August 5 through October 26, 2014 El Greco (1541–1614) Vincenzo Anastagi, c. 1575 Oil on canvas 74 x 49 ⅞ inches The Frick Collection, New York Photo: Michael Bodycomb El Greco’s Vincenzo Anastagi , acquired a century ago by Henry Clay Frick, is one of The Frick Collection’s most celebrated paintings and one of only two full-length portraits by the master. It was executed during the artist’s six-year stay in Rome, before he moved to Spain, where he spent the rest of his career. Much of the force of this work emanates from the resplendent half-armor worn by Anastagi. Rich highlights applied with broad brushstrokes accentuate the steel, its metallic sheen contrasting with the velvety texture of Anastagi’s green breeches and the dark crimson curtain. Scipione Pulzone (c. 1540/42–98) Jacopo Boncompagni, 1574 Oil on canvas 48 x 39 ⅛ inches Private collection, courtesy of Jean-Luc Baroni Ltd. Photo: Michael Bodycomb To mark the 400th anniversary of El Greco’s death, the Frick w