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Tag Archives: 1500s

Jan Gossaert: The Madonna of the Fireplace

Jan Gossaert, called Mabuse, was one of the first Netherlandish painters to integrate an Italian and Northern style. His beautiful Madonna of the Fireplace in one stunning example of his skill.

Northern Mannerism: The Martyrdom of Peter

This intriguing painting of Peter’s martyrdom highlights the Northern painters’ penchant for fantastic backgrounds.

Marietta Robusti: Allegory of Wisdom

Marietta Robusti’s Allegory of Wisdom is an excellent example of how Renaissance artists used both Christian and mythological iconography to explore a theme.

Hezekiah Tapestry Series

The Life of Hezekiah Is Prolonged Fifteen Years

Weaver of the Hezekiah Series

Brussels, c. 1530

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Master of the Borghese Tondo

The Nativity

Master of the Borghese Tondo

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Bone Casket

Casket

Unknown Flemish, 15th century

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Albrecht Dürer

Praying Hands

Albrecht Dürer

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Gaspar de Crayer

St. Augustine 

Gaspar de Crayer

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Lucas Cranach, the Younger

Allegory of the Fall and Redemption of Man
Lucas Cranach, the Younger

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Frans Francken, the Younger

The Adoration of the Magi
Frans Francken, the Younger

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