1669 in art
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Events
- Following the fall of Crete to the Ottomans,the Heptanese School, also known as the Ionian Islands' School, succeeds the Cretan school as the leading school of Greek post-Byzantine painting.
Paintings
- Pierre PrieurPierre PrieurPierre Prieur was a French enamel painter.He married Marie , sister of Jean Petitot, as her second husband. In 1669 he was in England, painting a miniature of Charles II of England and another of Lady Castlemaine, both after Cooper, for the king of Denmark...
– miniatures of King Charles II of EnglandCharles II of EnglandCharles II was monarch of the three kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland.Charles II's father, King Charles I, was executed at Whitehall on 30 January 1649, at the climax of the English Civil War...
and Lady CastlemaineBarbara Palmer, 1st Duchess of ClevelandBarbara Palmer, 1st Duchess of Cleveland was an English courtesan and perhaps the most notorious of the many mistresses of King Charles II of England, by whom she had five children, all of which were acknowledged and subsequently ennobled...
Births
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- Jiang TingxiJiang TingxiJiang Tingxi , courtesy name Yangsun , was a Chinese painter, and an editor of the encyclopedia Gujin Tushu Jicheng .Jiang was born in Changshu, Jiangsu...
, Chinese painter (d. 17321732 in art-Works:* Canaletto – View of the Entrance to the Venetian Arsenal.* Jean-Baptiste Siméon Chardin – Lady Sealing a Letter.* William Hogarth – A Midnight Modern Conversation; A Harlot's Progress -Births:...
) - Giovanni Antonio CapelloGiovanni Antonio CapelloGiovanni Antonio Capello was an Italian painter of the late-Baroque period, active mainly in Brescia. He was a pupil of the painters Pompeo Ghitti , later Lorenzo Pasinelli in Bologna, and finally in Rome with Giovanni Battista Gaulli. Some of his paintings recall the style of Pietro...
, ItalianItalyItaly , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
painter of the late-BaroqueBaroqueThe Baroque is a period and the style that used exaggerated motion and clear, easily interpreted detail to produce drama, tension, exuberance, and grandeur in sculpture, painting, literature, dance, and music...
period, active in BresciaBresciaBrescia is a city and comune in the region of Lombardy in northern Italy. It is situated at the foot of the Alps, between the Mella and the Naviglio, with a population of around 197,000. It is the second largest city in Lombardy, after the capital, Milan...
(d. 17411741 in art-Paintings:* Pietro Longhi painted "La lezione di danza".-Births:*February 7 – Henry Fuseli, British painter, draughtsman, and writer on art *March 18 - Alexander Kucharsky, Polish portrait painter...
) - Antonio FilocamoAntonio FilocamoAntonio Filocamo was an Italian painter of the Baroque period. Born in Messina. He initially went on to work along with his brother, Paolo Filocamo, in the studio of Carlo Maratta in Rome. Returned to Messina to work at various churches and oratories.-References:...
, Italian painter at various churches and oratories in Messina (d. 17431743 in art-Works:* William Hogarth begins painting his Marriage à-la-mode series* Louis-Michel van Loo completes The Family of Philip V-Births:*March 9 – Johann Kaspar Füssli, Swiss painter...
) - Bartolomeo LetteriniBartolomeo LetteriniBartolomeo Letterini was an Italian painter of the Baroque period. He was born at Venice and instructed by his father, Agostino Letterini. He was an imitator of Titian.-References:...
, Venetian painter (d. 17311731 in art-Events:*János Krucsay donates the Krucsay Altar to the Franciscan Church in Nyírbátor-Works:*Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin – The White Tablecloth*William Hogarth – A Harlot's Progress...
) - Angelo TrevisaniAngelo TrevisaniAngelo Trevisani was an Italian painter of the late-Baroque, active mainly in Venice.He was born in Venice , the brother of Francesco Trevisani who was born in Capodistria, and who painted mainly in Rome under the patronage of cardinal Ottoboni. Angelo was a pupil of Andrea Celesti...
, Italian painter active mainly in VeniceVeniceVenice is a city in northern Italy which is renowned for the beauty of its setting, its architecture and its artworks. It is the capital of the Veneto region...
(d. 17531753 in art-Paintings:* Jean-Baptiste Oudry painted The White Duck.* Gustaf Lundberg painted a portrait of Carolus Linnaeus .* Jean-Honoré Fragonard painted Psyche Showing Her Sisters Her Gifts from Cupid....
) - Pierre Le BerPierre Le BerPierre le Ber , a son of Jacques le Ber and brother of Jeanne le Ber, was a painter from Montréal.- Biography :Le Ber was a member of two of the wealthiest families in the colony and used his wealth to be a generous member of his community. He contributed to the Congregation of Notre Dame, likely...
, painter from MontrealMontrealMontreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
, especially of portraits (d. 17071707 in art-Births:*March 2 – Louis-Michel van Loo, French painter *date unknown**William Hoare, English painter, noted for his pastels **Francisco Salzillo, Spanish sculptor **Giuseppe Bonito, Neapolitan painter of the Rococo period...
) - Ma YuanyuMa YuanyuMa Yuanyu ; ca. 1669-1722 was a Chinese painter during the Qing Dynasty .Ma was born in Changshu in the Jiangsu province. His style name was 'Fuxi' and his sobriquets were 'Xixia and Tianyu shanren'. Ma was taught by Yun Shouping, and specialized in Bird-and-flower painting.-References:...
, ChineseChinaChinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
painter during the Qing DynastyQing DynastyThe Qing Dynasty was the last dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912 with a brief, abortive restoration in 1917. It was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China....
(d. 17221722 in art-Births:*March 6 – Johann Christian Brand, Austrian painter *July 16 – Joseph Wilton, English sculptor and a founding member of the Royal Academy *October 3 – Johann Heinrich Tischbein, member of the Tischbein dynasty of German painters...
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- Jiang Tingxi
Deaths
- January 27 – Caspar de CrayerCaspar de CrayerGaspar de Crayer , sometimes called Gaspard or Caspar de Crayer was a Flemish painter.Crayer was born in Antwerp. He learned the art of painting from Michael Coxcie. He matriculated in the Guild of St Luke at Brussels in 1607, resided in the capital of Brabant till after 1660, and finally settled...
, Flemish painter (b. 15821582 in art-Paintings:* Portrait of Anne Knollys by Robert Peake* The Martyrdrom of Saint Maurice and Saint Peter in Tears by El Greco* Christ Reborn by Maso da San Friano...
) - May – Joris van der HaagenJoris van der HaagenJoris Abrahamsz van der Haagen was a Dutch Golden Age painter specialized in landscapes.-Biography:...
, Dutch painter (b. 16151615 in art-Births:*January 25 - Govert Flinck, painter of the Dutch Golden Age *June 20 - Salvator Rosa, Italian painter, poet and printmaker *date unknown**Georg Daniel Schultz, Dutch painter...
) - May 16 – Pietro da CortonaPietro da CortonaPietro da Cortona, by the name of Pietro Berrettini, born Pietro Berrettini da Cortona, was the leading Italian Baroque painter of his time and also one of the key architects in the emergence of Roman Baroque architecture. He was also an important decorator...
, byname of Pietro Berettini, prolific artist and architect of High BaroqueBaroqueThe Baroque is a period and the style that used exaggerated motion and clear, easily interpreted detail to produce drama, tension, exuberance, and grandeur in sculpture, painting, literature, dance, and music...
(b. 15961596 in art-Paintings:Caravaggio - The Lute Player 1596-Births:*January 13 - Jan van Goyen, Dutch landscape painter *February 2 - Jacob van Campen, Dutch artist and architect of the Golden Age...
) - May – Pieter PostPieter PostPieter Jansz Post was a Dutch Golden Age architect, painter and printmaker.-Biography:...
, DutchDutch peopleThe Dutch people are an ethnic group native to the Netherlands. They share a common culture and speak the Dutch language. Dutch people and their descendants are found in migrant communities worldwide, notably in Suriname, Chile, Brazil, Canada, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and the United...
architectArchitectAn architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
, painter and printmaker (b. 16081608 in art-Paintings:*Caravaggio**The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist**Portrait of Fra Antonio Martelli**Sleeping Cupid**John the Baptist **Annunciation**Burial of St. Lucy-Births:...
) - July 12 – Theodoor van ThuldenTheodoor van ThuldenTheodoor van Thulden was a Dutch Baroque artist from 's-Hertogenbosch in North Brabant who was active in that city and in Antwerp.-Biography:...
, DutchNetherlandsThe Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
artist from 's-Hertogenbosch in North BrabantNorth BrabantNorth Brabant , sometimes called Brabant, is a province of the Netherlands, located in the south of the country, bordered by Belgium in the south, the Meuse River in the north, Limburg in the east and Zeeland in the west.- History :...
(b. 16061606 in art-Births:*February 27 – Laurent de La Hire, French painter *July 15 – Rembrandt, Dutch painter * Anthonie Jansz. van der Croos – Dutch painter * Jan Davidsz de Heem – Dutch painter...
) - August 10 – Paulus BorPaulus BorPaulus Bor was a Dutch painter.Bor was descended from a notable Catholic family. He made a study trip to Rome, where he was one of the founders of the Bentvueghels, taking the nickname Orlando...
, DutchNetherlandsThe Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
painter (b. 16011601 in art-Paintings:*Caravaggio**Crucifixion of St. Peter**Supper at Emmaus**The Conversion of Saint Paul**Conversion on the Way to Damascus-Births:*January 19 - Guido Cagnacci, Italian painter of the Bolognese School...
) - October 4 – Rembrandt, Dutch painter and etcherEtchingEtching is the process of using strong acid or mordant to cut into the unprotected parts of a metal surface to create a design in intaglio in the metal...
(b. 16061606 in art-Births:*February 27 – Laurent de La Hire, French painter *July 15 – Rembrandt, Dutch painter * Anthonie Jansz. van der Croos – Dutch painter * Jan Davidsz de Heem – Dutch painter...
) - October 18 – Abraham WillaertsAbraham WillaertsAbraham Willaerts was a Dutch Baroque painter, mostly of marine and harbor scenes.Willaerts was born in Utrecht, the son of the painter Adam Willaerts. He trained with his father, becoming a member of the Utrecht guild of painters in 1624, and studied under Jan van Bijlert in Utrecht and with...
, DutchNetherlandsThe Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
BaroqueBaroqueThe Baroque is a period and the style that used exaggerated motion and clear, easily interpreted detail to produce drama, tension, exuberance, and grandeur in sculpture, painting, literature, dance, and music...
painter (b. 16031603 in art-Paintings:*Caravaggio**The Entombment of Christ**Sacrifice of Isaac -Births:*March 2 - Pietro Novelli, Italian painter, architect and stage set designer...
) - October 19 – Domenico FiasellaDomenico FiasellaDomenico Fiasella was an Italian painter of the Baroque period, mainly active in Genoa. He was nicknamed Il Sarzana, after his birthplace.-Biography:...
, ItalianItalyItaly , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
painter of primarily frescoFrescoFresco is any of several related mural painting types, executed on plaster on walls or ceilings. The word fresco comes from the Greek word affresca which derives from the Latin word for "fresh". Frescoes first developed in the ancient world and continued to be popular through the Renaissance...
es (b. 15891589 in art-Births:*August 12 - Domenico Fiasella, Italian painter of primarily frescoes *date unknown**Johannes van der Beeck, Dutch painter **Adriaen van de Venne, Dutch Baroque painter of allegories, genre subjects and portraits...
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- Pier Martire ArmaniPier Martire ArmaniPier Martire Armani was an Italian painter of the Baroque period. He was born and worked in Reggio. He trained with Lionello Spada and worked with him at the church of Santa Maria in Reggio.-References:...
, ItalianItalyItaly , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
painter of the BaroqueBaroqueThe Baroque is a period and the style that used exaggerated motion and clear, easily interpreted detail to produce drama, tension, exuberance, and grandeur in sculpture, painting, literature, dance, and music...
period (b. 16131613 in art-Births:*February 24 – Mattia Preti, Italian Baroque artist who worked in Italy and Malta *March 12 - André Le Nôtre, landscape architect *April 7 – Gerrit Dou , Dutch painter , pupil of Rembrandt* date unknown...
) - Giovanni Andrea de FerrariGiovanni Andrea de FerrariGiovanni Andrea de Ferrari was an Italian painter of the Baroque period, active mainly in Genoa. He was a member of the family of Genoese artists, with surnames de Ferrari, which also included Orazio de Ferrari and Gregorio De Ferrari. He collaborated on some projects with Giovanni Andrea Ansaldo...
, ItalianItalyItaly , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
painter of the BaroqueBaroqueThe Baroque is a period and the style that used exaggerated motion and clear, easily interpreted detail to produce drama, tension, exuberance, and grandeur in sculpture, painting, literature, dance, and music...
period active in GenoaGenoaGenoa |Ligurian]] Zena ; Latin and, archaically, English Genua) is a city and an important seaport in northern Italy, the capital of the Province of Genoa and of the region of Liguria....
(b. 15981598 in art-Events:*Marin le Bourgeoys is appointed Valet de Chambre to King Henry IV of France. At court he produces artwork, firearms, air guns, crossbows, and movable globes....
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- Pier Martire Armani