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Леонардо Да Винчи 1452–1519
Итальянец From Винчи Высокое Возрождение On Wikipedia in 32 of 32 languages
The High Renaissance names to know
If you remember one High Renaissance художник, make it Леонардо Да Винчи (1452–1519), the name behind Мона Лиза (Джоконда) и ИК-рефлектография — Дама с горностаем. After that come Микеланджело, Рафаэль Санти, Тициан и Джорджоне. Our 36 picks go from Giuliano da Sangallo (born 1443) to Якопо Бассано (born 1510), from 3 countries.
How we picked them. We list the artists our catalogue links to High Renaissance, 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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Итальянец From Винчи Высокое Возрождение On Wikipedia in 32 of 32 languages
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Итальянец From Капрезе-Микеланджело Высокое Возрождение, маньеризм On Wikipedia in 32 of 32 languages
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Итальянец From Урбино Высокое Возрождение On Wikipedia in 32 of 32 languages
«Мадонна делла Седжола», Палаццо Питти, Флоренция. Портрет Юлия II, Галерея Уффици, Флоренция. Автопортрет, Галерея Уффици, Флоренция.
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Итальянец From Пьеве-ди-Кадоре Венецианское Возрождение On Wikipedia in 32 of 32 languages
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Итальянец From Кастельфранко-Венето Венецианская школа On Wikipedia in 31 of 32 languages
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Итальянец From Читта-делла-Пьеве Ренессанс On Wikipedia in 30 of 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.
Taught Lo Spagna #33
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Итальянец From Флоренция Высокое Возрождение и маньеризм On Wikipedia in 28 of 32 languages
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Итальянец From Прато Высокое Возрождение On Wikipedia in 26 of 32 languages
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Итальянский From Венеция Ренессанс, маньеризм On Wikipedia in 29 of 32 languages
Lorenzo Lotto, born around 1480 in the vibrant heart of Venice, was a truly singular figure within the Italian Renaissance.
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Итальянец From Венеция Высокий Ренессанс, Маньеризм On Wikipedia in 23 of 32 languages
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Итальянец From Серина Высокое Возрождение On Wikipedia in 22 of 32 languages
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Итальянец From Ферминьяно Высокое Возрождение On Wikipedia in 30 of 32 languages
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Итальянец From Прато Высокое Возрождение On Wikipedia in 27 of 32 languages
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Венецианец From Бассано-дель-Граппа Венецианский Ренессанс On Wikipedia in 24 of 32 languages
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Итальянец From Думенца Ренессанс, маньеризм On Wikipedia in 20 of 32 languages
Bernardino Luini, a name that echoes softly within the halls of Italian Renaissance painting, emerged from the tranquil beauty of Lake Maggiore’s surroundings around 1480. While accounts differ regarding his initial training – some credit Giovan Stefano Scotto, others Ambrogio Bergognone – a far more profound influence was undoubtedly at play: Leonardo da Vinci.
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Итальянское Возрождение From Феррара Феррарская и Болонская школы On Wikipedia in 22 of 32 languages
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Итальянец From Сиена Высокое Возрождение и маньеризм On Wikipedia in 23 of 32 languages
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From Флоренция Высокое Возрождение/Маньеризм On Wikipedia in 16 of 32 languages
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Итальянский From Брешиа Высокий Ренессанс On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages
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Итальянец From Трамаккьо Феррарская школа On Wikipedia in 24 of 32 languages
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Итальянец From Флоренция Флорентийский Ренессанс On Wikipedia in 22 of 32 languages
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Немец From Милан Северное Возрождение On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages
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Итальянское Возрождение From Милан Миланская школа On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages
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Italian From Брешиа 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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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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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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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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Italian From Флоренция 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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хорват-итальянец From Грижане Высокое Возрождение On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages
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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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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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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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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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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.
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| Италия | 27 |
|---|---|
| Italy | 7 |
| Хорватия | 1 |
| 1440s | 3 |
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| 1450s | 3 |
| 1460s | 3 |
| 1470s | 6 |
| 1480s | 15 |
| 1490s | 3 |
| 1500s | 1 |
| 1510s | 1 |
| Музей истории искусств | 8 |
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| Галерея Уффици | 6 |
| Лувр | 4 |
| Национальная галерея | 4 |
| Музей изящных искусств Будапешта | 4 |
| Государственный Эрмитаж | 4 |
| Пинакотека Брера | 3 |
| Gemäldegalerie | 3 |
Just the names
Good questions
Леонардо Да Винчи (#1) is first in this ranking, followed by Микеланджело (#2) and Рафаэль Санти (#3).
Леонардо Да Винчи (#1), Микеланджело (#2), Рафаэль Санти (#3), Тициан (#4) и Джорджоне (#5).
The highest-ranked художники born in Италия are Леонардо Да Винчи (#1), Микеланджело (#2), Рафаэль Санти (#3), Тициан (#4) и Джорджоне (#5).
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Музей истории искусств (8), Галерея Уффици (6) и Лувр (4).
Флоренция: 5 of the художники in this list were born there.
“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.” — from our biography of Бернардино Луини (#16).
The earliest-born художник in this list is Giuliano da Sangallo (#27), born in 1443.
The highest-ranked художники born in Italy are Sebastiano Serlio (#26), Giuliano da Sangallo (#27), Bartolomeo Veneto (#29), Antonio Da Sangallo The Younger (#32) и Lo Spagna (#33).
Италия: 27 of the 36 художники in this list were born there, then Italy (7) и Хорватия (1).
Most художники in this list were born in the 1480s (15 of 36), between 1443 and 1510 overall.
Пьетро Перуджино (#6) taught Lo Spagna (#33).
Our catalogue holds 5,647 works by these художники. Each one can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print.
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