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Christ Blessing ('The Saviour of the World')  1600

by El Greco

The half length figure of Christ looking directly out at us with his right hand raised in blessing is a traditional form of composition. Although a late work, this canvas recalls the Byzantine icon painting of El Greco's youth. The artist includes a crystal-like sphere or globe representing the world; more usually such pictures include a book of scripture. His fluid brushw...
Size: 
73.00 x 56.50 cm
Medium: 
Oil on Canvas
Credit: 
Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons