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Сандро Боттичелли 1445–1510
Итальянец Born in Флоренция Раннее Возрождение Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
Early Renaissance, one artist at a time
Сандро Боттичелли (1445–1510) is the most famous Early Renaissance художник, whose singular vision gave us Рождение Венеры и Поклонение волхвов (деталь). Next stand Мазаччо, Пьеро Делла Франческа, Фра Беато Анджелико и Андреа Мантенья. These 62 художники, from Уголино Ди Нерио (born 1280) to Ученик Доменико (Бартоломео Ди Джованни) (born 1475), came from 5 countries.
Our selection. Artists whose works our catalogue attaches to Early Renaissance, 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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Итальянец Born in Флоренция Раннее Возрождение Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Сан-Джованни-Вальдарно Ранний Ренессанс Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Сансеполькро Раннее Возрождение Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Виккьо Раннее Возрождение Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Изола ди Картуро Раннее Возрождение Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Флоренция Ранний Ренессанс Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
"Святой Иероним за своим столом" (1480): Сопутствующий Ботичелли "святому Августину", демонстрирующий мастерство Ghirlandaio в фреске и внимание к деталям. "Последнее таинство" (Ольлянца, 1480): Революционная работа, повлиявшая на последующие изображения этого знаменитого сюжета, включая шедевр Леонардо да Винчи. Фрески в капелле Сассети (Санта-Тринита, 1482-1485): Комплексный цикл, иллюстрирующий жизнь святого Франциска, отличающийся реалистичным изображением флорентийского общества. "Позвание апостолов" (Сикстинская капелла, 1483): Значительный вклад в один из самых известных художественных пространств мира.
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Итальянский Born in Флоренция Ранний Ренессанс Wikipedia in 30/32 languages
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Born in Мессина
«Мадонна с грушей» (ок. 1460), написанная вскоре после этой встречи, является примером этого сдвига, демонстрируя более гармоничную цветовую схему и большее чувство элегантности, чем его ранние работы. Самые известные картины Антонелло – включая «Святого Иеронима в своей келье» (ок. 1475) и «Благовещение» (ок. 1475) – являются свидетельством его художественного мастерства.
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Итальянец Born in Флоренция Раннее Возрождение Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Флоренция Возрождение Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Флоренция Интернациональная готика, Раннее Возрождение Wikipedia in 25/32 languages
«Благовещение» в Терни (1450). Фрески капеллы Волхвов (1459–1461).
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Итальянец Born in Паникале Раннее Возрождение Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Феррара Ранний Ренессанс; Школа Феррары Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Венеция Раннее Возрождение Wikipedia in 21/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Феррара Итальянский Ренессанс Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Сиена Поздняя готика, Сиенская школа Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Флоренция Ренессанс Wikipedia in 28/32 languages
The challenge was audacious: to depict the Sacrifice of Isaac in relief, a biblical narrative brimming with symbolism and theological significance. He immediately began work on the North Doors, a project that would consume over two decades and fundamentally transform the Baptistery into a breathtaking showcase of Renaissance artistry. Lorenzo di Bartolo – a name destined to become synonymous with artistic innovation as Lorenzo Ghiberti – was born near Florence in 1378, into a world poised on the cusp of a transformative era.
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Итальянец Born in Венеция Поздняя готика, Венецианская готика Wikipedia in 23/32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Флоренция Ренессанс Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Сиена Международный готический; ранний ренессанс Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Сан-Годенцо Ренессанс Wikipedia in 24/32 languages
The turbulent political climate of the time – marked by protracted conflicts between Florence and Milan – saw his family temporarily displaced to Corella during periods of siege. The Last Supper, completed around 1447 for the Ospedale di Santa Maria Nuova, exemplifies this stylistic synthesis with unparalleled brilliance—a masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences centuries later due to its masterful depiction of human emotion and its innovative use of perspective.
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Итальянец Born in Флоренция Живопись эпохи Возрождения Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Флоренция Флорентийская школа; Стиль Фра Анжелико Wikipedia in 13/32 languages
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Итальянец (флорентиец) Born in Флоренция Раннее Возрождение, флорентийское Wikipedia in 15/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Флоренция Раннее Возрождение Wikipedia in 13/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Рим Раннее Возрождение Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
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Испанец Born in Кордова Испано-фламандский стиль, Раннее Возрождение Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
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Венецианский Born in Мурано Венецианская Ренессанс Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Венеция Византийское искусство Wikipedia in 11/32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Сиена Сиенская живопись Wikipedia in 13/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Сиена Раннее Возрождение Wikipedia in 13/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Флоренция Флорентийская школа Wikipedia in 8/32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Сан Gimignano Раннее Возрождение
Sebastiano Mainardi (c.1460 – 1513), born in San Gimignano, Tuscany, stands as a pivotal figure within the Early Renaissance artistic landscape of Florence. Early Life & Training: Giorgio Vasari recounts that Mainardi was apprenticed to Domenico Ghirlandaio, arguably Florence’s most prominent painter during this period. Collaboration with Ghirlandaio: The Sassetti Chapel frescoes commissioned by Giovanni Battista Sassetti represent arguably Mainardi’s most celebrated achievement.
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Italian Born in Сиена Early Renaissance Wikipedia in 12/32 languages
Around 1468, Neroccio entered into a significant collaboration with Francesco di Giorgio Martini, an architect, painter, and engineer who would become a lifelong associate. While working alongside di Giorgio, Neroccio began to develop his own distinct style—one that subtly diverged from the prevailing trends. In 1483, he designed the Hellespontine Sybil for the mosaic pavement of Siena Cathedral—a testament to his skill as a designer and draftsman.
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Итальянец Born in Сансеполькро Сиенская школа, Ренессанс Wikipedia in 11/32 languages
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Born in Dortmund International Gothic
In the vibrant heart of Westphalia, during the turn of the 15th century, Konrad von Soest emerged as a transformative figure in Northern European painting. Whether depicting the tender grace of the Holy Family or the heavy grief of the Passion, von Soest’s hand is unmistakable, marked by an ability to marry the decorative splendor of the Gothic tradition with a deeply moving, humanistic touch.
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French Born in Uzès Early Renaissance; Flemish Style Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
He achieved considerable renown for his monumental altarpiece commissioned in Aix-en-Provence for Catherine Spifami, depicting the Passion of Christ and incorporating scenes from Mary Magdalene's life—a testament to the prevailing devotional fervor of the time. He stands as a pivotal conduit for disseminating Flemish artistic innovations, propelling the Second School of Avignon toward a more expressive and realistic aesthetic.
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Итальянец Born in Флоренция Раннее Возрождение Wikipedia in 9/32 languages
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Italian Born in Сан-Джованни-Вальдарно Early Renaissance Wikipedia in 8/32 languages
While his brother Masaccio is celebrated as the pioneer of groundbreaking realism, Giovanni di Ser Giovanni —affectionately known to history as Lo Scheggia, or "the splinter"—carved out a legacy defined by a different, more delicate kind of mastery.
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Итальянское Возрождение Born in Флоренция Раннее Возрождение Wikipedia in 6/32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Сиена Раннее Возрождение Wikipedia in 8/32 languages
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Italian Born in Perugia Umbrian Renaissance Wikipedia in 9/32 languages
In the heart of the Umbrian Renaissance, a period defined by spiritual luminosity and the dawn of humanistic perspective, the name Benedetto Bonfigli emerges as a vital architect of visual devotion.
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Born in Мурано Early Renaissance-late Gothic
Working primarily within the Republic of Venice, Vivarini occupied a unique historical space, bridging the transition between the ornate elegance of the late Gothic period and the burgeoning humanism of the early Renaissance.
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Italian Born in Florence Early Renaissance
Nanni di Banco’s most celebrated achievement is undoubtedly the Quattro Santi Coronati (Four Crowned Martyrs), commissioned between 1412 and 1415 for the Orsanmichele church in Florence.
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Italian Early Renaissance
Reflecting on his body of work, several key elements define his artistic identity: Stylistic Versatility: The ability to merge the structural rigor of Florentine sculpture with the lyrical beauty of the International Gothic. Though his life ended in 1451, leaving behind a fragmented biographical record, the echoes of "il Rosso" remain etched in the very fabric of Italian art history. Cultural Diffusion: Acting as a bridge between the artistic epicenters of Florence and the burgeoning markets of Venice and Northern Italy.
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Italian Born in Siena Renaissance art Wikipedia in 6/32 languages
His early works, such as the celebrated “ Adoration of the Shepherds ” with Saint Augustine and Saint Galgano (circa 1430-1435), demonstrate a masterful command of composition and a burgeoning interest in depicting human emotion. D’ Ambrogio’s artistic development was undoubtedly shaped by the prevailing trends of the early Renaissance, particularly those emanating from Florence.
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Итальянец Born in Флоренция Искусство Ренессанса Wikipedia in 5/32 languages
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Italian Late Gothic Wikipedia in 8/32 languages
While definitively named only recently thanks to meticulous research by Maria Falcone, this artist—now recognized as Sano di Pietro —left behind a remarkable cycle of eight panels depicting scenes from the life of Saint Anthony Abbot, works that continue to captivate viewers with their haunting beauty and psychological depth. Despite his anonymity for centuries, the Master of the Osservanza's work has exerted a significant influence on subsequent generations of Italian painters.
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Italian Proto-Renaissance Wikipedia in 4/32 languages
A key feature of his work is the variation in the presentation of the infant Jesus within Mary’s arms – a subtle but significant departure from the static poses often found in earlier depictions. Artists like Giotto, Masaccio, and Donatello were challenging established conventions and experimenting with new techniques – paving the way for the High Renaissance.
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A timeline
Figures
| Италия | 53 |
|---|---|
| Italy | 4 |
| Испания | 1 |
| Germany | 1 |
| France | 1 |
| 13th век | 1 |
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| 14th век | 16 |
| 15th век | 43 |
| Метрополитен-музей | 12 |
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| Национальная галерея | 11 |
| Галерея Уффици | 5 |
| Национальная галерея искусств | 5 |
| Государственные музеи Берлина | 5 |
| Gemäldegalerie | 5 |
| Gallerie dell'Accademia di Venezia | 4 |
| Музеи изящных искусств Сан-Франциско | 4 |
Every name
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First place goes to Сандро Боттичелли (#1); Мазаччо (#2) and Пьеро Делла Франческа (#3) complete the podium.
Сандро Боттичелли (#1), Мазаччо (#2), Пьеро Делла Франческа (#3), Фра Беато Анджелико (#4) и Андреа Мантенья (#5).
The earliest-born художник in this list is Уголино Ди Нерио (#38), born in 1280.
Флоренция: 20 of the художники in this list were born there.
Most художники in this list were born in the 15th век (43 of 62), between 1280 and 1475 overall.
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Метрополитен-музей (12), Национальная галерея (11) и Галерея Уффици (5).
Италия: 53 of the 62 художники in this list were born there, then Italy (4) и Испания (1).
The highest-ranked художники born in Италия are Сандро Боттичелли (#1), Мазаччо (#2), Пьеро Делла Франческа (#3), Фра Беато Анджелико (#4) и Андреа Мантенья (#5).
“A period spent assisting Carlo I Malatesta with frescoes during the devastating plague outbreak in Rimini in 1400 provided invaluable experience, exposing him to diverse artistic currents and honing his observational skills amidst a backdrop of profound human suffering.” — from our biography of Лорэнцо Гиберти (#19).
The highest-ranked living художники in this list are Антонио Виварини (#33).
Our catalogue holds 5,105 works by these художники.
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