On This Day

July 1 in Art History

3 real events recorded on July 1, the earliest from 1457. 2 artists were born , 1 died on this date.

Born on this day 2

  1. 1621 Born

    Born this day: Cornelis de Man

    Cornelis de Man was a Dutch artist born on July 1, 1621, in Delft, who worked during the Dutch Golden Age, creating notable works that captured everyday life and scenes. His paintings often featured intricate details and depicted various aspects of Dutch society.

    Cornelis de Man's work continues to provide valuable insights into 17th-century Dutch life and culture.

  2. 1858 Born

    Born this day: Willard Metcalf

    Willard Metcalf, born on July 1, 1858, was a prominent American landscape painter associated with American Impressionism, known for his New England landscapes and involvement with the Old Lyme Art Colony. He transitioned from figure-painting and illustration to become a notable landscape artist.

    Metcalf's work continues to influence American art, particularly in the realm of landscape painting.

Died on this day 1

  1. 1457 Died

    Died this day: Francesco Pesellino

    Francesco Pesellino, an Italian Renaissance painter, was active in Florence from 1422 to 1457. He learned from his grandfather Giuliano Pesello and later collaborated with notable artists. Pesellino's work is characterized by small, highly-finished pieces for domestic interiors, including religious and secular subjects.

    Pesellino's contributions to the Italian Renaissance continue to influence the art world with his delicate and detailed paintings.