Describe the characteristics of the Summary of life in Christ Carrying the Cross (El Greco, New York)'s El Greco.
Born in 1541 in Crete, El Greco's official name is Doménikos Theotokópoulos.   El Greco acquired this name while living in Italy, no doubt studying the classical style of art. In Italy, El Greco lived in Venice, and studied under Titian, one of the most profound Italian Renaissance artists.  After three years, El Greco moved from Venice to Rome to continue his studies and works under the patronage of Cardinal Alessandro Farnese.  While in Rome, Greco continued to develop his own personal artistic style, combining the styles of the Byzantine era, the Renaissance era, and the Mannerist era.  To read a full version of El Greco's life, history, and artistic style click here.
El Greco Mannerist Titian here Cardinal Alessandro Farnese