Timeline · 1510–1519

The 1510s

The 1510s (1510–1519) fall within the High Renaissance maturing into the restless elegance of Mannerism. Across these years the gallery holds 2,110 public-domain artworks, with Renaissance the decade's dominant movement (1,150 works) and Albrecht Dürer among its most prolific hands.

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1517 Died

Died this day: Fra Bartolomeo

Fra Bartolomeo, an Italian Renaissance painter, was known for his serene and static depictions of religious subjects, particularly the Virgin and Child with Saints. His style…

He remains a notable figure in the development of High Renaissance art, characterized by his idealized and harmonious style.

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1516 Died

Died this day: Giovanni Bellini

Giovanni Bellini, a renowned Italian Renaissance painter, died on November 29, 1516. He was known for his warm and lifelike portraits, which utilized the sfumato technique to…

He remains a pivotal figure in the development of Venetian painting, influencing generations of artists with his unique and captivating…

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1511 Born

Born this day: Giorgio Vasari

Giorgio Vasari, born on July 30, 1511, was a multifaceted Italian Renaissance figure: a painter, architect, art historian, and biographer. His work, such as 'The Last Judgment',…

Vasari's writings remain a crucial reference in the study of Italian Renaissance artists, despite acknowledged factual errors.

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