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Painting by Leonardo da Vinci and Andrea del Verrocchio, illustrating the religious scene of Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist.

A stance often used in sculpture where the human figure stands with most of its weight on one foot, giving the body an S-shaped curve and a sense of movement.

Hans Holbein the Younger's painting featuring two diplomats with an array of detailed objects, exemplifying the era's fascination with precision and symbolism.

A style of monochromatic painting in shades of grey, intended to look like sculpture and used in Renaissance art for decorative purposes.

Mathematical system for creating the illusion of space and depth on a flat surface, involving a fixed point of view and a horizon line.

Sandro Botticelli’s portrayal of the goddess Venus emerging from the sea, symbolizing beauty and love.

Leonardo da Vinci's drawing that illustrates the ideal human body proportions as described by architect Vitruvius, exemplifying the blend of art and science.

Sandro Botticelli's allegorical painting of the arrival of spring, filled with mythological symbolism.

Michelangelo's epic fresco series in the Vatican, depicting Biblical scenes from the Creation to the story of Noah and the Last Judgment.

Raphael's fresco showing the sea-nymph Galatea, renowned for its depiction of movement and light-hearted expression of the divine.

A painting technique for softening transitions between colors and tones, used by artists like Leonardo da Vinci to create a smoky effect.

Michelangelo's sculpture of the Virgin Mary cradling the dead body of Jesus, renowned for its emotional impact and exquisite detail.

Leonardo da Vinci's portrait of Lisa Gherardini, notable for its exquisite detail and enigmatic expression.

Lorenzo Ghiberti's 'Gates of Paradise', which are the eastern doors of the Florence Baptistery, celebrated for their relief sculptures representing biblical scenes.

A technique of mural painting upon freshly laid lime plaster, allowing the pigments to merge with the wall surface.

Raphael's fresco representing philosophy, with depictions of famous Greek philosophers, highlighting mastery in perspective.

An artistic technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to give the illusion of volume in modelling three-dimensional objects and the human body.

Michelangelo's fresco on the Sistine Chapel ceiling showcasing the Biblical creation narrative with a dynamic touch of God and Adam.

Michelangelo's marble statue exemplifying the Renaissance's focus on anatomical perfection and humanism.

Titian's painting portraying a sensuously reclined woman in her boudoir, an example of the Venetian school's art.

Plato's philosophical concept often depicted in Renaissance art, signifying mankind’s struggle between the ignorance of illusion and the enlightenment of truth.

The first freestanding nude male sculpture made since antiquity, representing the biblical hero with a mix of classical and contemporary influences.

Large and splendid residences or public buildings of Italy during the Renaissance, often exhibiting classical architectural elements.

Leonardo da Vinci's early painting of the angel Gabriel's announcement to the Virgin Mary, notable for its detailed landscape and graceful figures.

Jan van Eyck's painting depicting Giovanni Arnolfini and his wife, notable for its use of oil paints and attention to detail.

An intellectual movement that focused on human potential and achievements, emphasizing the study of classical culture and literature.

Raphael's painting of the Virgin Mary with Christ Child and John the Baptist, significant for its charm, composed expressions, and harmonious colours.

Leonardo da Vinci's depiction of Jesus and his disciples dining, well-known for its perspective and use of space.

A technique that allows artists to depict a three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface, giving a sense of depth.