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Follower of El Greco
The Adoration of the Shepherds

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Follower of El Greco The Adoration of the Shepherds Oil on canvas The present work bares close similarity to a painting of the same name in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid. Painted by El Greco to hang over his tomb in the convent of Santo Domingo el Antiguo in Toledo, which is considered to be the artist's last known work. Provenance: Baroness Frances von Wiesenberger; Adam and Sons, Auctioneers, Dublin, 4 May 1988, lot 90, where acquired by the present owner, as 'Studio of El Greco'. Dimensions: (Canvas) 48 in. (H) x 32 in. (W) (Frame) 54.5 in. (H) x 37.75 in. (W)
  • Creator:
    Follower of El Greco
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 54.5 in (138.43 cm)Width: 37.75 in (95.89 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    In very good condition. Cleaned but not restored. Full condition report available upon request.
  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU673314330062
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