Janus
pietro francavilla (pierre franqueville) (1548 – 1615)
Explore the art of Pietro Francavilla (Pierre Franqueville), a 16th-century artist known for mythological & allegorical paintings like 'Janus' and depictions of seasons. Discover his legacy!
Musei di Strada Nuova (Genoa, Italy)
Discover Genoa’s UNESCO-listed Musei di Strada Nuova: a stunning complex of three aristocratic palaces housing masterpieces by Caravaggio, Veronese, Dürer, and more. Explore Ligurian art, history, and architecture in Italy’s cultural gem.
About this artwork
- Title: Janus
- Artist: pietro francavilla (pierre franqueville)
- Year: 1585
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Musei di Strada Nuova
- Corpus context: "patronage , renaissance commissions"
- Keywords: marble statue zeus , “italian marble art” , “art history italy”
- Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
- Color intensity: Balanced