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The figures in the left-hand corner are the members of the so-called Holy League, which was established, in the words of Phillip II, ‘to defend the holy name’ of Christ. They include the Doge (elected head) of Venice, Pope Pius V and Philip himself. The painting celebrates their victory against the Islamic Ottoman Empire in a naval battle at Lepanto, in south-western Greece, in 1571.
El Greco turned the scene into an epic vision of humanity’s judgement and the promise of salvation. To the right the mouth of hell swallows its victims, while other souls are led over a bridge to purgatory, where they will await entry to heaven.
Title
The Adoration of the Name of Jesus
Date
late 1570s
Medium
Oil and egg tempera on pine
Measurements
H 55.1 x W 33.8 cm
Accession number
NG6260
Acquisition method
Bought, 1955
Work type
Painting
The National Gallery, London
Trafalgar Square, London, Greater London WC2N 5DN England
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