Domenichino (Domenico Zampieri) (1581–1641). Bolognese painter
who studied with the Carracci and assisted in the decoration in the Farnese
Palace. He was an important fresco painter in Rome and Naples and is also
important in the evolution of landscape painting in Italy.
Donatello (Donato di Niccolò Bardi) (1386–1466). The greatest Florentine
sculptor of the early Renaissance, he was equally adept in carving stone and
wood and in modeling and casting bronze ¿ gures. He was among the ¿ rst to
introduce linear perspective in relief sculpture and the ¿ rst since antiquity to
create a life-size bronze equestrian statue.
Duccio di Buoninsegna (active c. 1278–1318). Sienese painter,
contemporary with Giotto, famous for his elaborate altarpiece for the Siena
Cathedral, Majesty (Maestà).
Duchamp, Marcel (1887–1968). An American born in France who combined
Cubism and Italian Futurism in his work. He later entered into the Dada spirit
with gusto and inÀ uenced the Surrealists. His intellectual inÀ uence remained
strong throughout the 20th century and to the present time.
Dürer, Albrecht (1471–1528). German painter and printmaker and one of
the greatest Renaissance artists in northern Europe. Famous for his woodcuts
and engravings, and an incisive portraitist.
Dyck, Anthony van (1599–1641). Flemish painter who was inÀ uenced
by and worked with Rubens. His inÀ uence in portraiture was lasting
and widespread.
Eyck, Jan van (c. 1395–1441). Flemish painter, probably the most famous
artist of the Northern Renaissance. Known for his altarpieces and portraits.
Fragonard, Jean-Honoré (1732–1806). Along with Boucher, with whom
he studied, a primary exponent of the French Rococo style.
Gabo, Naum (1890–1977). Russian sculptor of the Constructivist
style, who produced abstract work using glass, plastic, and wire, among
other materials.