Which two painters revolutionised the genre of court portraitists?
Anthony van Dyck and Diego Velázquez
Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo
Claude Monet and Paul Cézanne
Rembrandt and Johannes Vermeer
Answer
The court portraitists of the 16th and 17th centuries often produced static and idealized images of their royal subjects. Anthony van Dyck and Diego Velázquez, however, revolutionised the genre by creating more realistic and dynamic portraits that captured the personalities of their sitters. Van Dyck's portraits were often characterized by their elegance and grace, while Velázquez's were known for their realism and psychological insight.
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More Questions
Who among the English aristocracy was Van Dyck best known for painting?
For how long did Van Dyck's influence dominate English portrait-painting?
What other type of subjects, besides portraits, did Van Dyck paint?
In which area was Anthony van Dyck an important innovator?
What facial style is named after Van Dyck?
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