Crucifix (detail)Pietro Lorenzetti · 1320

  • Creation date1320
  • MuseumMuseo Diocesano

Pietro Lorenzetti (1280 – 1348)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Crucifix (detail)
  • Artist: Pietro Lorenzetti
  • Year: 1320
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Museo Diocesano
  • Color palette: Earthy
  • Color hue: Amber to Saffron
  • Topics: crucifixion

Questions & Answers

When was "Crucifix (detail)" made?

"Crucifix (detail)" dates from 1320. The date places the work within Pietro Lorenzetti's career and its era.

At what age did Pietro Lorenzetti make "Crucifix (detail)"?

When "Crucifix (detail)" was created in 1320, Pietro Lorenzetti - born in 1280 - was 40 years old.

What does "Crucifix (detail)" by Pietro Lorenzetti depict?

"Crucifix (detail)" by Pietro Lorenzetti depicts: crucifixion.

Who is the artist behind "Crucifix (detail)"?

"Crucifix (detail)" is attributed to Pietro Lorenzetti.

Can "Crucifix (detail)" by Pietro Lorenzetti, held at the Museo Diocesano, be legally reproduced?

"Crucifix (detail)" by Pietro Lorenzetti, held at the Museo Diocesano, is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status determines whether reproductions of the image may be made.

How light is "Crucifix (detail)" overall?

Overall, "Crucifix (detail)" is recorded as bright. Perceived brightness describes how light or dark the work appears.

What color leads the composition of "Crucifix (detail)" by Pietro Lorenzetti?

walnut (#724f3b) is the leading color of "Crucifix (detail)" by Pietro Lorenzetti.

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