MercuryFrançois Duquesnoy · 1630
1630
Liechtenstein Museum
François Duquesnoy (1597 – 1643)
François Duquesnoy (1597-1643): Flemish Baroque sculptor famed for his idealized Roman works, contrasting with Bernini's drama. Explore his art!
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About this artwork
- Title: Mercury
- Artist: François Duquesnoy
- Year: 1630
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Liechtenstein Museum
- Main color: Phthalo Green
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
- Perceived brightness: brilliant
Questions & Answers
In what year was "Mercury" by François Duquesnoy created?
"Mercury" dates from 1630. The date places the work within François Duquesnoy's career and its era.
Are the colors of "Mercury" by François Duquesnoy vivid or muted?
The colors of "Mercury" by François Duquesnoy show a muted saturation with a monochromatic intensity.
What is the color identity of "Mercury" by François Duquesnoy?
"Mercury" by François Duquesnoy uses a neutrals palette, with phthalo green (#2d1f22) as the dominant color.
What color harmony does "Mercury" by François Duquesnoy display?
The color harmony of "Mercury" is recorded as discordant palette.
What underlying hue runs through "Mercury" by François Duquesnoy?
The dominant hue of "Mercury" by François Duquesnoy is green to violet spectrum. The hue is the underlying tone of the palette.
Which artist is "Mercury" attributed to?
The artist behind "Mercury" is François Duquesnoy. The work is catalogued under François Duquesnoy's name.
What was François Duquesnoy's age when "Mercury" was created?
François Duquesnoy was 33 years old when creating "Mercury" in 1630. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1597.