Timeline · 1690–1699

The 1690s

The 1690s (1690–1699) fall within the Baroque age of theatrical light, deep shadow, and grand movement. Across these years the gallery holds 1,733 public-domain artworks, with Dutch Golden Age the decade's dominant movement (605 works) and Luca Giordano among its most prolific hands.

Exemplar works

Movements active in the 1690s

Looking for named art-historical periods instead? Browse periods.

Artists active in the 1690s

Artists born in the 1690s

On this decade

1693 Died

Died this day: Nicolaes Maes

Nicolaes Maes was a Dutch painter known for his genre scenes, portraits, and religious compositions. A pupil of Rembrandt, he worked in Dordrecht and Amsterdam, contributing to…

Maes remains a significant figure in the development of Dutch genre painting and portraiture.

What else happened that day

1697 Born

Born this day: Canaletto

On October 7, 1697, Italian painter Canaletto was born. He is renowned for his captivating cityscapes, particularly of Venice, Rome, and London, often blurring the lines between…

Canaletto's detailed and evocative depictions of 18th-century city life continue to influence landscape and cityscape art.

What else happened that day

1690 Died

Died this day: David Teniers the Younger

David Teniers the Younger, a Flemish Baroque painter, printmaker, and artist, died on April 25, 1690. He was a versatile artist known for his prolific output in various genres,…

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

What else happened that day

1696 Born

Born this day: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, born on March 5, 1696, was a prominent Italian painter and printmaker of the Rococo style, known for his prolific work in the 18th-century Venetian…

Tiepolo's work remains a cornerstone of 18th-century European art, influencing generations of artists with his unique style and technique.

What else happened that day

1691 Born

Born this day: Giovanni Paolo Panini

Giovanni Paolo Panini, born on June 17, 1691, was a prominent Italian Baroque painter and architect known for his captivating vistas of Rome, often blending reality with fanciful…

Panini's work continues to influence the genre of view painting, offering a glimpse into 18th-century Rome's grandeur and beauty.

What else happened that day

1695 Born

Born this day: Jean-Baptiste Pater

Jean-Baptiste Pater, a French rococo painter, was born on December 29, 1695. He is known for his works such as Concert Champêtre and Troops at Rest, which reflect the influence of…

Pater's brief but significant training under Watteau had a lasting impact on his artistic style and legacy.

What else happened that day

1699 Born

Born this day: Pierre Subleyras

Pierre Subleyras, born on November 25, 1699, was a French painter who worked primarily in Italy during the late-Baroque and early-Neoclassic period. His notable works include 'The…

Subleyras' contributions to the development of 18th-century European painting remain significant.

What else happened that day

1695 Born

Born this day: Jacob de Wit

Jacob de Wit, a Dutch painter and interior decorator, was born on December 19, 1695. He is best known for his depictions of religious scenes, showcasing his skill in capturing…

Jacob de Wit's legacy lies in his contributions to Dutch painting, particularly in the realm of religious art.

What else happened that day

1697 Born

Born this day: William Hogarth

William Hogarth, born on November 10, 1697, was a British painter, engraver, and satirist known for his realistic portraiture and comic series, such as A Harlot's Progress and A…

Hogarth's influence can be seen in the widespread use of the term 'Hogarthian' to describe satirical political illustrations.

1698 Born

Born this day: Giacomo Ceruti

Giacomo Ceruti, born on October 13, 1698, was an Italian late Baroque painter known for his realistic and empathetic depictions of everyday people, including beggars and the…

Ceruti's legacy lies in his honest and compassionate representation of the common people of his time.

What else happened that day

1694 Born

Born this day: Charles-Antoine Coypel

Charles-Antoine Coypel, born on July 11, 1694, was a French painter, art critic, and playwright who served as court painter to the French king and director of the Académie Royale.…

He remains a significant figure in French art history, having held influential positions and created lasting works.

What else happened that day

1696 Born

Born this day: Louis Tocqué

Louis Tocqué was a French painter born on November 19, 1696, specializing in portrait painting, as seen in works like Portrait of Louis of France and Marie-Thérèse-Raphaëlle,…

Louis Tocqué's portraits remain significant examples of 18th-century French art.

What else happened that day