Key Concepts in Northern Renaissance and Baroque Art

These flashcards cover key terms and definitions from the notes on Northern Renaissance and Baroque art.

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

A famous work by Albrecht Dürer representing the end of the world.

Northern Renaissance

An artistic movement in Northern Europe characterized by meticulous detail and vibrant colors, typically focusing on religious themes.

Albrecht Dürer

A leading German artist of the Northern Renaissance known for his high-quality woodcuts and engravings.

Melencolía I

An engraving by Albrecht Dürer thought to depict the melancholy of the artist.

Reformation Art

Art created during the Reformation, often focusing on religious themes and opposing the Catholic Church.

Hans Holbein

A German-Swiss painter known for his portraits, especially of Henry VIII.

Pieter Bruegel the Elder

A Dutch Renaissance painter known for his landscapes and peasant scenes.

Caravaggio

An Italian Baroque painter known for his dramatic use of light and shadow.

Baroque Art

An art style characterized by dramatic expressions, vivid colors, and bold shapes, prevalent in Europe from the late 16th to the early 18th centuries.

Gianlorenzo Bernini

An Italian Baroque artist and architect known for his sculptures and the design of St. Peter's Basilica.

Diego Velázquez

A Spanish painter known for his realistic depictions of the human figure and his famous work 'Las Meninas'.

Francesco Borromini

An Italian Baroque architect known for his dramatic and innovative church designs.

Louis XIV

The King of France, known for his patronage of the arts and the construction of the Palace of Versailles.

Facade of St. Peter's

The grand architectural front of St. Peter’s Basilica, redesigned by Gianlorenzo Bernini.

Allegory of Law and Grace

A painting by Lucas Cranach the Elder illustrating the Protestant Reformation views on salvation.

The Night Watch

A famous painting by Rembrandt known for its large scale and dramatic use of light.