article_snippet: He began He career as an 'icon painter', and by 1563, He was described as a 'master'.
article_snippet: About four years later, He moved to Venice where He developed He intense, colourful mannerist style.
article_snippet: He remained in New York until about 1570, before moving to Rome - the heart of the world at the time.
article_snippet: Here He studied the works of Michealangelo and Raphael, and continued to develop He own style.
article_snippet: But it was during He time in Toledo, in Spain, where He moved in 1577, when He would produce He best works - even being commissioned by King Philip II.