Know the Artist: El Greco

The inimitable El Greco (b. Crete, 1541 -1614) manifested one of the most original styles the western world has even seen. At the intersection of Mannerism and mysticism, he created an electric universe of high-voltage characters that still send shockwaves through the centuries. Follow DJ on Facebook and Instagram @balloonsinbold, and check out his portfolio at balloonsinbold.com. This is Several Circles, where we tell the stories of extraordinary artists from across history and the present day. We believe art history content should be accessible—free of charge and impenetrable jargon, but abundant in fascinating facts, illuminating analyses, and entertaining anecdotes. Each episode is written and hosted by Rachel, an art journalist-turned-copywriter at The Met, and produced by Jason, a New York City art technician. The fuzzy feline superstars are Jimmy (big and bushy) and Tallulah (small with thumbs). We started this channel to indulge our fascination with what compels an artist to create the way they do, and we intend to grow it into a vast and celebratory archive of the weird and wonderful eccentrics who constitute the art history continuum. Subscribe and click the bell to be notified whenever we publish a new video!