ERASMUS Most respected and influential humanist in the FLANDERS , a part of the Netherlands and north center of the wool trade, was the center of the Northern Renaissance He argued that the Church had become greedy and corrupt, and called for the return to the Literature was deeply concerned with religious simple faith of early Christianity questions Author of “ THE PRAISE OF FOLLY ” which Art emphasized precision and reality criticized narrow-minded scholars, clergy, scientists, and philosophers SIR THOMAS MORE SIR THOMAS MORE Author of UTOPIA Author of UTOPIA describing an ideal, describing an ideal, peaceful society peaceful society On a diplomatic trip to Brussels, More Utopia is basically a fictional has a conversation with Raphael embodiment of his humanist sentiments Hythloday, who sailed with Amerigo and ideas. Sir Thomas More presents a Vespucci. Raphael tells them of the place of "no where" - the literal meaning of history, customs and culture of the Utopia - that developed a structured new Utopians. way of addressing crime, war, women, property, and religion. 1 JAN VAN EYCK ( 1395-1441) Developer of OIL PAINTS His naturalistic panel paintings, mostly portraits and religious subjects, made extensive use of disguised religious symbols. His masterpiece is the altarpiece in the cathedral at Ghent, the Adoration of the Lamb (1432). The Virgin of Chancellor Rolin 1433-34 Alterpiece at Alterpiece at Ghent Cathedral Ghent Cathedral Closed Alterpiece at JAN VAN EYCK Ghent Cathedral Details Giovanni Arnolfini and his wife (1434) 2 REMBRANDT Innovator in the use of darkness and light in paintings Dutch painter, draftsman, and etcher of the 17th century, a giant in the history of art. His paintings are characterized by luxuriant brushwork, rich color, and a mastery of chiaroscuro. Numerous portraits and self-portraits exhibit a profound penetration of character. REMBRANDT His drawings constitute a vivid record of contemporary Amsterdam life. The greatest artist of the Dutch school, he was a master of light and shadow whose paintings, drawings, and etchings made him a giant in the history of art. Nicolaes Ruts 1631 The Night Watch 1642 REMBRANDT The Anatomy Lecture of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp 1632 The Syndics of the Clothmaker's Guild (The Staalmeesters) 1662 3 ALBRECHT DURER 1471-1528 Was skilled in paintings, woodcuts and etchings German painter, printmaker, draughtsman and art theorist, generally regarded as the greatest German Renaissance artist. Self-Portrait at 28 (Self-Portrait in Furcoat) The Mill 1650 1500 ALBRECHT DURER 1471-1528 Was skilled in paintings, woodcuts and etchings His vast body of work includes altarpieces and religious works, numerous portraits and selfself----portraits,portraits, and copper engravings. His woodcuts, such as the Apocalypse series (1498), retain a more Gothic flavor than the rest of his work. The Knight, Death and The Devil 1514 The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse 1498 ALBRECHT DURER ALBRECHT DURER Portrait of Durer's Father at 70 1497 A Young Hare 1502 4 The Paumgartner Altarpiece c. 1498-1504 Munich St. Michael's fight against the dragon 1498 HANS HOLBEIN 14971497----15431543 Holbein also illustrated other books, including Martin Luther's German translation of the Bible. Most famous portrait artist In addition he painted pictures and portraits and, like his father, designed of the Northern Renaissance stained-glass windows. He also created designs for a series of 41 woodcuts called Born in Augsburg, Bavaria, Hans received The Dance of his first lessons in art from his father. In 1515 Death . the younger Holbein went to Basel, Switzerland. Among the many scholars living in Basel at that time was the famous Dutch humanist Erasmus, who befriended the young artist and asked him to illustrate his satire, The Praise of Folly . Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam 1523 In 1526 Holbein, carrying a letter of introduction from Erasmus to the English statesman and author Sir Thomas More, set out for London. In England, where he became court painter to Henry VIII, Holbein was known chiefly as a painter of portraits. The more than 100 miniature and full-size portraits he completed at Henry's court provide a remarkable document of that colorful period. An old account of his services at court relates Portrait of Henry VIII 1540 that he painted the portrait of the king, "life size, so well that everyone who looks is astonished, since it seems to live as if it moved its head and limbs." In 1543 Holbein was in London working on another portrait of the king when he died, a victim of the plague. Portrait of Henry VIII 1536 5 Example of anamorphosis The Ambassadors (1533) The Ambassadors (1533) Portrait of Jane Small, born Pemberton about 1540 Watercolor on vellum, stuck to a playing card Inscribed on either side of her head in Latin, 'In the 23rd year of her age' Jane and her husband Nicholas Small, a wealthy merchant, lived in the neighboring parish to Hans Holbein in London. 6.