PerseusGiambologna · 1576

  • Creation date1576
  • MuseumBoboli Gardens

Giambologna (1529 – 1608)

Giambologna (1529-1608) was a leading Mannerist sculptor of the Italian Renaissance, renowned for dynamic bronze & marble works like Mercury and The Rape of the Sabines. Explore his influence on Baroque art & Medici commissions.

Boboli Gardens (Florence, Italy)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Perseus
  • Artist: Giambologna
  • Year: 1576
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Boboli Gardens
  • Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
  • Color intensity: Balanced

Questions & Answers

Did "Perseus" stay in its artist's homeland?

No - the artwork is kept abroad. Giambologna was born in France, and the original "Perseus" is held in a museum in Italy.

Are the colors of "Perseus" by Giambologna saturated or muted?

The colors of "Perseus" by Giambologna have a balanced soft saturation. Saturation describes how vivid or muted the colors are.

What is the dominant hue of "Perseus" by Giambologna?

The dominant hue of "Perseus" by Giambologna is green to violet spectrum. The hue is the underlying tone of the palette.

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