Timeline · 1530–1539

The 1530s

The 1530s (1530–1539) fall within the High Renaissance maturing into the restless elegance of Mannerism. Across these years the gallery holds 1,204 public-domain artworks, with Renaissance the decade's dominant movement (427 works) and Lucas Cranach the Elder among its most prolific hands.

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1537 Died

Died this day: Lorenzo di Credi

Lorenzo di Credi, an Italian Renaissance painter and sculptor, died on this day in 1537. He is known for his paintings of religious subjects and portraits, and his style was…

Lorenzo di Credi's legacy lies in his contributions to the Italian Renaissance, particularly through his work in Verrocchio's studio…

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1532 Died

Died this day: Jan Gossaert

Jan Gossaert, a Flemish Renaissance painter, was known for introducing Italian Renaissance elements to Northern Europe through his Romanism style, creating a unique blend of…

Jan Gossaert's work had a lasting impact on the development of Dutch and Flemish Renaissance painting.

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1536 Born

Born this day: Santi di Tito

Santi di Tito, born on December 5, 1536, was a prominent Italian painter of the proto-Baroque style, also known as Counter-Mannerism. His work is characterized by a unique blend…

Santi di Tito's innovative style continues to influence the development of European art.

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1535 Born

Born this day: Alessandro Allori

Alessandro Allori, born on May 3, 1535, was a prominent Italian painter of the late Mannerist Florentine school, known for his portraits and religious works, such as The Holy…

Allori's work continues to represent the artistic ideals of 16th-century Italy.

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