November 17 in Art History
3 real events recorded on November 17, the earliest from 1412. 2 artists were born , 1 died on this date.
Born on this day 2
- 1412 Born
Born this day: Zanobi Strozzi
Zanobi Strozzi, born on November 17, 1412, was an Italian Renaissance painter and manuscript illuminator active in Florence and Fiesole, closely associated with Fra Angelico. His work includes panel paintings and manuscript illuminations, showcasing his skill in narrative scenes and traditional subjects like the Virgin and Child.
He remains a significant figure in the development of small narrative pictures for private homes in Florence.
- 1814 Born
Born this day: François-Louis Français
François-Louis Français, born on November 17, 1814, was a French painter, lithographer, and illustrator known for his landscapes and association with the Barbizon School, a movement emphasizing nature in a Romantic, Realist context. His work spans numerous illustrations in books and magazines, as well as detailed pen and ink drawings.
He remains one of the most commercially successful landscape painters of the 19th century.
Died on this day 1
- 1780 Died
Died this day: Bernardo Bellotto
On November 17, 1780, Italian urban landscape painter Bernardo Bellotto died, leaving behind a legacy of detailed vedute of European cities. His work, often compared to that of his uncle Canaletto, is characterized by somber colors and Dutch-inspired cloud and shadow depictions.
Bellotto's unique style and meticulous cityscapes continue to influence landscape painting.
