The Annunciation
Gerard David
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Renaissance Painter · Active 1506 – 1506
Gerard David
Across 1 works held in Paintale's collection, Gerard David returns again and again to daily life — a range that gives a sense of what the Renaissance period asked of its painters.
Daily Life
Where to see the work: The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Paintings by Gerard David (1)
About Gerard David
Gerard David's surviving output sits squarely within the Renaissance period, and the paintings collected here return repeatedly to daily life. Read together, they trace how one artist worked through the same problems of figure, light, and narrative weight that defined the period.
Gerard David's paintings have found permanent homes at institutions such as The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Every entry on Paintale digs into how each piece was made, what it depicts, and how it has been read and re-read since it left the studio.
Frequently asked about Gerard David
- When did Gerard David live?
- Gerard David was active around 1506 – 1506, during the Renaissance period.
- Where can I see paintings by Gerard David?
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
- What themes did Gerard David paint?
- Daily Life.