GlobesMatthaeus GreuterNone

  • Art movementBaroque
  • MuseumBiblioteca Teresiana

Matthaeus Greuter (1564 – 1638)

Explore Matthaeus Greuter's stunning maps & engravings from 16th-17th century Rome! Known for celestial globes, architectural prints & cartographic innovation.

Biblioteca Teresiana (Mantua, Italy)

Located in Mantua, the Biblioteca Teresiana features an extraordinary collection of rare incunabula and Renaissance art within a magnificent Baroque setting, inviting you to explore its profound historical legacy.


About this artwork

  • Title: Globes
  • Artist: Matthaeus Greuter
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Biblioteca Teresiana
  • Creative period: Renaissance
  • Color palette: Earthy
  • Keywords: oil on canvas art, baroque study room, european renaissance
  • Color hue: Golden Yellow Range
  • Perceived brightness: deep_shadow

Questions & Answers

Which artist and which style stand behind "Globes"?

Behind "Globes" stand Matthaeus Greuter and the Baroque movement.

Which artistic current is "Globes" by Matthaeus Greuter part of?

"Globes" is a work of Baroque. The movement indicates the artistic tradition the work is part of.

In which movement and which era is "Globes" by Matthaeus Greuter placed?

"Globes" belongs to the Baroque movement, and its creator worked in the Renaissance era.

Is "Globes" held in the country of its creator?

No - the artwork is kept abroad. The creator was born in Germany; the original work is in Italy.

Who created "Globes"?

"Globes" is attributed to Matthaeus Greuter.

What does "Globes" share with the rest of Matthaeus Greuter's output?

Within Matthaeus Greuter's output, "Globes" sits in the Baroque style, alongside the themes of cartography & exploration, renaissance knowledge, scientific inquiry, greuter's celestial maps", roman scholarship, geographical discovery, academic pursuit, early modern cartography.

Which palette and lead color define "Globes"?

"Globes" is defined by an earthy palette led by espresso (#42372e).

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