Aurora and TithonusGiovanni da San Giovanni · 1634
Baroque
1634
360.0 x 160.0 cm
Museo Bardini
Giovanni da San Giovanni (1592 – 1899)
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About this artwork
- Title: Aurora and Tithonus
- Artist: Giovanni da San Giovanni
- Year: 1634
- Original dimensions: 360.0 x 160.0 cm
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Museo Bardini
- Corpus context: classical antiquity, italian baroque style
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Keywords: giovanni da san giovanni, oil painting art, love story art
Questions & Answers
How is "Aurora and Tithonus" by Giovanni da San Giovanni proportioned, and how big is it?
"Aurora and Tithonus" by Giovanni da San Giovanni is a tall composition measuring 360 x 160 cm in the original.
In what year was "Aurora and Tithonus" by Giovanni da San Giovanni created?
"Aurora and Tithonus" dates from 1634. The date places the work within Giovanni da San Giovanni's career and its era.
Who created "Aurora and Tithonus"?
"Aurora and Tithonus" was created by Giovanni da San Giovanni. The information on this page describes Giovanni da San Giovanni's original work.
What color leads the composition of "Aurora and Tithonus" by Giovanni da San Giovanni?
The color that stands out most in "Aurora and Tithonus" is quinacridone magenta (#7f6441). The dominant color is useful when matching an artwork to an interior.
Is "Aurora and Tithonus" typical of what Giovanni da San Giovanni usually created?
"Aurora and Tithonus" depicts love and desire, mythological figures, cupid's arrow, baroque drama, classical romance, sensual art, fate and passion, while Giovanni da San Giovanni's recorded themes are sensual baroque focus, exploration of emotion, key florentine work, classical antiquity, italian baroque style, michelangelo's drama, love & desire themes, fate and divine will. Comparing the two shows how the work relates to the artist's usual subjects.
How does the style of "Aurora and Tithonus" relate to its creator's era?
"Aurora and Tithonus" belongs to the Baroque movement, and its creator worked in the Early-Modern era.
What was Giovanni da San Giovanni's age when "Aurora and Tithonus" was created?
Giovanni da San Giovanni was 42 years old when creating "Aurora and Tithonus" in 1634. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1592.