St. Paul

El Greco1610 - 1614

Museo del Greco
Toledo, Spain

This one of the most beautiful pictures of the series and is signed with the full name of the artist on the sword. The sword represents the instrument of his beheading and the letter, written in Greek, refers to the start of his Epistle to his disciple Titus.

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Title: St. Paul
Creator Lifespan: 1541 - 1614
Creator Nationality: Greek
Creator Gender: Male
Creator Death Place: Toledo, Spain
Creator Birth Place: Crete
Date Created: 1610 - 1614
Painter: El Greco
Original Tittle: San Pablo
Type: Painting
External Link: CERES

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