Apse: St Peter Recommending Bertoldo Stefanschi to the VirginPietro Cavallini · 1296
Mosaic- Decor
1296- Late Medieval
Santa Maria in Trastevere
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About this artwork
- Title: Apse: St Peter Recommending Bertoldo Stefanschi to the Virgin
- Artist: Pietro Cavallini
- Year: 1296
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Santa Maria in Trastevere
- Medium: Mosaic
- Period: Late Medieval
- Color palette: Earthy
- Keywords: pietro cavallini, blue mosaic background, byzantine transition
Questions & Answers
What kind of colors does "Apse: St Peter Recommending Bertoldo Stefanschi to the Virgin" use?
The palette of "Apse: St Peter Recommending Bertoldo Stefanschi to the Virgin" by Pietro Cavallini is described as earthy. It is a compact description of the work's colors.
What colors dominate "Apse: St Peter Recommending Bertoldo Stefanschi to the Virgin" by Pietro Cavallini?
"Apse: St Peter Recommending Bertoldo Stefanschi to the Virgin" is defined by an earthy palette led by espresso (#393427).
What technique was used for "Apse: St Peter Recommending Bertoldo Stefanschi to the Virgin", and when was it created?
"Apse: St Peter Recommending Bertoldo Stefanschi to the Virgin" was created in 1296 using the mosaic technique. Material and date describe how and when the original was made.
In what year was "Apse: St Peter Recommending Bertoldo Stefanschi to the Virgin" by Pietro Cavallini created?
The creation of "Apse: St Peter Recommending Bertoldo Stefanschi to the Virgin" by Pietro Cavallini is dated 1296.
How old was Pietro Cavallini when creating "Apse: St Peter Recommending Bertoldo Stefanschi to the Virgin" in 1296?
Pietro Cavallini was 56 years old when creating "Apse: St Peter Recommending Bertoldo Stefanschi to the Virgin" in 1296. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1240.
Does "Apse: St Peter Recommending Bertoldo Stefanschi to the Virgin" show strong light-dark contrasts?
"Apse: St Peter Recommending Bertoldo Stefanschi to the Virgin" by Pietro Cavallini shows a bold contrast between its light and dark areas.
Who is the artist behind "Apse: St Peter Recommending Bertoldo Stefanschi to the Virgin"?
"Apse: St Peter Recommending Bertoldo Stefanschi to the Virgin" is attributed to Pietro Cavallini.