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Buenos Aires's National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina holds 1 work by El Greco (1541–1614) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Born in Crete and trained in Venice under Titian, El Greco settled in Toledo, Spain, where he spent the rest of his life. His elongated, intensely spiritual figures and otherworldly colour sense were so distinctive that later centuries dismissed him as eccentric — today he is recognised as one of the great originals in Western art.
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
💎 Hidden GemBuenos Aires · 1 work on display
About the artist
El Greco
Greek/Spanish · Mannerism · 1541–1614
Born in Crete and trained in Venice under Titian, El Greco settled in Toledo, Spain, where he spent the rest of his life. His elongated, intensely spiritual figures and otherworldly colour sense were so distinctive that later centuries dismissed him as eccentric — today he is recognised as one of the great originals in Western art.
Key works
The Burial of the Count of OrgazView of ToledoThe Resurrection
Frequently asked questions
How many El Greco paintings are on display in Buenos Aires?
Our current data shows 1 El Greco painting on display in Buenos Aires, held at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
Which museum in Buenos Aires has the most El Greco paintings?
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina holds all 1 known El Greco work in Buenos Aires.
Where else can I see El Greco's paintings?
El Greco's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for El Greco →
Planning your visit to Buenos Aires
The MALBA (Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires) in Palermo is the city's foremost modern art museum. The Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes on the Recoleta embankment is free and houses an excellent international collection. Buenos Aires is a large city; allow 30–45 minutes for taxi journeys between major neighbourhoods.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.