St LouisDonatello · 1413
1413
Museo dell'Opera di Santa Croce
Donatello (1386 – 1466)
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Museo dell'Opera di Santa Croce (Florence, Italy)
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About this artwork
- Title: St Louis
- Artist: Donatello
- Year: 1413
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Museo dell'Opera di Santa Croce
- Color palette: Earthy
- Color hue: Golden Yellow Range
Questions & Answers
What underlying hue runs through "St Louis" by Donatello?
"St Louis" leans toward a golden yellow range tone.
When was "St Louis" made?
"St Louis" dates from 1413. The date places the work within Donatello's career and its era.
How saturated is the palette of "St Louis"?
"St Louis" by Donatello is recorded with a muted saturation.