Artwork

Copy of Tintoretto's Children of Israel Gathering Manna

Copy of Tintoretto's Children of Israel Gathering Manna, by Jacopo Tintoretto, 1594
Copy of Tintoretto's Children of Israel Gathering Manna, by Jacopo Tintoretto, 1594

Copy of Tintoretto's Children of Israel Gathering Manna is a drawing by the Renaissance artist Jacopo Tintoretto. It dates from 1594 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This 1594 drawing is a copy of Jacopo Tintoretto's *Children of Israel Gathering Manna*, a biblical scene depicting the Israelites collecting manna in the wilderness, characteristic of the Venetian Renaissance style.

Subject & Meaning

The work illustrates a biblical narrative where the Israelites gather manna, emphasizing the divine provision in the wilderness. The composition focuses on a central figure surrounded by others, conveying communal activity and devotion.

Technique & Style

Executed in the Renaissance style, the drawing features naturalistic figures with detailed clothing and facial expressions. The use of chiaroscuro creates depth and volume, typical of Tintoretto's dramatic and expressive approach.

History & Provenance

Created in 1594 as a copy of Tintoretto's original, the drawing is now part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jacopo Tintoretto

Artist

Jacopo Tintoretto

Jacopo Robusti (late September or early October 1518 – 31 May 1594), best known as Tintoretto ( TIN-tə-RET-oh; Italian: ; Venetian: ), was an Italian Renaissance painter of the Venetian school.

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