Timeline · 1520–1529

The 1520s

The 1520s (1520–1529) fall within the High Renaissance maturing into the restless elegance of Mannerism. Across these years the gallery holds 1,779 public-domain artworks, with Renaissance the decade's dominant movement (716 works) and Sebald Beham among its most prolific hands.

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Movements active in the 1520s

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On this decade

1520 Died

Died this day: Raphael

Raphael, a renowned Italian painter of the High Renaissance, is celebrated for his harmonious and balanced compositions, as seen in works like The Alba Madonna and Saint George…

Raphael's work continues to influence artists and architects with its masterful blend of beauty, proportion, and emotional depth.

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1522 Died

Died this day: Piero di Cosimo

Piero di Cosimo, an Italian Renaissance painter, is known for his adherence to an Early Renaissance style despite working in the 16th century. His works, such as The Visitation…

Piero di Cosimo's legacy lies in his distinctive contribution to the Italian Renaissance, blending traditional and innovative elements.

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1523 Died

Died this day: Gerard David

Gerard David, a renowned Early Netherlandish painter and manuscript illuminator, was known for his brilliant use of color, as seen in works like Virgin and Child with Four Angels…

Gerard David's work has endured, influencing the development of Flemish and Dutch Renaissance art.

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1528 Died

Died this day: Bernhard Strigel

Bernhard Strigel, a German portrait and historical painter of the Swabian school, was known for his detailed and luminous portraits, as well as his religious paintings. He was a…

Strigel's portraits remain highly regarded for their artistic value and historical significance.

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1529 Died

Died this day: Francesco Morone

Francesco Morone, an Italian painter, died on May 26, 1529. He was active in Verona, working in a Renaissance style, and learned from his father Domenico Morone. Morone's work is…

Francesco Morone's artistic legacy lies in his unique Renaissance-style paintings that continue to influence and inspire art lovers today.

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1523 Died

Died this day: Bartolomeo Montagna

Bartolomeo Montagna was an Italian Renaissance painter known for his Madonnas and depiction of eccentric marble architecture, characterized by soft figures. He worked mainly in…

He remains a notable figure in the Italian Renaissance, leaving a legacy through his artistic contributions and his son Benedetto Montagna,…

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1528 Died

Died this day: Matthias Grünewald

Matthias Grünewald, a German Renaissance painter, defied classicism to continue the style of late medieval Central European art, creating intense, emotional religious works like…

Grünewald's innovative and expressive style has made him a notable figure in the history of German art.

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1525 Died

Died this day: Tosa Mitsunobu

Tosa Mitsunobu was a Japanese artist known for his work in the traditional Japanese style, particularly with scenes of nature like bamboo. His active career spanned from around…

Tosa Mitsunobu's legacy remains in his contributions to the traditional Japanese art form.

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