Equestrian Statue of Alessandro FarneseFrancesco Mochi · 1620
1620
Piazza Cavalli
Francesco Mochi (1580 – 1654)
Francesco Mochi (1580-1654) was a pivotal Italian Baroque sculptor known for his dramatic, emotive works in Rome & Orvieto. Master of bronze casting, famed for the Farnese equestrian statues and St. Veronica at St. Peter's Basilica. A forerunner of H
Piazza Cavalli (Piacenza, Italy)
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About this artwork
- Title: Equestrian Statue of Alessandro Farnese
- Artist: Francesco Mochi
- Year: 1620
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Piazza Cavalli
- Color hue: Amber to Saffron
- Perceived brightness: balanced
Questions & Answers
Which artist is "Equestrian Statue of Alessandro Farnese" attributed to?
"Equestrian Statue of Alessandro Farnese" is attributed to Francesco Mochi.
Does "Equestrian Statue of Alessandro Farnese" by Francesco Mochi use strong contrasts or soft harmonies?
In "Equestrian Statue of Alessandro Farnese", a statement contrast is paired with a unified palette harmony.
What saturation and intensity does "Equestrian Statue of Alessandro Farnese" by Francesco Mochi show?
The color of "Equestrian Statue of Alessandro Farnese" is subtle color in saturation and balanced in intensity.
Is "Equestrian Statue of Alessandro Farnese" by Francesco Mochi kept in the artist's home country?
Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. Francesco Mochi was born in Italy, and the original "Equestrian Statue of Alessandro Farnese" is held in a museum in Italy.
How old was Francesco Mochi when creating "Equestrian Statue of Alessandro Farnese" in 1620?
Francesco Mochi made "Equestrian Statue of Alessandro Farnese" at the age of 40. The artist was born in 1580 and the work is dated 1620.
Which museum holds the original "Equestrian Statue of Alessandro Farnese"?
You can see the original "Equestrian Statue of Alessandro Farnese" at the Piazza Cavalli, Piacenza, Italy.
What is the creation date of "Equestrian Statue of Alessandro Farnese" by Francesco Mochi?
The creation of "Equestrian Statue of Alessandro Farnese" by Francesco Mochi is dated 1620.