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Northern Renaissance Art & Italian Renaissance Art

  • Albrecht Dürer, The Four Apostles, 1526, oil on wood, 7′ 1″ x 2′ 6″ (Alte Pinakothek, Munich)
    1526 BCE

    Albrecht Dürer, The Four Apostles, 1526, oil on wood, 7′ 1″ x 2′ 6″ (Alte Pinakothek, Munich)

    This Painting shows Durer religious devotion and influence of the protestant reformation , highlighting the importance of moral guidance and scripture
  • Raphael Sistine Madonna, 1513–14; in the Semper Gallery, Dresden, Germany.
    1513 BCE

    Raphael Sistine Madonna, 1513–14; in the Semper Gallery, Dresden, Germany.

    This painting combines idealized figures with emotional expressions, highlighting how Raphael is skilled in blending religious themes with human ideas.
  • Raphael, School of Athens, fresco, 1509–11 (Stanza della Segnatura, Papal Palace, Vatican)
    1509 BCE

    Raphael, School of Athens, fresco, 1509–11 (Stanza della Segnatura, Papal Palace, Vatican)

    This Fresco is significant because of it's use of perspective, composition, and the portrayal of classical philosophers, showing the renaissance reinventing humanist ideas and classical learning.
  • Michelangelo, The Creation of Adam, Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, 1508–12, fresco (Vatican City, Rome)
    1508 BCE

    Michelangelo, The Creation of Adam, Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, 1508–12, fresco (Vatican City, Rome)

    The Centerpiece of the Sistine Chapel ceiling, significant for dynamic composition, the expression of figures and human interaction, showing renaissance humanism.
  • Leonardo da Vinci, Portrait of Lisa Gherardini (known as the Mona Lisa), c. 1503–19, oil on poplar panel, 77 x 53 cm (Musée du Louvre, Paris)
    1503 BCE

    Leonardo da Vinci, Portrait of Lisa Gherardini (known as the Mona Lisa), c. 1503–19, oil on poplar panel, 77 x 53 cm (Musée du Louvre, Paris)

    Famous for the realistic depiction, subtle expression, and the mastering of sfumato, this portrait emphasizes human ideas and study of psychology and anatomy.
  • Michelangelo, David, 1501–04, marble, 517 cm high (17 feet) (Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence)
    1501 BCE

    Michelangelo, David, 1501–04, marble, 517 cm high (17 feet) (Galleria dell’Accademia, Florence)

    This Sculpture represents idealized human form, precision, and the renaissance celebration of human potential.
  • Albrecht Dürer, Self-portrait, 1500, 67.1 x 48.9cm (Alte Pinakothek, Munich)
    1500 BCE

    Albrecht Dürer, Self-portrait, 1500, 67.1 x 48.9cm (Alte Pinakothek, Munich)

    This Portrait depicts Durer achieving realism and self representation, the growing importance of the artist and individuals as intellectuals during the renaissance.
  • The Haywain Triptych Northern Renaissance ,oil on panel painting, Hieronymus Bosch in 1500
    1500 BCE

    The Haywain Triptych Northern Renaissance ,oil on panel painting, Hieronymus Bosch in 1500

    A Painting depicting moral corruption and sin of humanity, using deep detail to symbolize religious lessons and critique society.
  • Leonardo da Vinci, Last Supper, oil, tempera, fresco, 1495–98 (Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan)
    1495 BCE

    Leonardo da Vinci, Last Supper, oil, tempera, fresco, 1495–98 (Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan)

    This Mural is known for it's innovative use of perspective to create depth and capturing a moment of narrative, reflecting renaissance interest in classical composition and human emotions.
  • Hieronymus Bosch, The Garden of Earthly Delights, 1490–1500, oil on oak panels (triptych), 185.8 cm high, central panel 172.5 cm wide, wings 76.5 cm wide (Museo del Prado, Madrid).
    1490 BCE

    Hieronymus Bosch, The Garden of Earthly Delights, 1490–1500, oil on oak panels (triptych), 185.8 cm high, central panel 172.5 cm wide, wings 76.5 cm wide (Museo del Prado, Madrid).

    This Triptych shows a fantastic imagery and moral themes, depicting human sin in a imaginative and symbolic way.
  • Jan van Eyck, The Arnolfini Portrait, 1434, oil on oak panel, 82.2 x 60 cm (National Gallery, London)
    1434 BCE

    Jan van Eyck, The Arnolfini Portrait, 1434, oil on oak panel, 82.2 x 60 cm (National Gallery, London)

    This Portrait is known for its intricate detail, symbolizing marriage , domestic life, and use of mirror reflections. Highlighting the Northern Renaissance interest in realism.
  • Jan van Eyck, Ghent Altarpiece (open), completed 1432, oil on wood, 11 feet 5 inches x 15 feet 1 inches (open), Saint Bavo Cathedral, Ghent, Belgium.
    1432 BCE

    Jan van Eyck, Ghent Altarpiece (open), completed 1432, oil on wood, 11 feet 5 inches x 15 feet 1 inches (open), Saint Bavo Cathedral, Ghent, Belgium.

    This is significant for its incredible amount of detail and use of oil paints, this allowed for realistic textures and vibrant colors. It showcases Northern Renaissance religious art.
  • 1430 BCE

    Works Cited

    van Eyck, Jan. Ghent Altarpiece. 1432. Saint Bavo Cathedral, Ghent, Belgium. • van Eyck, Jan. Arnolfini Portrait. 1434. National Gallery, London. • Dürer, Albrecht. Self-Portrait at 28. 1500. Alte Pinakothek, Munich. • Dürer, Albrecht. The Four Apostles. 1526. Alte Pinakothek, Munich. • Bosch, Hieronymus. The Garden of Earthly Delights. c. 1490–1510. Museo del Prado, Madrid. • Bosch, Hieronymus. The Haywain Triptych. c. 1516. Museo del Prado, Madrid
  • Period: 1400 BCE to 1600 BCE

    Northern Renaissance Art

    Northern Renaissance art is characterized by realism, vibrant textures, and meaningful imagery, emphasizing on both spiritual and normal life. Artist used oil paints to obtain vivid hues and add details to things like jewelry, landscapes, and fabrics. Rose In Germany, Flanders, and the Netherlands, this art shows humanist ideas and growing power middle class who commissioned domestic scenes and portraits.
  • Period: 1300 BCE to 1600 BCE

    Italian Renaissance Art

    Art from the Italian Renaissance is marked by perspective, proportion, idealized human forms, and classical themes, focusing on harmony, naturalism, and balance. Artist renewed Greco-Roman ideas and explored fresco, oil, and tempera methods to show religious and non religious themes. Thriving in Venice, Florence, and Rome supported by healthy patrons like the Medici Family and catholic churches, showing humanist ideas and capability.