HIGH-RENAISSANCE-PERIOD

High Renaissance Period

A cultural movement in Europe around the 1500's (16th century) characterized by a renewed interest in classical art and humanism.

Leonardo da Vinci

An Italian polymath born on April 15, 1452, known for his masterpieces such as 'Mona Lisa' and 'The Last Supper'.

The Adoration of the Magi

A painting created by Leonardo da Vinci between 1480-1482.

Virgin of the Rocks

A painting by Leonardo da Vinci, with versions in Paris and London, created between 1483-1508.

The Last Supper

Leonardo da Vinci's most reproduced religious painting depicting Jesus' last dinner with his 12 disciples.

Mona Lisa

The most famous and imitated portrait painted by Leonardo da Vinci.

Michelangelo

An influential artist born on March 6, 1475, known for his sculptures 'Pieta' and 'David', and his work on the Sistine Chapel.

Pieta

A well-known sculpture by Michelangelo depicting the Virgin Mary holding the body of Jesus.

Sistine Chapel

A chapel in Vatican City famous for its Renaissance art, including Michelangelo's ceiling created between 1508-1512.

Creation of Adam

A fresco painted by Michelangelo on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, completed in 1512.

Raphael

An Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance period, known for works like 'The School of Athens' and 'The Sistine Madonna'.

The School of Athens

A famous fresco by Raphael depicting various philosophers and scholars, completed in 1509.

The Transfiguration

Raphael's last painting, created between 1516-1520, which he worked on until his death.

Disputation of the Holy Sacrament

A work by Raphael completed in 1511 that illustrates theological discussions on the Eucharist.