The 16th century was an important transition period in the history of art. Many young aspiring artists believed that everything in art had already been achieved. You can’t really blame them because Mannerist artists had to walk in the footsteps of the likes of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of the painters who …
When two of the most renowned Renaissance artists in history passed away at the end of the second decade of the 16th century, it transformed the world of art. Mannerism art is also known as the “Late Renaissance” and that’s because Mannerist artists built upon the ideals of the Renaissance period to achieve their artistic …
The High Renaissance ended in 1520 with the death of two of the most renowned Renaissance artists, Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) and Raphael (1483-1520). The period that followed it has been defined as Mannerism, also known as the Late Renaissance. This style emerged in the 1520s, spread all across Europe in the 1530s, and pretty …
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 influential Flemish artists of the first 3 decades of the 17th century was an extremely versatile painter named Jan Brueghel the Elder (1568-1625). He collaborated with his good friend, Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), on many notable works of art. This renowned Mannerist artist eventually became the court painter of the Habsburg …
One of the greatest artists of the Mannerist period also wrote an autobiography about his turbulent life. He also created some of the most remarkable sculptures and decorations for some of the most important people in Europe, including the King of France. Let’s take a closer at some of the most interesting facts about Benvenuto …
One of the most ambitious painters in history eventually managed to become one of the most famous Mannerist artists in history. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about Tintoretto, a man who left his permanent mark on the amazing city of Venice, Italy, with a wide range of amazing …
Italian artist Paolo Veronese (1528-1588) is considered to be one of the 3 great masters of the Venetian School of the 16th century. His main influence was Titian, another Venetian master a generation older than himself. His use of color to create dramatic effects defined his style, something that inspired some of the greatest artists …
This Italian painter is considered to be one of the greatest Mannerist Masters in history. In this post, you’ll discover the ultimate list of interesting Paolo Veronese facts, a man who produced numerous monumental paintings. 1. His name refers to his place of birth but he had other names as well Paolo Veronese (1528-1588) was …
This highly influential and fascinating Mannerist Artist only has 2 surviving landscapes in his oeuvre, and both depict the city that he used to live and work in. In this post, we’re going to take a closer look at a painting called “View of Toledo by El Greco,” a work that has been described as …