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Copenhagen's Statens Museum for Kunst holds 2 works 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.
Statens Museum for Kunst
Copenhagen · 2 works 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 Copenhagen?
Our current data shows 2 El Greco paintings on display in Copenhagen, spread across the Statens Museum for Kunst. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Copenhagen has the most El Greco paintings?
Statens Museum for Kunst holds all 2 known El Greco works in Copenhagen.
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 Copenhagen
The Statens Museum for Kunst (national gallery) is in the Østerbro area; the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is near the Town Hall. Most major museums are free on Wednesdays. The Copenhagen City Pass covers unlimited public transport and free entry to many museums.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.