Saint Dominic in Prayer  1605

A favorite subject of El Greco and his workshop, Saint Dominic founded the mendicant order that bears his name and popularized the use of the Rosary after receiving it in a vision. El Greco’s novel brushwork, distilled composition, and restrained palette convey a sense of spiritual intensity as Dominic kneels in solemn devotion before the crucifix. Such paintings were espe...