Top 10 Greatest Painters Of The Renaissance Period And Their Masterpieces

The period between the 14th and 17th centuries was a time of significant cultural development in Europe. Called the Renaissance, or the re-birth period, it was a time marked by a revival of Greco-Roman culture. Leonardo da Vinci, Giotto di Bondone, and Raphael are considered some of the most famous Renaissance painters of all time. Today, you will find the original masterpieces showcased in many of the world’s most distinguished art galleries. The original paintings are priceless; however, now you can ownthese masterpieces in the form of reproduction oil paintings,whether it’s a Bellini, da Vinci, or Raphael painting.  We at Victoria Vintage 1^st Art Gallery make it possible.

Here are ten most famous artists together with their Renaissance-erapaintings.

#1- Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci

Considered the ideal Renaissance artist and universal genius, da Vinci has retained his fame even after four centuries have passed. His Mona Lisa is one of the most famous canvas paintings of the Renaissance period. Da Vinci pioneered many artistic techniques such as transitioning from light to shadow, using contrasts between lightand dark to attain a 3D effect, chiaroscuro, and sfumato. After the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper is considered to be among the most famous paintings in the world. 

#2- The School of Athens by Raphael 

This artist was known for his paintings of history. He was a master at depicting realistic emotion which gave life to his paintings. His canvas paintings are admired for their composition, clarity of form, and brilliance. His The School of Athens is regarded as the cornerstone of the Renaissance period.

#3- The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli

One of the best humanist painters of all time, Botticelli was known for painting religious and mythological subjects and portraits. He was known for capturing virtue and beauty in his work. The Birth of Venus is regarded as one of his best works, which depicts all these qualities. 

#4- Venus of Urbino by Titian

Titian was a versatile artist. He was known for his mastery of religious and mythological subjects, as well as landscape backgrounds and portraits. His Venus of Urbino depicts subtlety of tone and brushwork. 

#5- The Last Supper by Tintoretto 

Regarded as one of the most important artists of the late Renaissance, The Last Supper conveys his unique style of using lighting effects and lush colours to create a three-dimensional effect. 

#6- The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo

This is one of the most reproduced and iconic images in the world. The image is a reproduction of God granting life to Adam, and is taken from the Book of Genesis. 

#7-The Kiss of Judas by Giotto di Bondone 

Also called the Betrayal of Christ, this famous painting was commissioned by the Scrovengi family of Italy. 

#8-The Calling of Saint Mathew by Caravaggio

Known as the father of painting, Caravaggio is famous for his realistic depictions of emotional and physical states with lighting effects. His work had a great influence on the baroque school of painting which followed the Renaissance period. . 

#9- The Portrait of Giovanna Tornabuoni by Domenico Ghirlandaio

The painting depicts the wife of Lorenzo Tornabuoni after her death in 1488. Ghirlandaio was known for creating narrative frescoes and portraits of famous citizens. He was also Michelangelo’s teacher.

#10- The Tribute Money by Masaccio

This is a famous fresco located in the Brancacci Chapel at the Basilica of Santa Maria del Carmine in Florence. 

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