Portico de la GloriaMaster Mateo · 1168
Romanesque
1168
Cathedral
Master Mateo (1161 – 1217)
Master Mateo (c. 1161-1217), Spanish sculptor of the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, renowned for his Portico de la Gloria reliefs & religious figures.
Cathedral (Santiago de Compostela, Spain)
A blend of Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque styles reflecting centuries of construction history and artistic influences. Founded in the 11th century as a pilgrimage site inspired by French churches.
About this artwork
- Title: Portico de la Gloria
- Artist: Master Mateo
- Year: 1168
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Cathedral
- Movement: Romanesque
- Corpus context: medieval faith, architectural piety
- Color palette: Earthy
- Keywords: medieval sculpture art, limestone carving, master mateo artwork
Questions & Answers
Which artist is "Portico de la Gloria" attributed to?
"Portico de la Gloria" is attributed to Master Mateo.
How strong is the contrast in "Portico de la Gloria" by Master Mateo?
The contrast level of "Portico de la Gloria" by Master Mateo is bold.
In what year was "Portico de la Gloria" by Master Mateo created?
"Portico de la Gloria" dates from 1168. The date places the work within Master Mateo's career and its era.
Which palette and lead color define "Portico de la Gloria"?
"Portico de la Gloria" is defined by an earthy palette led by espresso (#625648).
What is the luminance of "Portico de la Gloria" by Master Mateo?
The colors of "Portico de la Gloria" show a soft shadow luminance.
At what age did Master Mateo make "Portico de la Gloria"?
When "Portico de la Gloria" was created in 1168, Master Mateo - born in 1161 - was 7 years old.
Does the copyright of "Portico de la Gloria" by Master Mateo allow reproductions?
"Portico de la Gloria" by Master Mateo, held at the Cathedral, is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status determines whether reproductions of the image may be made.