Equestrian Statue of Alessandro Farnese (detail)Francesco Mochi · 1620

  • Creation date1620
  • MuseumPiazza 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 (detail)
  • 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

Is "Equestrian Statue of Alessandro Farnese (detail)" held in the country of its creator?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. The artist's birth country is Italy, and the museum holding the original is in Italy.

What is the luminance of "Equestrian Statue of Alessandro Farnese (detail)" by Francesco Mochi?

"Equestrian Statue of Alessandro Farnese (detail)" by Francesco Mochi has a gentle luminance luminance. Luminance describes how much light the colors appear to reflect.

Who created "Equestrian Statue of Alessandro Farnese (detail)" and in what year?

Francesco Mochi made "Equestrian Statue of Alessandro Farnese (detail)" in 1620.

When was "Equestrian Statue of Alessandro Farnese (detail)" made?

The creation of "Equestrian Statue of Alessandro Farnese (detail)" by Francesco Mochi is dated 1620.

What color saturation does "Equestrian Statue of Alessandro Farnese (detail)" by Francesco Mochi have?

The palette of "Equestrian Statue of Alessandro Farnese (detail)" is muted in saturation.

At what age did Francesco Mochi make "Equestrian Statue of Alessandro Farnese (detail)"?

Francesco Mochi was 40 years old when creating "Equestrian Statue of Alessandro Farnese (detail)" in 1620. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1580.

Who created "Equestrian Statue of Alessandro Farnese (detail)"?

"Equestrian Statue of Alessandro Farnese (detail)" was created by Francesco Mochi. The information on this page describes Francesco Mochi's original work.

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