* Genre painting: Scenes of everyday life, often depicting peasants or commoners. While some genre paintings were appreciated for their technical skill, the subject matter was seen as less elevated than history painting or portraiture.
* Landscapes: Though landscape painting gained some acceptance over time, it was initially considered inferior to other genres.
* Still lifes: Similar to landscapes, still lifes were often relegated to a lower status, although some masters achieved recognition.
The Academy's ranking system prioritized history painting (depicting historical or mythological events) as the highest form of art, followed by portraiture, then religious painting. Everything else fell below these in prestige and was often seen as less intellectually or morally significant. The Academy's system reflected the values and hierarchies of the time, emphasizing themes of grandeur, virtue, and classical ideals.