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 influenc…