Masterpieces of Jacopo Tintoretto
Most renowned for his dynamic compositions and groundbreaking handling of light and shadow, Jacopo Tintoretto was a significant figure in the Venetian Renaissance. His art, marked by emotional expression and a commitment to telling stories visually, leaves him as a “key artist in the history of visual arts,” according to Reactionibn. Arguably some of his most famous works include, The Last Supper, Crucifixion and Saint George and the Dragon which showcased his ability to imbue traditional themes with vibrancy and movement. Tintoretto, Susanna and the Elders, and The Resurrection of ChristTintoretto was involved in a long process of making visual representations of the many stories held within the Bible or mythology which provides viewers to find themselves plunged into significant moments in religious history and heroism. In addition to those major works, his oeuvre consists of a varied assortment of masterpieces including The Adoration of the Shepherds and The Origin of the Milky Way. This is the legacy that Tintoretto left behind with his innovative and visually stunning artworks having a lasting impression on people, solidifying him as one of the great leading inventors in Renaissance art.
1. The Last Supper
Lighting on dramatic angles, with a style of movement attached to using brushstrokes that are less refined in areas create a very dark and violent scene portraying the final meal Jesus Christ attended with his disciples.
2. Crucifixion
One of the most striking images of Christ on the Cross is so dramatic, in perspective and expression, conveying deep agony combined with angelic intervention.
3. Saint George and the Dragon
St George slaying the dragon (detail), a powerful composition full of movement and bright colors, depicts Saint George in all his heroism defeating the scourging reptile.
4. Susanna and the Elders
A powerful modern take on the tale of Susanna in the Bible, with an emphasis on the voyeurism of the elders and her agonising youth.
5. Baptism of Christ
A dramatic representation of the Baptism where Tintoretto brilliantly displays his use of light and dynamic composition.
6. Moses Striking the Rock
This piece cheese is exactly the moment of Moses smiting the rock, creating water for the Israelities to survive filtered through motion and divine presence energy.
7. The Resurrection of Christ
A lively and robust image of Christ triumphing in the Resurrection with a cosmic second coming spin.
8. The Adoration of the Shepherds
A nativity in the round to display the quiet awe and devotion of the shepherds before Christ, bathed in a soft glow.
9. Tarquin and Lucretia
Here, the tense, emotional story of Tarquin and Lucretia is brought to dramatic life through paint.
10. The Miracle of the Slave
Tintoretto reveals his typical intensity and vividness in this dramatic work which illustrates Saint Mark saving a slave.
11. The Origin of the Milky Way
A visionary, dynamic mythological composition of the birth of the Milky Way religious conception rendered with cosmic grandeur and Tintoretto ‘s vigorous style.
