Mannerist paintings

The first two decades of the 16th century marked the High Renaissance, a period in history when multiple talented Renaissance artists produced works of art. Agnolo di Cosimo (1503-1572), better known by his nickname “Bronzino,” was born at the start of it and was surely influenced by painters who worked n his native Florence. The …

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 …

When a Spanish noblewoman became the wife of a powerful Italian ruler, he commissioned a portrait of her from one of the leading Mannerist artists of the 16th century. Today, this fascinating Mannerist painting is considered one of the most splendid portraits of the Late Renaissance era. Let’s take a closer look at the Portrait …

If there’s one painting that defines the art movement that emerged in the 16th century following the Renaissance, then this is the one. Mannerist artists exaggerated the harmonious ideals of the Renaissance artists, often resulting in asymmetrical compositions or figures. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about Madonna with …

The Early Renaissance gradually evolved in the late 15th and early 16th centuries to a period known as the “High Renaissance.” This was a period when some of the most famous Renaissance artists in history created remarkable paintings and other works of art alongside each other. Just like with most other forms of art, the …