A Portrayal of Portraits

1. A Portrayal of Portraits Artists of the Times Evan Sauve

2. Leonardo da Vinci • I was born April 15th, 1452 in Vinci, Republic of Florence (present-day Italy). • I am known as both a genius and a procrastinator. • I’m known for having drawn out blueprints for many technologies that were never developed, as well as for painting The Vitruvian Man and Lady with an Ermine. • I am more well-known for paint the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.

3. Michelangelo • I was born March 6th, 1475 in Caprese, Republic of Florence (present-day Italy). • My work led to the art movement known as Mannerism. • I am known for portraying scenes of Genesis and painting The Last Judgmenton the ceiling and altar wall of the Sistine Chapel, respectively. • I am also known for my sculptures. Pieta and David are my works.

4. Raphael • I was born March 28th, 1483 or April 6th, 1483 in Urbino, Marche, Italy. • Many of my works are found in the Vatican Palace. • Along with Michelangelo and da Vinci, I form the traditional trinity of master of High Renaissance period of art history. • My best known work is The School of Athens.

5. Rembrandt • I was born July 15th, 1606 in Leiden, Dutch Republic (now Netherlands). • I was alive during the Dutch Golden Age. • Most of my paintings were portraits of myself and my contemporaries, and portrayals of scenes from the Bible. • My works include Belshazzar’s Feast, The Night Watch, Bathsheba at Her Bath and Syndics of the Draper’s Guild.

6. Claude Monet • I was born November 14th, 1840 in Paris, France. • I became so interested in painting the French skylines that I often painted the same scenes many times in order to capture the changing light and passing seasons. • I am the founder and most prolific practitioner of the Impressionism art movement. • Impression, soleil levant (Impressionism, sunrise) is one of my works, and is where the art movement got its name from. My works also include Water Lilies and Haystacks.

7. Pierre-Auguste Renoir • I was born February 25th, 1841 in Limoges, Haute-Vienne, France. • I was a celebrator of beauty, especially feminine sensuality. • I am father of Pierre Renoir (actor), Jean Renoir (filmmaker) and Claude Renoir (ceramic artist). I am also the grandfather of Claude Renoir (filmmaker). • My works include Bal du moulin de la Galette, Luncheon of the Boating Party and Nude.

8. Vincent van Gogh • I was born March 30th, 1853 in Zundert, Netherlands. • I lived a short life, dying from a gunshot at the age of 37. Though it has not been proven, it is generally accepted that the shot was self-inflicting. • At the time of my death, much of my work was unappreciated. My work, however, had a far-reaching influence on the 20th century. • My works include Portrait of Dr. Gachet, Sunflowers, Bedroom in Arles and Starry Night. I am more well-known for cutting off my ear.

9. Pablo Picasso • I was born October 25th, 1881 in Malaga, Spain. • Along with being a painter, I was a sculptor, printmaker, stage designer, poet and playwright. • I co-founded the Cubist movement. Because of this, I am one of the most-well known 20th century artists. • My works include Les Desmoiselles d’Avignon, Guernica and The Weeping Woman.