Timeline · 1570–1579

The 1570s

The 1570s (1570–1579) fall within the High Renaissance maturing into the restless elegance of Mannerism. Across these years the gallery holds 739 public-domain artworks, with Renaissance the decade's dominant movement (374 works) and Léonard Gaultier among its most prolific hands.

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1571 Born

Born this day: Caravaggio

Caravaggio, born on September 29, 1571, was a prominent Italian painter known for his realistic and emotionally charged depictions of the human state, often using dramatic…

Caravaggio's innovative use of tenebrism continues to inspire artists and influence the development of Western art.

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1577 Born

Born this day: Peter Paul Rubens

Peter Paul Rubens, a Flemish artist and diplomat, was born on June 28, 1577. He is renowned for his highly charged Baroque compositions that reference classical and Christian…

Rubens is considered the most influential artist of the Flemish Baroque tradition.

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1573 Born

Born this day: Ambrosius Bosschaert

Ambrosius Bosschaert, a Flemish-born Dutch painter, is celebrated for pioneering floral still lifes as a distinct genre. His works, such as 'Flowers in a blue and white porcelain…

He remains a pivotal figure in the history of Dutch still life painting, particularly in the realm of floral art.

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1579 Died

Died this day: Juan de Juanes

Juan de Juanes, a prominent Spanish painter of the Renaissance, died on December 21, 1579. He was a leading figure of the Valencian school, known for works like The Last Supper…

He remains a significant figure in Spanish Renaissance art, influencing generations of painters.

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1576 Born

Born this day: David Vinckboons

David Vinckboons, a Dutch Golden Age painter, was born on August 13, 1576, in Mechelen, Southern Netherlands. He is known for his works such as The hurdy-gurdy player and Forest…

Vinckboons' contributions to the Dutch Golden Age of painting have left a lasting impact on the art world.

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1574 Died

Died this day: Giorgio Vasari

Giorgio Vasari was a multifaceted Italian Renaissance figure: painter, architect, art historian, and biographer. His work, 'Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and…

Vasari's 'Lives' remains a fundamental reference in art history, shaping the understanding of Italian Renaissance artists.

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1574 Born

Born this day: Orazio Borgianni

Orazio Borgianni, born on April 16, 1574, was an Italian painter and etcher of the Mannerist and early-Baroque periods, known for works like Head of an Old Woman and Saint…

Borgianni's contributions to the transition from Mannerism to the Baroque style remain significant in the history of Italian art.

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1575 Died

Died this day: Pieter Aertsen

Pieter Aertsen, a Dutch painter, died on June 3, 1575. Known for his Northern Mannerism style, he is credited with inventing the monumental genre scene, combining still life,…

His innovative genre scenes continue to influence art to this day.

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1578 Born

Born this day: Adam Elsheimer

Adam Elsheimer, a German Baroque painter, was born on March 18, 1578. He worked in Rome, producing influential small oils on copper plates that showcased innovative light effects…

Elsheimer's innovative and influential paintings left a lasting impact on artists like Rembrandt and Peter Paul Rubens.

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