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El Greco was a Greek painter who became one of the most important figures of the Spanish Renaissance. His unique style and use of color made him a master of the Mannerist movement. In this quiz, we will test your knowledge of El Greco's life, art, and legacy. Are you ready to put your knowledge to the test? Let's get started!
What was El Greco's real name?
Domenikos Theotokopoulos
Diego Velázquez
Francisco Goya
Pablo Picasso
In which country was El Greco born?
Italy
Greece
Spain
France
What was El Greco's primary medium for his artwork?
Oil paint
Watercolor
Charcoal
Sculpture
Which famous Spanish king was a patron of El Greco?
King Ferdinand II
King Philip II
King Charles V
King Alfonso XIII
What was the subject of El Greco's most famous painting, The Burial of the Count of Orgaz?
A religious procession
A battle scene
A wedding ceremony
A funeral
In which city did El Greco spend most of his career?
Madrid
Rome
Toledo
Barcelona
What was El Greco's artistic style?
Baroque
Renaissance
Impressionism
Cubism
What was El Greco's nationality?
Greek
Spanish
Italian
French
What was the name of El Greco's son, who also became an artist?
Diego Velázquez
Francisco Goya
Jorge Manuel Theotokopoulos
Pablo Picasso
What was the name of El Greco's most famous portrait of a Spanish nobleman?
The Duke of Alba
The Count of Orgaz
The Cardinal
The Marquis of Santa Cruz
What was the name of El Greco's most famous religious painting, depicting the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus?
The Burial of the Count of Orgaz
The Adoration of the Shepherds
The Assumption of the Virgin
The Annunciation
What was the name of El Greco's most famous painting of Saint Francis?
Saint Francis in Ecstasy
Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata
Saint Francis Preaching to the Birds
Saint Francis and the Wolf of Gubbio
What was the name of El Greco's most famous painting of Saint Peter?
The Denial of Saint Peter
The Crucifixion of Saint Peter
The Martyrdom of Saint Peter
The Calling of Saint Peter
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