Venus
66.0 x 113.0 cm
Galleria d'Arte Moderna
Pompeo Marchesi is considered the Lombard heir to the sculptor Antonio Canova, to whom he paid tribute throughout his long career as an artist, with these references and ideal allusions evoking some of the Venetian master
Questions & Answers
How light is "Venus" overall?
Overall, "Venus" is recorded as brilliant. Perceived brightness describes how light or dark the work appears.
Is "Venus" by Leone Leoni (Pompeo Leoni) in the public domain, and why?
"Venus" by Leone Leoni (Pompeo Leoni) is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Leone Leoni (Pompeo Leoni) died in 1590.
What underlying hue runs through "Venus" by Leone Leoni (Pompeo Leoni)?
"Venus" leans toward an ochre to sepia tone.
Leone Leoni (Pompeo Leoni) (1509 – 1590)
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Galleria d'Arte Moderna (Milan, Italy)
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About this artwork
- Title: Venus
- Artist: Leone Leoni (Pompeo Leoni)
- Original dimensions: 66.0 x 113.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Galleria d'Arte Moderna
- Main color: Putty
- Perceived brightness: brilliant