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Prague's National Gallery Prague 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 Gallery Prague
Prague · 1 work on display
The National Gallery on Trafalgar Square houses one of the world's great collections of Western European painting, from the 13th to the 19th century, with particular strength in the Dutch Golden Age and Impressionism. Entry to the permanent collection is free.
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 Prague?
Our current data shows 1 El Greco painting on display in Prague, held at the National Gallery Prague.
Which museum in Prague has the most El Greco paintings?
National Gallery Prague holds all 1 known El Greco work in Prague.
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 Prague
Prague's main museums are in the historic centre and easily walked to. The National Gallery's collection is spread across several palace buildings — verify which building holds the works you want to see before visiting. Many Czech museums offer free entry on the first Wednesday of the month.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.