El Greco's most famous paintings
The top 3 according to 15 votes from people: The Burial of the Count of Orgaz · The Nobleman with His Hand on His Chest · The Disrobing of Christ. (Updated Aug 25, 2026.)
From The Burial of the Count of Orgaz to View of Toledo: the Cretan painter's works every guide recommends and where to see them.
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Top 15
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The Burial of the Count of Orgaz
1586-1588. His masterpiece, in the church of Santo Tomé in Toledo.
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The Nobleman with His Hand on His Chest
Around 1580. His most famous portrait; Prado Museum.
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The Disrobing of Christ
1577-1579. Christ in red; sacristy of Toledo Cathedral.
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View of Toledo
Around 1600. One of his few landscapes, with a stormy sky; the Met.
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The Holy Trinity
1577-1579. God holds the body of Christ; Prado.
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Laocoön
Around 1610-1614. His only mythological subject, with Toledo behind; Washington.
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The Assumption of the Virgin
1577. His first big commission in Toledo; Art Institute of Chicago.
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Fray Hortensio Félix Paravicino
Around 1609. Portrait of a poet and preacher; Boston.
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The Tears of Saint Peter
One of his most repeated compositions.
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The Vision of Saint John
1608-1614. The opening of the fifth seal that inspired Picasso; the Met.
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The Adoration of the Shepherds
1612-1614. Probably his last painting, made for his tomb; Prado.
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The Martyrdom of Saint Maurice
1580-1582. Painted for Philip II, who rejected it; El Escorial.
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Saint Martin and the Beggar
1597-1599. The saint on horseback splitting his cloak; Washington.
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View and Plan of Toledo
Around 1610. The city with its map on show; El Greco Museum.
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The Dream of Philip II
Around 1579. The adoration of the name of Jesus; El Escorial.
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