Jacopo Tintoretto

Born in Venice in 1518 as the son of a dyer, his nickname 'Tintoretto' means 'little dyer.' This background is often linked to his unique sensibility toward color.¹

The 1548 painting 'The Miracle of the Slave' was a triumphant success that established him as a major artist, shocking Venice with its theatricality and vigorous execution.¹

For 'laterali' (side-wall paintings), he used off-center perspective to ensure the illusion of depth remained effective for viewers looking from an angle.¹

To compete with Veronese, he painted two 14.5-meter tall canvases—the largest of the Renaissance—for the Madonna dell'Orto church on a cost-only basis.¹

He was highly active in Venetian 'scuole' (confraternities). His series for the Scuola di San Marco showcased his mastery of narrative and dramatic composition.¹