St JohnLéonard Limosin · 1547

  • Creation date1547
  • Dimensions92.0 x 43.0 cm
  • MuseumMusée des Beaux-Arts

Léonard Limosin (1505 – 1575)

Explore the exquisite enamel work of Leonard Limosin (c. 1505-1575), a French painter known for his religious plaques, portraits & decorative art influenced by Italian masters.

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About this artwork

  • Title: St John
  • Artist: Léonard Limosin
  • Year: 1547
  • Original dimensions: 92.0 x 43.0 cm
  • Format: Tall
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Musée des Beaux-Arts
  • Color hue: Warm Sunset Tones
  • Color intensity: Balanced

Questions & Answers

Toward which tone does "St John" lean?

"St John" leans toward a warm sunset tones tone.

What explains the copyright situation of "St John" by Léonard Limosin?

"St John" by Léonard Limosin is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Léonard Limosin died in 1575.

At what age did Léonard Limosin make "St John"?

Léonard Limosin made "St John" at the age of 42. The artist was born in 1505 and the work is dated 1547.

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