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Рембрандт 1606–1669
Голландец Born in Лейден Золотой век Голландии Wikipedia, 32 of 32 languages
A catalogue of Early Modern masters
Among the Early Modern художники, Рембрандт (1606–1669) holds the first place, celebrated for Возвращение блудного сына и Исаак и Ревекка, известные как. Караваджо, Диего Веласкес, Франсиско Гойя и Питер Пауль Рубенс follow. The catalogue spans 100 masters, from Караваджо (born 1571) to Томас Лоуренс (born 1769), across 12 countries.
About this catalogue. This catalogue gathers the artists whose works our collection records as Early Modern, 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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Голландец Born in Лейден Золотой век Голландии Wikipedia, 32 of 32 languages
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Born in Милан Барокко, тенебризм, кьяроскуро Wikipedia, 32 of 32 languages
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Испанец Born in Севилья Испанское барокко / Золотой век Испании Wikipedia, 31 of 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, 32 of 32 languages
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Фламандская Born in Зиген Барокко Wikipedia, 32 of 32 languages
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Голландец Born in Делфт Золотой век Голландии Wikipedia, 32 of 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, 32 of 32 languages
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Француженка Born in Париж Рококо и неоклассицизм Wikipedia, 30 of 32 languages
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Англичанин Born in Лондон Современные моральные сюжеты Wikipedia, 31 of 32 languages
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Француз Born in Вик-сюр-Сей Французское барокко Wikipedia, 26 of 32 languages
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Фламандская Born in Антверпен Барокко Wikipedia, 32 of 32 languages
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Испанец Born in Фуэнте-де-Кантос Испанское барокко, тенебризм Wikipedia, 31 of 32 languages
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Испанец Born in Севилья Испанское барокко Wikipedia, 32 of 32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Венеция Вьюты, топографический стиль 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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Итальянец Born in Венеция Рококо и барокко Wikipedia, 30 of 32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Болонья Барокко, Болонская школа, Классицизм Wikipedia, 29 of 32 languages
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Голландская Born in Харлем Золотой век Голландии Wikipedia, 28 of 32 languages
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Француз Born in Париж Натурализм Wikipedia, 27 of 32 languages
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Француз Born in Париж Барокко Wikipedia, 30 of 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. Le Brun also founded the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture in 1648, establishing a formal institution dedicated to training artists and upholding artistic standards.
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Голландская Born in Лейден Барокко, Жанровая живопись Wikipedia, 27 of 32 languages
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Британская Born in Садбери Рококо, романтизм Wikipedia, 29 of 32 languages
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Британская Born in Плимптон Великий стиль Wikipedia, 31 of 32 languages
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Швейцарец Born in Цюрих Романтизм, темный романтизм Wikipedia, 27 of 32 languages
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Голландская Born in Роттердам Делфтская школа, Золотой век Голландии Wikipedia, 26 of 32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Неаполь Барокко Wikipedia, 32 of 32 languages
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, 30 of 32 languages
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Испанский Born in Хатива Барокко Wikipedia, 30 of 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, 27 of 32 languages
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Француз Born in Турню Рококо, Жанровое живопись Wikipedia, 22 of 32 languages
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Швейцарская Born in Кур Неоклассическая живопись Wikipedia, 27 of 32 languages
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Нидерландский Born in Утрехт Барокко, Караваджизм Wikipedia, 23 of 32 languages
He quickly established himself within the city's vibrant artistic circles, gaining favor amongst its elite, including Vincenzo Giustiniani, for whom he created the monumental “Christ Before the High Priest,” now residing in London’s National Gallery. 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, 27 of 32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Неаполь Позднее барокко Wikipedia, 23 of 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, 25 of 32 languages
Born into an artistic family – Laurent Vouet, his father, was himself a painter – Simon received early training that instilled in him a deep appreciation for artistic innovation and meticulous craftsmanship. His grandson, Ludovico Dorigny, would continue the Vouet lineage’s dedication to art, ensuring the preservation of their distinctive aesthetic vision. 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, 27 of 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. Key Dates: October 5, 1712: Birth; January 1, 1793: Death.
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Француз Born in Монтаржи Неоклассицизм & Романтизм Wikipedia, 23 of 32 languages
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Born in Мидденбемстер Wikipedia, 23 of 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, 25 of 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, 23 of 32 languages
Notable Works: An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump, A Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery, Dovedale by Moonlight.
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Британский Born in Бристоль Портретная живопись Wikipedia, 22 of 32 languages
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Американец (родился в США), британский подданный Born in Бостон Неоклассицизм, Рококо Wikipedia, 22 of 32 languages
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Англичанин Born in Ливерпуль Романтизм Wikipedia, 19 of 32 languages
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Американский Born in Спрингфилд-Тауншип Неоклассицизм, Романтизм Wikipedia, 19 of 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. He quickly established himself as a sought-after portraitist in Philadelphia and New York, but a thirst for deeper artistic knowledge propelled him towards Europe in 1760, embarking on a journey that would irrevocably alter the course of American art.
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Шотландец Born in Кирккалди Неоклассицизм Wikipedia, 29 of 32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Лукка Неоклассицизм Wikipedia, 19 of 32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Венеция Венская живопись, Рококо Wikipedia, 18 of 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. Furthermore, Longhi served as Director of the Academy of Drawing and Carving from 1763, shaping the artistic education of Venice’s most promising talents.
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Нидерландская Born in Лейден Эклектика; жанровая живопись, портрет, натюрморт Wikipedia, 23 of 32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Парма Живопись барокко Wikipedia, 20 of 32 languages
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Голландский Born in Роттердам Голландский Золотой век, Натюрморт Wikipedia, 17 of 32 languages
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Голландец Born in Амстердам Голландский пейзаж Золотого века Wikipedia, 23 of 32 languages
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Американский Born in Норт-Кингстаун Неоклассицизм Wikipedia, 19 of 32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Венеция Рококо Wikipedia, 18 of 32 languages
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Нидерландский Born in Дордрехт Барокко Wikipedia, 20 of 32 languages
Following his return to Dordrecht in 1654, Maes embarked on a trajectory distinct from direct emulation of Rembrandt. Maes’s fascination extended to the art of lacemaking, inspiring numerous variations on this theme—each a testament to his meticulous observation and unwavering dedication to capturing authentic human experience. 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, 16 of 32 languages
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Italian Born in Болонья Baroque and Classical Wikipedia, 21 of 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, 22 of 32 languages
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Нидерландский Born in Алкмар Барокко Wikipedia, 17 of 32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Кортона Барокко Wikipedia, 27 of 32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Венеция Рококо Wikipedia, 16 of 32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Серино Барокко Wikipedia, 16 of 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. Solimena stands as one of the most important figures in Neapolitan Baroque painting, successfully synthesizing Roman influences with local traditions to create a distinctive style that defined artistic production in Naples for generations.
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Голландский, британский Born in Зост Барокко, голландское влияние Wikipedia, 18 of 32 languages
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Испанец Born in Севилья Барокко Wikipedia, 16 of 32 languages
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Голландка Born in Харлем Золотой век голландской живописи Wikipedia, 24 of 32 languages
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Итальянский Born in Пьяченца Барокко, Ведутизм Wikipedia, 26 of 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.
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Dutch Born in Амстердам Dutch Golden Age painting Wikipedia, 23 of 32 languages
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Голландец Born in Лейден Золотой век Голландии, лейденские финсшильдеры Wikipedia, 22 of 32 languages
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Нидерландский Born in Энкхёйзен Романтизм Wikipedia, 23 of 32 languages
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Француз Born in Париж Романтизм, Неоклассицизм Wikipedia, 21 of 32 languages
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Итальянец Born in Ченто Барокко Wikipedia, 25 of 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, 21 of 32 languages
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Chronology
Notes and figures
| Италия | 24 |
|---|---|
| Нидерланды | 20 |
| Франция | 20 |
| Великобритания | 8 |
| Испания | 7 |
| Бельгия | 7 |
| Япония | 5 |
| США | 3 |
| 16th век | 22 |
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| 17th век | 44 |
| 18th век | 34 |
| Лувр | 23 |
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| Метрополитен-музей | 17 |
| Музей Прадо | 10 |
| Национальная галерея | 10 |
| Рейксмюзеум | 9 |
| Государственный Эрмитаж | 8 |
| Музей изящных искусств Будапешта | 6 |
| Галерея Уффици | 5 |
Index of artists
The visitor asks
Рембрандт (#1) is first in this ranking, followed by Караваджо (#2) and Диего Веласкес (#3).
Рембрандт (#1), Караваджо (#2), Диего Веласкес (#3), Франсиско Гойя (#4) и Питер Пауль Рубенс (#5).
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Лувр (23), Метрополитен-музей (17) и Музей Прадо (10).
The earliest-born художник in this list is Караваджо (#2), born in 1571.
The highest-ranked художники born in Италия are Караваджо (#2), Артемизия Джентилески (#8), Каналетто (#21), Джованни Баттиста Тьеполо (#22) и Гвидо Рени (#25).
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).
“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).
Most художники in this list were born in the 17th век (44 of 100), between 1571 and 1769 overall.
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).
Our catalogue holds 33,589 works by these художники. Each one can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print.
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