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Top 100 Most Influential Painters of the Renaissance
The Renaissance marks one of the most spectacular turning points in the history of humanity, a time when art ceased to be a mere craft function and became an intellectual and spiritual quest for perfection. By breaking the rigid codes of the Middle Ages, the painters of this period rediscovered the heritage of Antiquity while placing man at the center of the universe. This artistic renewal, born in the wake of humanism, allowed for the emergence of revolutionary concepts such as linear perspective, chiaroscuro, and an anatomical mastery of unprecedented realism, transforming the canvas into an open window onto the world and the human soul.
This ranking of the 100 most significant artists of the Renaissance celebrates the diversity and richness of a movement that radiated far beyond the borders of Italy. From the Florentine masters of the Quattrocento, obsessed with sacred geometry, to the color virtuosos in Venice, and the geniuses of the Northern Renaissance who magnified detail and everyday life, each painter contributed to shaping our modern visual identity. Through the masterpieces of Vinci, Michelangelo, or Dürer, we explore an era of insatiable curiosity where the brush became the ultimate instrument to translate the beauty of the divine and the complexity of the human condition.
Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519)
Leonardo da Vinci is a genius of the Renaissance whose mastery of drawing, anatomy, and light revolutionized painting, combining scientific rigor and artistic depth.
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2- Michelangelo (1475–1564)
Major artist of the Renaissance, he brought the academic ideal to its peak through the power of his drawing, the mastery of anatomy, and the monumental expressiveness of his figures.
3- Raphael (1483–1520)
Iconic painter of the High Renaissance, he embodies perfect harmony, clarity of composition, and the ideal balance between drawing, grace, and storytelling.
4- Sandro Botticelli (1445–1510)
Florentine painter of the Renaissance, he is recognized for the linear elegance of his drawing, the poetry of his figures, and his compositions imbued with mythology and spirituality.
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5- Titian (circa 1488–1576)
Master of the Venetian school, he transformed painting through the masterful use of color, the richness of the pictorial material, and the emotional depth of his works.
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6- Jan van Eyck (circa 1390–1441)
A major figure of the Flemish primitives, he perfected oil painting and achieved a realism of exceptional precision, combining meticulous detail and symbolic depth.
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7- Albrecht Dürer (1471–1528)
Artist of the German Renaissance, he combined the rigor of drawing and engraving with the humanist ideal, bringing scientific precision and intellectual depth to his work.
8- Giotto (circa 1267–1337)
Precursor of the Renaissance, he broke away from medieval art by introducing volume, space, and a new human expression in Western painting.
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9- Hieronymus Bosch (circa 1450–1516)
Visionary painter from the Netherlands, he is famous for his abundant and symbolic compositions, populated by fantastic figures exploring the themes of sin, morality, and spirituality.
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10- Piero della Francesca (circa 1412–1492)
Painter of the Italian Renaissance, he combined mathematical rigor, mastery of perspective, and monumental serenity to create a painting of remarkable balance and clarity.
11- Masaccio (1401–1428)
Revolutionary painter of the Quattrocento, he introduced a new conception of volume, light, and perspective, laying the foundations of modern painting.
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12- Fra Angelico (circa 1395–1455)
Dominican painter of the Renaissance, he was able to unite a deep spirituality with great finesse of drawing and color, creating works of luminous purity and harmony.
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13- Filippo Lippi (circa 1406–1469)
Florentine painter of the Quattrocento, he blended elegant grace, human sensitivity, and softness of faces, playing a key role in the evolution of Renaissance painting.
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14- Paolo Uccello (1397–1475)
Florentine painter of the Renaissance, he is famous for his fascination with perspective, which he explored with remarkable geometric rigor and visual inventiveness.
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15- Domenico Ghirlandaio (1449–1494)
Florentine painter of the Renaissance, he distinguished himself with his clear and detailed narrative frescoes, realistically integrating contemporary life into religious scenes.
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16- Andrea del Verrocchio (circa 1435–1488)
Versatile artist of the Florentine Renaissance, he excelled in drawing and sculpture, playing a crucial role in the training of masters like Leonardo da Vinci.
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17- Luca Signorelli (circa 1450–1523)
Painter of the Italian Renaissance, he is recognized for the anatomical vigor of his figures and the expressive strength of his compositions, heralding the art of Michelangelo.
18- Perugino (circa 1450–1523)
Major painter of the Umbrian Renaissance, he is famous for the softness of his figures, the harmony of his compositions, and his serene landscapes, profoundly influencing Raphael.
19- Pinturicchio (1454–1513)
Painter of the Italian Renaissance, he distinguished himself with rich and colorful decorations, blending elegant narration, ornamental details, and expressive clarity.
20- Fra Bartolomeo (1472–1517)
Painter of the High Renaissance, he combined monumental power, balance of volumes, and spiritual depth, contributing to the evolution of the Florentine classical style.
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21- Andrea del Sarto (1486–1530)
Florentine painter of the High Renaissance, he is recognized for the perfection of his drawing, the softness of his colors, and the refined harmony of his compositions.
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22- Pontormo (1494–1557)
Florentine mannerist painter, he distinguished himself with bold compositions, expressive colors, and an emotional tension that breaks with classical balance.
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23- Rosso Fiorentino (1495–1540)
A major figure of mannerism, he developed an expressive and dramatic style, characterized by intense colors, angular shapes, and a strong emotional charge.
24- Bronzino (1503–1572)
Florentine mannerist painter, he is famous for his portraits of great elegant coldness, characterized by precise drawing, smooth surfaces, and remarkable formal mastery.
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25- Giovanni Bellini (circa 1430–1516)
Founder master of the Venetian school, he developed a painting imbued with luminous softness, spiritual depth, and a great sensitivity to color.
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26- Giorgione (circa 1477–1510)
Enigmatic painter of the Venetian Renaissance, he introduced a new poetry into painting through the atmosphere, color, and narrative ambiguity of his works.
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27- Veronese (1528–1588)
Great master of the Venetian Renaissance, he is recognized for his monumental compositions, his spectacular sense of color, and the lavish richness of his scenes.
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28- Tintoretto (1518–1594)
A major painter of the Venetian school, he combined powerful drawing with a dramatic and dynamic staging, giving his works exceptional intensity and movement.
29- Antonello da Messina (circa 1430–1479)
Painter of the Italian Renaissance, he introduced to Italy the techniques of Northern oil painting, combining meticulous realism, psychological depth, and rigor in drawing.
30- Vittore Carpaccio (circa 1465–1525)
Venetian painter of the Renaissance, he is famous for his vast narrative cycles, rich in details, color, and vivid descriptions of the life and architecture of his time.
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31- Gentile Bellini (circa 1429–1507)
Venetian painter of the Renaissance, he distinguished himself by his narrative compositions and his precise sense of observation, leaving a valuable visual testimony of the life and ceremonies of his time.
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32- Andrea Mantegna (1431–1506)
Painter of the Italian Renaissance, he is recognized for his sculptural drawing, his rigorous mastery of perspective, and his ancient inspiration, giving his works a striking monumentality.
33- Sebastiano del Piombo (circa 1485–1547)
Painter of the Italian Renaissance, he managed to merge the colorful richness of Venice with the monumental power of Roman drawing, creating works of great dramatic intensity.
34- Lorenzo Lotto
Painter of the Italian Renaissance, he is recognized for the psychological depth of his portraits and the emotional sensitivity of his religious compositions.
35- Correggio (1489–1534)
Painter of the Italian Renaissance, he distinguished himself by his bold use of light, dynamic compositions, and the sensual softness of his figures, heralding the Baroque.
36- Parmigianino (1503–1540)
Mannerist painter of the Renaissance, he is famous for the elongated elegance of his figures, the refined grace of his drawing, and his sophisticated sense of composition.
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37- Cosmè Tura (circa 1430–1495)
Major painter of the Ferrara school, he developed a unique and expressive style, characterized by angular shapes, dramatic intensity, and a powerful imagination.
38- Francesco del Cossa (circa 1436–1478)
Painter of the Ferrara school, he is recognized for the clarity of his compositions, the decorative richness of his colors, and the refined elegance of his figures.
39- Duccio (circa 1255–1319)
Master of the Sienese school, he played a fundamental role in the evolution of Italian painting by combining Byzantine tradition, narrative sensitivity, and expressive softness.
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40- Pieter Brueghel the Elder (circa 1525–1569)
Major Flemish painter of the 16th century, he is famous for his scenes of peasant life and his moral compositions, combining sharp observation, complex storytelling, and symbolic depth.
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41- Rogier van der Weyden (circa 1400–1464)
A major painter of the Flemish primitives, he has marked the history of art with the emotional intensity of his figures, the precision of his drawing, and the dramatic strength of his compositions.
42- Hugo van der Goes (circa 1440–1482)
Major Flemish painter of the 15th century, he distinguished himself by the expressive power of his figures, the emotional intensity of his compositions, and his innovative dramatic sense.
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43- Robert Campin (circa 1375–1444)
Painter of the Flemish primitives, often identified as the Master of Flémalle, he introduced striking realism and meticulous attention to detail in Northern painting.
44- Quentin Metsys (1466–1530)
Flemish painter of the Renaissance, he was able to combine Gothic tradition and Italian influences, distinguishing himself with his expressive portraits and genre scenes with a strong moral character.
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45- Mabuse – Jan Gossaert (circa 1478–1532)
Flemish painter of the Renaissance, he was one of the first Northern artists to fully integrate the influence of Italian art, blending Northern realism, ancient nudes, and classical architecture.
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46- Joachim Patinir (circa 1480–1524)
Flemish painter of the Renaissance, he is considered one of the founders of autonomous landscape, developing vast panoramic compositions with symbolic depths.
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47- Lucas van Leyden (1494–1533)
A major artist of the Northern Renaissance, he distinguished himself through the finesse of his drawing and engraving, combining narrative sense, technical precision, and attentive observation of reality.
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48- Maarten van Heemskerck (1498–1574)
Painter of the Dutch Renaissance, he introduced the influences of Italian art to the North, distinguished by monumental compositions and a powerful expressiveness of the figures.
49- Hans Holbein the Younger (1497–1543)
Northern Renaissance painter, he is famous for his portraits of exceptional precision, combining meticulous realism, formal clarity, and psychological depth.
50- Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472–1553)
A major painter of the German Renaissance, he distinguished himself with his incisive portraits, his religious and mythological subjects, and an elegant linear style with a strong expressive character.
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51- Matthias Grünewald (circa 1470–1528)
Painter of the German Renaissance, he is recognized for the emotional and spiritual strength of his work, marked by dramatic compositions and intense expressiveness.
52- Albrecht Altdorfer (circa 1480–1538)
Painter of the German Renaissance and a member of the Danube school, he developed an innovative approach to landscape, giving nature an expressive and autonomous place.
53- Hans Baldung Grien (1484–1545)
Painter and engraver of the German Renaissance, he distinguished himself with a bold and expressive style, exploring symbolic, mystical, and sometimes provocative themes.
54- Jean Fouquet (circa 1420–circa 1481)
A major painter of the French Renaissance, he managed to unite Flemish realism with Italian elegance, creating a clear, precise, and innovative style in the service of portraiture and sacred art.
55- Enguerrand Quarton (circa 1410–circa 1466)
Painter of the French Renaissance, he is recognized for the rigor of his compositions, the symbolic power of his works, and a austere expressiveness of great spiritual strength.
56- The Master of Moulins – Jean Hey (active around 1480–1500)
A major painter of the French Renaissance, he is distinguished by the finesse of his realism, the chromatic richness of his works, and a great psychological sensitivity in portraiture and religious painting.
57- François Clouet (circa 1510–1572)
Painter of the French Renaissance, he is famous for his portraits of refined precision, combining formal elegance, meticulous realism, and psychological insight.
58- Jean Clouet (circa 1480–1541)
Painter and draftsman of the French Renaissance, he laid the foundations of court portraiture in France through his keen sense of observation, the delicacy of his lines, and the sober realism of his figures.
59- Luis de Morales (circa 1510–1586)
Spanish painter of the Renaissance, nicknamed "El Divino," he is known for the intense spirituality of his works, marked by expressive realism and deep religious emotion.
60- Pedro Berruguete (circa 1450–1504)
Spanish painter of the Renaissance, he played a key role in the transition between late Gothic and Italian influences, combining clear storytelling, realism, and a strong religious sense.
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61- Cima da Conegliano (circa 1459–1517)
Painter of the Venetian Renaissance, he is recognized for the luminous clarity of his compositions, the serenity of his figures, and the harmonious integration of the landscape.
62- Piero di Cosimo (1462–1522)
Original Florentine painter of the Renaissance, he distinguished himself by his unique imagination, blending mythology, nature, and expressive figures in poetic and inventive compositions.
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63- Benozzo Gozzoli (circa 1421–1497)
Painter of the Italian Renaissance, he is famous for his rich and narrative frescoes, characterized by vibrant colors, an abundance of details, and a remarkable decorative sense.
64- Domenico Veneziano (circa 1410–1461)
Painter of the Florentine Renaissance, he contributed to the development of light and clear color, creating harmonious compositions of great elegance.
65- Alesso Baldovinetti (1425–1499)
Florentine painter of the Renaissance, he is recognized for his interest in light, landscape, and careful observation of nature, contributing to the evolution of a subtle naturalism.
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66- Giovanni di Paolo (circa 1403–1482)
Painter of the Sienese school, he developed a lyrical and expressive style, blending intense spirituality, visionary imagination, and compositions with vibrant colors.
67- Sassetta (circa 1392–1450)
Major painter of the Sienese school, he was able to unite Gothic elegance, narrative refinement, and delicate spirituality, creating works of great visual poetry.
68- Bernardino Luini (circa 1480–1532)
Lombard painter of the Renaissance, close to Leonardo da Vinci, he is recognized for the softness of his figures, the grace of his drawing, and an atmosphere imbued with serenity.
69- Boltraffio (Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio, 1467–1516)
Painter of the Lombard Renaissance, student of Leonardo da Vinci, he distinguished himself by the finesse of his modeling, the softness of his faces, and the harmonious balance of his compositions.
70- Giulio Romano (circa 1499–1546)
Painter and architect of the late Renaissance, a student of Raphael, he played a major role in the development of mannerism through his bold, dynamic, and inventive compositions.
71- Sofonisba Anguissola (circa 1532–1625)
Painter of the Italian Renaissance, she is recognized for the psychological sensitivity of her portraits and her pioneering role in the recognition of women artists at the European court.
72- Lavinia Fontana (1552–1614)
Painter of the late Renaissance and mannerism, she distinguished herself with her refined portraits and religious scenes, asserting an exceptional career for a female artist of her time.
73- Dosso Dossi (circa 1486–1542)
Painter of the Italian Renaissance, he is known for his poetic and colorful style, blending fantasy, mythology, and dreamlike atmospheres within the school of Ferrara.
74- Moretto da Brescia (circa 1498–1554)
Painter of the Lombard Renaissance, he distinguished himself by the elegant sobriety of his compositions, the spiritual depth of his religious works, and the mastery of chiaroscuro.
75- Giovanni Battista Moroni, (circa 1520–1579)
Painter of the Italian Renaissance, he is famous for his portraits of striking realism, characterized by great sobriety, a direct human presence, and remarkable psychological insight.
76- Benvenuto Tisi da Garofalo, (1481–1559)
Painter of the Italian Renaissance from the school of Ferrara, he was able to synthesize Venetian and Roman influences into harmonious compositions, marked by the softness of colors and classical balance.
77- Barent van Orley (circa 1488–1541)
Painter of the Flemish Renaissance, he introduced the influences of the Italian Renaissance into the Netherlands, distinguished by his monumental compositions and his refined tapestry designs.
78- Geertgen tot Sint Jans (circa 1465–circa 1495)
Early painter of the Dutch Renaissance, he is recognized for the intimate sensitivity of his religious scenes, the luminous softness of his palette, and his poetic sense of storytelling.
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79- Jan Mostaert (circa 1475–1555)
Dutch Renaissance painter, he is known for his refined portraits and religious scenes, combining Flemish influence, narrative clarity, and a sense of detail.
80- El Greco (Doménikos Theotokópoulos, 1541–1614)
A major painter of the late Renaissance, he developed a deeply personal style, characterized by the elongation of figures, a mystical expressiveness, and a unique spiritual intensity.
81- Juan de Flandes (circa 1460–1519)
Painter of the Spanish Renaissance of Flemish origin, he distinguished himself by the finesse of his realism, the narrative clarity of his compositions, and a great sensitivity to details.
82- Alonso Berruguete (circa 1488–1561)
A major artist of the Spanish Renaissance, he introduced mannerism to Spain, distinguished by expressive, dynamic figures and marked dramatic intensity.
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83- Bartolomé Bermejo (circa 1440–1501)
Spanish painter from the late 15th century, he is recognized for the virtuosity of his oil technique, the meticulous realism of his details, and the richness of his colors.
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84- Juan de Juanes (circa 1507–1579)
Major painter of the Spanish Renaissance, he is known for the formal purity of his compositions, the clarity of his drawing, and the profound spirituality of his religious works.
85- Vicente Macip (circa 1475–1550)
Painter of the Spanish Renaissance, he played an important role in the dissemination of Italian models in Spain, standing out for the sobriety of his compositions and the clarity of his style.
86- Fernando Gallego (circa 1440–1507)
Spanish painter of the late Middle Ages and the early Renaissance, he is recognized for his expressive altarpieces, blending Flemish influences, dramatic intensity, and a strong narrative sense.
87- Corneille of Lyon (circa 1500–1575)
Painter of the French Renaissance, he is famous for his small portraits of great psychological intensity, characterized by sobriety, precision of drawing, and attention to the gaze.
88- Hernando de los Llanos (active around 1505–1520)
Painter of the Spanish Renaissance, close to the circle of Leonardo da Vinci, he contributed to spreading in Spain a style marked by the softness of modeling, the harmony of forms, and Italian influence.
89- Jean Cousin the Elder (circa 1490–circa 1560)
A major artist of the French Renaissance, he distinguished himself through the diversity of his work, blending painting, drawing, and engraving, and by introducing a humanistic and scholarly aesthetic in France.
90- Nicolas Froment (circa 1435–circa 1486)
Painter of the French Renaissance, active between Provence and the court of Anjou, he is recognized for the narrative richness of his compositions, the precision of detail, and a strong spiritual intensity.
91- Simon Marmion (circa 1425–1489)
French-Flemish painter and illuminator, he distinguished himself by the finesse of his drawing, the chromatic richness of his works, and a great narrative sensitivity in the art of the book and panel.
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92- Jacopo Bassano (circa 1510–1592)
Painter of the Venetian Renaissance, he is known for his religious and rural scenes, blending naturalism, effects of light, and a careful observation of daily life.
93- Federico Barocci (circa 1535–1612)
Painter of the late Renaissance, he developed a sensitive and luminous style, characterized by dynamic compositions, colorful softness, and strong emotional intensity, heralding the baroque.
94- Francesco Salviati (1510–1563)
Italian mannerist painter, he distinguished himself by the sophisticated elegance of his drawing, the complexity of his compositions, and a great decorative inventiveness.
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95- Daniele da Volterra (1509–1566)
Painter and sculptor of the late Renaissance, close to Michelangelo, he is recognized for the power of his drawing, the monumentality of his figures, and the expressive strength of his works.
96- Carlo Crivelli (circa 1430–1495)
Painter of the Italian Renaissance, he distinguished himself with a refined and decorative style, blending linear precision, ornamental richness, and spiritual intensity.
97- Andrea Previtali (circa 1480–1528)
Painter of the Lombard Renaissance, he was able to assimilate the Venetian influence, distinguishing himself by the softness of his light, the clarity of his compositions, and a peaceful sense of narration.
98- Marco Palmezzano (circa 1459–1539)
Painter of the Italian Renaissance, student of Melozzo da Forlì, he is recognized for the rigor of his perspective, the clarity of his compositions, and the monumental serenity of his figures.
99- Melozzo da Forlì (1438–1494)
Painter of the Italian Renaissance, he is famous for his innovations in perspective and foreshortening, giving his figures remarkable monumentality and spatial illusion.
100- Bernardino Pinturicchio (1454–1513)
Painter of the Italian Renaissance, he distinguished himself with sumptuous and narrative decorations, blending ornamental richness, vibrant colors, and expressive clarity in the service of large religious and princely commissions.
