Religion In Sixteenth- And SeventeenthCentury European Art
Religion In Sixteenth- And Seventeenth-Century European Art
Whether artists were working under the patronage of a Catholic
Pope, endorsing a Counter-Reformation agenda, or producing art
influenced by the Protestant Reformation, religion had an
undeniable impact on the creation of art in the High Renaissance
and Baroque periods in Europe.
Carefully examine the following works, and read about each one
in your textbook, course and video lectures, and through reliable
internet resources:
Michelangelo, Sistine Chapel Ceiling, 1508-12
Grünewald, Isenheim Altarpiece, 1510-15
Durer, Four Apostles, 1526
Caravaggio, The Calling of St. Matthew, 1599-1600
Rubens, The Raising of the Cross, 1610-11
In an essay of 5-7 well-developed paragraphs, address each of
the following questions, making specific references to the five
paintings listed above:
How does each painting reflect the religious context in which it
was created? What is the religious context or influence apparent
in each painting?

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