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Period: Jan 1, 1500 to
Fine art of the 16th Century
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Jan 1, 1501
Portrait of the Doge Leonardo Loredan by Bellini
Bellini was of the Venetian School and from a family of painters. The subject of this painting instituted the Inquisition in Venice. The coloring and style are of both the Venetian and Paduan schools.
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Jan 1, 1501
David by Michelangelo
Made of Carrara Marble, this representation of the biblical figure David was carved between 1501-1504. **Wikipedia -
Jan 1, 1503
Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci
Perhaps the most famous portrait ever created, the Mona Lisa is in the High Renaissance style of painting. It has hung in the Louvre Museum since 1797. -
Jan 1, 1503
The Visitation by Albertinelli
Of the Florentine School, Mariotto Albertinelli undertook to finish a fresco in the church of Santa Maria Nuova, which led him to be commissioned to complete The Visitation, his most famous work. **World Famous Paintings, Edited by R. Kent, 1939, Wise & Co. NY. -
Jan 1, 1504
The Adoration of the Magi by Durer
Durer personifies the masterwork of the German School of art, carrying on the traditions of earlier painters such as the Van Eycks. He was a master painter, woodcutter, and engraver. Durer followed tradition in representing three races and ages, showing every age and race will worship the Christ child.
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Jan 1, 1505
The Ansidei Madonna by Raphael
Of the Umbrian School, Raphael painted this as an alter piece for the Ansidei family of Perugia for the Church of San Fiorenzo. The colors and style evoke Raphael's influence by Flemish artists. **World Famous Paintings, Edited by R. Kent, 1939, Wise & Co. NY. -
Jan 1, 1514
The Feast of the gods by Bellini and Titian
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Jan 1, 1515
The Adoration of the Kings by Mabuse
Jean Gossaert took the name Mabuse from the Flemish town in which he was born. Of the Flemish School, Mabuse served Philip of Burgundy. Known more for his later works, this piece is a replica of another of his works designed for the church at Middleburgh.
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Jan 1, 1515
Flora by Titian
Of the Venetian School in the High Renaissance style, Titian painted this work to represent "ideal womanhood." The model is considered to be a mistress of Titian's.
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Jan 1, 1517
The Madonna of the Harpies by Del Sarto
Andrea Del Sarto was of the Florentine School and had a reputation as a flawless painter as he was known to be able to flawlessly copy other master works with great precision. The name of this work is thought to constrast good versus evil.
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Jan 1, 1518
The Mystic Marriage of St. Catherine by Correggio
Correggio took his name from the city of his birth. Of the School of Parma, Correggio used influences of Leonardo in this work, notably the idea of softening the likenesses of the religious subject, thereby humanizing it.
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Jan 1, 1520
Bacchus and Ariadne by Titian
Of the Venetian School, Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) created this work starting in 1520. Titian received many honors throughout his career, including being received with high honor at the court of Charles V. The painting depicts the god Bacchus coming to Ariadne and making her his wife.
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Jan 1, 1533
The Ambassadors by Holbein the Younger
Noted as "the younger" to distinguish himself from his father, Holbein had a celebrated career in Switzerland and Germany before being summoned to the court of Henry VIII. This paiting is of little-remembered ambassadors to Charles V. It is considered to be "uninspired."
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Jan 1, 1555
The Lovers by Paris Bordone
Of the Venetian School, Bordone was a student of Titian, and he lived and died in Venice. Much of his work was done for churches as well as for the the French court of Francis I. **World Famous Paintings, Edited by R. Kent, 1939, Wise & Co. NY. -
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Jan 1, 1565
Portrait of a Tailor by Moroni
Giovanni Battista Moroni was trained by Moretto of the School of Brescia, a branch of the Venetian School. This portrait captures the middle-class of the Renaissance, providing a view into a little-known area of Renaissance life.
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Jan 1, 1565
Agra Fort, India, South Asia
Rebuilt from a ruin, the current fort's contruction began in 1565 and lasted for 8 years. It was built by the Mughal King Akbar after his defeat of the Hindu King Hemu. -
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Jan 1, 1580
Greensleeves English Folk Song
This popular folk song shows first record in 1580 as "A Newe Northen Dittye of ye Ladye Greene Sleves" by Richard Jones. Several more variations followed. While its origin might be earlier, this is the first recorded use of the tune. From Wikipedia. -
