Timeline · 1610–1619

The 1610s

The 1610s (1610–1619) fall within the Baroque age of theatrical light, deep shadow, and grand movement. Across these years the gallery holds 2,455 public-domain artworks, with Baroque the decade's dominant movement (985 works) and Jacques Callot among its most prolific hands.

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Movements active in the 1610s

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Artists active in the 1610s

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On this decade

1614 Died

Died this day: El Greco

El Greco, an Italian artist, was a master of post-Byzantine icon painting, later influenced by Titian and Tintoretto. He settled in Toledo, Spain, where he produced notable works,…

El Greco's innovative style continues to influence artists and art lovers to this day.

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1619 Born

Born this day: Charles Le Brun

Charles Le Brun, born on February 24, 1619, was a French painter, physiognomist, and art theorist who dominated 17th-century French art, influenced by Nicolas Poussin and serving…

He remains a pivotal figure in the development of French art, earning the admiration of Louis XIV as the greatest French artist of all time.

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1610 Born

Born this day: David Teniers the Younger

David Teniers the Younger, a Flemish Baroque painter, was born on December 15, 1610. He was a versatile artist known for his prolific output in various genres, including history,…

He remains the leading Flemish genre painter of his time, celebrated for his innovative and diverse contributions to the art world.

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1611 Died

Died this day: Bartholomeus Spranger

Bartholomeus Spranger was a Flemish painter, draughtsman, sculptor, and print designer who developed a unique Northern Mannerist style, characterized by sensuality and elegant…

Spranger's distinctive style influenced artists in Prague and beyond, including the Dutch Republic, through widely disseminated prints and…

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1619 Born

Born this day: Jan Victors

Jan Victors, a Dutch Golden Age painter, was born on June 13, 1619. He primarily created history paintings of Biblical scenes and genre scenes, possibly as a pupil of Rembrandt.…

Jan Victors' legacy lies in his unique blend of Biblical and everyday life scenes that reflect the Dutch Golden Age's artistic and cultural…

1615 Died

Died this day: Hans von Aachen

Hans von Aachen was a German painter and leading representative of Northern Mannerism, known for his versatile and productive work in various genres, including portraits,…

Hans von Aachen's work remains a unique witness to the cultural transfer between artists of his time.

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1610 Born

Born this day: Adriaen van Ostade

Adriaen van Ostade, a Dutch painter, was born on December 10, 1610. He is known for his genre works depicting everyday life, as seen in pieces like The Cottage Dooryard and Tavern…

Adriaen van Ostade's works continue to provide valuable insights into the daily lives of 17th-century Dutch society.

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1613 Died

Died this day: Cigoli

Cigoli, an Italian painter and architect, was a prominent figure in the late Mannerist and early Baroque period, known for works like The Adoration of the Shepherds with Saint…

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

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1619 Born

Born this day: Philips Wouwerman

Philips Wouwerman was a Dutch painter known for his dynamic depictions of hunting, landscape, and battle scenes, created during the Dutch Golden Age. His work often featured…

Wouwerman's paintings remain significant examples of Dutch Golden Age art, characterized by their energy and attention to detail.

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1611 Born

Born this day: Jan van den Hoecke

Jan van den Hoecke, a Flemish painter and designer, was born on August 4, 1611. He worked with Rubens, traveled to Italy, and later became a court painter in Vienna and Brussels,…

Jan van den Hoecke's contributions to Flemish Baroque painting remain significant in the art historical canon.

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1610 Born

Born this day: Hendrik Martenszoon Sorgh

Hendrik Martenszoon Sorgh, a Dutch artist born on June 1, 1610, is known for his diverse works, including landscapes and biblical scenes, as seen in pieces like 'A Kitchen' and…

Sorgh's contributions to Dutch Golden Age painting remain significant in the history of art.

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1615 Born

Born this day: Salvator Rosa

On June 20, 1615, Italian Baroque painter Salvator Rosa was born, known for his romanticized landscapes and history paintings set in dark, untamed nature. A true Renaissance man,…

Salvator Rosa's innovative and influential paintings continue to shape the art historical canon.

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