Early Renaissance painting
Early Renaissance painting bridges the period of art history between the art of the Middle Ages and the art of the Renaissance in Europe.Two regions of Europe were particularly artistically active during this period: northern Europe (essentially Flanders) and Italy.
The works of art of this period feature mainly religious themes (the Church was the main client of these artists), but also some purely figurative themes.
The use of perspective is also notable in these paintings.
The religious symbolism is largely drawn from the work of Jacobus de Voragine, The Golden Legend (1260).
The Renaissance is considered to have reached northern Europe in the 16th century. Thus, most of the Early Renaissance works in northern Europe were produced between 1420 and 1550.
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Flemish artists
German artists
Italian artists
Works
Main viewing locations
The Pre-Raphaelite painters of the 19th century - literally before Raphael (1483-1520) - copied the style of Early Renaissance paintings.
See also: International Gothic
