Portrait of Charles de Guise, cardinal of Lorraine, archbishop of Reims
Kunsthaus Zürich
c. 1572
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2 works across 1 institution
Zurich's Kunsthaus Zürich 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.
Kunsthaus Zürich
💎 Hidden GemZurich · 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 Zurich?
Our current data shows 2 El Greco paintings on display in Zurich, spread across the Kunsthaus Zürich. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Zurich has the most El Greco paintings?
Kunsthaus Zürich holds all 2 known El Greco works in Zurich.
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 Zurich
Zurich's Kunsthaus is Switzerland's largest art museum, a short walk from the main station (HB) or the Kunsthaus tram stop. Pre-booking is recommended for major temporary exhibitions. The ZürichCard covers public transport and museum entry across the city.
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