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Леонардо Да Винчи 1452–1519
Итальянец Born in Винчи Высокое Возрождение Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
Renaissance masters, in order
The most famous Renaissance painter is Леонардо Да Винчи (1452–1519), known for Мона Лиза (Джоконда) and ИК-рефлектография — Дама с горностаем. Next come Микеланджело, Альбрехт Дюрер, Рафаэль Санти and Джотто Ди Бондоне. This ranking of the 100 most famous Renaissance painters runs from Чимабуэ (born 1240) to Лука Джордано (born 1634), across 9 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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Итальянец Born in Винчи Высокое Возрождение Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Капрезе-Микеланджело Высокое Возрождение, маньеризм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Немец Born in Нюрнберг Северное Возрождение Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Урбино Высокое Возрождение Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
«Мадонна делла Седжола», Палаццо Питти, Флоренция. Портрет Юлия II, Галерея Уффици, Флоренция. Автопортрет, Галерея Уффици, Флоренция.
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Итальянец Born in Пьеве-ди-Кадоре Венецианское Возрождение Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Флоренция Раннее Возрождение Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Сан-Джованни-Вальдарно Ранний Ренессанс Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Нидерландский Born in Хертогенбос Сюрреализм, Символизм Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Сансеполькро Раннее Возрождение Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
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Фламандская Born in Бреда Северное Возрождение Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Виккьо Раннее Возрождение Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Изола ди Картуро Раннее Возрождение Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Кастельфранко-Венето Венецианская школа Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Немец Born in Аугсбург Северное Возрождение Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Сиена Сиенская школа, Треченто, готика Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Флоренция Византийский и Ренессанс Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Верона Маньеризм, натурализм, венецианская школа Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Венеция Венецианское Возрождение Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Флоренция Ранний Ренессанс Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
"Святой Иероним за своим столом" (1480): Сопутствующий Ботичелли "святому Августину", демонстрирующий мастерство Ghirlandaio в фреске и внимание к деталям. "Последнее таинство" (Ольлянца, 1480): Революционная работа, повлиявшая на последующие изображения этого знаменитого сюжета, включая шедевр Леонардо да Винчи. Фрески в капелле Сассети (Санта-Тринита, 1482-1485): Комплексный цикл, иллюстрирующий жизнь святого Франциска, отличающийся реалистичным изображением флорентийского общества. "Позвание апостолов" (Сикстинская капелла, 1483): Значительный вклад в один из самых известных художественных пространств мира.
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Немец Born in Кронах Немецкий Ренессанс Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Читта-делла-Пьеве Ренессанс Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
«Мадонна с младенцем в окружении двух ангелов»: Считаясь одним из величайших достижений Ле Перуджино, этот шедевр воплощает его мастерство в цвете и композиции, запечатлевая нежность Марии и Иисуса с захватывающей дух чуткостью.
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Итальянец Born in Венеция Венецианское Возрождение Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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Итальянская Born in Кремона Ренессанс Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Флоренция Ранний Ренессанс Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
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Немец Born in Вюрцбург Немецкое Возрождение, Поздняя готика Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Флоренция Высокое Возрождение и маньеризм Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
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Немецкий Born in Регенсбург Данновская школа, Ренессанс Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
A pivotal moment in his artistic development occurred around 1511 when Altdorfer embarked on a transformative journey down the Danube River and into the majestic Alps. His work, exemplified by pieces like “The Large Spruce,” demonstrates this shift brilliantly, offering a serene and intricately detailed depiction of nature’s beauty that transcends simple representation. Among the most celebrated achievements of his oeuvre is The Battle of Alexander at Issus (1529), a monumental painting commissioned by Duke William IV of Bavaria.
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Born in Мессина
«Мадонна с грушей» (ок. 1460), написанная вскоре после этой встречи, является примером этого сдвига, демонстрируя более гармоничную цветовую схему и большее чувство элегантности, чем его ранние работы. Самые известные картины Антонелло – включая «Святого Иеронима в своей келье» (ок. 1475) и «Благовещение» (ок. 1475) – являются свидетельством его художественного мастерства.
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Итальянец Born in Прато Высокое Возрождение Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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Нидерландский Born in Гент Ранний фландрийский стиль 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. His use of color was deliberate and often somber, creating a sense of gravity and spiritual intensity. 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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Фламандский художник Born in Лёвен Антверпенская школа Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
Pupil of Dieric Bouts #67
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Итальянец Born in Флоренция Раннее Возрождение Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Флоренция Ранний Ренессанс Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Венеция Ренессанс, маньеризм Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
His early works are undeniably influenced by Giorgione, particularly evident in the subtle atmospheric effects and lyrical compositions that characterize paintings like The Tempest (c. 1506-1508). The result is not merely an additive combination of influences; rather, Lotto masterfully integrated these diverse strands into a unified artistic vision, creating paintings that are both technically refined and emotionally resonant.
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Итальянец Born in Флоренция Скульптура Ренессанса Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Венеция Ренессанс Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Флоренция Возрождение Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Германия Born in Швебиш-Гмюнд Ренессанс, Маньеризм Wikipedia in 25/32 languages
The two artists developed a close relationship; Baldung even managed Dürer's workshop during his master’s sojourn to Venice. However, while deeply influenced by Dürer—evident in early works showcasing precise draftsmanship and Northern realism—Baldung quickly began to forge his own artistic identity. Unlike many Renaissance artists who inherited their craft through generations of apprenticeship, Baldung’s father, Johann Baldung, a respected jurist serving the Bishopric of Strasbourg, envisioned a life of legal study for his son.
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Итальянец Born in Флоренция Интернациональная готика, Раннее Возрождение Wikipedia in 25/32 languages
«Благовещение» в Терни (1450). Фрески капеллы Волхвов (1459–1461).
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Итальянец Born in Неаполь Позднее барокко Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
«Суд Париса» представляет собой торжество классической мифологии, воплощенное в динамичной композиции. В то же время «Триумф Галатеи» в Государственном Эрмитаже демонстрирует его виртуозное владение масштабными повествовательными сценами. Даже в залах Лувра ощущается его присутствие через « Обручение Девы Марии — полотно, которое подчеркивает его исключительный талант в управлении сложными многофигурными композициями.
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Итальянец Born in Сиена Раннее Возрождение Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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Фламандский Born in Мобёж Романистская живопись Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Флоренция Искусство Возрождения Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Венеция Высокий Ренессанс, Маньеризм Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Паникале Раннее Возрождение Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Нидерландский Born in Аудеватер Раннефламандская живопись Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
It is believed he spent time in Haarlem absorbing these lessons before relocating to Bruges, a vibrant hub of artistic exchange attracting talent from across Europe. Here, David encountered the masterpieces of Jan van Eyck, Rogier van der Weyden, and Hans Memling, absorbing their techniques while forging his own distinct path.
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English Born in Эксетер Elizabethan Art Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Верчелли Высокое Возрождение и маньеризм Wikipedia in 25/32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Феррара Ранний Ренессанс; Школа Феррары Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Пиза Барокко, Караваджизм Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
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Французский Born in Тур Ренессансная живопись портрета Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Венеция Раннее Возрождение Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
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Тирольский Born in Фальцес Ренессанс и готика Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Флоренция Раннее Возрождение Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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немец Born in Ротвайль Поздний готический реализм Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Серина Высокое Возрождение Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Феррара Итальянский Ренессанс Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
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Dutch Born in Haarlem Early Netherlandish Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
This work shows Christ performing the consecration of the Eucharistic host, with four servants dressed in Flemish attire. His other known works include the Justice Panels, which depict the life of the Holy Roman Emperor Otto III, and various devotional panels, such as the Virgin and Child.
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Фламандская Born in Антверпен Северный маньеризм Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Кортона Итальянское Возрождение Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Сиена Поздняя готика, Сиенская школа Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
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Italian Born in Conegliano Venetian Renaissance Art 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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Немец Born in Виттенберг Живопись эпохи Возрождения Wikipedia in 25/32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Флоренция Ренессанс Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Венеция Поздняя готика, Венецианская готика Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Сиена Международный готический; ранний ренессанс Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
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Italian Born in Ферминьяно High Renaissance Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
As Bramante’s influence expanded toward Rome, he became a central figure in the development of the High Renaissance style. His talent for orchestration is also evident in the Tempietto, a small, freestanding chapel that serves as a masterpiece of proportion and a symbolic tribute to the site of Saint Peter’s martyrdom. This is perhaps most brilliantly realized in his work at Santa Maria presso San Satiro, where he employed architectural magic to dissolve the boundaries between reality and art, creating illusions that transcended physical limitations.
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Итальянец Born in Прато Высокое Возрождение Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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Венецианец Born in Бассано-дель-Граппа Венецианский Ренессанс Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Флоренция Венецианская школа Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Сиена Ренессанс Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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Italian Born in Флоренция Gothic, Early Renaissance Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
Taddeo's influence is palpable in Agnolo’s early works, particularly evident in his frescoes for San Jacopo tra i Fossi, where he skillfully employed dramatic lighting and expressive figures to convey the solemn grandeur of biblical narratives. However, Agnolo distinguished himself from his teacher through a subtle refinement of these elements—a move toward elegance and sophistication that reflected the evolving tastes of Florentine society.
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Французский Born in Брюссель Портретная живопись эпохи Возрождения Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Думенца Ренессанс, маньеризм Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
Early works such as 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 composition, and an early exploration of sfumato. The influence of Bernardino Zenale’s Cantù Polyptych is also discernible in works like St.
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Итальянский Born in Сан-Годенцо Ренессанс Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
Born around 1419, he descended from a family rooted in pastoral traditions, where his father practiced husbandry and cultivated chestnut woods. The Last Supper, completed around 1447 for the Ospedale di Santa Maria Nuova, exemplifies this stylistic synthesis with unparalleled brilliance—a masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences centuries later due to its masterful depiction of human emotion and its innovative use of perspective.
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Итальянское Возрождение Born in Феррара Феррарская и Болонская школы Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
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Нидерландский Born in Лейден Ранненидерландская живопись Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
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Born in Аугсбург Renaissance portraiture Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Болонья Сиенский стиль живописи Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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Flemish Born in Bouvignes-sur-Meuse Renaissance Landscape 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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Итальянский Born in Флоренция Ренессанс Wikipedia in 8/32 languages
In 1401, Florence held a momentous competition: to select 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, a young artisan barely past his twenties, entered this arena alongside some of the era's most formidable minds, including the renowned Filippo Brunelleschi. Yet, Ghiberti's ambitions extended far beyond the confines of the workshop; formal painting lessons from Gherardo Starnina broadened his artistic horizons, laying the groundwork for a multifaceted talent that would soon captivate Florence and reshape the very definition of sculpture.
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Голландская Born in Утрехт Портрет эпохи Возрождения Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
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Italian Born in Брешиа Renaissance art Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
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Голландский Born in Схоорл Романизм, Ренессанс Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Милан Высокое Возрождение Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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Немец Born in Аугсбург Итальянское Возрождение Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
Burgkmair’s artistic style is a fascinating blend of Northern European tradition and Italian Renaissance ideals. The influence of Giorgione, a Venetian painter known for his atmospheric landscapes and poetic compositions, is particularly evident in Burgkmair’s work.
The paintings behind the names
Through time
In figures
| Италия | 68 |
|---|---|
| Германия | 10 |
| Бельгия | 8 |
| Нидерланды | 7 |
| Франция | 3 |
| Великобритания | 1 |
| Netherlands | 1 |
| Italy | 1 |
| 13th century | 5 |
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| 14th century | 11 |
| 15th century | 69 |
| 16th century | 14 |
| 17th century | 1 |
| Национальная галерея | 19 |
|---|---|
| Галерея Уффици | 17 |
| Лувр | 12 |
| Музей истории искусств | 12 |
| Государственные музеи Берлина | 11 |
| Музей Прадо | 9 |
| Метрополитен-музей | 9 |
| Национальная галерея искусств | 7 |
All of them, in order
Your questions, answered
First place goes to Леонардо Да Винчи (#1); Микеланджело (#2) and Альбрехт Дюрер (#3) complete the podium.
Леонардо Да Винчи (#1), Микеланджело (#2), Альбрехт Дюрер (#3), Рафаэль Санти (#4) and Джотто Ди Бондоне (#5).
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Национальная галерея (19), Галерея Уффици (17) and Лувр (12).
The women of this list (1): Софонисба Ангиссола (#25).
Флоренция: 17 of the painters in this list were born there.
Италия: 68 of the 100 painters in this list were born there, then Германия (10) and Бельгия (8).
The highest-ranked painters born in Германия are Альбрехт Дюрер (#3), Ганс Гольбейн Младший (#16), Лукас Кранах Старший (#22), Маттиас Грюневальд (#28) and Альбрехт Альтдорфер (#31).
The highest-ranked painters born in Италия are Леонардо Да Винчи (#1), Микеланджело (#2), Рафаэль Санти (#4), Джотто Ди Бондоне (#5) and Тициан (#6).
The earliest-born painter in this list is Чимабуэ (#18), born in 1240.
Most painters in this list were born in the 15th century (69 of 100), between 1240 and 1634 overall.
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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