Timeline · 1620–1629
The 1620s (1620–1629) fall within the Baroque age of theatrical light, deep shadow, and grand movement. Across these years the gallery holds 3,902 public-domain artworks, with Baroque the decade's dominant movement (1,663 works) and Jacques Callot among its most prolific hands.
Still Life with Iris 1623 
Still Life with Peacock Pie 1627 
Venus and Adonis 1629 
Vanitas Still Life with the Spinario 1628 
Isabella Brant 1621 
Still Life with a Skull and a Writing Quill 1628 
The Crucifixion 1625 
Dishes with Oysters, Fruit, and Wine 1622 
Portrait of a Man 1628 
The Crucifixion with the Virgin and St John 1625 
Young Man and Woman in an Inn 1623 
The Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek 1626 
Christ Carrying the Cross 1624 
A Scene on the Ice 1625 
The Death of Cleopatra 1622 
Lamentation 1620 
Perseus and Andromeda 1622 
Untitled 1625 
Departure of the Amazons 1620 
The Virgin as Intercessor 1628 
Portrait of a Gentleman Wearing a Fancy Ruff 1627 
Susanna Fourment and Her Daughter 1621 
Giovanni Vincenzo Imperiale 1626 
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Aelbert Cuyp, a prominent Dutch Golden Age painter, was born on October 20, 1620. He is renowned for his serene landscapes, often depicting Dutch riverside scenes in warm, golden…
Cuyp's landscapes continue to influence the development of Dutch landscape painting.
What else happened that dayPaulus Potter, a Dutch painter, was born on November 20, 1625. He is known for his landscapes featuring animals, often depicted from a low vantage point, and created around 100…
Potter's brief but prolific career left a lasting impact on Dutch Golden Age painting.
What else happened that dayFrans Pourbus the Younger, a Flemish painter, specialized in portrait painting, creating royal portraits for prominent courts, including the Archdukes in Brussels and the French…
He remains notable for his detailed and ornate depictions of royal subjects, offering a glimpse into the opulence of 17th-century European…
What else happened that dayPalma il Giovane, an Italian painter from Venice, was a prominent figure in the Venetian school, known for works like The Crucifixion and David with Goliath's Head. He perpetuated…
Palma il Giovane's work continues to represent the culmination of the Venetian school's style and tradition.
What else happened that dayGiulio Cesare Procaccini was an Italian painter and sculptor of the early Baroque era, known for his work in Milan, often collaborating with other artists under the patronage of…
Procaccini's contributions to the Italian Baroque movement remain significant in the history of art.
What else happened that dayJan Abrahamsz Beerstraaten, a Dutch painter, was born on March 1, 1622. He is known for his marine art, particularly depicting events of the First Anglo-Dutch War and…
Beerstraaten's paintings remain significant for their historical documentation of Dutch architecture and maritime history.
What else happened that dayPieter de Hooch, a Dutch Golden Age painter, was born on December 20, 1629. He is renowned for his serene domestic scenes, often featuring an open doorway, which reflect the quiet…
De Hooch's subtle and nuanced genre paintings continue to influence the representation of domestic life in art.
What else happened that dayEmanuel Murant, a Dutch artist born on December 22, 1622, is known for his works such as The Old Castle and Dutch Farm, which showcase his skill in capturing scenes of everyday…
Emanuel Murant's legacy lies in his contributions to Dutch landscape and genre painting.
What else happened that dayJan Brueghel the Elder, a Flemish painter and draughtsman, was a leading figure in the Flemish Baroque movement, known for his diverse and innovative works, including landscapes,…
Jan Brueghel the Elder's innovative and diverse body of work continues to influence the development of Western art.
What else happened that dayBartolomeo Cavarozzi, an Italian Baroque painter, died on this day in 1625. A distinct follower of Caravaggio, his work includes Biblical subjects and still-life paintings,…
Cavarozzi's unique style and contribution to the Caravaggisti movement have made him a notable figure in the history of art.
What else happened that dayOn November 6, 1624, Dutch painter Barent Fabritius was born, known for his expressive portraits and biblical subjects. He studied with his brothers and possibly Rembrandt,…
Barent Fabritius left a lasting impact on Dutch Golden Age painting with his emotive and detailed works.
What else happened that dayCarlo Maratta was a prominent Italian Baroque painter and draughtsman, known for his work in various genres, including history and portrait painting, and his classicizing style in…
Maratta's classicizing style had a lasting impact on the development of Italian art in the Late Baroque period.
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