View of Toledo was painted by which artist?

• A. Las Meninas
• B. El Greco
• C. The Night Watch
• D. Goya

Answer: (B)

View of Toledo is a signature work of El Greco, whose late Renaissance style is famous for elongated forms, bold contrasts, and a moody, almost mystical atmosphere. He lived and worked in Toledo, painting the city as a dramatic backdrop infused with light and movement, and this view showcases his ability to turn a real place into a powerful emotional impression. The painting’s swirling sky, sharp silhouette of the city, and luminous, almost otherworldly atmosphere are characteristic of El Greco’s approach to landscape and vision.

Las Meninas is a Velázquez scene of court life, The Night Watch is a Rembrandt group portrait, and Goya is a later Spanish master known for his own distinct style. Those works aren’t associated with this iconic Toledo view, which is why El Greco is the correct match.