Main Altar (detail)Gil de Siloé · 1496
1496
Monastery of Miraflores
Gil de Siloé (1495 – 1563)
Gil de Siloé (c. 1495-1563) was a pivotal Spanish Renaissance sculptor & architect, known for blending Gothic, Italian Classicism & Mudéjar styles. Founder of the Granadan school, famed for works like the Burgos Cathedral staircase and Granada Cathed
Monastery of Miraflores (Burgos, Spain)
Explore Miraflores Monastery in Burgos, Spain! A UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing Isabelline Gothic architecture and stunning art collections – including royal mausoleum & paintings by Cirera i Alomar.
About this artwork
- Title: Main Altar (detail)
- Artist: Gil de Siloé
- Year: 1496
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Monastery of Miraflores
- Color palette: Earthy
- Perceived brightness: balanced
Questions & Answers
In what year was "Main Altar (detail)" by Gil de Siloé created?
"Main Altar (detail)" dates from 1496. The date places the work within Gil de Siloé's career and its era.
How do contrast and harmony combine in "Main Altar (detail)"?
In "Main Altar (detail)", a balanced contrast is paired with a strong color unity harmony.
Who is the artist behind "Main Altar (detail)"?
"Main Altar (detail)" was created by Gil de Siloé. The information on this page describes Gil de Siloé's original work.
What level of contrast does "Main Altar (detail)" by Gil de Siloé show?
The light-dark contrast of "Main Altar (detail)" is recorded as balanced. Contrast describes how strongly light and dark areas differ.
Who made "Main Altar (detail)", and when?
Gil de Siloé made "Main Altar (detail)" in 1496.
What color leads the composition of "Main Altar (detail)" by Gil de Siloé?
The dominant color of "Main Altar (detail)" by Gil de Siloé is quinacridone magenta (#765441).
Did "Main Altar (detail)" stay in its artist's homeland?
Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. Gil de Siloé was born in Spain, and the original "Main Altar (detail)" is held in a museum in Spain.