36 Famous High Renaissance Ζωγράφοι You Should Know

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Σεμπαστιάνο ντελ Πιόμπο 1485–1547

Ιταλός From Βενετία Ραινοσαβιονισμός On Wikipedia in 23 of 32 languages

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Πάλμα Βέκιο 1480–1528

Italian From Σερίνα High Renaissance On Wikipedia in 22 of 32 languages

Jacopo Negretti, known to history as Palma Vecchio – “Palma the Elder” – emerged from the artistic landscape of early 16th-century Venice as a pivotal figure bridging the High Renaissance and the burgeoning Mannerist styles. Born around 1480 in Serina Alta near Bergamo, his career unfolded entirely within the vibrant Republic of Venice, a city already steeped in artistic innovation.

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Ντόνατο Μπραμάντε 1444–1514

Ιταλιάνος From Φερμινιάνο Γνωστή Αναγέννηση On Wikipedia in 30 of 32 languages

Donato Bramante stands as one of the most transformative figures in the history of Western architecture, a visionary who bridged the gap between the late Gothic traditions and the luminous dawn of the High Renaissance. Born as Donato di Pascuccio d'Antonio in Fermignano, Italy, his journey through the artistic landscapes of Milan and Rome allowed him to reshape the very fabric of sacred and secular spaces.

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Φρα Μπαρτολομέο 1472–1517

Ιταλός From Πράτο Ύψος της Αναγέννησης On Wikipedia in 27 of 32 languages

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Γιάκοπο Μπασσάνο 1510–1592

Βενεσιανός From Μπασσάνο ντελ Γκράππα Βενεσιανή Αναγέννηση On Wikipedia in 24 of 32 languages

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Μπερναρντίνο Λουίνι 1480–1532

Ιταλός From Ντουμέντσα Ρενεσαρίσμα, Μανιερισμός On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages

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Λορέντσο Κόστα 1460–1535

Ιταλική Αναγέννηση From Φερράρα Σχολές Ferrara & Bologna On Wikipedia in 22 of 32 languages

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Μπαλντασσάρε Περούτσι 1481–1536

Ιταλός From Σιένα Ύψος Αναγέννησης & Μανιερής On Wikipedia in 23 of 32 languages

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Ριντόλφο Γκιρλαντάιο 1483–1561

From Φλωρεντία Ύψος Αναγέννησης/Μανιερισμός On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages

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Τζιρόλαμο Σαβόλντο 1480–1548

Ιταλός From Μπρέσια Ύψατη Αναγέννηση On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages

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Ντόσσο Ντόσι 1480–1542

Ιταλιάνος From Τράμακκι Σχολή της Φεράρα On Wikipedia in 24 of 32 languages

Giovanni di Niccolò de Luteri, known to history as Dosso Dossi, lived a life defined by the courtly rhythms of Ferrara and Modena. Born around 1489 in Tramacchio, Italy, his early years were shaped by the influence of Lorenzo Costa. His professional existence was closely tied to the Este dukes, serving as a court artist under Alfonso I d'Este and later Ercole II d'Este.

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Μαριόττο Αλμπερτινέλλι 1474–1515

Ιταλιάνος From Φλωρεντία Φλωρεντιάτικη Αναγέννηση On Wikipedia in 22 of 32 languages

He was an only child, and his mother died when he was just five years old. Initially trained as a gold beater until the age of 12, he then became a pupil of Cosimo Rosselli, sharing studies with Fra Bartolomeo.

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Τζιοβάννι Αντόνιο Μπολτραφίο 1467–1516

Γερμανός From Μιλάνο Βόρεια Αναγέννηση On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages

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Αντρέα Σολάρι 1460–1524

Ιταλική Αναγέννηση From Μιλάνο Μιλάνοσαϊκή Σχολή On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages

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Τζιρολάμο Ρομανίνο 1485–1562

Italian From Μπρέσια High Renaissance On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages

Girolamo Romanino, often referred to simply as Romanino, stands as a luminous figure within the Italian High Renaissance, serving as a leading light of the Brescia school. In his earlier years, one can observe traces of the Quattrocento tradition, particularly in works like his 1510 Pietà for the church of San Lorenzo in Brescia.

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Sebastiano Serlio 1475–1554

Italian From Bologna Mannerism On Wikipedia in 19 of 32 languages

Sebastiano Serlio was an Italian Mannerist architect, painter, writer, designer, and civil engineer. Born in Bologna, he worked in the atelier of Baldassare Peruzzi in Rome and later lived in Venice. His career was significantly shaped by an invitation from François I to France, where he advised on the construction and decoration of the Château of Fontainebleau.

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Giuliano da Sangallo 1443–1516

Italian From Florence Renaissance

Giuliano da Sangallo stands as a monumental figure in the Italian Renaissance, an architect whose vision shaped the cultural landscape of Florence and beyond. More than just a builder, he was a craftsman steeped in classical ideals, mentored by luminaries like Leon Battista Alberti and Filippo Brunelleschi.

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Φρανκιαμπίτζιο 1484–1525

Ιταλός From Φλωρεντία Αναγέννηση On Wikipedia in 13 of 32 languages

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Bartolomeo Veneto 1502–1555

Italian From Northern Italy Renaissance Art On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages

Bartolomeo’s artistic journey began in Venice, where he entered the workshop of Gentile Bellini, a prominent master known for his detailed realism and narrative skill. His earliest surviving paintings – small devotional pictures dating from around 1502 – reveal this early influence.

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Τζουλιάνο Μπουτζαρντίνι 1475–1554

Italian From Φλωρεντία Italian Renaissance On Wikipedia in 11 of 32 languages

Giuliano di Piero di Simone Bugiardini stands as a profound figure of the Italian Renaissance, a painter whose life and work were inextricably woven into the vibrant cultural fabric of Florence. His journey began in the heart of this artistic epicenter, where he likely found his earliest inspiration within the prestigious sculpture garden of Lorenzo de' Medici near the convent of San Marco.

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Τζιούλιο Κλόβιο 1498–1578

Κροατο-Ιταλός From Γκριζάνε-Μπελγκράντ Ύψος της Αναγέννησης On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages

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Antonio Da Sangallo The Younger 1484–1546

German From Florence German Renaissance, Mannerism

Born in the small Imperial Free City of Schwäbisch Gmünd around 1484 or 1485, Hans Baldung was a pivotal figure in the transition between the late Gothic traditions of Northern Europe and the burgeoning Renaissance art scene. While often overshadowed by his influential student, Albrecht Dürer, Baldung carved out a unique artistic identity, characterized by a potent blend of meticulous detail, dramatic color, and a distinctly unsettling psychological depth.

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Lo Spagna 1450–1528

Spanish From Perugia On Wikipedia in 9 of 32 languages

The name Lo Spagna carries the weight of a traveler's identity, a nod to Spanish origins etched into his Italian life. Born Giovanni di Pietro, he moved through the landscapes of Umbria and the Marches, leaving traces of his brush in places like Perugia, Todi, Trevi, and Spoleto. His presence in Perugia is noted as early as 1470, though by 1492, he was a recognized member of Perugino's workshop.

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Bernardino Licinio 1489–1565

Italian From Venice High Renaissance On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages

Bernardino Licinio, a name perhaps less celebrated than his contemporaries Titian or Giorgione, nevertheless occupies a significant place in the tapestry of 16th-century Italian Renaissance painting. Born around 1489 in Poscante, near Bergamo, Licinio’s artistic journey unfolded primarily within the vibrant art scene of Venice and the surrounding Lombardy region.

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Michelangelo Morlaiter

Italian Rococo Art

Michelangelo Morlaiter (1766 – Present) stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Venetian artistic tradition, particularly within the School of Athens. Born into a family steeped in sculpture—his father, Giovanni Maria Morlaiter, was himself a celebrated sculptor—Michelangelo inherited not only talent but also an unwavering dedication to mastering the craft of disegno, the foundational principles of Renaissance art.

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Defendente Ferrari 1490–1540

Italian From Chivasso Renaissance Art; Late Gothic Style On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages

At the heart of this transition stood Defendente Ferrari, an artist whose brush served as a bridge between the austere, somber traditions of the late Gothic era and the luminous, humanistic ideals of the High Renaissance. Born near Chivancasso, close to Turin, around 1480 or 1485, Ferrari emerged from the prestigious workshop of Giovanni Martino Spanzotti.