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MADRID’S Prado Museum has launched an exhibition looking at the major influence that 'El Greco' had on the legendary modern Spanish artist, Pablo Picasso, who died 50 years ago.

Running until mid-September, Picasso, El Greco, and Analytical Cubism features a selection of works from both men including some not previously displayed in the Prado.

Gallery director, Miguel Falmir, says that highlights include four Picasso paintings from 1911, which were 'the greatest revolution in art history with the introduction of analytical cubism'.

El Greco was born in Greece and worked in Italy before landing in Spain in his late-30s in 1577 to become a leading figure of the Spanish Renaissance movement.

Picasso was a great El Greco admirer, who was a major influence on the young artist.