What you are looking at
The Spanish city of Toledo on its hill under a green and black storm sky, with the cathedral and the Alcázar picked out in eerie light.
Why it is famous
It is one of only two surviving landscapes by El Greco, who lived in Toledo for most of his career. He rearranged the city's buildings to make the view more dramatic.
How big is View of Toledo?
View of Toledo measures 121.3 × 108.6 cm (47.8 × 42.8 in), without its frame. Its surface is about 3 times the area of the Mona Lisa.
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Where to see it
It is at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
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Frequently asked questions
Who painted View of Toledo?
El Greco painted View of Toledo in c. 1599 to 1600.
Where is the View of Toledo?
View of Toledo is in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, United States.
How big is View of Toledo?
121.3 × 108.6 cm (47.8 × 42.8 in). Its surface is about 3 times the area of the Mona Lisa.
What is View of Toledo made with?
Oil on canvas.
Sources: The Met, "View of Toledo" (29.100.6); Wikidata Q883994; Wikipedia, "View of Toledo". Checked October 17, 2026. How we check.