Crossing of the Red SeaCosimo Rosselli · 1481
Fresco- Renaissance
1481- Renaissance
350.0 x 572.0 cm
Cappella Sistina
Cosimo Rosselli (1439 – 1507)
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About this artwork
- Title: Crossing of the Red Sea
- Artist: Cosimo Rosselli
- Year: 1481
- Original dimensions: 350.0 x 572.0 cm
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Cappella Sistina
- Movement: Renaissance
- Medium: Fresco
- Period: Renaissance
Questions & Answers
In what period was "Crossing of the Red Sea" by Cosimo Rosselli made?
"Crossing of the Red Sea" by Cosimo Rosselli dates from the Renaissance period. The period gives the historical context of the work.
What is the creation date of "Crossing of the Red Sea" by Cosimo Rosselli?
"Crossing of the Red Sea" dates from 1481. The date places the work within Cosimo Rosselli's career and its era.
Who created "Crossing of the Red Sea"?
"Crossing of the Red Sea" was created by Cosimo Rosselli. The information on this page describes Cosimo Rosselli's original work.
Is "Crossing of the Red Sea" by Cosimo Rosselli a bright or a dark artwork?
The perceived brightness of "Crossing of the Red Sea" by Cosimo Rosselli is shadow. It can be matched to the light of the intended space.
How much light do the colors of "Crossing of the Red Sea" appear to reflect?
"Crossing of the Red Sea" by Cosimo Rosselli has a dark luminance. Luminance describes how much light the colors appear to reflect.
When and with what materials was "Crossing of the Red Sea" made?
"Crossing of the Red Sea" was created in 1481 using the fresco technique. Material and date describe how and when the original was made.
How old was Cosimo Rosselli when creating "Crossing of the Red Sea" in 1481?
When "Crossing of the Red Sea" was created in 1481, Cosimo Rosselli - born in 1439 - was 42 years old.