Renaissance Art
Leonardo da Vinci
Mona Lisa Lisa del Giocondo Portrait of Mona Lisa (1479-1528), also known as La Gioconda, the wife of Francesco del Giocondo; 1503-06 (150 Kb); Oil on wood, 77 x 53 cm (30 x 20 7/8 in); Musee du Louvre, Paris Leonardo da Vinci
Da Vinci—Vitruvian Man based on text written by the ancient Roman architect Vitruvius.
Is a more realistic painting a better painting? That painting is the most to be praised which agrees most exactly with the thing imitated. Leonardo da Vinci 5
The Last Supper—Da Vinci end wall of the dining hall at the monastery of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, Italy
Looking across the picture from left to right: Bartholomew, James Minor and Andrew form a group of three. All are aghast, Andrew to the point of holding his hands up in a "stop!" gesture. Judas, Peter and John form the next group of three. Judas, you will note, has his face in shadow and is clutching a small bag (of silver?). Peter is visibly angry and a feminine-looking John seems about to swoon. Christ is the calm in the midst of the storm. Thomas, James Major and Philip are next. Thomas is clearly agitated, James Major stunned and Philip seems to be seeking clarification. Matthew, Thaddeus and Simon comprise the last group of three figures. It appears that, when a situation turns ugly, Simon is the "go to" guy for explanations.
Leonardo Da vinci Madonna (Virgin) of the Rocks The Louvre-Paris 1483-1486 Oil on panel (transferred to canvas)
Virgin of the Rocks da Vinci-London-National Gallery 1495-1508 Oil on panel
Madonna in the Meadow—Raphael John, Mary and Jesus symbols, contrapposto
(Note: the exam image will not have the helpful blue lines) The figures in this image are organized in a triangle or pyramid This is a characteristic design configuration of many paintings in the Renaissance 14
Raphael School of Athens or Philosophy
Raphael’s Sistine Madonna
Raphael’s Cherubs
Botticelli The Birth of Venus
Botticelli portrait of a youth
David--Donatello
Michelangelo’s David depicts the moments before (or after) the battle, with the slingshot placed over the left shoulder.
Andrea del Verrochio's David was commissioned by the Medici family, and popular legend states that the model for the statue was a young artist from Verrochio's studio, Leonardo da Vinci. The placement of Goliath's head has been the subject of debate. Some historians say that the head should be placed between David's feet while others claim that it belongs to the right. The statue has been exhibited using both placements.
Michelangelo’s Pieta
Birth of Man—Sistine Chapel Michelangelo
Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam
Duomo in Florence--Brunalleschi
Lorenzo Ghiberti Gates of Paradise
Lorenzo Ghiberti 'The Sacrifice of Abraham. 1401' (w) This is Ghiberti's winning piece for the competition for the Baptistery doors. The doors were began in 1403 and finished in 1424 and show the great qualities of charm and grace associated with brilliant workmanship.
Giotto’s Campanile
Giotto--Ognissanti Madonna
Jan van Eyck— The Arnolfini Wedding Flemish Painter
Jan van Eyck Marriage of Giovanni Arnolfini and Giovanna Cenami, 1434 single candle = God’s eye St Margaret? crystal prayer beads oranges = ? shoes imported carpet $$$ Fido KEY IMAGE p. 234-5 40
Madonna with Chancellor Nicholas Rolin van Eyck
Madonna with Child Reading van Eyck