Renaissance Timeline

  • Nov 19, 1420

    Oil painting

  • Nov 19, 1440

    The Printing Press

    The printing press was introduced to the West in the Holy Roman Empire by Johannes Gutenberg, around 1440.
  • Nov 19, 1460

    Judith and Holofernes

    Made by Donatello
  • Nov 19, 1475

    Muzzle loaded rifles invented in Italy

  • Nov 19, 1485

    The first Parachute

    Leonardo da Vinci designed the first parachute
  • Nov 19, 1492

    Crucifix

    Created by Michelangelo
  • Nov 19, 1496

    Cupid

    Created by Michelangelo.
  • Nov 19, 1498

    The Last Supper

    Paintedd by Leonardo da Vinci
  • Nov 19, 1505

    Christ Blessing

    Painted by Raphael
  • Nov 19, 1505

    Madonna del Prato

    Created by Giovanni Bellini
  • Nov 19, 1513

    St. John the Baptist

    Created by Leonardo da Vinci.
  • Jan 1, 1517

    The "Mona Lisa"

    It took da Vinci from 1503-1517 to paint the "Mona Lisa".
  • Nov 19, 1541

    The Last Judgment

    The Last Judgement is perhaps Michelangelo's most complex work of art.