Timeline · 1560–1569

The 1560s

The 1560s (1560–1569) fall within the High Renaissance maturing into the restless elegance of Mannerism. Across these years the gallery holds 1,867 public-domain artworks, with Mughal Painting the decade's dominant movement (772 works) and Lucas van Doetechum among its most prolific hands.

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Movements active in the 1560s

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Artists active in the 1560s

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1569 Died

Died this day: Pieter Brueghel the Elder

Pieter Brueghel the Elder, a Netherlandish painter and printmaker, was a key figure in Dutch and Flemish Renaissance painting, known for his landscapes and peasant scenes. He…

He remains a formative influence on the development of Western painting, particularly in his expansion of subject matter beyond traditional…

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1562 Died

Died this day: Jan van Scorel

Jan van Scorel, a Netherlandish painter, introduced Italian Renaissance elements into Dutch and Flemish art, absorbing the Italian style during his 1518-1524 stay in Italy, with…

Jan van Scorel's legacy lies in his pivotal role in shaping the Dutch and Flemish Renaissance painting style.

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1561 Died

Died this day: Ridolfo del Ghirlandaio

Ridolfo del Ghirlandaio, an Italian Renaissance painter, was active mainly in Florence, producing works like The Nativity with Saints and portraits of prominent figures. As the…

Ridolfo del Ghirlandaio's work remains a testament to the enduring influence of the Ghirlandaio family on Italian art.

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1564 Born

Born this day: Abraham Bloemaert

Abraham Bloemaert, a Dutch painter and printmaker, was born on December 25, 1564. He transitioned from the Haarlem Mannerists style to the emerging Baroque style in the 17th…

He played a significant role in shaping the Utrecht Caravaggisti movement as an influential teacher.

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1560 Born

Born this day: Annibale Carracci

Annibale Carracci, born on November 3, 1560, was a renowned Italian painter and instructor who played a pivotal role in shaping the Baroque style. His work, characterized by a…

Annibale Carracci's influence can be seen in the work of numerous painters who followed in his footsteps, cementing his legacy as a founder…

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1561 Died

Died this day: Simon Bening

Simon Bening, a Flemish miniaturist, was the last major artist of the Netherlandish tradition, known for his intricate and detailed work, including 'Self-portrait' and 'Portrait…

Simon Bening's work continues to represent the pinnacle of the Netherlandish tradition of miniature painting.

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