MonstranceJuan De Arfe · 1578

  • Creation date1578
  • MuseumDiocesan Museum

Juan De Arfe (1535 – 1603)

Discover Juan de Arfe (1535-1603), a Spanish painter of religious art from Valladolid. Explore his Monstrance & works at the Diocesan Museum, showcasing 16th-century faith.

Diocesan Museum (Valladolid, Spain)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Monstrance
  • Artist: Juan De Arfe
  • Year: 1578
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Diocesan Museum
  • Color palette: Earthy
  • Main color: Walnut

Questions & Answers

What kind of colors does "Monstrance" use?

The palette of "Monstrance" by Juan De Arfe is described as earthy. It is a compact description of the work's colors.

What is the luminance of "Monstrance" by Juan De Arfe?

"Monstrance" by Juan De Arfe has a dark luminance. Luminance describes how much light the colors appear to reflect.

Which palette and lead color define "Monstrance"?

"Monstrance" by Juan De Arfe uses an earthy palette, with walnut (#734439) as the dominant color.

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