Old World Portraits
Apostle St. Thaddeus (Jude)
El Greco
An intensely expressive 17th-century portrait by El Greco, featuring dramatic lighting and elongated forms.
Apostle Saint Thomas
El Greco
1610 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dramatic and expressive portrait of Saint Thomas by the Spanish Renaissance master El Greco.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
Painted circa 1610, this striking portrait of Saint Thomas showcases El Greco's signature Mannerist style, characterized by elongated figures and ethereal, flickering light. The apostle is depicted in a moment of quiet contemplation, wrapped in voluminous robes of deep ochre and cool cerulean, holding a staff that anchors the composition against a shadowy, atmospheric backdrop.
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