The Story
The Holy Family with Mary Magdalen by El Greco (Spanish, 1541–1614).
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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The Holy Family with Mary Magdalen
El Greco (Spanish, 1541–1614)
The Holy Family with Mary Magdalen
El Greco (Spanish, 1541–1614)32 people viewing now
Period
Late Renaissance/Mannerism
Theme
Daily Life
Medium
oil on canvas
Current Location
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.
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