Bust of Alexander VIIMelchiore Caffa · 1667
1667
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Melchiore Caffa (1635 – 1667)
Discover Melchiore Caffa (1635-1667), a Maltese Baroque painter renowned for his religious scenes & portraits. Explore his St. Catherine, Alexander VII & more!
Metropolitan Museum of Art (new york, United States of America)
Explore The Metropolitan Museum of Art: 5,000 years of art from around the world! Discover masterpieces, ancient artifacts & immersive exhibitions – a global art destination awaits.
About this artwork
- Title: Bust of Alexander VII
- Artist: Melchiore Caffa
- Year: 1667
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Color hue: Warm Sunset Tones
- Perceived brightness: brilliant
Questions & Answers
When was "Bust of Alexander VII" made?
"Bust of Alexander VII" dates from 1667. The date places the work within Melchiore Caffa's career and its era.
Is "Bust of Alexander VII" by Melchiore Caffa a bright or a dark artwork?
The perceived brightness of "Bust of Alexander VII" by Melchiore Caffa is brilliant. It can be matched to the light of the intended space.
Is "Bust of Alexander VII" by Melchiore Caffa in the public domain, and why?
"Bust of Alexander VII" by Melchiore Caffa is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Melchiore Caffa died in 1667.
Who created "Bust of Alexander VII"?
"Bust of Alexander VII" is attributed to Melchiore Caffa.
Is "Bust of Alexander VII" by Melchiore Caffa a portrait, landscape or square composition?
"Bust of Alexander VII" by Melchiore Caffa has a square format. The format describes the proportions of the composition.
How saturated is the palette of "Bust of Alexander VII"?
The palette of "Bust of Alexander VII" is muted in saturation.
How old was Melchiore Caffa when creating "Bust of Alexander VII" in 1667?
Melchiore Caffa made "Bust of Alexander VII" at the age of 32. The artist was born in 1635 and the work is dated 1667.