High Altar of St Mary (a horse)Wit Stwosz · 1477
Renaissance
1477
Church of St. Mary
Wit Stwosz (1447 – 1533)
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Church of St. Mary (Kraków, Poland)
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About this artwork
- Title: High Altar of St Mary (a horse)
- Artist: Wit Stwosz
- Year: 1477
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Church of St. Mary
- Movement: Renaissance
- Main color: Quinacridone Magenta
- Keywords: horse rider painting, religious artwork, oil painting horse
- Color intensity: Balanced
Questions & Answers
What luminance does "High Altar of St Mary (a horse)" by Wit Stwosz have?
The colors of "High Altar of St Mary (a horse)" show a soft shadow luminance.
What stage of Wit Stwosz's development does "High Altar of St Mary (a horse)" represent?
"High Altar of St Mary (a horse)" represents the Mature Period of Wit Stwosz.
Who created "High Altar of St Mary (a horse)"?
The artist behind "High Altar of St Mary (a horse)" is Wit Stwosz. The work is catalogued under Wit Stwosz's name.
Toward which tone does "High Altar of St Mary (a horse)" lean?
The dominant hue of "High Altar of St Mary (a horse)" by Wit Stwosz is golden yellow range. The hue is the underlying tone of the palette.
What is the creation date of "High Altar of St Mary (a horse)" by Wit Stwosz?
"High Altar of St Mary (a horse)" dates from 1477. The date places the work within Wit Stwosz's career and its era.
Is "High Altar of St Mary (a horse)" by Wit Stwosz in the public domain, and why?
"High Altar of St Mary (a horse)" by Wit Stwosz is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1533.
How old was Wit Stwosz when creating "High Altar of St Mary (a horse)" in 1477?
Wit Stwosz made "High Altar of St Mary (a horse)" at the age of 30. The artist was born in 1447 and the work is dated 1477.