The Siege of Malta by Mattia Preti
GPTKB entity
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| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instanceOf |
painting
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| gptkbp:artist |
gptkb:Mattia_Preti
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| gptkbp:artwork |
Conflict and resolution
Layering of paint Continues to inspire modern artists Heroism and sacrifice Emphasis on human emotion Symbol of resilience and strength Baroque art movement Figures in motion Continues to be studied in art history Influenced by contemporary artists Captures the chaos of battle Central figures in battle Complex arrangement of figures Dramatic retelling of history Influenced by local history Narrative of struggle and triumph Personal interpretation of historical events Represents defense against invasion Tells the story of the siege Use of dramatic poses Influenced_later_Maltese_artists Recognized_as_a_masterpiece_of_Baroque_art |
| gptkbp:collection |
Part of the National Collection of Malta
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| gptkbp:colors |
Rich and vibrant colors
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| gptkbp:composedOf |
Dynamic and chaotic scene
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| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
Reflects the values of the time
Created_during_the_Baroque_period |
| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
Symbol_of_Maltese_identity
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| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
Represents_the_resilience_of_the_Maltese_people
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| gptkbp:depicts |
gptkb:Great_Siege_of_Malta
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| gptkbp:dimensions |
approximately 300 cm × 200 cm
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| gptkbp:exhibits |
Exhibited in various art galleries
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| gptkbp:historicalContext |
Portrays_a_significant_event_in_Maltese_history
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| gptkbp:historicalFigures |
gptkb:Knights_of_St._John
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| gptkbp:historicalImpact |
Highlights the importance of the Knights of St. John
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Important_work_in_Maltese_art_history
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Siege of Malta by Mattia Preti
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Influenced_Baroque_painters
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Italian_Renaissance_art
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| gptkbp:influences |
Caravaggio
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| gptkbp:inspiredBy |
Historical accounts of the siege
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:National_Museum_of_Fine_Arts,_Valletta
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| gptkbp:medium |
oil on canvas
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| gptkbp:notableFeature |
Dramatic use of light and shadow
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| gptkbp:publicPerception |
Well-received by critics
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| gptkbp:style |
Baroque
Dramatic and emotional Richly detailed and textured |
| gptkbp:subject |
Military conflict
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
Victory and defense
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| gptkbp:technique |
Chiaroscuro
Oil painting techniques |
| gptkbp:yearEstablished |
circa 1680
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