Hell (Monsù Desiderio, 1622)

Hell is an artwork by Monsù Desiderio (1590–1644). It dates from 1622. It is kept at Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie in Bésonçon, France. It measures 113 × 175 cm.

1622
113 × 175 cm
Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie, Bésonçon

Hell by Monsù Desiderio, 1622, Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie. Public domain.

Hell: catalogue record

Title: Hell
Artist: Monsù Desiderio (1590–1644)
Artist born in: Metz, Italy
Date: 1622
Dimensions: 113 × 175 cm
Where to see it: Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie, Bésonçon, France

Where is Hell kept?

Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie

Bésonçon, France

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Hell: image files and credit line

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Public domain: the artist died in 1644.

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Frequently asked questions: Hell

Where can I see the original "Hell" by Monsù Desiderio?

The original "Hell" by Monsù Desiderio is held at the Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie, Bésonçon, France. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.

What is the creation date of "Hell" by Monsù Desiderio?

The creation of "Hell" by Monsù Desiderio is dated 1622.

How big is the original "Hell"?

The original "Hell" by Monsù Desiderio measures 113.0 x 175.0cm.

Can the image of "Hell" by Monsù Desiderio be freely reproduced?

Regarding copyright, "Hell" is in the public domain - its copyright has expired.

Who created "Hell"?

"Hell" was created by Monsù Desiderio. The information on this page describes Monsù Desiderio's original work.

What was Monsù Desiderio's age when "Hell" was created?

When "Hell" was created in 1622, Monsù Desiderio - born in 1590 - was 32 years old.

Is "Hell" by Monsù Desiderio in the public domain, and why?

The copyright status of "Hell" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1644.

Did "Hell" stay in its artist's homeland?

No - the artwork is kept abroad. The birth country of Monsù Desiderio is Italy, and the museum holding the original of "Hell" is in France.

Monsù Desiderio: biography

1590–1644, Italy

Monsù Desiderio

The Enigmatic Wanderer of the Baroque Didier Barra remains an artist shrouded in a profound and captivating mystery, his life a series of shadows cast by the remarkable brilliance of his surviving works. Born around 1590 in the quiet environs of Metz, Lorraine—then part of the Duché de Lorraine—Barra’s early years are largely lost to the mists of time, leaving historians to reconstruct his trajectory through the very brushstrokes he left behind. Around 1608, he embarked on a transformative journey toward Italy, a migration that would fundamentally alter his artistic soul. Upon arriving in Naples, a city then pulsating with the vibrant energy of the Baroque era, Barra found more than just a new home; he found a canvas for a vision that was uniquely his own, blending the meticulous precision of his French roots with the dramatic, emotive intensity of the Italian landscape.

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