Student Artwork Guide
Copyright This work is in the public domain. Luca Signorelli died in 1523; copyright lasts 70 years after the artist’s death, so it ended in 1593.
In context
moses — Luca Signorelli
Row above: the years. Row below: how old the artist was at the start and at the end of each span — 0 at birth, 73 at death.
Shaded: the lifetime of Luca Signorelli (1450–1523) every dated painting, decade by decade
First works: up to 1499 Main working years: 1499–1502 Late works: from 1502
Those three bands split the works this catalogue has a date for into a first quarter, a middle half and a last quarter. They are not the artist’s complete output: a thin stretch may be a gap in the record rather than a quiet spell. The same years with the artist’s life laid along them
This record has no exact year on file — using the artist's lifetime and the work's style, what decade would you guess?
Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.
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Measured from the image
Main colour
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Catalogued palette
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The ten leading countries
Find the three darkest countries on the map. Is the museum that keeps this painting in any of them? Write down one reason people far away might look at it.
Together these works take 54.4% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 185 works by this artist, of which 76 were looked at at least once. This painting has not been looked at yet in that time — it closes the list without a rank. The same counts, month by month
Bars measure attention, not quality. Pick the work at the top and this one: name one thing that might make a painting famous beyond how well it is painted.
Artist and museum
Born in Cortona, Italy
lucca signorelli, an italian renaissance painter, was born in cortona, tuscany, around 1450. his birthdate is uncertain, but it is believed to be between 1441 and 1445. he was known for his exceptional skill as a draftsman and his use of foreshortening.
signorelli's first impressions of art seem to have originated in perugia, where he was influenced by the styles of artists such as benedetto bonfigli, , and pinturicchio. according to giorgio vasari, signorelli was apprenticed to piero della francesca by his maternal uncle, lazzaro vasari. signorelli's work can be found in various locations, including arezzo (1472) and città di castello (1474). one of his notable works is the painting "school of pan," which was presented to lorenzo de' medici. this painting features a realistic depiction of the human form, showcasing signorelli's mastery of chiaroscuro and linear perspective.
* the last judgment (1499-1503), orvieto cathedral - considered his masterpiece, this massive fresco showcases signorelli's skill in depicting the apocalypse and the last judgment. * the polyptych of st. medard (1507), museum san medardo, arcevia, italy - a prime example of signorelli's work, featuring a highly detailed and naturalistic depiction of the human form.
signorelli was part of the italian renaissance movement, which marked the transition between medieval and early modern europe. this period saw a renewed emphasis on classical traditions, naturalism, and humanism.
the early renaissance art movement - a brief introduction to the art movement that shaped the course of art history.
fra angelico - the renowned artist who influenced signorelli's work and was known for his exceptional skill as a painter.
luca signorelli - a brief biography of the artist, featuring his notable works and art movement.
signorelli's work had a significant impact on the development of renaissance art. his use of foreshortening and skill as a draftsman influenced many artists who followed in his footsteps. as a prominent figure in the italian renaissance, signorelli's legacy continues to be celebrated through his works, which can be found in various museums and cathedrals throughout italy. important dates: 1450: born in cortona, tuscany 1499-1503: created the last judgment, orvieto cathedral * 1523: passed away, leaving behind a legacy of exceptional art
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Look closely
moses — Luca Signorelli
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"moses" by Luca Signorelli shows a monochromatic color intensity.
"moses" by Luca Signorelli depicts: moses.
A slideshow is available: the Diaporama page of "moses" by Luca Signorelli.