1740

John of Mathy and Felix of Valois Ransom Christian Slaves (Franz Xavier Karl Palko, 1740)

Franz Xavier Karl Palko (1724–1767) made John of Mathy and Felix of Valois Ransom Christian Slaves. It dates from 1740. It is kept at Slovak National Gallery in Bratislava, Slovak Republic. It measures 79.3 × 50.4 cm.

John of Mathy and Felix of Valois Ransom Christian Slaves by Franz Xavier Karl Palko, 1740, Slovak National Gallery
John of Mathy and Felix of Valois Ransom Christian Slaves by Franz Xavier Karl Palko, 1740, Slovak National Gallery. Public domain.

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John of Mathy and Felix of Valois Ransom Christian Slaves, in brief

Title
John of Mathy and Felix of Valois Ransom Christian Slaves
Artist
Franz Xavier Karl Palko (1724–1767)
Artist born in
Wrocław, Poland
Date
1740
Dimensions
79.3 × 50.4 cm
Where to see it
Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava, Slovak Republic

Which museum holds John of Mathy and Felix of Valois Ransom Christian Slaves?

Slovak National Gallery

Bratislava, Slovak Republic

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Where is "John of Mathy and Felix of Valois Ransom Christian Slaves" by Franz Xavier Karl Palko on display today?

"John of Mathy and Felix of Valois Ransom Christian Slaves" by Franz Xavier Karl Palko is on display at the Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava, Slovak Republic. The museum listing refers to the original work, not to reproductions.

In what year was "John of Mathy and Felix of Valois Ransom Christian Slaves" by Franz Xavier Karl Palko created?

How big is the original "John of Mathy and Felix of Valois Ransom Christian Slaves"?

The recorded dimensions of "John of Mathy and Felix of Valois Ransom Christian Slaves" by Franz Xavier Karl Palko are 79.3 x 50.4cm. Reproductions can be ordered in other sizes while keeping the same proportions.

Is "John of Mathy and Felix of Valois Ransom Christian Slaves" by Franz Xavier Karl Palko in the public domain?

Regarding copyright, "John of Mathy and Felix of Valois Ransom Christian Slaves" is in the public domain - its copyright has expired.

Who created "John of Mathy and Felix of Valois Ransom Christian Slaves"?

"John of Mathy and Felix of Valois Ransom Christian Slaves" was created by Franz Xavier Karl Palko. The information on this page describes Franz Xavier Karl Palko's original work.

What was Franz Xavier Karl Palko's age when "John of Mathy and Felix of Valois Ransom Christian Slaves" was created?

Franz Xavier Karl Palko was 16 years old when creating "John of Mathy and Felix of Valois Ransom Christian Slaves" in 1740. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1724.

What explains the copyright situation of "John of Mathy and Felix of Valois Ransom Christian Slaves" by Franz Xavier Karl Palko?

"John of Mathy and Felix of Valois Ransom Christian Slaves" by Franz Xavier Karl Palko is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1767.

Is "John of Mathy and Felix of Valois Ransom Christian Slaves" held in the country of its creator?

No - the artwork is kept abroad. The birth country of Franz Xavier Karl Palko is Poland, and the museum holding the original of "John of Mathy and Felix of Valois Ransom Christian Slaves" is in Slovak Republic.

About the artist, Franz Xavier Karl Palko

1724–1767, Poland

Franz Xavier Karl Palko

The Silesian Brush Breslau, 1724. A painter named Anton Palko watches his son, Franz Xavier Karl Palko, begin his training within the walls of their home. This early instruction provides the foundation for a life spent moving through the artistic centers of Europe. The boy eventually leaves the domestic studio for the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna, seeking a broader language of form and light.

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