September 13 in Art History
3 real events recorded on September 13, the earliest from 1436. 2 artists were born , 1 died on this date.
Born on this day 2
- 1436 Born
Born this day: Benvenuto di Giovanni
Benvenuto di Giovanni was a 15th and 16th-century Italian painter known for his work in various mediums, including choral miniatures, pavement designs, and frescoes, with a style that underwent significant changes in the 1480s. He worked primarily in Siena, creating notable works such as Madonna and Child with Saint Jerome and Saint Bernardino of Siena and The Adoration of the Magi.
Benvenuto di Giovanni's contributions to Italian art are still recognized today, with his paintings and other works remaining significant examples of the period's style and technique.
- 1601 Born
Born this day: Jan Brueghel the Younger
Jan Brueghel the Younger, a Flemish Baroque painter, was born on September 13, 1601. He followed in the footsteps of his father, Jan Brueghel the Elder, and grandfather, Pieter Bruegel the Elder, contributing to the development of Baroque painting. His work evolved from a similar style to his father's to a broader, more painterly manner, often in collaboration with other prominent Flemish painters.
He played a significant role in continuing the family legacy of influential Flemish painting.
Died on this day 1
- 1506 Died
Died this day: Andrea Mantegna
Andrea Mantegna, a renowned Italian Renaissance painter, died on September 13, 1506. He was known for experimenting with perspective and his sculptural approach to painting, evident in his works such as The Holy Family with Saint Mary Magdalen and Adoration of the Shepherds. His unique style, characterized by flinty landscapes and stony figures, continues to influence art lovers today.
Mantegna's innovative use of perspective and his sculptural approach to painting left a lasting impact on the development of Renaissance art.
