Renaissance Figures AP

Religious leader from the powerful Medici family

Ruler of England for 45 years and supporter of the arts

Courtier who wrote book on court life and manners

English humanist and lawyer who wrote a book about an ideal society.

French monk and author who criticized life in monasteries.

French author who wrote that women's talents were as important as men's

Humanist priest who criticized corrupt popes and monks

Person who sponsored Columbus' voyage to America

Flemish artist who painted realistic scenes with common people

Italian patron considered "the first lady of the world"

Doctor who founded the science of anatomy

Italian genius who excelled in art, science, and engineering

Spanish author who wrote about love and amazing adventures like"Don Quixote"

English author who wrote sonnets, poetry, and 37 plays with beautiful language.

German artist who created spectacular woodcuts

This Greek/Spanish artist who painted religious subjects with exquisite drama and emotion

Polish scholar whose ideas became the foundation of modern astronomy

First woman to be accepted to famous Florence Academy of Arts