The death of the centaur Nessus
Luca Giordano (1634 – 1705)
Luca Giordano (1634-1705): Explore the vibrant Baroque masterpieces of 'Luca Fa Presto,' Naples' most celebrated painter, known for his speed & dazzling frescoes.
About this artwork
- Title: The death of the centaur Nessus
- Artist: Luca Giordano
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Baroque
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Corpus context: typical of giordano's dramatic style , contributes to his reputation as a master
- Keywords: renaissance , nessus , emotional artwork
- Color intensity: Balanced
Quick Facts
- Subject or theme: Greek mythology, tragedy
- Artist: luca giordano
- Influences: ribera
- Title: The death of the centaur Nessus
- Artistic style: Dramatic, decorative
- Notable elements or techniques:
- Vibrant figures
- Intense emotion
