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Рембрандт 1606–1669
Голландец Born in Лейден Золотой век Голландии Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
Early Modern: original voices
Рембрандт (1606–1669) is the most famous Early Modern художник, whose singular vision gave us Исаак и Ревекка, известные как и Христос во время бури на море Галилейском. Next stand Караваджо, Диего Веласкес, Франсиско Гойя и Питер Пауль Рубенс. These 100 художники, from Караваджо (born 1571) to Томас Лоуренс (born 1769), came from 12 countries.
Our selection. Artists whose works our catalogue attaches to Early Modern, in the order of our fame ranking. Artists born after 1955 with no Wikidata identifier stay out until verified. The Wikipedia figure counts our 32 languages with an article on the artist.
In brief
One artist at a time
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Голландец Born in Лейден Золотой век Голландии Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Born in Милан Барокко, тенебризм, кьяроскуро Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Испанец Born in Севилья Испанское барокко / Золотой век Испании Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
«Сдача Бреды» (1634–1635) — Музей Прадо, Мадрид. Венера в зеркале (Рокбейская Венера) — Национальная галерея, Лондон. Хуан де Пареха — Метрополитен-музей, Нью-Йорк. «Старуха, жарящая яйца» (1618) — Национальная галерея Шотландии, Эдинбург.
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Испанец Born in Фуэндетодос ['Рококо', 'Романтизм', 'Модернизм'] Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Голландец Born in Делфт Золотой век Голландии Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Француз Born in Ле-Авр Французское барокко, французский классицизм
Et in Arcadia Ego. Семь таинств. Смерть Германика. Орион, ослепленный в поисках солнца.
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Нидерландский Born in Антверпен Голландское Золотое Века Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Француженка Born in Париж Рококо и неоклассицизм Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
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Англичанин Born in Лондон Современные моральные сюжеты Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Француз Born in Вик-сюр-Сей Французское барокко Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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Фламандская Born in Антверпен Барокко Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Испанец Born in Фуэнте-де-Кантос Испанское барокко, тенебризм Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Испанец Born in Севилья Испанское барокко Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Венеция Вьюты, топографический стиль Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
After returning to Venice, Canaletto began to settle into a signature topographical style. He also recorded the movement of the water and the crowds during public events, such as the Regatta on the Grand Canal. Across the Atlantic, the National Gallery of Art in Washington holds his 1742 work, View of the Church and the Doge's Palace from the Procuratie Vecchie.
Where to see His presence remains felt in the collections of major institutions across Europe and beyond.
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Итальянец Born in Венеция Рококо и барокко Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Болонья Барокко, Болонская школа, Классицизм Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
Signature works · The 100 signature works
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Голландская Born in Харлем Золотой век Голландии Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
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Француз Born in Париж Натурализм Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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Француз Born in Париж Барокко Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
Charles Le Brun, a name synonymous with the grandeur of 17th-century France, was born in Paris in 1619 – a city already brimming with artistic ambition. Charles Le Brun’s career reached its zenith during the reign of Louis XIV, but his influence extended far beyond his lifetime.
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Голландская Born in Лейден Барокко, Жанровая живопись Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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Британская Born in Садбери Рококо, романтизм Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
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Британская Born in Плимптон Великий стиль Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Швейцарец Born in Цюрих Романтизм, темный романтизм Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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Голландская Born in Роттердам Делфтская школа, Золотой век Голландии Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Неаполь Барокко Wikipedia in 32/32 languages
Bernini’s career was profoundly shaped by the patronage of powerful figures, most notably Cardinal Scipione Borghese and Pope Urban VIII. Early works like Aeneas, Anchises, and Ascanius Fleeing Troy demonstrated a nascent interest in dramatic narrative, while later pieces such as Pluto and Proserpina showcased Bernini’s mastery of form and his ability to convey complex emotions through the interplay of figures.
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Итальянский Born in Поссаньо Неоклассицизм Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
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Испанский Born in Хатива Барокко Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
Lo Spagnoletto, как он был ласково прозван, оставил после себя корпус работ, который одновременно глубоко трогателен и интеллектуально стимулирует – наследие, которое гарантирует его место среди величайших мастеров эпохи барокко. Его картины не предназначены просто для восхищения; они предназначены для переживания — ощущаться на глубине своего существа.
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Немецкий Born in Усти-над-Лабем Неоклассицизм Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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Француз Born in Турню Рококо, Жанровое живопись Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
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Швейцарская Born in Кур Неоклассическая живопись Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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Нидерландский Born in Утрехт Барокко, Караваджизм Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
Honthorst’s time in Rome between 1616 and approximately 1620 was a period of remarkable success and significant patronage. This Roman period wasn’t just about technical refinement; it was a crucible in which Honthorst forged his unique artistic identity – a synthesis of Italian drama and Dutch realism. Honthorst’s legacy extends beyond individual works; he helped to shape the development of Dutch Baroque painting, inspiring generations of artists who followed in his footsteps.
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Итальянец Born in Венеция Ведута, городской пейзаж, гравер Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Неаполь Позднее барокко Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
«Суд Париса» представляет собой торжество классической мифологии, воплощенное в динамичной композиции. В то же время «Триумф Галатеи» в Государственном Эрмитаже демонстрирует его виртуозное владение масштабными повествовательными сценами. Даже в залах Лувра ощущается его присутствие через « Обручение Девы Марии — полотно, которое подчеркивает его исключительный талант в управлении сложными многофигурными композициями.
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Франция Born in Париж Барокко Wikipedia in 25/32 languages
Simon Vouet was a pivotal figure in the transition of French painting from Mannerism to the Baroque style—a transformation that fundamentally reshaped the artistic landscape of France and cemented his place as one of the most important artists of the seventeenth century. In Venice, Vouet immersed himself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Serenissima Republic, absorbing the stylistic precepts championed by Paolo Veronese and Giovanni Battista Tiepolo—artists who epitomized the grandeur and theatricality of the Venetian Baroque.
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Итальянец Born in Венеция *Vedute*, *Pittura di tocco* Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
Initially, Guardi's work bore a clear and undeniable influence from Canaletto, the undisputed master of Venetian vedute. The family legacy also played a crucial role; his sister Maria Cecilia’s marriage to Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, one of the leading artists of the era, fostered a rich exchange of ideas and influences within their household, further shaping Guardi's artistic development. Francesco Guardi passed away quietly on January 1st, 1793, in the Cannaregio district of Venice – a poignant end for an artist deeply connected to his city.
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Француз Born in Монтаржи Неоклассицизм & Романтизм Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Born in Мидденбемстер Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
«Вид Делфта» (1652) – это увлекательный городской пейзаж, примечательный своей уникальной перспективой и атмосферной передачей архитектуры города. Картина – это не просто топографическая запись; это воплощение места, пронизанное чувством спокойствия и поэтической красоты.
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Dutch Born in Лейден Dutch Golden Age painting Wikipedia in 25/32 languages
He eschewed the flamboyant colors and elaborate compositions favored by many contemporaries, opting instead for a restrained palette dominated by grays, browns, and greens—a deliberate choice that prioritized tonal harmony and atmospheric realism. This stylistic preference stemmed from his belief that true beauty resided not in ostentation but in capturing the subtle nuances of natural light and shadow. Furthermore, he directly impacted artists such as Jan Steen, who regarded him as a mentor and absorbed many of his techniques—a connection that underscores Van Goyen’s enduring influence on the artistic landscape of his time.
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Британский Born in Дерби Кьяроскуро, Романтизм Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
Influences: Thomas Hudson, Alexander Cozens, Baroque masters like Caravaggio.
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Британский Born in Бристоль Портретная живопись Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
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Американец (родился в США), британский подданный Born in Бостон Неоклассицизм, Рококо Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
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Англичанин Born in Ливерпуль Романтизм Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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Американский Born in Спрингфилд-Тауншип Неоклассицизм, Романтизм Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
The Death of General Wolfe (1770), arguably his most famous work, exemplifies this revolutionary approach. Other notable pieces like Thetis Bringing the Armor to Achilles, The Three Sisters, The Fright of Astyanax, and The Cave of Despair demonstrate his versatility and mastery across a range of mythological and historical themes. Born in 1738 amidst the burgeoning landscape of colonial Pennsylvania, Benjamin West emerged as a pivotal figure in the transatlantic art world, a painter who skillfully navigated the currents of Neoclassicism and Romanticism while forging a uniquely American artistic identity.
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Шотландец Born in Кирккалди Неоклассицизм Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Лукка Неоклассицизм Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Венеция Венская живопись, Рококо Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
Recognizing his innate artistic aptitude, Balestra took on the role of mentor, guiding Longhi's initial explorations into painting. Crucially, Longhi apprenticed with Giuseppe Maria Crespi, a Bolognese artist who had established himself as a pioneer in genre painting and whose work celebrated both religious piety and the vibrancy of everyday life. His son, Alessandro Longhi, continued his father's artistic tradition—collaborating on portrait commissions and upholding Longhi’s commitment to meticulous craftsmanship.
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Нидерландская Born in Лейден Эклектика; жанровая живопись, портрет, натюрморт Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Парма Живопись барокко Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
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Голландский Born in Роттердам Голландский Золотой век, Натюрморт Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
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Голландец Born in Амстердам Голландский пейзаж Золотого века Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Американский Born in Норт-Кингстаун Неоклассицизм Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Венеция Рококо Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
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Нидерландский Born in Дордрехт Барокко Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
Following his return to Dordrecht in 1654, Maes embarked on a trajectory distinct from direct emulation of Rembrandt. Instead, he honed his skills in domestic genre scenes—paintings depicting everyday life—capturing the quiet beauty and nuanced emotions inherent in the daily routines of Dutch citizens. Nicolaes Maes's artistic journey commenced under the tutelage of Samuel van Hoogstraten, a former pupil of Rembrandt who resided in Dordrecht during Maes’ formative years (1648-1651).
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Итальянец Born in Генуя Высокое барокко Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
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Italian Born in Болонья Baroque and Classical Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
«Святой Себастьян» — работа, подчеркивающая его виртуозное владение светом и тенью.
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Британская Born in Долтон-ин-Фернесс Романтизм, неоклассицизм Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
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Нидерландский Born in Алкмар Барокко Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Кортона Барокко Wikipedia in 27/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Венеция Рококо Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Серино Барокко Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
Solimena’s artistic voice is immediately recognizable through its distinctive qualities – a warm, brownish shadowing combined with a dramatic use of light. The influence of Mattia Preti, known for his dramatic lighting and intense color palettes, is also evident in Solimena’s work, adding another layer of complexity to his artistic vocabulary. Francesco Solimena’s impact extended far beyond his own artistic creations.
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Голландский, британский Born in Зост Барокко, голландское влияние Wikipedia in 18/32 languages
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Испанец Born in Севилья Барокко Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
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Голландка Born in Харлем Золотой век голландской живописи Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Пьяченца Барокко, Ведутизм Wikipedia in 26/32 languages
However, it was Francesco Galli-Bibiena's theatrical productions that proved particularly transformative. The early works of Giovanni Ghisolfi, who had pioneered the depiction of Roman ruins with remarkable accuracy, served as another important source of inspiration for Pannini—demonstrating the power of combining observation with imaginative reconstruction. Giovanni Paolo Pannini’s formative years were marked by rigorous training in Piacenza, where he studied under Giuseppe Natali and Andrea Galluzzi—artists known for their meticulous realism and attention to detail.
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Dutch Born in Амстердам Dutch Golden Age painting Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Голландец Born in Лейден Золотой век Голландии, лейденские финсшильдеры Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
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Нидерландский Born in Энкхёйзен Романтизм Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Француз Born in Париж Романтизм, Неоклассицизм Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Ченто Барокко Wikipedia in 25/32 languages
Guercino’s initial works – paintings like Amnon and Tamar – demonstrate this early debt to Caravaggism: stark contrasts of light and shadow (tenebrismo), a gritty realism depicting human flaws and passions, and an unflinching portrayal of biblical narratives.
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Нидерланды Born in Зволле Золотой век Голландии Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
Signature works
A timeline
Figures
| Италия | 24 |
|---|---|
| Нидерланды | 20 |
| Франция | 20 |
| Великобритания | 8 |
| Испания | 7 |
| Бельгия | 7 |
| Япония | 5 |
| США | 3 |
| 16th век | 22 |
|---|---|
| 17th век | 44 |
| 18th век | 34 |
| Лувр | 25 |
|---|---|
| Метрополитен-музей | 15 |
| Национальная галерея | 15 |
| Рейксмюзеум | 10 |
| Музей Прадо | 10 |
| Государственный Эрмитаж | 7 |
| Национальная галерея искусств | 6 |
| Музей изящных искусств Будапешта | 6 |
Every name
Questions
First place goes to Рембрандт (#1); Караваджо (#2) and Диего Веласкес (#3) complete the podium.
Рембрандт (#1), Караваджо (#2), Диего Веласкес (#3), Франсиско Гойя (#4) и Питер Пауль Рубенс (#5).
“Beyond his oil paintings, he was an important printmaker who utilized the etching technique to spread his visual records.” — from our biography of Каналетто (#21).
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Лувр (25), Метрополитен-музей (15) и Национальная галерея (15).
Париж: 8 of the художники in this list were born there.
The highest-ranked художники born in Нидерланды are Рембрандт (#1), Ян Вермеер (#6), Якоб ван Рёйсдал (#26), Ян Стен (#29) и Питер Де Хох (#34).
Италия: 24 of the 100 художники in this list were born there, then Нидерланды (20) и Франция (20).
This list includes 6 women: Артемизия Джентилески (#8), Мари Элизабет Луиза Виже-Лебрён (#13), Ангелика Кауфман (#41), Юдит Лейстер (#87), Рашель Рюйш (#95) и Розальба Каррьера (#96).
Most художники in this list were born in the 17th век (44 of 100), between 1571 and 1769 overall.
The highest-ranked художники born in Италия are Караваджо (#2), Артемизия Джентилески (#8), Каналетто (#21), Джованни Баттиста Тьеполо (#22) и Гвидо Рени (#25).
The earliest-born художник in this list is Караваджо (#2), born in 1571.
Our catalogue holds 33,589 works by these художники.
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