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Rome's Vatican Museums 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.
Vatican Museums
Rome · 1 work on display
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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 Rome?
Our current data shows 1 El Greco painting on display in Rome, held at the Vatican Museums.
Which museum in Rome has the most El Greco paintings?
Vatican Museums holds all 1 known El Greco work in Rome.
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 Rome
The Vatican Museums should always be pre-booked — entry without a reservation can mean several hours of queuing. The Borghese Gallery requires booking weeks in advance as entry is strictly limited. State museums, including many Capitoline Museums venues, offer free entry on the first Sunday of each month.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.