The Most Incredible Late Renaissance Paintings You Need To See!

The Italian Renaissance is a time known for its incredible culture. These painting from the Late Renaissance all hold a Mannerist theme, and are part of what makes the Renaissance, the Renaissance. Made for a class project.

1. "The Last Judgement" by Michelangelo

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"The Last Judgment" was painted by Michelangelo from 1536-1541 and is a perfect example of a Mannerist work. It stands a whopping 48 by 44 feet, one of the biggest frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.

2. "The Assumption of the Virgin" by Correggio

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This painting by Correggio is another great example of Mannerism, This work is actually painted on the dome of a cathedral in Parma, Italy. The artist painted it so it works as an optical illusion, erasing away the edges and curves of the dome.

3. "The Madonna with the Long Neck" by Parmigianino

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A stark contrast to "The Last Judgement" and "The Assumption of the Virgin", "The Madonna with the Long Neck" stands a just-bigger-than-life-sized 7' x 4'. Also in contrast to the two other paintings, this view is incredibly close up, almost feeling cramped.