This document compares two paintings from different time periods and locations, and profiles several Renaissance artists. A 12th century painting from the Netherlands portrayed human beings differently than a 16th century Italian painting. Giotto di Bondone was an early Renaissance painter from Florence who created realistic frescoes. Michelangelo created works for popes in the 16th century, indicating the power and wealth of the papacy at that time. Leonardo da Vinci worked for various Italian city rulers who expected him to be a versatile artist and engineer.