El Greco’s association with Toledo has played an important role in boosting tourism in this historical Castilian town.

Greek painter El Greco is one of the best known artists in the history of Western art, as his works have influenced countless painters.

hieratic grace" of Byzantine-influenced art and concocted a new style, characterised by "dynamism, drama and emotion". But, by the 1350s, its "most glorious years" would be "as good as over".