Virgin and Child with PomegranateWit Stwosz · 1500

  • Creation date1500
  • Dimensions217.0 x 163.0 cm
  • MuseumStaatliche Graphische Sammlung

Wit Stwosz (1447 – 1533)

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Staatliche Graphische Sammlung (Munich, Germany)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Virgin and Child with Pomegranate
  • Artist: Wit Stwosz
  • Year: 1500
  • Original dimensions: 217.0 x 163.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Staatliche Graphische Sammlung
  • Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
  • Color intensity: Monochromatic
  • Topics: virgin, children, fruits

Questions & Answers

What orientation does "Virgin and Child with Pomegranate" by Wit Stwosz have?

"Virgin and Child with Pomegranate" by Wit Stwosz is a portrait composition. The proportions are worth checking before choosing a print size.

Is "Virgin and Child with Pomegranate" by Wit Stwosz kept in the artist's home country?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. Wit Stwosz was born in Germany, and the original "Virgin and Child with Pomegranate" is held in a museum in Germany.

What luminance does "Virgin and Child with Pomegranate" by Wit Stwosz have?

"Virgin and Child with Pomegranate" by Wit Stwosz has a luminous luminance. Luminance describes how much light the colors appear to reflect.

How saturated is the palette of "Virgin and Child with Pomegranate"?

The colors of "Virgin and Child with Pomegranate" by Wit Stwosz have a muted saturation. Saturation describes how vivid or muted the colors are.

What is the creation date of "Virgin and Child with Pomegranate" by Wit Stwosz?

"Virgin and Child with Pomegranate" dates from 1500. The date places the work within Wit Stwosz's career and its era.

Who created "Virgin and Child with Pomegranate"?

The artist behind "Virgin and Child with Pomegranate" is Wit Stwosz. The work is catalogued under Wit Stwosz's name.

What was Wit Stwosz's age when "Virgin and Child with Pomegranate" was created?

When "Virgin and Child with Pomegranate" was created in 1500, Wit Stwosz - born in 1447 - was 53 years old.

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