View of Toledo
The Met
Artist: El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopoulos)(Greek, Iráklion (Candia) 1541–1614 Toledo)
Date: ca. 1599–1600
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 47 3/4 x 42 3/4 in. (121.3 x 108.6 cm)
Credit Line: H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A dark landscape featuring a city on a hill, a valley, and a winding river
Detailed Description
The image shows a dark landscape under a cloudy sky. The upper half is dominated by heavy, dark blue-grey clouds with streaks of lighter, almost white, clouds. Below the sky, a sprawling city is situated on a prominent hill on the right. The city buildings are rendered in muted grey tones, with a tall, slender bell tower or spire rising above them, slightly left of center. The structures appear dense and clustered together. The landscape descends into a valley below the city, characterized by rolling hills covered in varying shades of green and brown. A winding river flows through the valley, appearing dark and reflecting the sky. In the mid-ground, a stone bridge or aqueduct spans the river, connecting different parts of the landscape. Scattered throughout the valley and on the hills are various grey structures, possibly ruins or smaller settlements, blending with the natural environment. The foreground features more detailed vegetation, including bushes and trees in darker green hues, framing the lower part of the scene. The overall color palette is dark and cool, dominated by blues, greys, and deep greens.
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