Study of an Apostle Looking Upward
Painting on canvas • Circle of El Greco
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Style & Movement
Spanish Mannerism
Medium & Technique
Oil on canvas, layered impasto technique
Creation Period
Late 16th to early 17th century
Subject Description
Depicts an elderly male saint with white hair and beard in profile gaze, featuring dramatic tenebrism and an illegible signature at the lower right.
Condition & AI Estimated Value
Condition Assessment
Fair; visible surface cracking, heavy craquelure, edge wear, and potential historic overpaint.
Estimated Market Value
Not an official valuation$3,000 - $7,000
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on condition, provenance, authentication, and market demand.
Identified on 10/8/2026