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Artwork Description

With a spray of flowers that seems to grow from her womb, this voluptuous young woman personifies spring, the season of birth and nature’s reawakening. Along with three companion paintings representing the other seasons, the painting once adorned the ceiling of the Palazzo Barbo in Venice. When the writer Carlo Ridolfi saw the paintings in 1648, he described them as a “capriccio of dreams”—a musical ensemble filled with “things that come into the minds of men while they are dreaming.”71.1301

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Artist Biography

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.

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jacopo robusti

1518 - 1594 , Italy

Quick Facts

Artistic Movement Or Style: Late Renaissance, Mannerism, Venetian school
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Paolo Veronese']
Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Titian
- Michelangelo
- Giovanni Francesco Caroto
Date Of Birth: c. 1518, Venice, Italy
Date Of Death: May 31, 1594, Venice, Italy
Full Name: Jacopo Robusti Tintoretto
Nationality: Italian
Notable Artworks:
- The Worship of Venus
- Assumption of the Virgin
- Last Supper (San Giorgio Maggiore)
- Origin of the Milky Way
Place Of Birth: Venice, Italy