10. Art of the Northern Renaissance - 1400-1600AD

A bit of historical context:

 

The underlying philosophy of the period:

 

How was it represented in the other arts – music, architecture, and literature?

 

What made it great?

 

 

Some leading figures:

Van Eyck, Jan (Flemish, 1395-1441)

Rogier van der Weyden (Dutch, 1399-1461)

Stefan Lochner (German, 1410-1451)

Jean Fouquet (French 1420-1481)

Hugo van der Goes (Flemish, 1430/40-1482)

Martin Schongauer (Alsatian, 1450-1491)

Bosch, Hieronymus 1450-1516)

Veit Stoss (German, 1450-1533)

Holbein, Hans the Elder (German, 1465-1524)

Dürer, Albrecht (German, 1471-1528)

Lucas Cranach the Elder (German, 1472-1553)

Jan Gossaert (Mabuse) (Flemish, 1478-1532)

Albrecht Altdorfer (German, 1480-1538)

Bruegel, Pieter the elder (Flemish 1525-1569)

 

Some of the most famous artworks of the time: