Portrait of Paul C¨¦zanne

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Born in Perugia, Vincenzo Anastagi (ca. 1531¨C86) joined the Knights of Malta in 1563 and was a leader in the heroic defense of that island during the massive Turkish siege of 1565 . After holding various other responsible posts he was named Sergeant Major of Castel Sant¡¯Angelo in Rome. Anastagi apparently was an expert on fortifications. This portrait, already characteristically intense and spirited in style, probably dates from El Greco¡¯s last years in Italy. Title Vincenzo Anastagi Creator El Greco (Dom¨¦nikos Theotok¨®poulos) Date Created ca. 1575 Physical Dimensions 74 x 49 7/8 in. (188 x 126.7 cm) Medium Oil on canvas Credit Line Henry Clay Frick Bequest Show more