Timeline of Major Events During the Renaissance

This timeline shows the major events during the Renaissance in chronological order. 

Pieta

The "Pieta" is a sculpture created by Michelangelo. It was Michelangelo's first of a number of similarly themed works. The statue was made for the French cardinal Jean de Billheres'  funeral monument. However, it was moved to  the first chapel in the 18th century. This famous sculpture depicts the body of Jesus on his mother Mary's lap after the Crucifixion. To learn more about Michelangelo's "Pieta", visit http://www.romaviva.com/Vaticano/pieta-michelangelo_eng.htm

David

Michelangelo was a sculptor and painter during the Renaissance. One of his best-known works is the sculpture of David. This marble statue portrays the Biblical King David. The complet sculpture was first shown on September 8, 1504. To learn more about Michelangelo's "David" go to: http://vlsi.colorado.edu/~rbloem/david/html

The Last Supper

 "The Last Supper" is a mural painting in Milan. It was created by Leonardo da Vinci for his patron, Duke Ludvicio Sforza, in the 15th century. This painting represents a scene from the final days of Jesus as told in the Gospel of John. In this scene Jesus announces that one of his Twelve Apostles would betray him. For more information on "The Last Supper" visit: http://www.lisashea.com/hobbies/art/lastsupper.html

A helpful link to find information about the "Mona Lisa" is;

http://www.facts-about.org.uk/famous-people-artists-mona-lisa.htm

This is the "Mona Lisa" a very famous painting made by Leonardo da Vinci. It is believed to be of a 24 year old merchant's wife named Mona Lisa del Gioconda. D a Vinci began this painting in 1503 and completed it in 1507. It was painted onto poplar wood. Although it was made for a merchant, da Vinci never sold his creation. In August of 1911, the "Mona Lisa" was stolen but thankfully recovered.