The northern part of Europe didn’t produce as many renowned artists as other parts of Europe in the 16th century. One artist made a permanent name for himself by producing original paintings that revolve around certain topics. In that sense, he became the most influential Renaissance artist of his time. In this article, you’ll discover …
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We all know the Gothic Cathedrals that were constructed during the Middle Ages. The Architecture that emerged during this period was nothing short but breathtaking. The Gothic period evolved from Romanesque art and started around the 12th century. It ended when Renaissance artists transformed the world of art in the 14th and 15th centuries. Most …
The Flemish Primitives is the common name of Early Netherlandish painters. These highly talented individuals were active during the Burgundian and Habsburg rule in the Low Countries in the 15th and 16th centuries. Most of them were Flemish artists who lived and worked in modern-day Belgium. Cities like Bruges, Ghent, and Brussels, were some of …
The life story of one of the most famous Neoclassical artists in history is extremely interesting. Maria Anna Angelika Kauffmann (1741-1807) traveled extensively and was successful wherever she went. Her immense artistic talent and polyglot abilities certainly helped, although it’s clear that she possessed a natural charm as well. Let’s take a closer look at …
Switzerland is a mountainous country in the heart of Europe that features a unique mix of different cultures. There’s a German, French, and Italian-speaking part, which means that the country is well diversified. Swiss artists haven’t been influenced by Italian artists, French artists, and German artists like artists living in other European countries, especially not …
One of the most renowned English artists of the 18th century has played a major role in the history of art in Great Britain. He was a founding member of the most prestigious art institution in the UK and primarily focused on two types of paintings. In this article, you’ll discover some of the most …
Art in the region of what is modern-day Canada has been produced for thousands of years. Remarkably, most artworks of the Indigenous peoples in Canada found in museums today were produced after they came into contact with Europeans in the 17th century. The Catholic Church was the main patron of Canadian artists during Colonial times …
Following in the footsteps of the greatest Renaissance artists in history wasn’t an easy thing to do. The benefit of so many brilliant masters emerging at around the same time in the 15th and 16th centuries is that there were plenty of examples to follow. One of the leading Baroque artists of his time took …
Because of this 16th-century Mannerist artist, we know exactly what one of the most famous Renaissance artists in history looked like. Daniele da Volterra might not be the best-known name in art history, or even in the period he lived in, but he still produced some remarkable paintings. In this article, you’ll discover some of …
One of the most mysterious painters in European history produced some of the most fascinating Renaissance paintings. What he meant with them remains up for interpretation until today. Little is known about the man because he didn’t leave behind a lot of clues except for his remarkable works of art. In this article, you’ll discover …