La primavera, Botticelli 1482
«La Primavera» is one of the masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance painter Sandro Botticelli, created around 1482. This painting, also known as the «Allegory of Spring,» is a tempera on panel and is housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy.
The last supper, Da Vinci 1495 – 1498
«The Last Supper» is one of Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous works, created between 1495 and 1498. This mural painting, also known as «Il Cenacolo» or «L’Ultima Cena» in Italian, is located in the refectory of the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, Italy. The work depicts the Last Supper of Jesus with his apostles, a crucial moment in Christian tradition.
The Creation of Adam, Michelangelo 1511
«The Creation of Adam» is one of the most famous frescoes by Michelangelo Buonarroti, commonly known as Michelangelo. This fresco is a central part of the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, painted between 1508 and 1512 under the commission of Pope Julius II.
The school of Athens, Raphael 1510 – 1512
«The School of Athens» is a famous fresco painted by Raphael, one of the Renaissance masters, between 1509 and 1511.
Rhinoceros, Dürer 1515
Albrecht Dürer’s «Rhinoceros» is a woodcut print created in 1515, depicting a rhinoceros based on second-hand descriptions and a sketch.
The birth of Venus, Botticelli 1486
«The Birth of Venus» is another masterpiece by the Italian Renaissance painter Sandro Botticelli, created around 1485. This tempera on canvas painting is also housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy. The work is famous for its beauty and symbolism.
The Gioconda, Da Vinci 1503
«The Gioconda,» also known as the «Mona Lisa,» is one of the most iconic and celebrated works by Leonardo da Vinci. Painted between 1503 and 1506, this Renaissance masterpiece is displayed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. The Mona Lisa has fascinated generations of viewers with its enigmatic expression and masterful technique.
David, Michelangelo 1504
«David» by Michelangelo is one of the most famous and admired sculptures of the Italian Renaissance. Created between 1501 and 1504, this masterpiece in marble is currently housed in the Gallery of the Academy of Florence, Italy.
Venus of Urbino, Tiziano 1534
Titian’s «Venus of Urbino» is a masterpiece of Renaissance art, celebrated for its sensual depiction of the goddess Venus.
Diptych of the Duke of Urbino, Piero della Francesca 1472
The «Diptych of the Duke of Urbino» refers to a pair of portraits commissioned by Duke Federico da Montefeltro of Urbino, created by the Italian Renaissance painter Piero della Francesca around the mid-1470s.
Self-Portrait at the Age of 28, Albrecht Dürer 1500
Albrecht Dürer created several self-portraits over his lifetime, reflecting his evolving style and the increasing complexity of his self-perception. The most famous of these is his «Self-Portrait at the Age of 28,» painted in 1500.
The Adoration of the Magi, Botticelli 1486
Botticelli’s «The Adoration of the Magi» is a significant painting from the Early Renaissance period, showcasing the artist’s skill and the theological significance of the subject matter.
Vitruvian man, Da Vinci 1490
Leonardo da Vinci’s «Vitruvian Man» is a famous drawing that represents the ideal proportions of the human body according to the Roman architect Vitruvius.
The pietá, Michelangelo 1499
«The Pietà» by Michelangelo is a renowned sculpture depicting the body of Jesus Christ in the arms of his mother Mary after the Crucifixion.
The Wedding Feast at Cana, Paolo Veronese 1563
Paolo Veronese’s «The Wedding Feast at Cana» is a monumental painting that captures a biblical scene from the New Testament, celebrated for its grandeur and detailed depiction of a lavish banquet.
Venus and Mars, Botticelli 1483
«Botticelli’s Venus and Mars» is a painting that exemplifies Sandro Botticelli’s mastery of allegorical themes and classical mythology
The Rape of Europa, Tiziano 1562
Titian’s «The Rape of Europa» is a famous painting from the Renaissance period, depicting a mythological scene from Greek mythology
The vault of the Sistine chapel, Michelangelo 1508
The vault of the Sistine Chapel is one of Michelangelo’s most celebrated works and represents a significant milestone in the history of Renaissance art.
Adam and Eve, Albrecht Dürer 1507
«Adam and Eve» by Albrecht Dürer is one of his most famous works, known for its meticulous detail and symbolic richness.
Pope Julius II, Raphael 1512
Raphael’s portrait of Pope Julius II is one of the most famous and influential portraits of the Renaissance. Painted around 1511-1512, it captures the likeness and character of one of the most powerful and important figures of the era.
The Last Judgment, Michelangelo 1541
«The Last Judgment» by Michelangelo is a monumental fresco located on the altar wall of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City.