Animal studies from a notebookGiovannino De' Grassi · 1390
Gothic
1390
260.0 x 175.0 cm
Biblioteca Civica
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About this artwork
- Title: Animal studies from a notebook
- Artist: Giovannino De' Grassi
- Year: 1390
- Original dimensions: 260.0 x 175.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Biblioteca Civica
- Movement: Gothic
- Creative period: Late Medieval
- Corpus context: religious & moral themes, divine judgment imagery
Questions & Answers
At what age did Giovannino De' Grassi make "Animal studies from a notebook"?
When "Animal studies from a notebook" was created in 1390, Giovannino De' Grassi - born in 1350 - was 40 years old.
Who created "Animal studies from a notebook"?
The artist behind "Animal studies from a notebook" is Giovannino De' Grassi. The work is catalogued under Giovannino De' Grassi's name.
When was "Animal studies from a notebook" made?
The creation of "Animal studies from a notebook" by Giovannino De' Grassi is dated 1390.
How does "Animal studies from a notebook" by Giovannino De' Grassi connect Gothic to the artist's home country?
"Animal studies from a notebook" was created by Giovannino De' Grassi, born in Italy, within the Gothic movement. The artist's origin links the work to Gothic as practiced by artists from Italy.
How intense are the colors in "Animal studies from a notebook" by Giovannino De' Grassi?
The color intensity of "Animal studies from a notebook" is monochromatic. Intensity describes how strong the colors appear.
What does "Animal studies from a notebook" by Giovannino De' Grassi depict?
The themes present in "Animal studies from a notebook" by Giovannino De' Grassi include medieval hunting, animal allegory, symbolic imagery, gothic illustration, circular composition, sun motif, manuscript art. Together they summarize the artwork's subject matter.
What are the dimensions of the original "Animal studies from a notebook" by Giovannino De' Grassi?
The recorded dimensions of "Animal studies from a notebook" by Giovannino De' Grassi are 260 x 175 cm. Reproductions can be ordered in other sizes while keeping the same proportions.