Northern art was predominantly Gothic, but over time began to adopt some of the Italian characteristics. To illustrate, the ‘Adoration of the Magi’ created by Albrecht Durer, shows the minute details used by Northern artists as well as the careful portrayal of the human form used by Italian artists.
Italian art focused on wealth and aristocracy and showed how powerful and religious people were. Trade flourished during the Italian Renaissance, making people wealthy and yearning