Meet El Greco, a Greek painter who left his mark on European art.
Born in Crete in 1541, Doménikos Theotokópoulos, or El Greco, was destined for greatness.
As a young artist, El Greco honed his skills in Byzantine icon art, but soon found himself in Italy, surrounded by Renaissance masters.
In Rome, El Greco joined the painters' academy and set up a workshop, but it was in Spain where he truly found his voice.
A deeply religious man, El Greco's art was a reflection of his spiritual world, and he was not afraid to express his unique vision.
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