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 hue: Ochre to Sepia
Color intensity: Monochromatic

Questions & Answers

Why is the copyright status of "Saint Luke" what it is?

"Saint Luke" by Giovanni Lanfranco is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Giovanni Lanfranco died in 1647.

What is the perceived brightness of "Saint Luke" by Giovanni Lanfranco?

The perceived brightness of "Saint Luke" by Giovanni Lanfranco is deep_shadow. It can be matched to the light of the intended space.

Who created "Saint Luke"?

"Saint Luke" is attributed to Giovanni Lanfranco.

What aliases or alternate names does Giovanni Lanfranco have?

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

Is "Saint Luke" held in the country of its creator?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. Giovanni Lanfranco was born in Italy, and the original "Saint Luke" is held in a museum in Italy.