early life and training
jacopo robusti, also known as tintoretto, was an italian painter identified with the venetian school. he was born in venice in 1518 and his father was a dyer. tintoretto is known to have had at least one sibling, a brother named domenico robusti. he is believed to have originated from brescia, in lombardy, then part of the republic of venice.artistic style and influences
tintoretto's artistic style was characterized by his bold brushwork and inventiveness in composition. he was influenced by the works of michelangelo, but ultimately spent most of his career rejecting the high renaissance style with his own approach.notable works
- saint george and the dragon (158 x 100 cm, national gallery, london, oil on canvas), a painting that showcases tintoretto's unique ability to capture the essence of a place.
- mary with the child, venerated by two evangelists (160 x 228 cm, canvas), a work that demonstrates tintoretto's mastery of light and shadow.
- christ carried to the tomb (scottish national gallery, edinburgh, oil on canvas), a painting that exemplifies tintoretto's boldness and inventiveness in composition.
museums and collections
tintoretto's works can be found in various museums around the world, including the gallerie dell'accademia (venezia, italy), the national gallery (london, united kingdom), and the scottish national gallery (edinburgh, scotland).legacy
tintoretto remains one of the most prolific italian painters of the venetian school, known for his bold brushwork and inventiveness in composition. his legacy continues to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike.- view more works by jacopo robusti on AllPaintingsStore.com
- read more about the venetian school and its notable artists on wikipedia
Questions & Answers
Where can I find statistics about Jacopo Robusti's works?
The Stats page of Jacopo Robusti presents statistics computed from the artist's artworks listed on this website.
What are the birth city and country of Jacopo Robusti?
Jacopo Robusti was born in Venice, in Italy.
Where can I see the color profile of Jacopo Robusti's work?
The color profile of Jacopo Robusti's work is shown on the artist's Palette Genome page.
How is Jacopo Robusti's career divided into periods?
A chronological account of Jacopo Robusti's work is available on the artist's Chronicle page, where the artworks pass in order of creation, chapter by chapter.
Can I browse Jacopo Robusti's works by movement?
Jacopo Robusti's works can be browsed by movement on the artist's All Movements page.
What aliases or alternate names does Jacopo Robusti have?
Jacopo Robusti is also known as Tintoretto.
Can I visit a virtual museum of Jacopo Robusti's works?
A virtual visit is possible: the 3D Museum page of Jacopo Robusti presents the artist's works in a three-dimensional gallery.
Is there a timeline of Jacopo Robusti's works?
A timeline of Jacopo Robusti's works exists: the artist's Artwork Timeline page orders the artworks by creation date.
