The Miracle of SorianoGiovanni Benedetto Castiglione · 1655
Baroque
1655
319.0 x 204.0 cm
Santa Maria del Castello
Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione (1609 – 1664)
Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione (1609-1664) was a Baroque painter & printmaker renowned for his animal scenes, innovative monotyping technique, and atmospheric etchings. Explore the work of 'Il Grechetto'!
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About this artwork
- Title: The Miracle of Soriano
- Artist: Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione
- Year: 1655
- Original dimensions: 319.0 x 204.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Santa Maria del Castello
- Corpus context: castiglione's animal scenes", miracle narratives & piety
- Color palette: Earthy
- Keywords: 17th century painting, oil on canvas, baroque colors
Questions & Answers
Where does "The Miracle of Soriano" sit within Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione's body of work?
Within Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione's output, "The Miracle of Soriano" sits in the Baroque style, alongside the themes of baroque grandeur & drama, religious devotion & faith, miracle narratives & piety, italian catholic tradition, castiglione's animal scenes", monotyping innovation, exploring divine intervention".
What color harmony does "The Miracle of Soriano" by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione display?
The colors of "The Miracle of Soriano" by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione show a strong color unity harmony. Harmony describes how the colors relate to each other.
In what year was "The Miracle of Soriano" by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione created?
The creation of "The Miracle of Soriano" by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione is dated 1655.
Who created "The Miracle of Soriano"?
"The Miracle of Soriano" is attributed to Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione.
What is the luminance of "The Miracle of Soriano" by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione?
The colors of "The Miracle of Soriano" show a soft shadow luminance.
Why is the copyright status of "The Miracle of Soriano" what it is?
The copyright status of "The Miracle of Soriano" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1664.
At what age did Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione make "The Miracle of Soriano"?
Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione was 46 years old when creating "The Miracle of Soriano" in 1655. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1609.