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In this gallery, we present 50 of the most important Renaissance paintings created by the greatest artists from Jan van Eyck (c. 1390-1441) to Tintoretto (1518-1594).
Renaissance art, painting, sculpture, architecture, music, and literature produced during the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries in Europe under the combined influences of an increased awareness of nature, a revival of classical learning, and a more individualistic view of man.
Take a closer look at Renaissance masterpieces. In this Expedition you'll travel to the Uffizi Gallery and Piazza della Signoria in Florence, The Doge's Palace in Venice, Campidoglio and...
Renaissance art took as its foundation the art of Classical antiquity, perceived as the noblest of ancient traditions, but transformed that tradition by absorbing recent developments in the art of Northern Europe and by applying contemporary scientific knowledge.
Want to see how Italian art developed between the 14th and 16th centuries? Here, we will take a look at 20 famous Renaissance paintings that left their mark on history. Take a tour of the Italian Renaissance and learn about 20 famous paintings from the era. Early Renaissance
The most famous examples of Renaissance art include Michelangelo's statue of David and his Sistine Chapel ceiling in Rome. Leonardo da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa' portrait and Raphael's 'School of Athens' in the Vatican are two of the most famous Renaissance paintings.
So, where are the best art museums to see those famous Renaissance paintings? 1. Louvre, Paris, France. The Louvre in Paris is the largest and busiest art museum in the world, and the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci plays a huge part in its popularity.
Leonardo da Vinci, Ginevra de Benci, National Gallery of Art, 1494-98, Washington, DC. As the only painting by Leonardo da Vinci in America—and a portrait of a Florentine lady, no less—Ginevra de Benci’s likeness is arguably one of the most important works of the Italian Renaissance in America.
Renaissance Art is marked by a gradual shift from abstract works from the medieval period to the representational forms of the 15th century. Find out more, and where to see Renaissance works at galleries across the UK.
Discover the most famous and influential Renaissance artists, how their work shaped art history and the generations to follow.