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Рембранд ван Рейн 1606–1669
Холандец From Лайден Холандски Златен век On Wikipedia in 32 of 32 languages
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If you remember one Baroque художник, make it Рембранд ван Рейн (1606–1669), the name behind Нощна стража и Анатомичното урок на д-р Николас Тулп. After that come Микеланджело да Караваджо, Диего Веласкес, Петер Паул Рубенс и Йоханес Вермер. Our 100 picks go from Джакопо Палма Il Giovane (born 1550) to Джовани Доменико Тиеполо (born 1727), from 8 countries.
How we picked them. We list the artists our catalogue links to Baroque, from the most famous down. Artists born after 1955 that we cannot yet check on Wikidata are left out. The Wikipedia number shows in how many of our 32 languages Wikipedia writes about them.
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Холандец From Лайден Холандски Златен век On Wikipedia in 32 of 32 languages
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From Милано Барок, Тенебризъм, Чиароскуро On Wikipedia in 32 of 32 languages
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From Севиля On Wikipedia in 31 of 32 languages
Las Meninas (1656) - Museo del Prado, Мадрид. The Surrender of Breda (1634-1635) - Museo del Prado, Мадрид. Juan de Pareja - Metropolitan Museum of Art, Ню Йорк.
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Фламанд From Зиген Барок On Wikipedia in 32 of 32 languages
Born on 28 June 1577 in Siegen, Germany, his early years were shaped by the religious instability of the era. In 1592, he began his training under Tobias Verhaecht, a landscape painter who provided the essential groundwork in composition.
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Холандец From Делфт Холандски Златен век On Wikipedia in 32 of 32 languages
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Френска From Ле Хавър Френско барок, Френски класицизъм
Et in Arcadia Ego. Седемте тайнства. Смъртта на Германик. Орион, ослепен в търсене на слънцето.
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Италианка From Рим Барок On Wikipedia in 32 of 32 languages
Artemisia Gentileschi arrived in Rome in 1593, born into a household where the visual arts were the primary language. By the age of 15, Artemisia Gentileschi was already producing professional work, demonstrating a technical maturity that surpassed many of her contemporaries.
See them at The physical presence of her art remains scattered across Europe, a map of her movement and the enduring demand for her vision.
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Dutch From Антверпен Dutch Golden Age On Wikipedia in 32 of 32 languages
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Френска From Вик-сюр-Сеийе Френски барок On Wikipedia in 26 of 32 languages
Fortune-Teller, написана около 1630 г., демонстрира този ранен стил – оживена жанрова сцена, представена с остри наблюдения и драматично осветление. Но неговите по-късни религиозни творби наистина показват неговия гений. Adoration of the Shepherds, създадена около 1640 г., демонстрира способността му да внася дълбоки емоционални нюанси в традиционна тема. Фигурите не са идеализирани или героични; те са обикновени хора, смирени от присъствието на божественото.
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Испанска From Фуенте де Кантос Испанска барок, Тенебризъм On Wikipedia in 31 of 32 languages
Notable Works: Immaculate Conception (c. 1635), Agnus Dei (c. 1640), Sudarium of St Veronica, St Francis Receiving the Stigmata, Paintings of Carthusian Monks. Historical Significance: Zurbarán’s influence on Spanish Baroque is undeniable; his use of chiaroscuro and his focus on religious themes inspired generations of artists.
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Испанска From Севиля Испанска барокова барок On Wikipedia in 32 of 32 languages
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Италианец From Венеция Ведути, топографски стил On Wikipedia in 30 of 32 languages
Giovanni Antonio Canal, known to many as Canaletto, was born in Venice, Italy, on October 18, 1697. These years spent working on stage sets provided the technical foundation for his later interest in the actual buildings and waterways of Venice.
See them at His presence remains felt in the collections of major institutions across Europe and beyond.
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Италианец From Болоня Барок, Болонска школа, Класицизъм On Wikipedia in 29 of 32 languages
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Фламандска From Брюксел Фламандски барок On Wikipedia in 26 of 32 languages
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Нидерландска From Лайден Барок, Жанрова живопис On Wikipedia in 27 of 32 languages
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Фламандска From Антверпен Барок On Wikipedia in 27 of 32 languages
Born in 1593, he was the first of eleven children born to Jacob Jordaens, a man who had found success as a linen merchant, and his wife, Barbara van Wolschaten.
See them at In Paris, the Louvre preserves his hand, while the Museo del Prado in Madrid offers a glimpse into his ability to render the human form with such substantial presence.
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Нидерландска From Роттердам Делфтска школа, Златният век на Нидерландия On Wikipedia in 26 of 32 languages
He was the eldest of five children born to Hendrick Hendricksz de Hooch, a master bricklayer, and Annetge Pieters, a midwife. During these formative years, de Hooch was a pupil of Claes Berchem.
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Италиански From Неапол Барокко On Wikipedia in 32 of 32 languages
Born in Naples in 1598, Bernini’s journey to becoming one of history's most celebrated artists began within his father Pietro’s workshop, an environment steeped in classical tradition and burgeoning with nascent talent. The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa, housed within the Cornaro Chapel, stands as perhaps his most iconic achievement – a swirling composition of marble, bronze, and light that captures a mystical experience with an almost overwhelming emotional force.
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Испанец From Хатива Барок On Wikipedia in 30 of 32 languages
Lo Spagnoletto, како што го познаваше, остави наследство кое е не само восхитно туку и интелигентно предизвикување.
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Нидерландски From Утрехт Барок, Караваджизъм On Wikipedia in 23 of 32 languages
Gerard van Honthorst emerged from Utrecht in 1592, a pivotal figure poised to illuminate the Dutch Golden Age with his dramatic artistry. There, amidst the fervent energy of the Italian Baroque, he encountered the groundbreaking work of Caravaggio – an encounter that would define his signature style and earn him the evocative nickname “Gherardo delle Notti,” or Gerard of the Nights.
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Италианец From Неапол Късен Барок On Wikipedia in 23 of 32 languages
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Италианска From Болоня Барокова живопис On Wikipedia in 25 of 32 languages
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Италианец From Пиза Барокко, Караваджизъм On Wikipedia in 22 of 32 languages
Born in 1563 amidst the rolling hills of Tuscany, Orazio Gentileschi embarked on a journey that would see him become a pivotal figure in the transition from Mannerism to Baroque painting. Initially known as Orazio Lomi, he gravitated towards Rome, then the epicenter of artistic innovation, where he honed his skills within the workshops of Cola dell’Amata and absorbed the architectural sensibilities of Francesco da Sangallo.
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Нидерландска From Лайден Еклектичен; жанров, портрет, натюрморт On Wikipedia in 23 of 32 languages
Gabriel Metsu was born in Leiden in 1629. He may have studied in Utrecht under the Catholic painters Nicolaus Knüpfer and Jan Weenix.
See them at Tracing the presence of his paintings requires traveling through several major collections.
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Италианска From Парма Барокова живопис On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages
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Dutch From Ротердам Dutch Golden Age, Still Life On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages
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Нидерландска From Амстердам Нидерландско пейзажно изкуство от Златния век On Wikipedia in 23 of 32 languages
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Италианец From Венеция Рококо On Wikipedia in 18 of 32 languages
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Италианец From Генуя Високо барок On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages
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Italian From Болоня Baroque and Classical On Wikipedia in 21 of 32 languages
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Италианец From Кортона Барокко On Wikipedia in 27 of 32 languages
Pietro Berrettini, forever etched in history as Pietro da Cortona, emerged from the sun-drenched hills of Tuscany in 1596 to become a pivotal figure in the dazzling spectacle that was the Italian Baroque. The frescoes he executed in the church of Santa Bibiana (1624-1626), undertaken under the watchful eye of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, proved to be pivotal moments in his career.
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Италианска From Венеция Рококо On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages
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Италианец From Серино Барокко On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages
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Нидерландска, британска From Зост Барок, нидерландско влияние On Wikipedia in 18 of 32 languages
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Испанска From Севиля Барок On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages
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Нидерландска From Харлем Dutch Golden Age On Wikipedia in 24 of 32 languages
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Италиански From Пиаченца Барокко, Ведутизъм On Wikipedia in 26 of 32 languages
Giovanni Paolo Pannini’s formative years were marked by rigorous instruction in classical art principles. He began his artistic education in Piacenza under Giuseppe Natali and Andrea Galluzzi, absorbing foundational techniques in disegno (drawing) and quadratura (scenic perspective).
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Италианец From Неапол Барок On Wikipedia in 24 of 32 languages
Portrait of a Man. По целия континент Лувър в Париж поддържа неговото присъствие чрез неговото „Героично сражение“ от 1652 г.
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Холандец From Лайден Холандски златен век, лейденски фийншилдери On Wikipedia in 22 of 32 languages
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Френска From Троа Барок On Wikipedia in 24 of 32 languages
Mignard le Romain, както е бил известен, оставя след себе си творби, които продължават да очароват и вдъхновяват, предлагайки прозорец към пищния свят на Франция през 17-ти век и майсторството на един велик портретист.
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Италианец From Ченто Барокко On Wikipedia in 25 of 32 languages
Guercino остава фигура от голямо значение в историята на бароковата живопис, символ на светлина и сянка, драма и дълбочина – художник, който умееше да улавя същността на човешкото преживяване и да я представя с неподражаема красота.
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Холандец From Зволе Холандски Златен век On Wikipedia in 21 of 32 languages
The Concert, датираща от 1675 г., показва утвърден художник, все още погълнат от играта на светлина и сянка в музикална обстановка. Способността му да предаде блясъка на полирани повърхности и деликатното плетение на драперии остава константа през всичките десетилетия на неговата практика. The Ratification of the Treaty of Münster, 15 May 1648.
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Италианец From Таверна Барокo On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages
Mattia Preti, cunoscut drept Il Cavalier Calabrese – Cavalerul din Calabria, reprezintă o figură centrală în pictura barocă italiană a secolului al XVII-lea. Născut în Taverna, Calabria, pe 24 februarie 1613, călătoria sa artistică a fost una de evoluție dinamică, absorbind influențe diverse și culminând într-un stil unic, care a lăsat o amprentă indelebilă asupra lumii artei, în special în Malta, unde a petrecut mare parte din viața sa.
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Dutch, Flemish From Утрехт Dutch Golden Age, Baroque On Wikipedia in 18 of 32 languages
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Италианка From Болоня Барокко On Wikipedia in 23 of 32 languages
Born in Bologna on January 8, 1638, she rose to prominence as one of the most celebrated painters of the Italian Baroque period—a remarkable feat for any artist, but particularly extraordinary for a woman navigating a profession overwhelmingly dominated by men. Her father, Giovanni Andrea Sirani, was himself a respected painter and art merchant, deeply connected to the Bolognese school—a tradition profoundly influenced by the legacy of Guido Reni.
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Худец From Дордрехт Барокo On Wikipedia in 23 of 32 languages
Ferdinand Bol, a name perhaps less frequently heard than those of Rembrandt van Rijn or Johannes Vermeer, nevertheless holds a significant and increasingly appreciated position within the pantheon of 17th-century Dutch Masters.
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Нидерландска From Емден Dutch Baroque On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages
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Италианец From Флоренция Маниеризъм On Wikipedia in 23 of 32 languages
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Фламенска From Антверпен Художествена епоха на Златната ера на Нидерландия On Wikipedia in 18 of 32 languages
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Италианец From Белуно Венецианска школа на късната барок On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages
The son of Andreana and Livio Ricci, his early years were shaped by the traditions of the Veneto, though his path was marked by significant personal turbulence. In 1688, he fled Bologna for Turin, traveling with Magdalen, the daughter of the painter Giovanni Peruzzini.
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Нидерландски From Хага Натюрморт On Wikipedia in 18 of 32 languages
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Френска From Куломрие Тенебризъм On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages
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Нидерландска From Харлем Златен век на нидерландското изкуство On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages
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Испанец From Авилес Испански барок On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages
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Нидерландски From Диеп Италиански пейзаж On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages
Jan Asselin, born around 1610 in Dieppe, France, embarked on an artistic journey marked by profound shifts in religious belief and a fervent embrace of the burgeoning landscape tradition during the Dutch Golden Age. Like many ambitious Northern European painters of his time, Asselijn felt compelled to refine his craft in Italy, arriving sometime after 1635. The Threatened Swan, completed around 1640, stands as Asselijn’s most celebrated masterpiece.
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Фламандска From Антверпен Фламандско бароко On Wikipedia in 23 of 32 languages
In the vibrant heart of the Flemish Baroque era, Jan The Younger Brueghel emerged as a master of detail, carrying forward a profound artistic lineage that shaped the visual language of the Habsburg Netherlands. As the son of Jan Brueghel the Elder and the grandson of the legendary Pieter Bruegel the Elder, his very existence was intertwined with the evolution of Renaissance and Baroque painting.
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Италиански From Камерано Класицизиращ барок On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages
Apollo Chasing Daphne: Динамична сцена от класическата митология, демонстрираща умението на Марята да изобразява движението и емоцията. Adoration of the Magi (in Garland): Богато детайлна композиция, която показва неговото майсторство в цветовете и формата.
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Италианска From Кампо Лигуре Барок On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages
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Италианец From Сасуоло Барокова живопис
Growing up in the Emilia-Region, a territory rich with artistic tradition, Barbieri was destined to become a central pillar of the Italian Baroque movement, weaving together the dramatic naturalism of the era with a profound, poetic sensibility.
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Нидерландски From Харлем Художествена ера на Златната възраст On Wikipedia in 21 of 32 languages
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Британка From Суфолк Барокко On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages
Born in the quiet Suffolk rectory of Barrow in late March 1633, Mary Cradock entered a world where artistic inclination was considered an acceptable pastime, but a profession for a woman remained largely uncharted. Growing up near Bury St Edmunds, young Mary likely encountered established artists like Peter Lely and Matthew Snelling, absorbing influences that would later blossom into her own distinctive style.
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Нидерландска From Горинхем Барок, Маниеризъм On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages
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Германец From Франкфурт на Майн Барокo On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages
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Фламандска From Кортрейк Немско-нидерландска живопис от Златния век On Wikipedia in 19 of 32 languages
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Италианска From Венеция Венецианска школа On Wikipedia in 18 of 32 languages
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Нидерландски From Дордрехт Художествена ера Златна възраст On Wikipedia in 18 of 32 languages
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Нидерландски From Миделбьорг Златното време на нидерландската живопис On Wikipedia in 18 of 32 languages
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Швед From Стокхолм Барокова портретна живопис On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages
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Нидерландски From Харлем Барок On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages
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Фламендец From Брюксел Барок On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages
Van der Meulen rose from humble beginnings as a student under Peter Snayers, mastering the dramatic techniques of battle scenes and courtly depictions, but his trajectory shifted dramatically when he received an invitation to Paris in 1664 – a summons that would forever intertwine his fate with the most powerful monarchy in Europe.
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Холандец From Амстердам Холандско златновековно майсторство On Wikipedia in 21 of 32 languages
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Нидерландски From Лайден Финсшильдер On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages
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| Италия | 31 |
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| Нидерландия | 29 |
| Франция | 13 |
| Белгия | 13 |
| Испания | 7 |
| Германия | 5 |
| Обединено кралство | 1 |
| Швеция | 1 |
| 16th век | 38 |
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| 17th век | 61 |
| 18th век | 1 |
| Лувър | 22 |
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| Музей Прадо | 16 |
| Държавен музей „Ермитаж“ | 15 |
| Mauritshuis | 12 |
| Rijksmuseum | 12 |
| Метрополитън Музей на изкуствата | 8 |
| Национална галерия | 7 |
| Национална галерия на изкуствата | 7 |
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Рембранд ван Рейн (#1) is first in this ranking, followed by Микеланджело да Караваджо (#2) and Диего Веласкес (#3).
Рембранд ван Рейн (#1), Микеланджело да Караваджо (#2), Диего Веласкес (#3), Петер Паул Рубенс (#4) и Йоханес Вермер (#5).
6 women are in this ranking: Артемизия Джентилески (#7), Юдит Янс Лейстър (#53), Рахел Руйсх (#57), Елизабета Сирани (#64), Клара Петерс (#70) и Мари Беле (#87).
Италия: 31 of the 100 художници in this list were born there, then Нидерландия (29) и Франция (13).
Антверпен: 8 of the художници in this list were born there.
“The intensity of her brushwork is felt most acutely in these halls, where the shadows of her compositions still hold their weight.” — from our biography of Артемизия Джентилески (#7).
The highest-ranked художници born in Италия are Микеланджело да Караваджо (#2), Артемизия Джентилески (#7), Каналето (#14), Гуидо Рени (#15) и Анибале Карачи (#16).
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Лувър (22), Музей Прадо (16) и Държавен музей „Ермитаж“ (15).
The earliest-born художник in this list is Джакопо Палма Il Giovane (#92), born in 1550.
Most художници in this list were born in the 17th век (61 of 100), between 1550 and 1727 overall.
The highest-ranked художници born in Нидерландия are Рембранд ван Рейн (#1), Йоханес Вермер (#5), Ян Стен (#19), Питер Де Хох (#21) и Герит ван Хонтхорст (#24).
Our catalogue holds 23,452 works by these художници. Each one can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print.
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