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Jacopo Robusti
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 character
ized 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 eva…
