Greco — Jesus Christ Oil Paintings

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Christ blessing (The Saviour of the World) (1600) by El Greco in the Mannerism Late Renaissance style — Spanish art depicting Male, Cultural Heritage, Religious (Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh, UK)

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Christ blessing (The Saviour of the World)

Christ blessing (The Saviour of the World) is an oil painting by El Greco, 1600, held at Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh, UK.

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Location

Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh, UK

Dimensions

73 x 56.5 cm

Style

Mannerism Late Renaissance

Period

Origin

Subjects

Male Cultural Heritage Religious

CC Public domain

Curated by Louie Drehmer

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Male Cultural Heritage Religious Religion Mannerism Late Renaissance El Greco 17th Century Spanish

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