SaturnArtus I Quellinus · 1654

1654
Royal Palace Amsterdam

Artus I Quellinus (1653 – 1686)

Artus Quellinus III (1653-1686) was a Flemish sculptor active in London, known for Baroque altarpieces & portrait busts. Collaborated with Grinling Gibbons. Explore his statues of royalty and significant historical figures.

Royal Palace Amsterdam (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

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Saturn is portrayed as an elderly man holding a child up to his mouth. In his other hand is a sickle. At his feet are ears of corn, a scythe, an hour glass and the head of Janus. Various fruits, pulses, roots and vegetables hang from the garlands alongside the relief.Additional information:Saturn is the god of agriculture and of time. The sickle, scythe, grain, vegetables and fruit all represent agriculture, while the hour glass symbolises time. The head of Janus, with its young and old faces, symbolises the past and future, and therefore time. The child that the elderly Saturn is about to devour is an allusion to the story that Saturn consumed all his children following a prophecy that he would be destroyed by his own son. Only Jupiter escaped being eaten and he eventually slew his father.

About this artwork

Title: Saturn
Artist: Artus I Quellinus
Year: 1654
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Public domain
Where to see it: Royal Palace Amsterdam
Main color: Gray
Color intensity: Monochromatic

Questions & Answers

What is the dominant color of "Saturn" by Artus I Quellinus?

The dominant color of "Saturn" by Artus I Quellinus is gray (#605f5b).

What are the author and date of "Saturn"?

"Saturn" was created by Artus I Quellinus in 1654.

Who is the artist behind "Saturn"?

"Saturn" was created by Artus I Quellinus. The information on this page describes Artus I Quellinus's original work.

How light is "Saturn" overall?

The perceived brightness of "Saturn" by Artus I Quellinus is brilliant. It can be matched to the light of the intended space.

When was "Saturn" made?

"Saturn" by Artus I Quellinus was created in 1654.

How harmonious are the colors of "Saturn" by Artus I Quellinus?

The colors of "Saturn" by Artus I Quellinus show a balanced harmony harmony. Harmony describes how the colors relate to each other.

Does "Saturn" by Artus I Quellinus use strong contrasts or soft harmonies?

In "Saturn", a serene contrast is paired with a balanced harmony harmony.