The Gothic age coincided with the age of chivalry, and in contrast to the Byzantine and Romanesque style preceding the 12th century, Gothic painting was altogether more naturalistic. The period spanned two centuries and can be categorized thusly: linear, Italo-Gothic, International Gothic, and Hispano-Flemish. The linear period was actually the tail end of the Romanesque, with the hard lines giving it its name. Italo, was of course Italian steeped, as it would seem the water in Italy conspired to create the majority of the period’s leading artists. Siena and Florence had particularly miraculous water it seems. Still, France did finally make a major contribution following the Italo age as the International Gothic period was dominated by the naturalism stemming from France. Following this period, the Gothic style of painting became even more rarefied, more gloriously naturalistic, in places like Castile and Andalusia. It stretched deep into the Fifteenth Century and was termed Hispano-Flemish. Ferrer Bassa was a Spanish painter whose murals of St. Michaels serve as a standard of naturalism and warmth that typified the entire movement. It has been suggested this two year period of intense quality laid the foundation for the Renaissance Period, with such luminaries as Leonardo Da Vinci.