The Course of Empire vs The Burial of the Count of Orgaz
Which painting? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- The Course of Empire Thomas Cole · 1833 50% · #109 in the world
- The Burial of the Count of Orgaz El Greco · 1586 50% · #107 in the world
What the votes say
The world is split down the middle between The Course of Empire and The Burial of the Count of Orgaz: 50% each. The Burial of the Count of Orgaz is #107 of the 130 paintings in the world ranking, and #19 of the 23 from the 16th century. The Course of Empire is #109, and #45 of the 57 from the 19th century.
Side by side
| The Course of Empire | The Burial of the Count of Orgaz | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #109 | #107 |
| Artist | Thomas Cole | El Greco |
| Year | 1833 | 1586 |