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Los Angeles's Getty Center 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.
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💎 Hidden GemLos Angeles · 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 Los Angeles?
Our current data shows 2 El Greco paintings on display in Los Angeles, spread across the Getty Center. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Los Angeles has the most El Greco paintings?
Getty Center holds all 2 known El Greco works in Los Angeles.
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 Los Angeles
LA's art museums are spread across the city and not walkable between — a car or rideshare is essential. LACMA and the Hammer Museum are in mid-city; the Getty Center is in Brentwood with spectacular views (free entry, parking fee). The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is in Downtown.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.