First Pillar (detail)Lorenzo Maitani · 1310

  • Creation date1310
  • MuseumDuomo

Lorenzo Maitani (1255 – 1330)

Explore the masterful façade of Orvieto Cathedral by Lorenzo Maitani! Italian architect & sculptor known for Gothic influence, Genesis scenes & bronze sculptures.

Duomo (Orvieto, Italie)

Une Renaissance Révélée au Sein des Chapelles

Au-delà de la magnificence architecturale se trouve le véritable cœur du MODO – les chapelles ornées des fresques profondément émouvantes de Luca Signorelli. Son œuvre dans la chapelle San Brizio et la chapelle des SS Corporale transcende la simple peinture ; c’est une exploration viscérale de l'humanité

About this artwork

  • Title: First Pillar (detail)
  • Artist: Lorenzo Maitani
  • Year: 1310
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Duomo
  • Main color: Gray
  • Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum

Questions & Answers

What is the dominant hue of "First Pillar (detail)" by Lorenzo Maitani?

"First Pillar (detail)" leans toward a green to violet spectrum tone.

Is "First Pillar (detail)" by Lorenzo Maitani a bright or a dark artwork?

In terms of perceived brightness, "First Pillar (detail)" by Lorenzo Maitani is balanced.

Who is the artist behind "First Pillar (detail)"?

"First Pillar (detail)" is attributed to Lorenzo Maitani.

In what year was "First Pillar (detail)" by Lorenzo Maitani created?

"First Pillar (detail)" dates from 1310. The date places the work within Lorenzo Maitani's career and its era.

Is "First Pillar (detail)" by Lorenzo Maitani in the public domain, and why?

The copyright status of "First Pillar (detail)" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1330.

How old was Lorenzo Maitani when creating "First Pillar (detail)" in 1310?

Lorenzo Maitani made "First Pillar (detail)" at the age of 55. The artist was born in 1255 and the work is dated 1310.

Does "First Pillar (detail)" show strong light-dark contrasts?

"First Pillar (detail)" by Lorenzo Maitani shows a bold contrast between its light and dark areas.

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