NORTHERN RENAISSANCE

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  1. 2. renowned portrait painter, one of the finest of his time. His realistic portraits captured the essence of his subjects during the Northern Renaissance.
  2. 6. a painting style that uses strong chiaroscuro and stark contrasts between light and dark.
  3. 12. a printmaking technique where an image is carved into the surface of a block of wood, with the printing parts remaining level with the surface.
  4. 13. innovation crucial to northern Renaissance artists, allowing for blended colors and subtle variations. Its longer drying time facilitated the creation of detailed and realistic paintings.
  5. 17. substance used by artists to create their works, such as oil or tempera.
  6. 18. Flemish painter known for his detailed and realistic portrayal, famous for "the Arnolfini portrait."
  7. 19. northern renaissance painter influenced by Bosch, known for genre paintings and depictions of everyday life. His "tower of Babel" showcased intricate details and a vast scale of the biblical structure.
  8. 20. a monochromatic painting or decoration in shades of gray. Commonly used in the background of northern renaissance altarpieces.
  9. 21. commissioned for a hospital, this polyptych depicts the crucifixion and other scenes. Matthew Grunwald's powerful work displays saints in vibrant colors and intense emotions.
  10. 22. large polyptych begun by Jan van Eyck's brother, featuring the adoration of the lamb and intricate details. This masterpiece showcases prophets, patriarchs, kings, and even Adam and Eve.
  11. 23. an association of craftsmen or merchants with considerable power and influence in the medieval and Renaissance periods.
  12. 24. a painting technique that creates a hazy, blurred effect, often used by Leonardo da Vinci.
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  1. 1. event depicted in the Merode altarpiece, where Gabriel's words are depicted upside down for G-d to read. Robert Campin's painting in a domestic setting challenged the traditional portrayal of this biblical event.
  2. 3. a technique used in perspective to create the illusion of an object receding strongly into the background.
  3. 4. German painter, printmaker, and theorist from the northern renaissance, famous for "Melencolia i" and "Knight, death, and the Devil."
  4. 5. a painting depicting everyday life, often in a domestic setting. Northern Renaissance artists excelled in capturing the nuances of these scenes.
  5. 7. the technique of using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and three-dimensionality.
  6. 8. German artist is known for his portraits of Henry viii and other notable figures.
  7. 9. perspective: technique first used by Jan van Eyck, creating a sense of depth through changes in color and clarity. Northern Renaissance artists mastered this method to enhance the illusion of space in their paintings.
  8. 10. flemish renaissance painter known for his landscapes and scenes of everyday life.
  9. 11. painter is known for bizarre and puzzling imagery, often depicting moralistic scenes with harsh punishments. His "Garden of Delights" is a triptych filled with intricate details and symbolic complexity.
  10. 14. a three-paneled painting or altarpiece, often hinged together.
  11. 15. a period of European cultural, artistic, and intellectual rebirth that spanned the 14th to the 17th century.
  12. 16. a painted or sculpted panel behind an altar, often depicting religious scenes. Large and intricate works of art were commonly found in churches during the Renaissance.