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Lamentation of Christ
Artist: Giotto, Year: c. 1305, Influence: Marked a pivotal point in the transition from Byzantine to more naturalistic styles in the art of storytelling.
The Allegory of Love Series
Artist: Paolo Veronese, Year: c. 1570s, Influence: The series' use of complex iconography and opulent style influenced the course of Venetian painting and decorative narrative cycles.
Sistine Chapel Ceiling
Artist: Michelangelo, Year: 1508–1512, Influence: It redefined the capabilities of fresco technique and had a profound impact on Western art.
The Ghent Altarpiece
Artist: Hubert and Jan van Eyck, Year: Completed 1432, Influence: It was pivotal in establishing oil painting as the dominant medium in Northern Europe and influenced the use of realism.
The Tempest
Artist: Giorgione, Year: c. 1508, Influence: Sparked new approaches to landscape painting and the enigmatic themes influenced the Venetian school.
The Adoration of the Magi
Artist: Gentile da Fabriano, Year: 1423, Influence: It contributed to the development of the International Gothic style and influenced Renaissance depictions of this biblical scene.
The Madonna of the Meadow
Artist: Raphael, Year: 1505, Influence: Exemplified ideals of beauty and harmony which influenced religious and secular painting styles.
St. George and the Dragon
Artist: Paolo Uccello, Year: c. 1470, Influence: Highlighted the application of perspective and the depiction of movement, influencing later Renaissance painters.
The Venus of Urbino
Artist: Titian, Year: 1538, Influence: Set new standards for the depiction of the female nude, influencing artists for centuries with its sensual and intimate portrayal.
The Kiss of Judas
Artist: Giotto, Year: c. 1304–1306, Influence: Revolutionized narrative painting by introducing spatial consistency and emotional expressiveness.
The Garden of Earthly Delights
Artist: Hieronymus Bosch, Year: c. 1490–1510, Influence: It set a new standard for imaginative composition and complex symbolism in art, inspiring later Surrealist artists.
The Last Supper
Artist: Leonardo da Vinci, Year: 1495–1498, Influence: Revolutionized the depiction of biblical scenes by capturing a crucial moment and imbuing it with high emotional tension.
The Birth of Venus
Artist: Sandro Botticelli, Year: c. 1484–1486, Influence: Captivated audiences with its portrayal of classical mythology and helped define the standards of beauty in Western art.
The Arnolfini Portrait
Artist: Jan van Eyck, Year: 1434, Influence: Laid the foundation for the Northern Renaissance and contributed to the development of portraiture with its attention to detail.
Primavera
Artist: Sandro Botticelli, Year: c. 1482, Influence: Blended themes of classical mythology with complex composition to influence the High Renaissance and Mannerist artists.
Vitruvian Man
Artist: Leonardo da Vinci, Year: c. 1490, Influence: Became an iconic representation of the blend between art and science during the Renaissance, influencing both disciplines.
The Expulsion from the Garden of Eden
Artist: Masaccio, Year: 1425, Influence: Introduced a more naturalistic and emotional style to frescoes, which influenced the development of Renaissance art.
Portrait of a Man in a Turban
Artist: Jan van Eyck, Year: 1433, Influence: Often considered as one of the earliest examples of realistic portraiture in Western art.
The Marriage of the Virgin
Artist: Raphael, Year: 1504, Influence: Demonstrated mastery of perspective and composition, setting the stage for later Renaissance artworks.
Portrait of Federico da Montefeltro
Artist: Piero della Francesca, Year: c. 1472, Influence: It influenced portrait painting by combining realism with idealization.
Doni Tondo
Artist: Michelangelo, Year: c. 1506–1507, Influence: Influenced the use of circular frames (tondo) and depicted a complex interplay of figures that inspired Mannerism.
The Ambassadors
Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger, Year: 1533, Influence: Demonstrated the use of symbolism and the skill of anamorphic perspective, impacting portrait and trompe-l'oeil art.
The Annunciation
Artist: Leonardo da Vinci, Year: c. 1472–1475, Influence: Influenced religious art by showing a natural and serene interaction between figures in a domestic setting.
The Baptism of Christ
Artist: Andrea del Verrocchio and Leonardo da Vinci, Year: 1472–1475, Influence: Showcased the merging of styles between teacher and student, influencing the transition towards High Renaissance.
Mona Lisa
Artist: Leonardo da Vinci, Year: c. 1503–1506, Influence: Set a precedent for portrait painting and became one of the most famous paintings in the world.
The School of Athens
Artist: Raphael, Year: 1511, Influence: Exemplified the ideals of the Renaissance with its portrayal of classical philosophers, influencing centuries of art and thought.
The Tower of Babel
Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder, Year: 1563, Influence: It introduced Northern Renaissance artists to the power of landscape and the detailed depiction of human folly.
David
Artist: Michelangelo, Year: 1501–1504, Influence: Became an icon of Renaissance art and a symbol of Florence and humanist ideals.
The Hunters in the Snow
Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder, Year: 1565, Influence: The work is notable for its early portrayal of secular life and its detailed representation of seasonal changes, affecting the themes and methods of future painters.
The Creation of Adam
Artist: Michelangelo, Year: 1511, Influence: Influenced the representation of the human body in art and theology.
The Battle of San Romano
Artist: Paolo Uccello, Year: c. 1438–1440, Influence: It marked a transitional period toward the use of perspective, impacting later Renaissance artists.
Dead Christ
Artist: Andrea Mantegna, Year: c. 1501, Influence: Utilized foreshortening to create a powerful illusion of depth, influencing later depictions of dramatic subjects.
La Primavera
Artist: Giorgione, Year: c. 1500, Influence: Advanced the genre of pastorals and infused landscape art with atmospheric effects that influenced later Venetian painters.
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