(2022)
DESCRIPTION
"(...) charcoal interpretation on paper of the famous painting "The Burial of the Count of Orgaz" by El Greco."
This artwork is a charcoal interpretation of the famous painting "The Burial of the Count of Orgaz" by El Greco. The original painting, created between 1586 and 1588, depicts the miraculous burial of Don Gonzalo Ruiz, the Count of Orgaz, where Saint Stephen and Saint Augustine descend from heaven to assist in the ceremony. Above, the heavenly realm is represented with Christ, the Virgin Mary, and Saint John the Baptist surrounded by a host of saints and angels.
The need to present this kind of composition and subject was deeply inspired by the complex and monumental impact of El Greco's original work. The portrayal of the heavenly realm and its intricate setup provided a fascinating and enjoyable subject to explore and depict in this interpretation. The composition captures the spiritual intensity and dramatic use of line that characterize El Greco’s style, offering a closer look at the profound themes and detailed execution of the masterpiece.
