Romanism (painting)

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In the late 15th and early 16th century, a group of painters from the Netherlands began to visit Italy and started to incorporate Renaissance influences in their work. Their style was named Romanism. The greatest artist was Jan Mabuse.^[1] The influence of Michelangelo and Raphael showed in the use of mythology and nudity in the paintings. ^[2]

[edit] Artists

• Jan Mabuse
• Bernard van Orley
• Frans Floris
• Maarten van Heemskerck
• Jan van Scorel
• Pieter van Aelst

[edit] See also

• Flemish painting

[edit] References

1. ^ Janson, H.W.; Janson, Anthony F. (1997). History of Art, 5th, rev., New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc.. ISBN 0-8109-3442-6. 
2. ^ "Romanisten". Grote Winkler Prins (9). (1991).