Timeline · 1700–1709

The 1700s

The 1700s (1700–1709) fall within the lightness of the Rococo giving way to the order of Neoclassicism. Across these years the gallery holds 1,921 public-domain artworks, with Baroque the decade's dominant movement (657 works) and Aoki Shukuya among its most prolific hands.

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1700 Born

Born this day: Antonio Joli

Antonio Joli, born on March 13, 1700, was a prominent painter of architectural scenes and vistas, influenced by Canaletto and Luca Carlevarijs. His work absorbed the tradition of…

He is remembered as a significant figure in 18th-century European art, earning the nickname 'Canaletto of Madrid' for his work in Spain.

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1703 Born

Born this day: François Boucher

François Boucher, born on September 29, 1703, was a renowned French painter, draughtsman, and etcher of the Rococo style, known for his idyllic and voluptuous paintings on…

He remains one of the most celebrated painters and decorative artists of the 18th century.

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1704 Born

Born this day: Johann Georg Platzer

Johann Georg Platzer, born on June 24, 1704, was a prolific Austrian Rococo painter and draughtsman, known for his vibrant and intimate works such as The Artist's Studio and…

Platzer's contributions to the Rococo style continue to influence the art world with their unique blend of elegance and playfulness.

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1709 Died

Died this day: Meindert Hobbema

Meindert Hobbema, a Dutch Golden Age painter, specialized in serene landscapes of woodland and rural scenes, often featuring roads, ponds, and water mills. His work, characterized…

Hobbema's landscapes continue to be celebrated for their tranquil and idyllic portrayal of the natural world.

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1700 Born

Born this day: Charles-Joseph Natoire

Charles-Joseph Natoire, a French painter in the Rococo style, was born on March 3, 1700. He was a prominent figure in France's artistic life, known for his work on the History of…

Natoire's work continues to be celebrated for its contribution to the Rococo movement and French artistic heritage.

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1705 Died

Died this day: Luca Giordano

Luca Giordano, a prominent Italian late-Baroque painter and printmaker, passed away on this day. He was known for his vast output, including altarpieces and fresco cycles, which…

Luca Giordano's innovative style and use of light and color continue to influence the development of European art.

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1705 Born

Born this day: Charles André van Loo

Charles André van Loo, born on February 15, 1705, was a French painter from a prominent dynasty of Dutch origin. He was known for his diverse oeuvre, which spanned various…

He remains the most famous member of his family of painters, leaving a lasting impact on the art world with his versatile and extensive…

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1700 Born

Born this day: Peter Jacob Horemans

Peter Jacob Horemans, a Dutch painter, was born on October 25, 1700. He was a versatile artist known for his genre scenes, portraits, and still lifes, working for various…

Horemans' contributions to Flemish painting remain significant, reflecting his mastery of multiple genres.

1702 Born

Born this day: Francesco Zuccarelli

Francesco Zuccarelli, born on August 15, 1702, was a prominent Italian landscape painter of the late Baroque and Rococo periods, known for his idyllic and Arcadian views that…

He remains a significant figure in the development of European landscape painting, particularly in Venice during the 18th century.

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1708 Born

Born this day: Pompeo Batoni

Pompeo Batoni, born on January 25, 1708, was an Italian painter known for his technical skill in portraits and allegorical scenes, often featuring mythological themes and Italian…

Batoni's work influenced a generation of portrait painters, including Sir Joshua Reynolds, and helped popularize the genre in Great Britain.

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1706 Born

Born this day: Antoine de Favray

Antoine de Favray, a French painter, was born on September 8, 1706. He is notable for his portraits of Ottoman Empire personalities and Grand Masters of the Sovereign Military…

Antoine de Favray's portraits remain significant for their historical and cultural value, offering insights into the Ottoman Empire and the…

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