Diego de Astor (1587 – 1650): The Baroque Echo of El Greco’s Vision Diego de Astor was a Dutch engraver who emerged during the fervent Baroque period, leaving an indelible mark on European art history. Born in Mechelen, Netherlands, around 1587, Astor's artistic journey began under the tutelage of Domenico Theotocopuli – better known as El Greco – a monumental figure whose dramatic style profoundly shaped Astor’s oeuvre. This influence is palpable throughout his engravings, particularly those depicting religious subjects and imbued with an emotional intensity characteristic of the era. Asto…