EntombmentMichel Colombe · 1494
1494
Benedictine Abbey of Saint-Pierre
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About this artwork
- Title: Entombment
- Artist: Michel Colombe
- Year: 1494
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Benedictine Abbey of Saint-Pierre
- Main color: Espresso
- Color hue: Golden Yellow Range
- Topics: birth and death
Questions & Answers
Toward which tone does "Entombment" lean?
"Entombment" leans toward a golden yellow range tone.
When was "Entombment" made?
"Entombment" by Michel Colombe was created in 1494.
How old was Michel Colombe when creating "Entombment" in 1494?
When "Entombment" was created in 1494, Michel Colombe - born in 1430 - was 64 years old.
What does "Entombment" by Michel Colombe depict?
The subjects of "Entombment" are birth and death.
Who is the artist behind "Entombment"?
The artist behind "Entombment" is Michel Colombe. The work is catalogued under Michel Colombe's name.
Does "Entombment" by Michel Colombe use strong contrasts or soft harmonies?
The color analysis of "Entombment" by Michel Colombe records a balanced contrast and a strong color unity harmony.
Did "Entombment" stay in its artist's homeland?
Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. The artist's birth country is France, and the museum holding the original is in France.