The Renaissance

The Annunciation by Duccio

Jan 1, 1307

This painting was the first panel in a series depicting the childhood of Jesus Christ ("The Annunciation").

Three Saints by Nardo di Cione

Jan 1, 1363

This altarpiece is said to have come originally from the church of San Giovanni Battista della Calza, Florence ("Three Saints").

The Coronation of the Virgin by Angolo Gaddi

Jan 1, 1380

This was probably the central panel of an altarpiece, possibly from the church of San Giovanni de' Fieri near Pisa ("The Coronation of the Virgin").

The Dormition of the Virgin by Tyrolese

Jan 1, 1420

This painting is very unusual when considering tradition as there appear to be thirteen apostles instead of twelve ("The Dormition of the Virgin").

Saint Anthony of Padua by Giorgio Schiavone

Jan 1, 1456

The subject of the painting, Saint Anthony, was known as "the hammer of heritics" ("Saint Anthony of Padua").

The Agony in the Garden by Andrea Mantegna

Jan 1, 1458

The characters that can been seen marching in the background are Judas and the Roman soldiers coming to arrest Christ ("The Agony in the Garden").

The Virgin of the Rocks by Leonardo da Vinci

Jan 1, 1491

Although at first glance this painting seems to refer to the Immaculate Conception, it is actually most likely referring to lengends of Saint John the Baptist, a common subject from da Vinci's native city of Florence ("The Virgin of the Rocks").

An Angel in Red with a Lute by Giovanni Ambrogio de Predis

Jan 1, 1495

Coming from the same altarpiece as "The Virgin of the Rocks," this painting was executed by an associate of da Vinci's ("An Angel in Red with a Lute").

The Madonna and Child by Raphael

Jan 1, 1509

This painting is also know as "The Madonna of the Tower" due to the structure that can be seen in the background ("The Madonna and Child").

Christ Mocked (The Crowning of Thorns) by Hieronymus Bosch

Jan 1, 1510

The torturers dipicted here reflect significant religious ideas of the time, particularly anti-Muslim and anti-Jewish sentiment ("Christ Mocked (The Crowning of Thorns)").

An Old Woman (The Ugly Dutchess) by Quinten Massys

Jan 1, 1513

It is said that da Vinci was inspired by Massys' painting ("An Old Woman ( The Ugly Dutchess)").

An Allegory of Love by Garofalo

Jan 1, 1527

This painting represents the influences of the mythological nature of the paintings sent to Ferrara by Titan in the 1520's ("An Allegory of Love").

Mary Magdalene by Giovanni Girolamo Savolado

Jan 1, 1535

Although the character depicted is Mary Magdalene, the background of the painting appears to represent Venice and its lagoon ("Mary Magdalene").

Portrait of a Young Woman by Paris Bordone

Jan 1, 1545

This portrait was possibly made to sit next to another portrait of a young man based on the woman's gaze and the light present in the painting ("Portrait of a Young Woman").

The Conversion of Mary Magdalene by Paolo Veronese

Jan 1, 1548

The scene depicted is absent from the Bible and the Golden Legend ("The Conversion of Mary Magdalene").