Who painted Paradise?

Paradise was painted by Jacopo Tintoretto in 1594.

Where can I see Paradise?

Paradise is held by Doge's Palace.

What movement is Paradise?

Paradise is associated with Mannerism.

Artwork

Paradise

Jacopo Tintoretto , 1594

Paradise is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Jacopo Tintoretto. It dates from 1594 and is held in the collection of the Doge's Palace.

About this work

Overview

Paradise is an immense oil painting on canvas, measuring 22 by 9 metres, prominently displayed in the main hall of the Doge's Palace in Venice. Created by Jacopo Robusti (Tintoretto), it is among the largest canvas paintings globally.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a heavenly scene with numerous religious figures, including Saint Justina of Padua. A central path of light connects the earthly realm to the Empyrean, facilitating the ascent of the just with angelic aid and the descent of God's Grace upon the Doge, symbolized by a radiant, semi-veiled Archangel at the path's center.

Technique & Style

The composition is densely populated with approximately 500 detailed figures, characteristic of Tintoretto's mastery of scale and crowd depiction in his religious works.

History & Provenance

Commissioned for the Doge's Palace, the painting has remained in situ due to its size and integral role in the palace's decor, a common fate for many of Tintoretto's large-scale, location-specific works in Venice.

Context

Noted art critic John Ruskin highly praised the work, asserting its unparalleled value among existing artworks of its time, reflecting the painting's significance within the artistic canon.

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Artist & collection

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.