El Greco Museum, Fine art museum in Jewish Quarter, Toledo, Spain.
The El Greco Museum occupies two buildings connected by a courtyard and displays works by the Spanish painter in his actual living space. The older structure dates to the 16th century, while a newer exhibition building was added in the early 20th century.
The museum was established in 1911 to preserve the painter's artistic legacy in Toledo, where he had settled in the 16th century. This effort helped secure El Greco's works and his influence on Spanish art history for future generations.
El Greco made Toledo his home and creative center, and the museum displays his works in connection to the city where he spent his most productive years. The rooms show how deeply his paintings shaped religious life and how local patrons supported his distinctive style.
The museum has longer hours during warmer months and is open most days of the week. Visitors should know that the collection spans two buildings connected by a courtyard, so plan time for moving between them.
The museum displays not only the painter's works but also paintings by 17th-century contemporaries, showing his artistic influence and differences from peers. This side-by-side approach helps visitors understand what set his approach apart from other painters of his era.
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