Adoration of the Shepherds (El Greco, Madrid)
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The Adoration of the Shepherds is a painting of the traditional subject which was painted during the last year of El Greco's life. The painting is a work which the artist made to hang over his own tomb in the convent of Santo Domingo el Antiguo in Toledo.[1] His signature, in Greek, may be seen in the lower left corner.[2]
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The Adoration of the Shepherds | |
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Artist | El Greco |
Year | 1612–1614 |
Medium | Oil on canvas |
Dimensions | 319 cm × 180 cm (126 in × 71 in) |
Location | Museo del Prado, Madrid |
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El Greco's remains were transferred to another church after a few years, but the painting remained at Santo Domingo until the 20th century. The painting is now in the Museo del Prado which states that it can be considered the artist's last work.[3]