Artwork
Venice, Queen of the Adriatic, Crowning the Lion of Saint Mark
Venice, Queen of the Adriatic, Crowning the Lion of Saint Mark is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Domenico Tintoretto. It dates from 1599 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
This painting is titled Venice, Queen of the Adriatic, Crowning the Lion of Saint Mark. It was created by Domenico Tintoretto in 1597. The artist worked with oil paint to bring this scene to life.
Domenico Tintoretto was an Italian artist, which might have influenced his work. To learn more about the style and methods used in this painting, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
Overview
Venice, Queen of the Adriatic, Crowning the Lion of Saint Mark is an oil painting created by Domenico Tintoretto in 1597. It is now held at the National Gallery of Ireland.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases Tintoretto's use of oil paint and chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts an allegorical scene in which the personification of Venice crowns the Lion of Saint Mark, a symbol of the city and its patron saint.
History & Provenance
Domenico Tintoretto, an Italian artist and son of Jacopo Tintoretto, produced the painting in the late 16th century.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Domenico Robusti, also known as Domenico Tintoretto, was an Italian painter from Venice. He grew up under the tutelage of his father, the renowned painter Jacopo Tintoretto.
