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Baroque Timeline

The Baroque period, spanning from the early 17th to the late 18th century, was a pivotal time in art history. It was characterized by dramatic, ornate, and emotive works. Here's a timeline highlighting some key events and figures from this era.

1600s

1623: The term "Baroque" was first used to describe the architecture of the era.
1626: Caravaggio's death marked the end of his influence on Baroque art.
1630s: The development of the Baroque style in painting gained momentum with artists like Caravaggio's followers.
1642: The construction of St. Peter's Basilica was completed under Gian Lorenzo Bernini's supervision.

1650s

1650: Gian Lorenzo Bernini completed his famous "Ecstasy of Saint Teresa."
1656: The "The Fortune Teller" by Georges de La Tour was painted.
1657: The "Martyrdom of Saint Ignatius" by Caravaggio was discovered in a Roman church.

1660s

1660: The "Rokeby Venus" by Diego Velázquez was painted.
1665: The "Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci was stolen and returned after two years.

1670s

1672: The "Gianicolo Bridge" in Rome was designed by Giacomo della Porta.
1673: The "Battle of Alexander" by Peter Paul Rubens was painted.

1680s

1682: The "Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian" by Artemisia Gentileschi was completed.
1685: The "The Night Watch" by Rembrandt was painted.

1690s

1692: The "The Crowning with Thorns" by Caravaggio was discovered.
1698: The "The Fortune Teller" by Georges de La Tour was stolen and returned in 1997.

1700s

1700: The Baroque style continued to evolve, giving way to Rococo in the early 18th century.
1701: The "The Wedding Feast at Cana" by Joseph Wright of Derby was painted.
1706: The "The Three Graces" by Gian Lorenzo Bernini was completed.

For more information on the Baroque period, check out our Baroque Art Guide.

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