Northern Renaissance
A style prevalent in France the Netherlands, and England, and also Germany and eastern Europe in the sixteenth century. (Kremer, 2024)
Leading characteristics include local traditions, symmetry, medieval plan, animated skyline, emblematism, and authenticity.
Leading Examples
- Sebastiano Serlio, Chateau D’Ancy-le-Franc, Burgundy, France, 1544-50
- Robert Smythson, Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire, England, 1590-97
- Thomas Thorpe (attributed), Kirby Hall, Northamptonshire, England, 1570-72
- Domenico da Cortona, Chateau de Chambord, Loire, France, 1519-47
- Cornelis Floria de Vriendt, Stadhuis, Antwerp, Belgium, 1561-5
- Inigo Jones, Banqueting House, London, begun 1619-22