Fontana delle TartarugheGiacomo Della Porta · 1585
1585
Piazza Mattei
Giacomo Della Porta (1533 – 1602)
Giacomo della Porta (1533-1602) was a leading Italian Mannerist architect & sculptor of the late Renaissance. Known for the façade of Chiesa del Gesù, fountains, and contributions to St. Peter's Basilica. Influenced by Michelangelo & Vignola.
Piazza Mattei (Rome, Italy)
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About this artwork
- Title: Fontana delle Tartarughe
- Artist: Giacomo Della Porta
- Year: 1585
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Piazza Mattei
- Color hue: Amber to Saffron
- Perceived brightness: bright
Questions & Answers
What level of contrast does "Fontana delle Tartarughe" by Giacomo Della Porta show?
"Fontana delle Tartarughe" by Giacomo Della Porta shows a bold contrast between its light and dark areas.
Who created "Fontana delle Tartarughe"?
"Fontana delle Tartarughe" is attributed to Giacomo Della Porta.
Why is the copyright status of "Fontana delle Tartarughe" what it is?
"Fontana delle Tartarughe" by Giacomo Della Porta is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1602.
How old was Giacomo Della Porta when creating "Fontana delle Tartarughe" in 1585?
Giacomo Della Porta made "Fontana delle Tartarughe" at the age of 52. The artist was born in 1533 and the work is dated 1585.
In what year was "Fontana delle Tartarughe" by Giacomo Della Porta created?
"Fontana delle Tartarughe" dates from 1585. The date places the work within Giacomo Della Porta's career and its era.
What is the luminance of "Fontana delle Tartarughe" by Giacomo Della Porta?
"Fontana delle Tartarughe" by Giacomo Della Porta has a gentle luminance luminance. Luminance describes how much light the colors appear to reflect.
Who made "Fontana delle Tartarughe", and when?
Giacomo Della Porta made "Fontana delle Tartarughe" in 1585.