The tempest (c. 1508) by Giorgione

The tempest - Giorgione - c.1506 - c.1508

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TitleThe tempest
ArtistGiorgione
Datec.1506 - c.1508
MediumOil on Canvas
Dimensions82 x 73 cm
Art MovementHigh Renaissance
Current LocationGalleria dell'Accademia, Venice, Italy
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About The tempest

The Tempest is a painting by Giorgione, dated around 1506-1508, belonging to the Venetian School. Considered to be the earliest example of landscape painting in western art, the painting showcases Giorgione’s unique poetic approach to Renaissance painting. It features a woman holding a baby to her breast in the foreground, with a storm about to break in the distance, along with a building and figures.

The painting’s meaning remains uncertain, the scene’s significance has puzzled art historians since the 16th century. Nevertheless, Giorgione’s use of color is key, conveying the serene yet suspenseful atmosphere. The Tempest played a crucial role in boosting the status of landscape painting in early sixteenth-century Italy and northern Europe. The painting is now displayed at Gallerie dell’Accademia in Venice.

Giorgione’s works signaled a significant shift in the leading painters of Venice, setting the stage for the great Venetian masters of the 16th century. The Tempest is an excellent example of his style, characterized by the use of vivid colors and landscapes, and showcasing the evolution of Renaissance painting.

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