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Ρέμπραντ 1606–1669
Ολλανδός Born in Λέιντεν Ολλανδική Χρυσή Εποχή Wikipedia, 32 of 32 languages
Baroque, master by master
Among the Baroque μάστορες της ζωγραφικής, Ρέμπραντ (1606–1669) holds the first place, celebrated for Ισαάκ και Ρεβέκα, γνωστοί ως και Rembrandt van Rijn. Καραβάτζο, Ντιέγο Βελάθκεθ, Πέτερ Πάουλ Ρούμπενς και Γιοχάνες Βερμέερ follow. The catalogue spans 100 masters, from Πάλμα ιλ Τζόβανε (born 1550) to Τιεπόλο, Τιεπόλο (born 1727), across 8 countries.
About this catalogue. This catalogue gathers the artists whose works our collection records as Baroque, ordered by our fame ranking. Artists born after 1955 with no Wikidata record await verification. Beside each name, the number of our 32 languages in which Wikipedia devotes an article to the artist.
The collection in brief
Master by master
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Ολλανδός Born in Λέιντεν Ολλανδική Χρυσή Εποχή Wikipedia, 32 of 32 languages
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Born in Σεβίλλη Wikipedia, 31 of 32 languages
Las Meninas (1656) - Museo del Prado, Μαδρίτη. The Surrender of Breda (1634-1635) - Museo del Prado, Μαδρίτη. Juan de Pareja - Metropolitan Museum of Art, Νέα Υόρκη.
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Φλαμανδός Born in Ζίγκεν Μπαρόκ Wikipedia, 32 of 32 languages
He took the anatomical precision of Michelangelo and the coloristic depth of Titian, stripping away the static qualities of the High Renaissance to create something more muscular and immediate. When he returned to Antwerp in 1608, he brought back a style that was ready to dominate the European market. Rubens remains the most influential figure in the Flemish Baroque tradition.
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Ολλανδός Born in Ντελφτ Χρυσή Εποχή της Ολλανδίας Wikipedia, 32 of 32 languages
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Γάλλος Born in Λε Παρ Γαλλικό Μπαρόκ, Γαλλικός Κλασικισμός
Poussin arrived in Rome in 1624, having traveled via Venice. He remained in Rome until his death in 1665, having transformed from an unformed immigrant into a central figure of the classical tradition. Artists such as Jacques-Louis David and Paul Cézanne acknowledged their debt to his intellectual depth and his preference for line over color.
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Ιταλιάνος Born in Ρώμη Baroque Wikipedia, 32 of 32 languages
This technique directs the viewer's attention toward the essential movements of her subjects, often emerging from deep, impenetrable shadows. In her depiction of Susanna and the Elders, she utilized a vertical composition to create a sense of malevolent pressure, emphasizing the psychological tension of the scene. Artemisia Gentileschi is recognized among the most accomplished artists of the 17th century.
On view at The physical presence of her art remains scattered across Europe, a map of her movement and the enduring demand for her vision.
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Ολλανδός Born in Αμβέρσα Χρυσή Εποχή Ολλανδίας Wikipedia, 32 of 32 languages
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Γαλλικός Born in Βικ-συρ-Σέιγ Γαλλικό Μπαρόκ Wikipedia, 26 of 32 languages
The origins of Georges de La Tour remain partially obscured by the shadows of the early seventeenth century. By 1616, he had already established himself as a fully trained painter, possessing a technical maturity that would define his subsequent career. The specific nuances of his style—the way he used light to bridge the gap between Caravaggism and French Classicism —were largely lost to the broader historical memory.
On view at The presence of his canvases is felt across several major institutions, scattered between the quiet halls of Europe and the expansive galleries of the Americas.
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Ισπανός Born in Φουέντε δε Κάντος Ισπανικό Μπαρόκο, Τενεμπρισμός Wikipedia, 31 of 32 languages
His style drew from the realism of Caravaggio and his followers, but it was also shaped by the quiet precision of Juan Sánchez Cotán and the influence of polychrome sculpture. His work was influenced by the textures found in the paintings of Murillo and Titian, yet he maintained a hard-edged, solemn quality that suited his religious subjects. After Velázquez, Francisco de Zurbarán was the most significant painter of the Spanish Golden Age.
On view at In Madrid, Spain, the Prado Museum houses a version of his Agnus Dei, a work that captures the stark, heavy presence of the lamb.
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Ισπανός Born in Σεβίλλη Ισπανικό Μπαρόκ Wikipedia, 32 of 32 languages
Murillo’s hand changed as he grew, moving away from the heavy, somber realism of his early years toward a more idealized way of seeing. He had a way of building up forms through a layered approach, using delicate glazes and subtle brushwork to create depth. Later artists, including Gainsborough and Greuze, acknowledged the impact of his luminous style on their own approach to light and form.
On view at In Spain, the Museo del Prado in Madrid holds several of his paintings, offering a direct connection to the spirit of the Golden Age.
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Italian Born in Βενετία Vedute, topographical style Wikipedia, 30 of 32 languages
His first known signed and dated work, an Architectural Capriccio from 1723, appeared in a private collection in Milan. In 1725, he painted The Stonemason's Yard, a work that shows his early skill in capturing architectural detail. 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.
On view at His presence remains felt in the collections of major institutions across Europe and beyond.
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Italian Born in Μπολόνια Baroque, Bolognese school, Classicism Wikipedia, 29 of 32 languages
Denis Calvaert: Ο αρχικός δάσκαλος του Reni του παρείχε μια ισχυρή βάση στις φλαμανδικές τεχνικές ζωγραφικής. Η οικογένεια Carracci (Annibale, Agostino, Ludovico): Η έμφασή τους στην κλασική τέχνη και την ανατομική μελέτη επηρέασε βαθιά την καλλιτεχνική του εξέλιξη. Saint James the Greater: Επιδεικνύει την ικανότητά του να αποτυπώνει θρησκευτικό ζήλο και ανθρώπινα συναισθήματα.
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Ιταλός Born in Μπολόνια Μπαρόκκο Wikipedia, 28 of 32 languages
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Φλαμανδός Born in Βρυξέλλες Φλαμανδικός Μπαρόκ Wikipedia, 26 of 32 languages
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Ολλανδός Born in Λέιντεν Μπαρόκ, Ζωγραφική ειδών Wikipedia, 27 of 32 languages
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Βελγιοςέζος Born in Αμβέρσα Μπαρόκ Wikipedia, 27 of 32 languages
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Ολλανδός Born in Ρότερνταμ Σχολή του Δελφί, Ολλανδική Χρυσή Εποχή Wikipedia, 26 of 32 languages
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Ιταλός Born in Νάπολη Μπαρόκκο Wikipedia, 32 of 32 languages
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Ολλανδός Born in Ουτρέχτη Μπαρόκως, Καραβάγκιοςμός Wikipedia, 23 of 32 languages
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Born in Περπινιάν Wikipedia, 26 of 32 languages
Anthony van Dyck: Για την κομψή προσέγγισή του στη ζωγραφική πορτρέτου και την εκλεπτυσμένη τεχνική του. Rembrandt: Για την κορυφαία χρήση του φωτός και της σκιάς, καθώς και για το ψυχολογικό βάθος των έργων του.
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Ιταλός Born in Νάπολη Ύστερο Μπαρόκ Wikipedia, 23 of 32 languages
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Ιταλικός Born in Μπολόνια Βαरोक Ζωγραφική Wikipedia, 25 of 32 languages
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Born in Αμβέρσα Wikipedia, 18 of 32 languages
The early years of Teniers's career show a painter finding his footing through the shadows of others. This period of imitation is a bridge toward a highly specialized focus on genre painting. As the leading genre painter of his era, he moved the focus of Northern European painting away from grand mythological narratives and toward the immediate realities of the common people.
On view at The legacy of Teniers is anchored in the major collections of Europe, where his depictions of everyday life remain accessible to those tracing the history of Flemish Baroque painting.
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Ιταλός Born in Πίζα Μπαρόκ, Καραβανγκισμός Wikipedia, 22 of 32 languages
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Ολλανδός Born in Λέιντεν Εκλεκτικισμός; είκονα, πορτρέτο, σεντόνι Wikipedia, 23 of 32 languages
By 1650, he had ceased to be a subscriber to the guild. Once settled in Amsterdam, he lived on the Prinsengracht. His work is credited with influencing several major figures of the era, including Johannes Vermeer, Jan Steen, Frans van Mieris, and Pieter de Hooch.
On view at Tracing the presence of his paintings requires traveling through several major collections.
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Ιταλός Born in Πάρμα Μπαρόκ ζωγραφική Wikipedia, 20 of 32 languages
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Ολλανδός Born in Ρότερνταμ Dutch Golden Age, Still Life Wikipedia, 17 of 32 languages
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Ολλανδός Born in Άμστερνταμ Ολλανική Τέχνη Τοπίου της Χρυσής Εποχής Wikipedia, 23 of 32 languages
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Ιταλιάνος Born in Βενετία Ροκοκό Wikipedia, 18 of 32 languages
In the luminous heart of eighteenth-century Venice, a period defined by the decadent splendor of the Rococo, Giandomenico Tiepolo emerged as a master of both grand spectacle and intimate human drama.
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Ολλανδός Born in Ντόρντρεχτ Μπαρόκ τέχνη Wikipedia, 20 of 32 languages
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Ιταλός Born in Γενουά Ύψιμο Μπαρόκ Wikipedia, 16 of 32 languages
His ability to manipulate light and space left an indelible mark on the Roman school of painting, influencing generations of artists who sought to capture the sublime. As he moved through the late 17th century, his works became increasingly complex, pushing the boundaries of what could be achieved with pigment and plaster. Born in Genoa on May 8, 1639, his early life was shaped by the vibrant artistic currents of Northern Italy, yet it was his migration to Rome in 1657 that would forever alter the trajectory of Western art.
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Italian Born in Μπολόνια Baroque and Classical Wikipedia, 21 of 32 languages
Sebastian (Άγιος Σεβαστιανός), ένα έργο που αναδεικνύει την τεχνογνωσία του στη χρήση του φωτός και της σκιάς.
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Ολλανδός Born in Άλκμααρ Μπαρόκ καλλιτεχνία Wikipedia, 17 of 32 languages
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Ιταλός Born in Βενετία Ροκοκό Wikipedia, 16 of 32 languages
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Ιταλός Born in Κανάλη ντε Σερίνο Barokό Wikipedia, 16 of 32 languages
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Ολλανδική, Βρετανική Born in Ζοστ Μπαρόκ, Ολλανδική επιρροή Wikipedia, 18 of 32 languages
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Ισπανός Born in Σεβίλλη Μπαρόκ Wikipedia, 16 of 32 languages
The canvases of Valdés Leal reject gentle radiance. This is a visceral art of the Baroque era, where the boundaries between the earthly and the divine dissolve into darkness.
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Ολλανδή Born in Χάαρλεμ Dutch Golden Age Wikipedia, 24 of 32 languages
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Ιταλία Born in Πιατσέντζα Βαρουκικό, Βεδουτισμός Wikipedia, 26 of 32 languages
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Ιταλιάνος Born in Νάπολη Μπαρόκ Wikipedia, 24 of 32 languages
The trajectory of Rosa's career shifts with the political and social tides of 17th-century Italy. In 1635, he leaves his native Naples for Rome, entering the undisputed art center of the era. The impact of Salvator Rosa ripples through the evolution of Baroque art.
On view at The physical remnants of Rosa’s restless career are scattered across the major art capitals of Europe and the Americas.
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Ολλανδός Born in Λέιντεν Ολλανδική Χρυσή Εποχή, Leiden fijnschilders Wikipedia, 22 of 32 languages
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Ολλανδός Born in Ζβόλε Ελληνικός Κλασικισμός Wikipedia, 21 of 32 languages
The Ratification of the Treaty of Münster, 15 Μαΐου 1648.
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Ολλανδός, Φλαμανδός Born in Ουτρέχτη Dutch Golden Age, Baroque Wikipedia, 18 of 32 languages
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Ιταλική Born in Μπολόνια Μπαρόκ ζωγραφική Wikipedia, 23 of 32 languages
Her father, Giovanni Andrea Sirani, was himself a respected painter and art merchant, deeply connected to the Bolognese school—a tradition profoundly influenced by the legacy of Guido Reni. This connection to Reni was crucial; it instilled in Elisabetta a mastery of light and shadow, elegant compositions, and a refined sense of form that would characterize much of her work. She was often hailed as the “diva” of Bolognese painting—the female reincarnation of Guido Reni himself.
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Ολλανδός Born in Ντόρντρεχτ Μπαρόκ ζωγραφική Wikipedia, 23 of 32 languages
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Ολλανδός Born in Έμντεν Ολλανδική Μπαρόκ Wikipedia, 17 of 32 languages
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Ιταλός Born in Φλωρεντία Μανιερισμός Wikipedia, 23 of 32 languages
In the twilight of the Renaissance, as the balanced harmonies of the previous century gave way to the restless energy of Mannerism, Cristofano Allori emerged as a vital voice in the Florentine school. Born in 1577 into a city steeped in artistic prestige, Allori was destined for the brush.
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Φλαμανδός Born in Αμβέρσα Ολλανδική Χρυσή Εποχή Wikipedia, 18 of 32 languages
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Ιταλός Born in Μπελλούνο Ύστερη Βενετικά Σχολή Μπαρόκ Wikipedia, 15 of 32 languages
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Ολλανδικός Born in Χάγη Σκηνογραφία Wikipedia, 18 of 32 languages
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Γάλλος Born in Κουλομιέ Τενεβρισμός Wikipedia, 16 of 32 languages
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Ολλανδικός Born in Χάαρλεμ Εικόνα της Χρυσής Εποχής Wikipedia, 20 of 32 languages
Heda δεν ζωγράφιζε απλώς αυτό που έβλεπε· συλλάበ μια αίσθηση—μια αίσθηση ηρεμίας, εύθραυστης και της ήρεμης ομορφιάς ενσωματωμένης στην πάροδο του χρόνου. Η δουλειά του συνεχίζει να αντηχεί σήμερα, προσφέροντας στους θεατές μια ματιά στην καρδιά της ζωής της Ολλανδικής Χρυσής Εποχής και μια αιώνια αναστοχαστική σκέψη για τη φύση της ίδιας της ύπαρξης.
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Ολλανδός Born in Πρανε Μπαρόκ Wikipedia, 16 of 32 languages
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Ισπανός Born in Αβιλές Ισπανικός Μπαρόκους Wikipedia, 16 of 32 languages
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Ολλανδός Born in Διέππη Ιταλινική παράδοση τοπίου Wikipedia, 16 of 32 languages
Furthermore, he served as a mentor to Frederik de Moucheron—another accomplished Dutch landscape painter who championed the Italianate style and disseminated its precepts throughout Europe.
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Φλαμανδός Born in Αμβέρσα Φλαμανδικός Μπαρόκ Wikipedia, 23 of 32 languages
The significance of Jan The Younger Brueghel lies in his role as a custodian of Flemish excellence. Lineage and Continuity: The successful stewardship of one of the most important artistic workshops in Antwerp. As the son of Jan Brueghel the Elder and the grandson of the legendary Pieter Bruegel the Elder, his very existence was intertwined with the evolution of Renaissance and Baroque painting.
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Ιταλός Born in Καμεράνο Κλασικισμός Βαρουκής Wikipedia, 17 of 32 languages
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Ιταλός Born in Κάμπο Λίγκουρε Μπαρόκ Wikipedia, 17 of 32 languages
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Italian Born in Σασσουόλο Baroque painting
Throughout his prolific life, which concluded in 1666, Guercino remained a steadfast architect of light. His achievements can be summarized through several key artistic pillars: Mastery of Chiaroscuro: The use of extreme light and shadow to create depth, volume, and psychological tension. Stylistic Synthesis: The seamless blending of Caravaggio’s dramatic realism with the refined traditions of the Bolognese school.
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Ολλανδός Born in Χάαρλεμ Ευρωπαϊκή Μπαρόκ Wikipedia, 21 of 32 languages
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Βρετανική Born in Σοφια Μπαρόκκο Wikipedia, 20 of 32 languages
Mary Beale’s artistic style was deeply rooted in the Baroque period, characterized by dramatic lighting, rich colors, and a keen attention to detail. She developed a distinctive approach that set her apart from contemporaries like Lely, infusing her portraits with a warmth and psychological depth that resonated with her sitters. Mary Beale’s career was not without its challenges.
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Ολλανδός Born in Χόρινχεμ Μπαρόκ, Μανιερής Wikipedia, 20 of 32 languages
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Φλαμανδός Born in Αντβέρπη Μπαρόκ Wikipedia, 19 of 32 languages
However, Abraham’s path diverged somewhat from his ancestors, leading him towards Italy where he became a pivotal figure in the development of decorative Baroque still lifes. From an early age, Abraham demonstrated considerable promise, nurtured by his father, Jan Brueghel the Younger, a skilled painter himself and frequent collaborator with Peter Paul Rubens. These collaborations included prominent Italian painters like Carlo Maratta, Giovanni Battista Gaulli, and Giacinto Brandi, as well as French artist Guillaume Courtois.
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Γερμανός Born in Φρανκφούρτη Μπαρόκ ζωγραφική Wikipedia, 20 of 32 languages
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Φλαμανδός Born in Κόρτρεϊκ Ολλανδική Ζωγραφική της Χρυσής Εποχής Wikipedia, 19 of 32 languages
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Ιταλός Born in Βενετία Βενεσιανή Σχολή Wikipedia, 18 of 32 languages
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Ολλανδός Born in Ντόρντρεχτ Βαρόκκο, Ολλανδική Αρτ Wikipedia, 18 of 32 languages
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Ολλανδός Born in Μίντελμπουρχ Μαζεύμα της Χρυσής Εποχής Wikipedia, 18 of 32 languages
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Σουηδός Born in Στοκχόλμη Μπαρόκ πορτραίτο Wikipedia, 14 of 32 languages
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Ολλανδός Born in Χάαρλεμ Βαρουκισμός Wikipedia, 20 of 32 languages
Saying Grace (περ. 1660): Αυτό το έργο, που βρίσκεται στο Μουσείο Τέχνης του Cleveland, θεωρείται ένα από τα αριστουργήματά του. Αποτελεί παραδοσιακό παράδειγμα της ικανότητάς του να προσδίδει αξιοπρέπεια και ποιητική ομορφιά ακόμη και σε ταπεινά θέματα.
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Φλαμανδός Born in Βρυξέλλες Μπαρόκκο Wikipedia, 15 of 32 languages
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Ολλανδός Born in Άμστερνταμ Ολλανδική ζωγραφική της Χρυσής Εποχής Wikipedia, 21 of 32 languages
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Ολλανδός Born in Λέιντεν ΦινςΣχολή Wikipedia, 15 of 32 languages
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Chronology
Notes and figures
| Ιταλία | 31 |
|---|---|
| Ολλανδία | 29 |
| Γαλλία | 13 |
| Βέλγιο | 13 |
| Ισπανία | 7 |
| Γερμανία | 5 |
| Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο | 1 |
| Σουηδία | 1 |
| 16thος thếχνου | 38 |
|---|---|
| 17thος thếχνου | 61 |
| 18thος thếχνου | 1 |
| Μετροπολιτικό Μουσείο Τέχνης | 16 |
|---|---|
| Μουσείο του Πράδο | 14 |
| Μουσείο του Λούβρου | 14 |
| Mauritshuis | 11 |
| Ερμιτάζ | 11 |
| Rijksmuseum | 8 |
| Kunsthistorisches Museum | 8 |
| Εθνική Πινακοθήκη Λονδίνου | 8 |
Index of artists
The visitor asks
Ρέμπραντ (#1) is first in this ranking, followed by Καραβάτζο (#2) and Ντιέγο Βελάθκεθ (#3).
Ρέμπραντ (#1), Καραβάτζο (#2), Ντιέγο Βελάθκεθ (#3), Πέτερ Πάουλ Ρούμπενς (#4) και Γιοχάνες Βερμέερ (#5).
The highest-ranked μάστορες της ζωγραφικής born in Ολλανδία are Ρέμπραντ (#1), Γιοχάνες Βερμέερ (#5), Γιαν Στέιν (#19), Πίτερ Ντε Χούχ (#21) και Χέρριτ φαν Χόντχορστ (#24).
Ιταλία: 31 of the 100 μάστορες της ζωγραφικής in this list were born there, then Ολλανδία (29) και Γαλλία (13).
This list includes 6 women: Αρτεμιζία Τζεντιλέσκι (#7), Γιούντιτ Λέιστερ (#53), Ράχελ Ρόις (#57), Ελιζαμπέτα Σιρανί (#64), Κλάρα Πέιτερς (#70) και Μαρία Μπίλ (#87).
Αμβέρσα: 7 of the μάστορες της ζωγραφικής in this list were born there.
Most μάστορες της ζωγραφικής in this list were born in the 17thος thếχνου (61 of 100), between 1550 and 1727 overall.
The earliest-born μάστορας in this list is Πάλμα ιλ Τζόβανε (#92), born in 1550.
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Μετροπολιτικό Μουσείο Τέχνης (16), Μουσείο του Πράδο (14) και Μουσείο του Λούβρου (14).
The highest-ranked μάστορες της ζωγραφικής born in Ιταλία are Καραβάτζο (#2), Αρτεμιζία Τζεντιλέσκι (#7), Καναλέττο (#14), Γκουίντο Ρένι (#15) και Αννίμπαλε Καρράτσι (#16).
“The intensity of her brushwork is felt most acutely in these halls, where the shadows of her compositions still hold their weight.” — from our biography of Αρτεμιζία Τζεντιλέσκι (#7).
Our catalogue holds 23,452 works by these μάστορες της ζωγραφικής. Each one can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print.
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