The Burial of the Count of Orgaz is a painting by El Greco, a painter, sculptor, and architect of the Spanish Renaissance. Widely considered among his finest works, it illustrates a popular local legend of his time that claims that two Saints descended from heaven to bury the Count by their own hands. It was impressive to see this in person in the town of Toledo where we spent the day.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
El entierro del Señor de Orgaz
The Burial of the Count of Orgaz is a painting by El Greco, a painter, sculptor, and architect of the Spanish Renaissance. Widely considered among his finest works, it illustrates a popular local legend of his time that claims that two Saints descended from heaven to bury the Count by their own hands. It was impressive to see this in person in the town of Toledo where we spent the day.
