The Judgment of King Midas between Apollo and MarsyasMartin Johann Schmidt · 1768
1768
154.0 x 120.0 cm
Austrian Gallery Belvedere
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About this artwork
- Title: The Judgment of King Midas between Apollo and Marsyas
- Artist: Martin Johann Schmidt
- Year: 1768
- Original dimensions: 154.0 x 120.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Austrian Gallery Belvedere
- Color hue: Amber to Saffron
- Perceived brightness: deep_shadow
- Topics: royalty, gods
Questions & Answers
Who created "The Judgment of King Midas between Apollo and Marsyas"?
"The Judgment of King Midas between Apollo and Marsyas" is attributed to Martin Johann Schmidt.
How old was Martin Johann Schmidt when creating "The Judgment of King Midas between Apollo and Marsyas" in 1768?
Martin Johann Schmidt made "The Judgment of King Midas between Apollo and Marsyas" at the age of 50. The artist was born in 1718 and the work is dated 1768.
Toward which tone does "The Judgment of King Midas between Apollo and Marsyas" lean?
An amber to saffron hue runs through "The Judgment of King Midas between Apollo and Marsyas" by Martin Johann Schmidt.
In what year was "The Judgment of King Midas between Apollo and Marsyas" by Martin Johann Schmidt created?
The creation of "The Judgment of King Midas between Apollo and Marsyas" by Martin Johann Schmidt is dated 1768.
How strong are the colors of "The Judgment of King Midas between Apollo and Marsyas"?
The color of "The Judgment of King Midas between Apollo and Marsyas" is muted in saturation and monochromatic in intensity.
Is "The Judgment of King Midas between Apollo and Marsyas" by Martin Johann Schmidt kept in the artist's home country?
Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. Martin Johann Schmidt was born in Austria, and the original "The Judgment of King Midas between Apollo and Marsyas" is held in a museum in Austria.
Can "The Judgment of King Midas between Apollo and Marsyas" by Martin Johann Schmidt, held at the Austrian Gallery Belvedere, be legally reproduced?
"The Judgment of King Midas between Apollo and Marsyas" by Martin Johann Schmidt, held at the Austrian Gallery Belvedere, is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status determines whether reproductions of the image may be made.