Apostle St. Thaddeus (Jude) by El Greco. A half-length portrait of a bearded man in a brown cloak holding a halberd against a dark background.

Apostle St. Thaddeus (Jude)

El Greco

1610 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An intensely expressive 17th-century portrait by El Greco, featuring dramatic lighting and elongated forms.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Library · Study · Office
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted circa 1610 by the master El Greco, this portrait of Apostle St. Thaddeus showcases the artist's signature Mannerist style. The subject is rendered with flickering highlights and a dark, moody palette, creating a powerful sense of spiritual presence and old-world gravitas.