Tintoretto

Tintoretto was a prominent member of the Venetian school of painters during the Renaissance. He must have been quite the character even if nothing is known about his personal life and personality. He spent barely a few days at Titian's workshop before being expelled. His impassioned painting style may have been the reason why some of his contemporaries dubbed him Il Furioso (literally The Furious), rather than his anger. Tintoretto's paintings have majesty and drama that comes from the mix of his powerful brushstrokes and epic scale.

The Venetian School, which emerged in Venice during the Renaissance, gave paintings a fresh push toward vibrant hues and dramatic lighting. The future development of Western painting was greatly influenced by the Venetian style. Tintoretto was one of the three Venetian giants of the Renaissance, together with Titian and Veronese.

Italian Renaissance painters invented perspective to provide the appearance of three-dimensional space. Tintoretto used long and expansive views to push this technique to its utmost. Tintoretto had a bold, dramatic style and a passion for monumental undertakings. His works of art are renowned for their radicalism, flamboyance, and modernity. The style and vision of highly individualistic painter Tintoretto changed during the course of his career. In his latter works, he achieved a bright visionary character as a result of his experimentation with light and space. One of the most significant artists of the late Renaissance is thought to be Tintoretto.

Lifespan: October 1518 – May 31, 1594

Nationality: Italian

Art Movements: Renaissance

Most Famous Artworks

• The Last Supper (1594)
• Crucifixion (1565)
• St Mark’s Body Brought to Venice (1566)