Altar GroupAntonio Begarelli · 1500

1500

Antonio Begarelli (1490 – 1565)

Discover Antonio Begarelli: Italian sculptor (1490-1565) known for terracotta figures replacing paintings in Modena & Parma churches. Explore his unique style!

One centre of terracotta sculpture during the High Renaissance was Modena. The highly respected Antonio Begarelli was active there, creating numerous altars with life-size figural groups for Modena and communities in the region. As early as 1842 the Berlin Museums were able to acquire a major work of this type. The four angels from San Salvatore in Modena were combined by the previous owner, who restored a number of Begarelli’s works, with a figure of Christ which proved, when examined in the course of recent restoration, to be a new historicizing plaster piece. What is typical of Begarelli is that his figures are coloured to look like marble and were originally placed against a painted background for maximum contrast. The emotional style of Begarelli’s creations recalls the paintings done at the same time in nearby Parma by Correggio. In the eighteenth century, the four angels in the Berlin altar group were seen together with a large Madonna, which is now in the Galleria Estense in Modena.

About this artwork

Title: Altar Group
Artist: Antonio Begarelli
Year: 1500
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Public domain
Color palette: Neutrals
Main color: Sap Green

Questions & Answers

Who made "Altar Group", and when?

The author of "Altar Group" is Antonio Begarelli, and the work is dated 1500.

Which artist is "Altar Group" attributed to?

"Altar Group" was created by Antonio Begarelli. The information on this page describes Antonio Begarelli's original work.

What is the creation date of "Altar Group" by Antonio Begarelli?

The creation of "Altar Group" by Antonio Begarelli is dated 1500.

How strong is the contrast in "Altar Group" by Antonio Begarelli?

"Altar Group" by Antonio Begarelli shows a gentle contrast between its light and dark areas.

What is the color identity of "Altar Group" by Antonio Begarelli?

"Altar Group" by Antonio Begarelli uses a neutrals palette, with sap green (#6b6554) as the dominant color.

Is "Altar Group" by Antonio Begarelli in the public domain, and why?

"Altar Group" by Antonio Begarelli is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1565.

At what age did Antonio Begarelli make "Altar Group"?

Antonio Begarelli was 10 years old when creating "Altar Group" in 1500. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1490.