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Леонардо Да Винчи 1452–1519
Италианец Born in Винчи Висок Ренесанс Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
Renaissance masters, in order
The most famous Renaissance painter is Леонардо Да Винчи (1452–1519), known for Мона Лиза (Ла Джоконда) and Тайната вечеря. Next come Микеланджело Буонароти, Албрехт Дюрер, Рафаело Санцио and Джото. This ranking of the 100 most famous Renaissance painters runs from Чимабуе (born 1240) to Лука Джордано (born 1634), across 6 countries.
How this list is ranked. Artists whose works our catalogue files under Renaissance, in the order of our fame ranking of artists. Artists without a Wikidata identifier born after 1955 are left out until verified. The Wikipedia figure next to each name is the number of our 32 languages in which Wikipedia has an article on the artist.
The essentials
Ranked, with their masterpieces
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Италианец Born in Винчи Висок Ренесанс Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Италианец Born in Капрезе Микеланджело Висок Ренесанс, Маниеризъм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Германец Born in Нюрнберг Северен Ренесанс Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
He did not merely observe the surface of things; he applied a rigorous, analytical approach to the way light falls upon a limb or how a body occupies space. He took the meticulous, sharp-edged precision of the Northern European tradition and infused it with the grace and harmonious composition he encountered in Italy. His second sojourn to Italy occurred between 1505 and 1507, a period that further refined his understanding of proportion and grace.
Where to see In London, the British Museum holds a vast assembly of sixty-seven of his works, offering a deep look into the precision of his vision.
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Италианец Born in Урбино Висока ренесансна школа Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Италианец Born in Пиеве ди Кадоре Венециански Ренесанс Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
As the years passed, the soft, ethereal qualities of his youth gave way to something much more muscular and dramatic. His subjects were as varied as the people who walked the streets of Venice. He became a favorite of powerful men, serving as a painter to Emperor Charles V, King Philip II of Spain, and Pope Paul III.
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Италианец Born in Флоренция Ранен Ренесанс Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Италиански Born in Сан Джовани Валдарно Ранен Ренесанс Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Нидерландски Born in 'c-Хертогенбос Сюрреализъм, Символизъм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
Instead, his application of paint often leaves a rough surface, a tactile quality that lends weight to his strange subjects. Through the precise use of glazing—layering thin, translucent washes of color—he achieves a sense of luminous depth and intricate texture. Pieter Bruegel the Elder emerges as his most significant follower, adopting and expanding upon the complex compositional structures and moralizing themes that Bosch pioneered.
Where to see The weight of Bosch's legacy is concentrated heavily in Madrid.
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Италианец Born in Сансеполкро Ранен Ренесанс Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
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Фламандска Born in Бреда Северно Ренесанс Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Италианец Born in Викио Ранен Ренесанс Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
Museo di San Marco, Флоренция: Този музей съхранява най-голямата и значима колекция от творби на фра Анжелика, включително зашеметяващите фрески от манастира. The Louvre Museum (Париж): Няколко важни картини на фра Анжелика могат да бъдат намерени в обширната колекция на Лувъра. The National Gallery (Лондон): Националната галерия се гордее с подбор от негови творби, предлагайки на посетителите поглед към неговия художествен гений.
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Италианец Born in Падуа Ранен Ренесанс Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
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Италианец Born in Кастелфранко Венето Венецианска школа Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Германец Born in Аугсбург Северен Ренесанс Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
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Италианец Born in Сиена Сиенска школа, Треченто готика Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
Maestà, 1308-1311. Еволюцията на майсторския почерк на Дучио Ди Буонисегна е отчетливо видима в създадената през 1285 г. Rucellai Madonna (1285). Христос, прощаващ се с апостолите (1308).
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Италианец Born in Флоренция Византиански и Ренесансов Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
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Италианец Born in Верона Маниеризъм, Натурализъм, Венецианска школа Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Италианец Born in Венеция Венецианска ренесансна школа Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
Dead Christ Supported by the Madonna and St John (1460 г.).
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Италианец Born in Флоренция Ренесанс Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
While perhaps not as widely celebrated as some of his contemporaries – such as Leonardo da Vinci or Raphael – Ghirlandaio’s work offers a unique and intimate glimpse into the vibrant world of Renaissance Florence – a world where faith, commerce, and artistic innovation converged to create an era of unparalleled cultural achievement.
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Германец Born in Кронах Германски Ренесанс Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Италиански Born in Чита дела Пиеве Ренесанс Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
"Девата и Младенчето, заобиколени от два ангела": Смятана за едно от най-великите постижения на Ле Перумуджино, тази шедьовър е пример за неговото майсторство в цвета и композицията, улавяйки нежността на Мария и Исус с спираща дъха чувствителност.
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Италианец Born in Венеция Венециански Ренесанс Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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Италиански Born in Кремона Ренесанс изкуство Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
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Италианец Born in Флоренция Ранен Ренесанс Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
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Германец Born in Вюрцбург Германски Ренесанс, Поздна готика Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
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Фламандска Born in Брюксел Златен век на Нидерландия Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
He acted as a vital bridge between the late Renaissance and the burgeoning Flemish Baroque, maintaining the integrity of his father's humanist traditions while adapting to the commercial demands of a growing export market. His early years were shaped by a household steeped in creativity, nurtured by his mother, Mayken Coceke van Aelst —an accomplished miniature painter—and guided by the foundational artistic wisdom of his grandmother, Mayken Verhulst.
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Италианец Born in Флоренция Висок Ренесанс и Маниеризъм Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
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Германец Born in Регенсбург Данубската школа, Ренесанс Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
This shift was dramatically catalyzed by a transformative journey down the Danube River and into the heart of the Alps around 1511. Works like “The Large Spruce” exemplify this revolutionary approach, offering a serene yet intricate depiction of nature's beauty, capturing not just its appearance but also its inherent mood and energy. Among his most celebrated achievements is The Battle of Alexander at Issus (1529), a monumental painting commissioned by Duke William IV of Bavaria.
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Италиански Born in Перуджа Ренесанс Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
His work in the Piccolomini Library in Siena—completed shortly before his death in 1513—continues to inspire admiration for its clarity of form and color—anticipating the stylistic developments of the High Renaissance.
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Фламелски Born in Гент Ранно фламандско изкуство Wikipedia in 25/32 languages
Van der Goes’s artistic signature lies in his ability to infuse religious scenes with a startling sense of immediacy and emotional weight. He introduced a new level of psychological insight into his portraits, capturing not just physical likenesses but also the inner lives of his subjects – a characteristic that would become increasingly important in later Renaissance art. Perhaps Van der Goes’s most celebrated work is the Portinari Altarpiece, commissioned by Tommaso Portinari, an Italian banker residing in Bruges.
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Италианец Born in Флоренция Ранен Ренесанс Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Италианец Born in Венеция Ренесанс, Маниеризм Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
The influence of Raphael is noticeable in the more structured compositions and precise detailing found in works like The Entombment, demonstrating Lotto’s growing command of perspective and anatomical accuracy. The Portrait of Bishop Bernardo de’ Rossi exemplifies this Lombard influence, presenting a realistic portrayal of the subject's age and character.
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Италиенец Born in Флоренция Ренесансова скулптура Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
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Италиански Born in Флоренция Ренесанс Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Германия Born in Швебиш Гмюнд Ренесанс, Маниеризъм Wikipedia in 25/32 languages
The two artists developed a close and complex relationship; Baldung even managed Dürer's workshop during his master’s extended sojourn to Venice. He absorbed the lessons of the Renaissance masters, particularly Dürer’s mastery of perspective and engraving, but infused them with a uniquely German sensibility – one characterized by expressive color, imaginative compositions, and an increasingly unsettling psychological depth. Hans Baldung Grien, a name synonymous with both brilliance and unsettling beauty, emerged from the heart of Bavaria in 1485.
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Италианец Born in Флоренция Международна готическа Wikipedia in 25/32 languages
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Италиански Born in Сиена Ранен Ренесанс Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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Фламандски Born in Мобьож Романистична живопис Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Италиански Born in Флоренция Изкуствено движение или стил Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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Италианец Born in Венеция Ренесанс, Маниеризм Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Италиански Born in Паникале Ранен Ренесанс Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Нидерландски художник Born in Оудъоутер Ранно нидерландско изкуство Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
It’s believed he spent a significant period in Haarlem, absorbing these lessons and developing his technical skills before relocating to Bruges in 1484, joining the Corporation of Imagemakers and Saddlers – a pivotal step that solidified his professional standing.
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English Born in Ексетър Elizabethan Art Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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Италиенец Born in Верчели Висок Ренесанс и Маниеризъм Wikipedia in 25/32 languages
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Италианец Born in Пиза Барокко, Караваджизъм Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
The revolutionary naturalism of Caravaggio burst onto the Roman art scene, challenging established conventions with its dramatic use of light and shadow – tenebrism – and unflinching realism. While retaining the dramatic intensity, Gentileschi softened the harshness of Caravaggio’s tenebrism, introducing a lighter palette and a more refined approach to detail.
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Френски Born in Тур Ренесансова портретна живопис Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
A pivotal moment arrived in 1541 when François inherited his father's estate, formally stepping into his artistic inheritance and assuming the responsibilities that came with it. Yet, François carved his own distinct path, blending Flemish naturalism with an emerging Italianate grace, and establishing himself as one of France’s most celebrated portraitists.
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Италиански Born in Венеция Ранен Ренесанс Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
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Тиролски Born in Фалцес Ренесанс и Готика Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
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Италиенец Born in Флоренция Ранен Ренесанс Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Германец Born in Ротвайл Късноготически реализъм Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
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Италианец Born in Серина Висока ренесансна епоха Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
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Италианска Born in Ферара Италиански Ренесанс Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
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Нидерландска Born in Харлем Ранно нидерландска живопис Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
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Фламандска Born in Антверпе Северен маньеризъм Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
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Италианец Born in Кортона Италиански Ренесанс Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
In 1472, he is working in Arezzo, followed by a period in Città di Castello in 1474. His ability to render the human body in motion helped bridge the gap between the early Renaissance and the more complex compositions of the High Renaissance.
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Италиенец Born in Сиена Късна готика, Сиенска школа Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
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Италианец Born in Конелиано Венецианска ренесансова живопис Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
He achieved this profound serenity through meticulous compositional planning, employing a technique known as “disposizione,” which prioritized balanced groupings of figures and harmonious spatial arrangements. Unlike many artists of his time who sought dramatic visual impact, Cima favored subtle nuances of color and light—creating canvases that radiate an aura of contemplative peace. Cima’s artistic output comprises a considerable number of Madonna and Child paintings, many adorned with saints—most notably “ Madonna and Child with Saints Francis and Clare ” (National Gallery London) and “ Sacra Conversazione or Rest on the Flight into Egypt,” currently housed in Venice's Santa Maria dei Carmini church.
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Германец Born in Витенберг Ренесансова живопис Wikipedia in 25/32 languages
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Италиански Born in Флоренция Кватроченто Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
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Италианец Born in Венеция Късна готика, Венецианска готика Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Италиански Born in Сиена Международна готическа школа Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
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Италианец Born in Ферминяно Висока ренесансна епоха Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
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Италиански Born in Прато Висока ренесанс Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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Венециански Born in Басано дел Грапа Венециански Ренесанс Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
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Италиански Born in Флоренция Венецианска школа Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
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Италиански Born in Сиена Ренесанс Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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Italian Born in Флоренция Gothic, Early Renaissance Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
Taddeo Gaddi, Agnolo's father—Giotto’s most devoted pupil—transmitted this groundbreaking vision to his son, instilling a conviction that art should strive for emotional resonance and narrative clarity. Like Giotto before him, Gaddi embraced a stylistic approach that prioritized emotional impact over mere visual representation, reflecting the spiritual fervor of the era.
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Френска Born in Брюксел Ренесансова портретна живопис Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
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Италианец Born in Думенца Ренесанс, Маниеризм Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
Luini’s artistic development wasn't simply imitation; it was a sensitive assimilation of Leonardo’s techniques, filtered through his own Lombard sensibility. Early works like the Adoration of the Magi (c. 1505) in San Pietro, Luino, already hint at this emerging style – showcasing a delicate handling of light and shadow, a masterful use of perspective, and a growing mastery of composition.
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Италиански Born in Сан Годенцо Ренесанс Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
Vasari’s biographical account recounts tales of Andrea's youthful fascination with drawing animals on slabs of stone – a motif frequently employed by Renaissance artists to convey an idealized vision of nature and human potential. This early preoccupation foreshadowed Castagno’s later mastery of fresco technique, particularly evident in monumental commissions like the Crucifixion and Saints, executed at the Ospedale di Santa Maria Nuova (1440-1441).
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Италиански Ренесанс Born in Ферара Ферарска и Болонска школа Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
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Нидерландски Born in Лайден Ранно нидерландско изкуство Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
Geertgen tot Sint Jans distinguished himself through several key artistic innovations that set him apart from many of his contemporaries. He possessed an exceptional sensitivity to landscape, seamlessly integrating it into the narrative structure of his paintings – a departure from the more conventional practice of using landscapes merely as decorative backdrops. The devastating siege of 1573 during the Eighty Years' War proved particularly destructive, resulting in the loss of countless artworks – including a significant portion of Geertgen’s production.
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Born in Аугсбург Renaissance portraiture Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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Италиански Born in Болоня Сиенски живописен стил Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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Фламандска Born in Бувийн-сюр-Мьоз Ренесансов пейзаж Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
While concrete details about his training are scarce, scholars suggest a possible apprenticeship under Gerard David in Bruges. A journey to Genoa in 1511 alongside David and Adrien Ysenbrandt likely broadened his artistic horizons, exposing him to different visual traditions and further refining his observational skills.
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Италианец Born in Флоренция Ранен Ренесанс Wikipedia in 8/32 languages
In 1401, Florence held a contest of unparalleled significance: the selection of an artist to create new bronze doors for the city’s magnificent Baptistery – a commission considered the most prestigious in the entire region. Lorenzo Ghiberti, at just twenty-one years old, entered this arena alongside some of the era’s most formidable minds, including the renowned Filippo Brunelleschi. A brief but formative period spent assisting Carlo I Malatesta in Rimini during the devastating plague of 1400 exposed him to diverse artistic currents and honed his observational skills – experiences that unknowingly prepared him for the monumental competition that would define his career.
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Нидерландска Born in Антверпе Ренесансова портретна живопис Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
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Italian Born in Бреша Renaissance art Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
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Нидерландска Born in Шорл Романистски, Ренесанс Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
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Италианска Born in Милано Висок Ренесанс Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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Герман Born in Аугсбург Италиански Ренесанс Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
The paintings behind the names
Through time
In figures
| Италия | 69 |
|---|---|
| Германия | 10 |
| Белгия | 9 |
| Нидерландия | 8 |
| Франция | 3 |
| Обединено кралство | 1 |
| 13th century | 5 |
|---|---|
| 14th century | 11 |
| 15th century | 69 |
| 16th century | 14 |
| 17th century | 1 |
| Галерия Уфици | 17 |
|---|---|
| Национална галерия | 17 |
| Държавните музеи в Берлин | 11 |
| Kunsthistorisches Museum | 11 |
| Лувър | 10 |
| Музей Прадо | 8 |
| Метрополитън Музей на изкуствата | 8 |
| Национална галерия на изкуствата | 7 |
All of them, in order
Your questions, answered
First place goes to Леонардо Да Винчи (#1); Микеланджело Буонароти (#2) and Албрехт Дюрер (#3) complete the podium.
Леонардо Да Винчи (#1), Микеланджело Буонароти (#2), Албрехт Дюрер (#3), Рафаело Санцио (#4) and Джото (#5).
The highest-ranked painters born in Германия are Албрехт Дюрер (#3), Ханс Холбайн Младия (#16), Лукас Кранах Стари (#22), Матиас Грюневалд (#28) and Албрехт Алтдорфер (#31).
The women of this list (1): Софонизба Ангуисола (#25).
Флоренция: 17 of the painters in this list were born there.
Италия: 69 of the 100 painters in this list were born there, then Германия (10) and Белгия (9).
“He even adopted the subtle blending of tones known as sfumato, using it to soften transitions and add a sense of atmospheric depth to his compositions.” — from our biography of Албрехт Дюрер (#3).
Most painters in this list were born in the 15th century (69 of 100), between 1240 and 1634 overall.
The earliest-born painter in this list is Чимабуе (#18), born in 1240.
The highest-ranked painters born in Италия are Леонардо Да Винчи (#1), Микеланджело Буонароти (#2), Рафаело Санцио (#4), Джото (#5) and Тициан (#6).
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Галерия Уфици (17), Национална галерия (17) and Държавните музеи в Берлин (11).
Our catalogue holds 19,238 works by these painters. Each one can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print.
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