Is Saint Luke under copyright?

No, this artwork is in the public domain.

Saint LukeGiovanni LanfrancoNone

5.0 x 254.0 cm
Musei Civici di Palazzo Farnese

Giovanni Lanfranco (1582 – 1647)

Explore Giovanni Lanfranco (1582-1647), a leading Baroque painter famed for dynamic frescoes & theatrical style. Discover his masterpieces & Correggio influence!

Musei Civici di Palazzo Farnese (Piacenza, Italy)

Explore the Musei Civici di Palazzo Farnese in Piacenza, Italy! Discover 500 years of history with masterpieces like Botticelli's "Tondo," ancient artifacts (the Liver of Piacenza!), and a unique carriage collection. A cultural gem awaits!

This painting shows the short stay of the artist in Piacenza, after his long activity in Rome (1602-1610). As all the painters who work in the dukedoms of Emilia, Lanfranco was influenced by Correggio’s lessons, visible in the angel clinging to the clouds on the top right. The icon of the Virgin Mary alludes to the legend according to which Luke depicted the Virgin when she was still alive. The calf/ox, destined to sacrifices, is the symbol of Saint Luke’s priesthood and of his activity as evangelist.

About this artwork

Title: Saint Luke
Artist: Giovanni Lanfranco
Original dimensions: 5.0 x 254.0 cm
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Public domain
Where to see it: Musei Civici di Palazzo Farnese
Color palette: Earthy
Color hue: Ochre to Sepia

Questions & Answers

What shape and dimensions is "Saint Luke" by Giovanni Lanfranco?

"Saint Luke" by Giovanni Lanfranco is a portrait composition measuring 5 x 254 cm in the original.

Is Giovanni Lanfranco, creator of "Saint Luke", known under other names?

Other names recorded for Giovanni Lanfranco, creator of "Saint Luke", include Il cavaliere Giovanni, Giovanni Lanfranchi, Giannino Lanfranchi, Cavalier Gio. Lanfranco, Giovanni Lan Franco.

Does "Saint Luke" by Giovanni Lanfranco use strong contrasts or soft harmonies?

The color composition of "Saint Luke" by Giovanni Lanfranco combines a serene contrast with a strong color unity harmony.