Timeline · 1680–1689

The 1680s

The 1680s (1680–1689) fall within the Baroque age of theatrical light, deep shadow, and grand movement. Across these years the gallery holds 653 public-domain artworks, with Baroque the decade's dominant movement (361 works) and Melchior Küsel among its most prolific hands.

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Movements active in the 1680s

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Artists active in the 1680s

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On this decade

1682 Born

Born this day: Jan van Huysum

Jan van Huysum, a Dutch painter, was born on April 15, 1682. He is defined by his meticulously rendered still-life works, often featuring flowers and fruit in intricate…

Jan van Huysum's work remains significant in the history of Dutch still-life painting, influencing the development of the genre in the 18th…

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1688 Born

Born this day: John Smibert

John Smibert, a Scottish-born painter, was born on March 24, 1688, and is notable for his portrait paintings, marking him as the first academically trained artist to work in…

John Smibert's legacy lies in his role as a pioneering figure in American art, bringing academic training to the British American art scene.

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1682 Died

Died this day: Jacob van Ruisdael

Jacob van Ruisdael, a renowned Dutch landscape painter, draughtsman, and etcher, passed away on March 10, 1682. He is notable for his works such as Mountain Torrent and Wooded and…

He remains the pre-eminent landscape painter of the Dutch Golden Age.

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1681 Died

Died this day: Gerard ter Borch

Gerard ter Borch, a Dutch Golden Age painter, is known for his genre subjects that offered a glimpse into the intimate lives of his subjects, capturing their uncertainties and…

Ter Borch's influence can be seen in the work of notable Dutch painters, including Johannes Vermeer and Gabriel Metsu.

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1682 Died

Died this day: Claude Lorrain

Claude Lorrain, a 17th-century French painter, draughtsman, and etcher, is renowned for his landscapes that often incorporated elements of history paintings, featuring small…

He remains one of the most influential landscape painters in the history of art.

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1685 Died

Died this day: Adriaen van Ostade

Adriaen van Ostade, a Dutch Golden Age painter, captured the everyday lives of ordinary people in his genre works, offering glimpses into 17th-century life. His notable works,…

Adriaen van Ostade's paintings remain significant for their honest and unromanticized portrayals of everyday life during the Dutch Golden…

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1684 Died

Died this day: Caspar Netscher

Caspar Netscher, a Dutch painter, was known for his mastery in depicting luxurious textiles like oriental rugs, silk, and brocade, introducing an international style to the…

He remains notable for his contributions to the Dutch Golden Age with his unique and refined style.

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1687 Born

Born this day: Giovanni Battista Cimaroli

Giovanni Battista Cimaroli, born on December 12, 1687, was an Italian painter known for his serene and idyllic depictions of rustic landscapes, often featuring farms, villas, and…

Cimaroli's landscapes continue to evoke a sense of tranquility and connection to nature.

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1689 Born

Born this day: Nicolas Lancret

Nicolas Lancret, a French painter born on January 22, 1689, was known for his depiction of light comedy, capturing the tastes and manners of French society during the 18th…

Nicolas Lancret's paintings remain a significant representation of French society during the Regency period.

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1682 Born

Born this day: Bernard Lens III

Bernard Lens III, born on May 27, 1682, was a British artist renowned for his exquisite portrait miniatures, serving as a miniature painter at the courts of kings George I and…

He remains a notable figure in the history of British miniature painting.

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1687 Born

Born this day: Jean-Baptiste Massé

Jean-Baptiste Massé was a French miniature painter, engraver, and draftsman, born on December 29, 1687, in Paris. He is best remembered as the court painter of Louis XV and for…

Massé's contributions to French art and his influence on subsequent generations of artists remain significant.

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1681 Born

Born this day: Hendrik van Limborch

Hendrik van Limborch, a Dutch painter and engraver, was born on March 9, 1681, in The Hague. He is known for his portraits and historical allegories, showcasing his skill in…

Hendrik van Limborch's artistic contributions remain a part of Dutch art history, notable for his portraits and allegorical works.

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