St DominicPierre Le Gros · 1706
Marble- Sculpture
- Baroque
1706- Early Modern
St. Peter's Basilica
Pierre Le Gros (1666 – 1719)
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About this artwork
- Title: St Dominic
- Artist: Pierre Le Gros
- Year: 1706
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: St. Peter's Basilica
- Period: Early Modern
- Medium type: Sculpture
- Corpus context: high baroque drama, counter-reformation religious themes
- Color palette: Neutrals
Questions & Answers
Which artist is "St Dominic" attributed to?
The artist behind "St Dominic" is Pierre Le Gros. The work is catalogued under Pierre Le Gros's name.
What luminance does "St Dominic" by Pierre Le Gros have?
"St Dominic" by Pierre Le Gros has a gentle luminance luminance. Luminance describes how much light the colors appear to reflect.
Is "St Dominic" held in the country of its creator?
No - the artwork is kept abroad. The creator was born in France; the original work is in Italy.
What placement suits the format of "St Dominic" by Pierre Le Gros?
Format (tall) and recommended space (living room) are the two placement facts recorded for "St Dominic" by Pierre Le Gros.
In what year was "St Dominic" by Pierre Le Gros created?
The creation of "St Dominic" by Pierre Le Gros is dated 1706.
What is "St Dominic" about, and what atmosphere does it have?
"St Dominic" shows st. dominic, religious sculpture, baroque style, marble statue, saint, monasticism, and its recorded mood is elegant.
At what age did Pierre Le Gros make "St Dominic"?
When "St Dominic" was created in 1706, Pierre Le Gros - born in 1666 - was 40 years old.