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List of 71 Famous Mannerist Painters (Ranked)

إل غريكو (1541–1614) is the most famous Mannerist painter in this list; notable works include جنازة الكونت أورغاز and منظر مدينة طولةدو View of Toledo. Ranks 2 to 5: تينتوريتو, غيسيبي أرسيمبولدو, برونزينو and صفونيسبا أنجيسولا. The list records 71 painters born between 1475 (أميكو أسبرتيني) and 1577 (كريستوفانو ألوري) in 14 countries.

Method. Scope: artists whose works the encyclopedia records under Mannerist. Ranking: the encyclopedia's fame ranking of artists. Artists born after 1955 without a Wikidata identifier are excluded pending verification. Wikipedia: number of the encyclopedia's 32 languages with an article on the artist.

  1. جنازة الكونت أورغاز by إل غريكو1إل غريكو
  2. معجزة القديس مرقس وهو يحرر العبد by تينتوريتو2تينتوريتو
  3. فيرتومنس (فيرتورنو) by غيسيبي أرسيمبولدو3غيسيبي أرسيمبولدو

Summary

Mannerist: summary

  • 71Artists
  • 1475–1577Years of birth
  • 14Countries of birth
  • 2Women
  • 5171Works in our catalogue
Cities with most births
فلورنسا (8), Florence (6), البندقية (3), بولونيا (3)

Entries

Ranked entries: 71 Mannerist Painters

1of 71

إل غريكو

Born: كاندية Wikipedia: 31/32 languages

إل غريكو

Notable works · 100 notable works

2of 71

تينتوريتو

إيطالي Born: البندقية الأسلوب المانيري، المدرسة الفينيسية Wikipedia: 31/32 languages

تينتوريتو

Notable works · 100 notable works

3of 71

غيسيبي أرسيمبولدو

Born: ميلانو Wikipedia: 30/32 languages

غيسيبي أرسيمبولدو

Notable works · 100 notable works

5of 71

صفونيسبا أنجيسولا

إيطالية Born: كَرِمونة عصر النهضة، المانييريزم (الأسلوب التصنعي) Wikipedia: 29/32 languages

صفونيسبا أنجيسولا

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سيبستيانو ديل بيوميو

إيطالي Born: البندقية عصر النهضة العليا، المانييريزم Wikipedia: 23/32 languages

سيبستيانو ديل بيوميو

Notable works · 100 notable works

13of 71

دومينيكو دي باتشي بيكافومي

الجنسية: إيطالي Born: كاستيلنوفو بيراردينجا الأسلوب أو الحركة الفنية: المانييرية، عصر النهضة Wikipedia: 21/32 languages

دومينيكو دي باتشي بيكافومي

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فيديريكو باروتشي

Born: أوربينو Wikipedia: 24/32 languages

فيديريكو باروتشي

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19of 71

كريستوفانو ألوري

إيطالي Born: فلورنسا المانيريزم (التصنعية) Wikipedia: 23/32 languages

كريستوفانو ألوري

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Karel van Mander the Elder

Flemish Born: Meulebeke Northern Mannerism Wikipedia: 20/32 languages

Karel van Mander the Elder

Rome (1574-1577): Van Mander spent three years in Rome, where he encountered classical art and developed his artistic style. Northern Mannerism Pioneer: Karel van Mander is considered a key figure in the development of Northern Mannerism.

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Prospero Fontana

Italian Born: Bologna Late Renaissance & Mannerism Wikipedia: 18/32 languages

Prospero Fontana

His work also includes significant contributions to the decoration of the Santa Maria del Baraccano church in Bologna, including a captivating “Disputa di Santa Caterina.” His daughter, Lavinia Fontana, who herself became a successful painter, undoubtedly benefited from her father’s tutelage and artistic guidance. He bridged the gap between the classical ideals of the High Renaissance and the expressive distortions of Mannerism, creating a style that was both visually arresting and psychologically complex.

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فرنسيسكو بريماتيتشيو

Italian Born: بولونيا Mannerism Wikipedia: 22/32 languages

فرنسيسكو بريماتيتشيو

Whether through the delicate line work of a chalk drawing like Ceres or the monumental scale of fresco fragments such as Ulysses Winning the Archery Contest in the Presence of Penelope, Primaticcio’s oeuvre remains a testament to an artist who could navigate the complexities of myth, majesty, and the human psyche with unparalleled grace.

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32of 71

أوتو فان فيين

فلمنكي Born: ليدن المانيرية Wikipedia: 15/32 languages

أوتو فان فيين

Student of Federico Zuccari #41

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فرانشيسكو باسانو الأصغر

إيطالي Born: باسانو ديل غرابا عصر النهضة البندقية Wikipedia: 12/32 languages

فرانشيسكو باسانو الأصغر

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36of 71

Hendrick De Clerck

Flemish Late Mannerism

Hendrick De Clerck

Early Life & Training: De Clerck’s formative years are shrouded in obscurity, though evidence suggests he received training under Jan Brueghel the Elder, a titan of Flemish landscape painting and a pivotal influence on de Clerck's artistic approach. Among De Clerck’s most celebrated achievements is “The Deposition,” commissioned for St.

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38of 71

Perino del Vaga

Italian Born: Florence Mannerist Painting Wikipedia: 15/32 languages

Perino del Vaga

Whether depicting the celestial grace of a Madonna with Child or the dramatic tension found in works like The Fall of the Giants, Perino possessed a unique talent for blending the monumental with the delicate.

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39of 71

Stradanus

Flemish Born: Bruges Renaissance, 16th Century Painting Wikipedia: 15/32 languages

Stradanus

His arrival coincided with a period of immense artistic patronage and experimentation within the court, orchestrated by Grand Duke Cosimo I de’ Medici and his advisor, Giorgio Vasari. The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection features a significant drawing by Stradanus – “ Allegory of America” – offering valuable insight into his artistic vision and providing a tangible connection to this remarkable Florentine master.

Teacher of Antonio Tempesta #56

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جيوفاني أنطونيو دي ساكيس (إيل بوردينوني)

إيطالي Born: بُردِنونة رسم عصر النهضة Wikipedia: 16/32 languages

جيوفاني أنطونيو دي ساكيس (إيل بوردينوني)

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Federico Zuccari

Italian Born: Sant'Angelo in Vado Mannerism Wikipedia: 18/32 languages

Federico Zuccari

This ambition is perhaps most tangibly felt in Casa Zuccari in Florence, a residence built around 1578. Their collaborative spirit yielded masterpieces such as “The Holy Family ” in Palazzo Vecchio, a work that serves as a testament to their unified artistic language.

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43of 71

Cornelis Ketel

Dutch Born: Gouda Mannerism Wikipedia: 13/32 languages

Cornelis Ketel

Encouragement also came from Dirck Crabeth, a celebrated stained-glass artist and brother to Wouter Crabeth, whose wife may have been related to Ketel – suggesting a network of familial support within the artistic community.

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44of 71

Gillis Mostaert

Flemish Born: Hulst Mannerism, Renaissance Wikipedia: 8/32 languages

Gillis Mostaert

The influence of Hieronymus Bosch is also readily apparent in Mostaert’s oeuvre, particularly in compositions derived from tapestries based on Bosch's fantastical creations. He played a crucial role in the development of both genre and landscape art within Antwerp, pushing boundaries and inspiring subsequent generations of artists.

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46of 71

سيبوني بولزوني

Born: غيطة Wikipedia: 11/32 languages

سيبوني بولزوني

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47of 71

Santi di Tito

Italian Born: Florence Proto-Baroque & Counter-Maniera Wikipedia: 14/32 languages

Santi di Tito

His prolific output, including monumental altarpieces such as The Resurrection for Santa Croce, demonstrated that art could be both profoundly beautiful and deeply communicative.

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Andrea Schiavone

Italian Born: Zadar Baroque Sculpture; Mannerism Wikipedia: 14/32 languages

Andrea Schiavone

His patronage by influential Venetian families, such as the Mocenigo and Grimani, ensured that his influence permeated the very fabric of the city's cultural life.

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51of 71

جاكوبو ليجوزي

إيطالي Born: فيرونا عصر النهضة المتأخر والمذهب المانييري Wikipedia: 11/32 languages

جاكوبو ليجوزي

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52of 71

Bartolomeo Passarotti

Italian Born: Bologna Mannerism Wikipedia: 10/32 languages

Bartolomeo Passarotti

The historical significance of Bartolomeo Passarotti lies in his role as a foundational figure for the Carracci Academy and the broader Bolognese tradition.

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53of 71

Andrea Vicentino

Italian Born: Vicenza Late Renaissance/Mannerist Wikipedia: 5/32 languages

Andrea Vicentino

Through his work, the halls of the palace—including the Sala del Senato and Sala dello Scrutinio—were transformed into theatrical stages where history and myth converged.

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54of 71

Jacopo Zucchi

Italian Born: Florence Mannerist Painting Wikipedia: 11/32 languages

Jacopo Zucchi

His works often serve as windows into the complex allegories of the 16th century: Religious Devotion: In pieces such as Allegory of the Creation, Zucchi captures profound moments of divine connection, utilizing dramatic lighting and celestial figures to evoke a sense of awe and religious fervor.

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55of 71

دومينيكو تينتوريتو

إيطالي Born: البندقية المانيريزم (الأسلوبية) Wikipedia: 9/32 languages

دومينيكو تينتوريتو

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56of 71

Antonio Tempesta

Italian Born: Florence Mannerism Wikipedia: 11/32 languages

Antonio Tempesta

One of his most poignant achievements can be seen in the Church of Santo Stefano Rotondo in Rome, where his fresco depicting the martyrdom of Saint Primus utilizes a rich color palette and intense emotionality to capture a scene of profound grief and loss. He remains a testament to the interconnectedness of the European art world during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, serving as a bridge between the classical traditions of Italy and the burgeoning artistic spirit of the North.

Student of Stradanus #39

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58of 71

Wenzel Jamnitzer

German Born: Vienna Northern Mannerism

Wenzel Jamnitzer

Wenzel’s artistic education commenced under the tutelage of his father and brother. Born in Vienna, Italy, Wenzel was the son of Hans Jamnitzer the Elder, a goldsmith who established a tradition of excellence that would continue through subsequent generations.

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60of 71

Domenico Fontana

Italian Born: Melide Late Renaissance

Domenico Fontana

Domenico Fontana, a name often overshadowed by the titans of the High Renaissance, stands as a pivotal figure in 16th-century Italian architecture and engineering. The Fontana dell'Acqua Felice (Fountain of Moses), built for Pope Sixtus V, stands as a prime example.

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61of 71

Jan De Beer

Born: Antwerp Antwerp Mannerism Wikipedia: 9/32 languages

Jan De Beer

Though his name fell into obscurity following the end of the sixteenth century, Jan De Beer’s influence endured through the lasting impact of the Antwerp Mannerist style.

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62of 71

Marcello Venusti

Italian Born: Mazzo di Valtellina Mannerist Wikipedia: 10/32 languages

Marcello Venusti

His most celebrated achievement remains the scaled oil copy of the Last Judgment, commissioned by Cardinal Alessandro Farnese.

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Toussaint Dubreuil

French Born: Paris Second School Fontainebleau; Mannerism; Italian Art Influence Wikipedia: 8/32 languages

Toussaint Dubreuil

He found endless inspiration in the epic tales of Homer, the poetic explorations of Pierre de Rationale, and the dramatic narratives of Torquato Tasso. Born in Paris around 1561, Dubreuil emerged during a transformative era when the French court sought to mirror the sophisticated aesthetics of the Italian masters.

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Jacopino del Conte

Italian Born: Florence Mannerist Wikipedia: 10/32 languages

Jacopino del Conte

The “Virgin and Child with Saint Elizabeth and John the Baptist ” (1535), now housed in the Uffizi Gallery, exemplifies this evolution, showcasing a masterful command of perspective, drapery, and emotional expression. The “Deposition” (1552), painted for the Oratory of San Giovanni Decollato, exemplifies this shift towards a more emotionally charged style.

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Paolo Fiammingo

Flemish Born: Antwerp Landscape with mythological and allegorical Wikipedia: 8/32 languages

Paolo Fiammingo

In 1580, Fiammingo was tasked with creating extensive series of paintings to adorn Castle Kirchheim in Württemberg.

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Jacques Bellange

French Born: Bassigny Northern Mannerism Wikipedia: 9/32 languages

Jacques Bellange

Though his life was cut short in 1616, Bellange’s influence endured far beyond the borders of Lorraine.

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Girolamo Mazzola Bedoli

Italian Born: Parma Mannerist Painting Wikipedia: 8/32 languages

Girolamo Mazzola Bedoli

The significance of Girolamo Mazzola Bedoli extends beyond the individual canvases he left behind.

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Lelio Orsi

Italian Born: Novellara Mannerist Wikipedia: 7/32 languages

Lelio Orsi

Born in the small town of Novellara around 1508 or 1511, Orsi navigated an era defined by shifting theological certainties and the complex intellectual currents of humanism.

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Michele Tosini

Italian Born: Florence Renaissance and Mannerism Wikipedia: 5/32 languages

Michele Tosini

He was an artist who did not merely witness the transition from the High Renaissance to Mannerism but actively participated in its shaping. While some historical accounts suggest a familial bond to the great Ridolfo Ghirlandaio, it is more accurately understood that Tosini flourished within the master's studio, absorbing the foundational technical skills and established stylistic principles of the Florentine workshop.

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Juan Correa De Vivar

Spanish Born: Mascaraque Renaissance, Mannerism Wikipedia: 6/32 languages

Juan Correa De Vivar

Correa's early commissions, such as the altarpiece for the monastery of Santa María de Guadalupe in Mascaraque (circa 1532-1534), demonstrate a clear adherence to Raphael’s principles – elegant figures, balanced compositions, and harmonious color palettes.

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Notable works

Notable Mannerist works

  1. جنازة الكونت أورغاز by إل غريكو

    جنازة الكونت أورغاز

    إل غريكو

    1586 · Santo Tomé, طليطلة

  2. معجزة القديس مرقس وهو يحرر العبد by تينتوريتو

    معجزة القديس مرقس وهو يحرر العبد

    تينتوريتو

    1548 · Gallerie dell'Accademia di Venezia, البندقية

  3. فيرتومنس (فيرتورنو) by غيسيبي أرسيمبولدو

    فيرتومنس (فيرتورنو)

    غيسيبي أرسيمبولدو

    1590 · Skoklosters Slott, بالستا

  4. Ugolino Martelli by برونزينو

    Ugolino Martelli

    برونزينو

    1535

  5. Portrait of the Artist's Sisters Playing Chess by صفونيسبا أنجيسولا

    Portrait of the Artist's Sisters Playing Chess

    صفونيسبا أنجيسولا

    1555 · Muzeum Narodowe w Pozaniu, Poznań

  6. Visitation by بونتورمو

    Visitation

    بونتورمو

    1515

  7. Madonna with the Long Neck by بارميجانينو

    Madonna with the Long Neck

    بارميجانينو

    1540

  8. The Adoration of the Magi by جورجو فازاري

    The Adoration of the Magi

    جورجو فازاري

    1567 · المعرض الوطني الاسكتلندي, إدنبرة

Chronology

Chronology of notable works

  1. 1515
  2. 1519
  3. 1532
  4. 1540
  5. 1545
  6. 1549
  7. 1551
  8. 1555
  9. 1567
  10. 1570
  11. 1581
  12. 1586
  13. 1590
  14. 1593

Statistics

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Index

List of 71 Mannerist painters

  1. 1إل غريكوإل غريكو1541–1614
  2. 2تينتوريتوتينتوريتوإيطالي · 1519–1594
  3. 3غيسيبي أرسيمبولدوغيسيبي أرسيمبولدو1527–1593
  4. 4برونزينوبرونزينو1503–1572
  5. 5صفونيسبا أنجيسولاصفونيسبا أنجيسولاإيطالية · 1532–1625
  6. 6بونتورموبونتورمو1494–1556
  7. 7بارميجانينوبارميجانينو1503–1540
  8. 8جورجو فازاريجورجو فازاري1511–1574
  9. 9جوليو رومانوجوليو رومانو1499–1546
  10. 10روسو فيورينتينوروسو فيورينتينوالجنسية · 1494–1540
  11. 11سيبستيانو ديل بيوميوسيبستيانو ديل بيوميوإيطالي · 1485–1547
  12. 12هندريك غولتزيوسهندريك غولتزيوسهولندي · 1558–1617
  13. 13دومينيكو دي باتشي بيكافوميدومينيكو دي باتشي بيكافوميالجنسية: إيطالي · 1484–1551
  14. 14بيتر أرتسينبيتر أرتسينهولندي · 1508–1575
  15. 15بارثولوميو سبرانجربارثولوميو سبرانجرفلمنكي · 1546–1611
  16. 16لافينيا فونتانالافينيا فونتاناالجنسية: إيطالية · 1552–1614
  17. 17فيديريكو باروتشيفيديريكو باروتشي1535–1612
  18. 18هانز فون آخنهانز فون آخنألماني · 1552–1615
  19. 19كريستوفانو ألوريكريستوفانو ألوريإيطالي · 1577–1621
  20. 20أليساندرو ألوريأليساندرو ألوري1535–1607
  21. 21نيكولو ديل أباتينيكولو ديل أباتيإيطالي · 1512–1571
  22. 22جيوفاني باتيستا مورونيجيوفاني باتيستا موروني1525–1578
  23. 23بينفينوتو تشيلينيبينفينوتو تشيليني1500–1571
  24. 24فرانشيسكو سالفياتيفرانشيسكو سالفياتي1510–1563
  25. 25جيامبولونياجيامبولونيافلمنكي · 1529–1608
  26. 26Karel van Mander the ElderKarel van Mander the ElderFlemish · 1548–1606
  27. 27دانييال فولتيرادانييال فولتيراإيطالي · 1509–1566
  28. 28جان جوجونجان جوجونالجنسية · 1510–1567
  29. 29Prospero FontanaProspero FontanaItalian · 1512–1597
  30. 30يواخيم وتيفيليواخيم وتيفيلهولندي · 1566–1638
  31. 31فرنسيسكو بريماتيتشيوفرنسيسكو بريماتيتشيوItalian · 1504–1570
  32. 32أوتو فان فيينأوتو فان فيينفلمنكي · 1556–1629
  33. 33لوكا كامبياسولوكا كامبياسوإيطالي · 1527–1585
  34. 34جوزيبي تشيزاريجوزيبي تشيزاريالجنسية · 1568–1640
  35. 35فرانشيسكو باسانو الأصغرفرانشيسكو باسانو الأصغرإيطالي · 1549–1592
  36. 36Hendrick De ClerckHendrick De ClerckFlemish · 1570–1630
  37. 37لياندرو باسانولياندرو باسانو1557–1622
  38. 38Perino del VagaPerino del VagaItalian · 1501–1547
  39. 39StradanusStradanusFlemish · 1523–1605
  40. 40جيوفاني أنطونيو دي ساكيس (إيل بوردينوني)جيوفاني أنطونيو دي ساكيس (إيل بوردينوني)إيطالي · 1484–1539
  41. 41Federico ZuccariFederico ZuccariItalian · 1539–1609
  42. 42تشيكينو ديل سالفياتيتشيكينو ديل سالفياتيإيطالي · 1510–1563
  43. 43Cornelis KetelCornelis KetelDutch · 1548–1616
  44. 44Gillis MostaertGillis MostaertFlemish · 1528–1598
  45. 45فرانشيسكو باكياكافرانشيسكو باكياكاإيطالي · 1494–1557
  46. 46سيبوني بولزونيسيبوني بولزوني1550–1598
  47. 47Santi di TitoSanti di TitoItalian · 1536–1603
  48. 48بوليدورو دا كارافاجوبوليدورو دا كارافاجوإيطالي · 1499–1543
  49. 49فينتشينزو كامبيفينتشينزو كامبيإيطالي · 1536–1591
  50. 50Andrea SchiavoneAndrea SchiavoneItalian · 1522–1563
  51. 51جاكوبو ليجوزيجاكوبو ليجوزيإيطالي · 1547–1627
  52. 52Bartolomeo PassarottiBartolomeo PassarottiItalian · 1529–1592
  53. 53Andrea VicentinoAndrea VicentinoItalian · 1542–1617
  54. 54Jacopo ZucchiJacopo ZucchiItalian · 1542–1596
  55. 55دومينيكو تينتوريتودومينيكو تينتوريتوإيطالي · 1560–1635
  56. 56Antonio TempestaAntonio TempestaItalian · 1555–1630
  57. 57أميكو أسبرتينيأميكو أسبرتينيالجنسية · 1475–1552
  58. 58Wenzel JamnitzerWenzel JamnitzerGerman · 1507–1585
  59. 59Vincenzo ScamozziVincenzo ScamozziItalian · 1548–1616
  60. 60Domenico FontanaDomenico FontanaItalian · 1543–1607
  61. 61Jan De BeerJan De Beer1475–1528
  62. 62Marcello VenustiMarcello VenustiItalian · 1510–1579
  63. 63Toussaint DubreuilToussaint DubreuilFrench · 1561–1602
  64. 64توبياس شتيمرتوبياس شتيمرالجنسية · 1539–1584
  65. 65Jacopino del ConteJacopino del ConteItalian · 1510–1598
  66. 66Paolo FiammingoPaolo FiammingoFlemish · 1540–1596
  67. 67Jacques BellangeJacques BellangeFrench · 1575–1616
  68. 68Girolamo Mazzola BedoliGirolamo Mazzola BedoliItalian · 1500–1569
  69. 69Lelio OrsiLelio OrsiItalian · 1508–1587
  70. 70Michele TosiniMichele TosiniItalian · 1503–1577
  71. 71Juan Correa De VivarJuan Correa De VivarSpanish · 1510–1566

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