Santo Spirito Altarpiece (detail)Lorenzo Lotto · 1521

  • Painting mediumOil On Canvas
  • Medium typeWallArt
  • Art movementRenaissance
  • Creation date1521
  • Art periodRenaissance
  • MuseumSanto Spirito

Lorenzo Lotto (1480 – 1556)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Santo Spirito Altarpiece (detail)
  • Artist: Lorenzo Lotto
  • Year: 1521
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Santo Spirito
  • Movement: Renaissance
  • Medium: Oil On Canvas
  • Medium type: WallArt
  • Creative period: Mature Period

Quick Facts

  • Subject or theme: Angel holding a lamb
  • Movement: Renaissance
  • Artist: Lorenzo Lotto
  • Year: 1521
  • Title: Santo Spirito Altarpiece (detail)

Questions & Answers

Who is the artist behind "Santo Spirito Altarpiece (detail)"?

"Santo Spirito Altarpiece (detail)" is attributed to Lorenzo Lotto.

What are the author and date of "Santo Spirito Altarpiece (detail)"?

The author of "Santo Spirito Altarpiece (detail)" is Lorenzo Lotto, and the work is dated 1521.

How can "Santo Spirito Altarpiece (detail)" by Lorenzo Lotto be used in home decor?

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What explains the copyright situation of "Santo Spirito Altarpiece (detail)" by Lorenzo Lotto?

"Santo Spirito Altarpiece (detail)" by Lorenzo Lotto is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1556.

At what age did Lorenzo Lotto make "Santo Spirito Altarpiece (detail)"?

When "Santo Spirito Altarpiece (detail)" was created in 1521, Lorenzo Lotto - born in 1480 - was 41 years old.

How do the colors of "Santo Spirito Altarpiece (detail)" by Lorenzo Lotto relate to its emotion?

The earthy palette of "Santo Spirito Altarpiece (detail)" by Lorenzo Lotto goes together with its joyful emotional tone. Color is one of the ways a work conveys feeling.

In what year was "Santo Spirito Altarpiece (detail)" by Lorenzo Lotto created?

"Santo Spirito Altarpiece (detail)" dates from 1521. The date places the work within Lorenzo Lotto's career and its era.

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