Old World Portraits
St. James the Less
El Greco
An expressive portrait of St. James the Less by El Greco, featuring dramatic lighting and vibrant drapery.
St James the Greater
El Greco
1600 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dramatic Mannerist portrait featuring striking chiaroscuro and a rich emerald-colored cloak.
$129
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- 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
Created in the circle of El Greco around 1600, this portrait of St James the Greater demonstrates the intense spiritual energy and elongated forms characteristic of Spanish Mannerism. The subject's contemplative expression is heightened by deep shadows and the brilliant highlights of his green mantle, creating a compelling centerpiece for a gallery wall or formal study.
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